Explore every episode of the podcast Penguin Magic Podcast
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| Erik Tait - Listener Questions - S7E4 | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:44:55 | |
Erik Tait takes questions sent in by the listeners! Where to find your local magic club, how to get longer sets, where to get your tricks published, and a lot more! He even brings back Desert Island Magic Books and Top Five Under Five when asked by a loyal listener. | |||
| Josh Burch - Behind The Penguin Magic Social Media - S7E3 | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:38:07 | |
Josh Burch is not just a talented creator and performer of magic; he is also the brains behind the social media team at Penguin Magic. He helps to curate the videos that regularly go viral, and develops new material for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He shares the secrets magicians should know to get their own magic videos featured on Penguin Magic's channels. | |||
| Mortenn Christiansen - The Funniest Two-Time World Champion Ever - S6E46 | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:52:54 | |
The new world champion of Parlor Magic Mortenn Christiansen returns to the show to discuss how what started as his hand stuck in a Pringles can turned into a second world championship. He discusses how the act developed, how his first win changed his life, imposter syndrome, and so much more. | |||
| Marc DeSouza - Competitions and The Next North American Competitors - S5E9 | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:26:51 | |
Marc DeSouza stops by the show to discuss competitions, getting ready to compete at higher levels and a secret project he has been working on. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the week's featured product from Roberto Giobbi. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians tell us the magic they never leave the house without. This week, IBM Close-Up champion Ferran joins us for the Everyday Carry. | |||
| Dustin Tavella - America's Got Talent & Beyond - S5E8 | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:31:36 | |
The season 16 winner of America's Got Talent Dustin Tavella stops by the show to discuss his path to one of the biggest prizes on a television gameshow. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week by Gaetan Bloom. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the world's best tradeshow magicians, Danny Orleans, on The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Ferran & Dreygon - Champions In The Making - S5E7 | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:31:08 | |
Ferran & Dreygon, the first and second-place winners of the 2023 IBM Gold Cups Close-Up Contest come on the show to discuss their road to the podium, what drives them to compete, and how they earned their trophies. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R. Paul Wilson. Before all of that, comedy legend Keith Fields tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Wes Barker - Stunt Magic & Deep Thoughts - S5E6 | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:38:11 | |
Wes Barker stops by the show to discuss his incredible rise on YouTube, his creative process for comedy magic, and his decision to reveal the method on his effect from Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week by Nate Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Simone Turkington talking about the magic she never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Paul Romhany - Vanish Magazine & Chaplain - S5E5 | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:37:33 | |
Paul Romhany, the publisher of Vanish Magazine, stops by the show to discuss the future of magic, his performances as Chaplain, and a lot more. Nick Locapo gives you a closer look at our featured product of the week from Kyle Purnell. Before all of that, the runner-up from the IBM Close-Up Contest and rising star in Magic Dreygon tells us about his everyday carry. | |||
| Erik Casey - The Perfect Oil & Water - S5E4 | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:30:13 | |
Erik Casey stops by the show from the IBM Convention in Pittsburgh to discuss Perfect Oil & Water and so much more. Nick Locapo joins the show for an unbiased review of the single greatest card trick that has ever been released. Before all of that, Danny Orleans tells us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Krystyn Lambert - 2023 Halloween Tarot Special - S5E3 | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:36:32 | |
Krystyn Lambert joins us for a special Halloween episode! We talk tarot, witchcraft, spiritualism, and all the ooky spooky themes that crop up in magic around this time of year. This wide-ranging discussion is a fascinating look into the themes that permeate the bizarre magic of today. | |||
| Danny Orleans - The Business of Tradeshows - S5E2 | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:39:17 | |
Danny Orleans, one of the busiest tradeshow magicians in the world, stops by the show to discuss how to get into the corporate market and shares his insights on the magic industry after being a product reviewer for twenty-five years. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Cameron Young, fresh off his award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Meir Yedid - Traveling The World With Your Fingers - S5E1 | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:33:03 | |
Meir Yedid has traveled the world performing an act that has his fingers vanish, appear, and transform. He has also become a publisher and caretaker of the work of many prominent magicians. This week he discusses his work, the accident that claimed one of his fingers, and how he has kept alive the work of some of the most important magicians of the modern age. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Gogo Cuerva. Before all of that Marc DeSouza shares with us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Michael Ammar Pt 2 - The Professor As A Mentor & FISM - S4E52 | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:22:25 | |
This week we feature the second half of our conversation with Michael Ammar. We discuss his relationship with Dai Vernon, his FISM win, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Craig Petty. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Simmone Turkington joins us for the Everyday Carry. | |||
| Jason Michaels - Military Tours, Tourette's, and The IBM - S6E45 | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:34:05 | |
Jason Michaels takes a break from hosting his own podcast to discuss The International Brotherhood of Magicians, touring military bases around the world, and how he has embraced his journey with Tourette's not only as a magician but also as a storyteller. | |||
| Michael Ammar Pt 1 - Easy To Master Miracles - S4E51 | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:26:06 | |
Michael Ammar stops by the show to discuss the origin of Easy To Master Miracles and performing on The Late Show with David Letterman. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, we kick off the show with Jason Suran telling us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Krystyn Lambert Pt2 - Cold Reading & Compassion -S4E50 | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:30:09 | |
Krystyn Lambert returns to finish her conversation about cold reading, handling your audience with compassion, and writing for Genii magazine. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dee Christopher. Before all that we start things off with a quickfire segment. Marc Desouza discusses the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Krystyn Lambert Pt 1 - Discovering Yourself - S4E49 | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:31:39 | |
Krystyn Lambert joins the show for the first of a two-part episode. She discusses joining the Junior Program, moving to serious mentalism, and much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Alexander Marsh. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share with us the magic they never leave the house without. Jason Suran lays it out in The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Gustav Kuhn & Dr. Alice Pailhes - From Lab To Stage - S4E48 | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:31:27 | |
Gustav Kuhn and Dr Alice Pailhes discuss their new book, The Psychology of Magic From Lab to Stage, and what magicians can learn from studying the psychology of magic in a laboratory setting. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, social media star Jack Grady joins us for The Everyday Carry.
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| Tony Hassini Part 2 - The Merlin Award & Fact Checking - S4E47 | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:39:08 | |
Tony Hassini finishes his conversation with Erik Tait about the Merlin Award, The International Magician's Society, and some of the controversy surrounding it. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. No quick fire segment in this show, it's all about the main event. | |||
| Tony Hassini Part 1 - The International Magic Society - S4E46 | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:32:42 | |
Tony Hassini stops by the show to discuss the IMS, The Merlin Award, working on the Magical Burger King Commercials, and his relationship with Tony Corinda. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. This is the start of a two-part in-depth episode, and one you won't want to miss. | |||
| Alexx Alexxander - Vanishing The Hollywood Sign - S4E45 | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:27:46 | |
Alexx Alexxander, one of Norway's biggest stars in magic, joins the show to discuss his first-ever engagement at The Magic Castle and his plan to vanish the Hollywood sign. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week, Lindsey Noel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Simone Turkington - The Magic Of The 60's S4E44 | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:24:54 | |
Simone Turkington joins the show from Magic Live to discuss her 60's infused show, coming to magic as a grown-up, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from the Penguin Magic Team. Before all of that, the bubble queen Meadow Perry pops on the show for The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Moxie Jillette & Cameron Young - Taking On The Fringe - S4E3 | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:34:13 | |
Moxie Jillette and Cameron Young preview their new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would wash up on a desert island with. This week Krystyn Lambert joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Jeffrey Wang - The Master Of The Sleeve - S4E42 | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:26:36 | |
Jeffrey Wang spares a few minutes for the show before competing in the IBM close-up contest. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Preston Nyman sharing his every day carry. | |||
| Nick Locapo - The First Card Trick Performed At The Hand & The Eye - S6E44 | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:52:11 | |
Nick Locapo returns after a long absence to discuss the hottest new products, his experience at Magic Live, and give an eagerly awaited update on The Hand & The Eye, the hot new magic venue coming to Chicago. | |||
| David Goldrake - The Road to Vegas Live from IBM Atlanta - S4E41 | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:32:31 | |
David Goldrake is interviewed live on stage from the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Atlanta. He discusses discovering magic in Luxembourg, traveling Europe, and getting his own grand illusion show in Las Vegas. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Jay Noblezada. Before all of that Dr. Cyril Thomas shares his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five. | |||
| Alex Zander - Beyond The IBM - S4E40 | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:26:07 | |
Former international president of The IBM, Alex Zander, stops by the show to discuss his time running the world's largest magic organization and his work touring North America, performing in fairs and festivals. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax and Justin Flom. Before all of that, the producer of Magic Above Standard, Lindsey Noel, hops on the show to discuss her everyday carry. | |||
| Bobby Borgia - Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club - S4E39 | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
Bobby Borgia stops by the show to talk to the listeners about Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club, as well as preview the upcoming show with Erik, Garrett Thomas, and TJ Miller. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that Cameron Young pops back on the show to talk about his every day carry. | |||
| Jason Suran - Going Viral From A Blog - S4E38 | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:25:57 | |
New York-based mentalist Jason Suran joins us to talk about his regular gig at Speak Easy Magic and how his virtual show went worldwide when he was mentioned in a blog. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, we kick things off with Desert Island Magic Books, with Jack Grady telling us the magic literature he would love to be lost at sea with. | |||
| Tommy Cooper The Musical - Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic - S4E37 | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:32:44 | |
Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic join the show to discuss their wild project, Tommy Cooper: The Musical. This show recently finished some incredible previews, and we get a behind-the-scenes look. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all that, Roddie McGhie negotiates an entire library of choices in our segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin - Six Month Product Checkup - S4E36 | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:21:13 | |
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the releases of the last six months and check on who could be an early contender for Trick of the Year. The lads also preview some new releases that will be dropping soon. In addition, they cover the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. It's a massive episode with a sneak peak behind the curtains at Penguin Magic. It's the six month product checkup. | |||
| Ken Weber - Maximum Entertainment At The World's Fair - S4E35 | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:28:28 | |
Ken Webber stops by the show to discuss his hit book Maximum Entertainment, the things he is seeing in the performing circuit that excite him, and discuss his time working as the official magician for the RCA Pavillion at The World's Fair in New York City. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that we kick things off with everyone's favorite thought experiment where we consider the books we want when lost at sea. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Jack Grady - The Master of Memes - S4E34 | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:29:48 | |
Jack Grady, the fastest magician to be booted off of America's Got Talent and a bonafide Tik Tok and Instagram stops by the show to discuss his unique approach to combining Gen-Z pop culture with the art of magic. Nick Locapo joins the podcast to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians consider the reading material they would want if they crossed the ocean. This week Dr. Cyril Thomas is stranded at sea in our segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Lindsey Noel - Creating The Room - S4E33 | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:36:12 | |
Lindsey Noel graces the show to discuss her show in Philedelphia Magic Above Standard, as well as what magicians can learn from the burlesque scene. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that we kick things off with a quickfire segment featuring the world champion of comedy magic, Mortenn Christiansen talks about his every day carry. | |||
| Shawn Farquhar & Melody Munoz - The IBM 101st Convention - S4E32 | 25 May 2023 | 00:28:16 | |
This week we turn to our friends at the International Brotherhood of Magicians and give you a sneak peek into their convention coming up in July. We discuss the best way to prep for the competition, preview the incredible acts, and find out all of the news that's fit to dish with this incredible convention with the talent booker Shawn Farqhuar and the chair of the competition Melody Munoz. Plus, Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. | |||
| Erik Tait - FISM, Magic Live, and a Destroyed Voice! - S6E43 | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:30:20 | |
We've never missed an episode, and we won't let Erik's poor destroyed voice from working two magic conventions back to back get in the way of that streak! This week, Erik shares his thoughts on FISM, Magic Live, the troubles of travel, the incredible magic he saw, and sharing new products with the magic world. | |||
| Dr. Cyril Thomas - The Psychology of Rubberbands - S4E31 | 18 May 2023 | 00:30:38 | |
Dr. Cyril Thomas joins us to discuss rubber band magic, producing his own products, and his actual research into the real psychology of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the magic they won't leave the house without. This week Tom Gaddis joins us for The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Meadow Perry - The Bubble Queen - S4E30 | 11 May 2023 | 00:25:27 | |
The main event is the bubble queen Meadow Perry. We discuss her fascination with bubbles, combining them with magic, and her upcoming appearance at the Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Luke Dancy. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic they never leave the house without. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for the Everyday Carry. | |||
| Gabriella Lester - The Dangerous Woman From The North - S4E29 | 04 May 2023 | 00:26:30 | |
Gabriella Lester joins the show to discuss her penchant for large-scale escapes, motorcycle racing, and a whole lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where Meadow Perry, bubble magician extraordinaire, shares the book she would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| John Bannon - Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush - S4E28 | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:37:57 | |
John Bannon stops by the show to discuss his brand new book Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that things kick off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks when put on a clock that only gives them five minutes. This week Iain Bailey, creator of Wand-O-Blocks talks his top five under five. | |||
| Stacey Stardust - Producing Underground Shows - S4E27 | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:27:08 | |
Stacey Stardust stops by the show to talk about how she got her start in producing underground shows and how she attracts audiences and top talent. Nick Locapo pops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Tom Gaddis joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Cameron Young - The Business of Magic & Performing with Moxie Jillette - S4E26 | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:24:22 | |
Cameron Young has been on Britain's Got Talent, Penn & Teller Fool Us, and now he's here to talk to you about the Business of Magic. He also announces his new show with Moxie Jillette at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week David Rangel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Magick Balay - Don't Blink Magic Shop - S4 E25 | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:24:00 | |
Magick Balay joins the show from his brand-new magic shop in New York City to discuss what makes a brick-and-mortar shop incredible. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the author of Ionia: Secrets Unlocked, Charles Green the 3rd, stays true to his name and gives us his top three tricks in under five minutes. | |||
| Roddy McGhie - Creating Miracles - S4E24 | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:31:10 | |
Roddy McGhie joins the show to discuss his approach to creating some of the wildest effects in magic. Anna Deguzman stops by the show to discuss the props she never leaves the house without. Nick Locapo pops in via zoom to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. | |||
| Tom Gaddis - The Underground Legend of Ron Bauer - S4E23 | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:23:44 | |
Tom Gaddis stops by the show to discuss the author of the Private Studies series and his mentor, the legendary magician Ron Bauer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge Benjamin Barnes joins the show for our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Leah Orleans - Tiny Girl Big Show - S4E22 | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
Leah Orleans takes a break from touring and astonishing audiences across the country to talk to us about how she took her show from the street to the stage. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ram Cohen. Before all of that we kick off the show with Chicago wonder worker Tom Dobrowolski discussing the magic book he would take to a desert island in our recurring segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
| Mind2Mind - James & Marina - The World Champions of Mentalism - S6E42 | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
Mind2Mind are the newly crowned world champions of Mentalism. Their electrifying performance at FISM resulted in people thinking their act was so good it used stooges, and nothing could be further from the truth. They join the podcast to discuss their road to FISM, the intense training, and just what happened right after the audience leaped to its feet in an unbelievable standing ovation. | |||
| Benjamin Barnes - The Chicago Magic Lounge - S4E21 | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:29:43 | |
Benjamin Barnes takes a break from being the entertainment director of the Chicago Magic Lounge to talk to us about his beautiful venue and the amazing performers on his roster. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that, Iain Bailey joins us for one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite magic books. | |||
| Bill Abbott - Pearls of Wisdom From The Guy Who Made The Tricks - S4E20 | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:26:49 | |
Bill Abbott stops by the show to talk about his show in St. Augustine, Florida, creating his wildly successful effects and a lot more. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge, Benjamin Barnes tells us about the magic he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. | |||
| Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Blackpool 2023 Wrap-up - S4E19 | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:57:07 | |
Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait on the show to recap Blackpool 2023. They discuss the hottest tricks in the seaside convention, talk about what it's like at the biggest magic convention in the world, and chat about Erik Tait working both the Penguin Booth and as one of the headliners at his first European convention. In the middle the boys take a break to tell you about the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. It's an episode you won't want to miss. | |||