Who Books That? with Harrison Greenbaum (Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians) – Details, episodes & analysis

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Who Books That? with Harrison Greenbaum (Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians)

Harrison Greenbaum

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Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 37

Comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum interviews the top magicians and entertainers in the world.

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🇨🇦 Canada - Performing Arts
08/06/2026
#92
🇨🇦 Canada - Performing Arts
07/06/2026
#50
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
18/04/2026
#82
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
23/11/2025
#90
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
22/11/2025
#60
🇩🇪 Germany - Performing Arts
31/05/2025
#68
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
06/05/2025
#80
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
05/05/2025
#66
🇨🇦 Canada - Performing Arts
25/04/2025
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - Performing Arts
24/04/2025
#48

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RICHARD KAUFMAN (w/ surprise guests HARRY LORYANE & RANDY PITCHFORD)

Season 1 · Episode 37

Thursday, April 1, 2021 • Duration 01:37:25

Harrison interviews one of the most prolific magic writers, illustrators, and publishers in magic history, Richard Kaufman, to discovers how he got into magic book publishing before he turned 20, his love of Disney theme parks, how an article in the NY Times led to his diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, the incredible story of how his latest book ended up at the bottom of the ocean, and the secret to being a prolific writer and creator.

With surprise guests Harry Lorayne and Randy Pitchford.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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ADAM RUBIN (w/ surprise guests DAN BUCK, GABE FAJURI, NOAH LEVINE, & ADAM ELBAUM)

Season 1 · Episode 36

Thursday, March 25, 2021 • Duration 01:31:39

Harrison interviews Adam Rubin (magician and NY Times best-selling children's book author behind such instant classics as "Dragons Love Tacos," "Secret Pizza Party," and "Robo-Sauce") and finds out how toys figure into the creative process, the secret behind having every review of your sketch show be "amazing," and the real work behind making things that you actually like.

With surprise guests Dan Buck, Gabe Fajuri, Noah Levine, and Adam Elbaum.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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CHRIS WILLIAMS (w/ surprise guest ERIC JONES)

Season 1 · Episode 35

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 • Duration 01:04:12

For the 2020 season finale of "Who Books That?," Harrison interviews Chris Williams (magician and actor seen on such TV shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Silicon Valley," and "Upload," as well as in movies like "Friday After Next" and "Dodgeball") and finds out how he fell in love with magic; where the "Curb" character, Krazee Eyez Killa, and his magic character, Inkognegro the Majishan, come from; how to increase representation in magic; the takeaway from dressing in drag on "Ugly Betty" to look like his sister, Vanessa Williams; how the lessons he's learned as an actor can make your magic better; and the most important tip he got acting with Sir Anthony Hopkins.

With surprise guest Eric Jones.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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DAVID KWONG (w/ surprise guests CHARLES DAVIS, DAMON ROSS, & FRANCIS MENOTTI)

Season 1 · Episode 34

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 • Duration 01:31:43

Harrison interviews the Enigmatist, David Kwong (acclaimed magician, NY Times crossword puzzle constructor, and magic consultant to such films and TV shows as "Now You See Me," "Blindspot," and "Deception") and discovers the connection between puzzles and magic (and how he successfully was able to combine the two), explains that time he dug up director Edgar Wright's yard, compares notes about being the president of the Harvard Magic Society, and gives advice about combining passions and creating unique magic.

With surprise guests Harvard professor, Charles Davis; Hollywood super-producer, Damon Ross; and magician Francis Menotti.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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JULIE ENG (w/ surprise guests JOHN CARNEY, SANDRA ENG, DAVID BEN, JASON ENGLAND, & BILL ABBOTT)

Season 1 · Episode 33

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • Duration 01:44:45

Harrison interviews the multitalented Julie Eng and learns what it's like growing up in a magical family; the key to staying passionate about magic; that time Johnny Thompson lost his pants; what Jason England, Vernon, and a dog have to do with kindness; what the magic community can do to increase the number of women in magic; and the best way to get a magic mentor (and why right now is the best time to do it).

With surprise guests John Carney, Sandra Eng, David Ben, Jason England, and Bill Abbott.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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PAUL KIEVE (with surprise guests MATTHEW JAMES THOMAS & MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN)

Season 1 · Episode 32

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • Duration 01:45:59

Harrison interviews interviews one of the world's leading theatre illusionists, PAUL KIEVE! He's the magic consultant behind countless Broadway and West End shows like "Matilda," "Pippin," and "Ghost the Musical," as well as films like "Harry Potter" and "Hugo." Harrison learns about Paul's past as a Zodiac Brother, how "The Invisible Man" kicked off his magic consulting career, the knife trick he developed for "Pippin" that fooled David Copperfield, what it's like consulting for magicians like Derrin Berger and David Blaine, and how to successfully meld story and magic.

With surprise guests Matthew James Thomas (star of "Pippin" on Broadway) and Mario the Magic Maker, as well as a cameo from Lawrence Leyton (the other Zodiac Brother!).

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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BANACHEK (with surprise guests RICHARD TURNER, BOB ARNO, & KRYSTYN LAMBERT)

Season 1 · Episode 31

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • Duration 01:52:49

Harrison interviews the phenomenal BANACHEK and discovers the secrets to fooling scientists as part of Project Alpha, where the name "Banachek" comes from (hint: it's from a 70s TV show), what it's like being part of a touring group of some of the greatest con artists to ever live, and settles the debate over whether mentalists are magicians. (Spoiler: they are.)

With surprise guests Richard Turner, Bob Arno, and Krystyn Lambert.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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Former Acting Director of the CIA JOHN McLAUGHIN (w/ surprise guests DALE SALWAK & DAVID MOREY)

Episode 30

Thursday, October 29, 2020 • Duration 01:25:12

Harrison interviews the former acting director of the CIA and magician, John McLaughlin, and finds out what his magic-themed code names were, that time the president of Argentina offered him the position of Finance Minister after a magic trick, what spies and intelligence officers have learned from magicians, and what magicians can learn from spies and intelligence officers.

With surprise guests Dale Salwak and David Morey.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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HARRY LORAYNE (w/ surprise guests GEORGE SCHINDLER, MEIR YEDID, & MICHAEL VINCENT)

Season 1 · Episode 29

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 • Duration 01:49:27

Harrison interviews one of the most influential performers, authors, and teachers in magic, Harry Lorayne, and learns if he's going to bring back his magic magazine, "Apocalypse," during what feels like an actual apocalypse (and where the name originally came from), what his favorite card tricks are from the hundreds (if not thousands) that he knows and has written about, how to make sure your memory IMPROVES as you get older, and so much, much more from his over 90 years of magical experience.

With surprise guests George Schindler, Meir Yedid, and Michael Vincent.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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RUDY COBY (with surprise guests DAN GARRETT, KEVIN JAMES, RANDY PITCHFORD, and NICK DIFFATTE)

Season 1 · Episode 28

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 • Duration 01:32:23

Harrison interviews the "Coolest Magician on Earth," Rudy Coby, and learns how Rudy put together his first network television special in just 3 weeks, the "Three Minute Rule" for creating an act that will send you around the world, and 3 special people in his life who each let him crash on their couch at different points in his journey. Plus, find out why he left magic for 14 years at the height of his career and why he came back, as well as an ending that involves a Christopher Nolan-esque "Inception" of surprise guests.

With surprise guests Dan Garrett, Kevin James, and Randy Pitchford, with a cameo from Nick Diffatte.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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