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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.__The P3 Magic Shop: https://p3magic.com/Tickets to the Secret Circus: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stacey-stardusts-secret-circus-tickets-403210372077Sleight Of Hand Book by Edwin Sachs: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4697Thought Toon by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9247
Apr 13, 2023
Cameron Young - The Business of Magic & Performing with Moxie Jillette - S4E26
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.Young & Moxie: https://edinburghfestival.datathistle.com/event/2090504-young-and-moxie/Encyclopedia of Card Tricks: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4728Touch by Paul Curry presented by Nick Locapo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9134
Apr 06, 2023
Magick Balay - Don't Blink Magic Shop - S4 E25
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Roddy McGhie - Creating Miracles - S4E24
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.___Roddy McGhie Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/roddy-mcghieThe Card That Matters by Rick Lax: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12588
Mar 23, 2023
Tom Gaddis - The Underground Legend of Ron Bauer - S4E23
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.Tom Gaddis teaches Ron Bauer LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17384Darwin Ortiz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/darwin-ortizStargate by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12775
Mar 16, 2023
Leah Orleans - Tiny Girl Big Show - S4E22
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.Leah Orleans - Tiny Girl Big Show: https://www.instagram.com/tinygirlbigshow/?hl=enTom Dobrowolski LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17072Bipolar by Ram Cohen: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13225Illustrated History Of Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S6367
Mar 09, 2023
Benjamin Barnes - The Chicago Magic Lounge - S4E21
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.Wand-O-Blocks by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18218Benjamin Barnes LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17385Deja Voodoo by Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16497The Magic of Jay Sankey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/jay-sankey
Mar 02, 2023
Bill Abbott - Pearls of Wisdom From The Guy Who Made The Tricks - S4E20
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.Bill Abbott LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18015Benjamin Barnes LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17385B'Wave DELUXE by Max Maven: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7734Hysteria by Chad Long: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10975
Feb 23, 2023
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Blackpool 2023 Wrap-up - S4E19
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.Stone Purse by Nathan Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11083
Feb 16, 2023
Iain Bailey - Wand-O-Blocks & Other Relatable Props - S4E18
00:29:41
Iain Bailey, creator of the new effect Wand-O-Blocks drops by the show to discuss his latest effect as well as share how he has turned relatable props from his day job into a parlor act that audiences love. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, the show kicks off with a legacy in the magic industry Harry Nardi joins us for one of our quickfire segments, where he shares with us his top five tricks in under five minutes on the top five under five.Coinception by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16776Wand-O-Blocks by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18218BIG REACTION by Andy Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2614MD Mini by ProMystic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14020Exact Change by Gregory Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2668