Episodes
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Julie Eng recounts some key lessons she learned while working in her father’s magic store as a teenager … and then Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Julie Eng starts at 00:00:58
“I Love That” starts at 00:09:08
Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:26:27
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Julie Eng website: https://www.magicienne.com/
A Few Minutes With Julie Eng video: https://youtu.be/CkFTgh3Hi7U
Rippercast Podcast: https://www.casebook.org/podcast/
“They All Laughed” Music Video: https://youtu.be/-Qpi8x-tdmo
“Renegades” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42xagXCUDsFO6a0lcHoTlv
London Walks website: https://www.walks.com/
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Harrison discusses blending Harvard smarts with MAD Magazine humor in his book 'You Are All Terrible' … plus his entertaining feud with Criss Angel.
Harrison Greenbaum Interview starts at 00:02:14
“I Love That” starts at 01:08:40
Chapter Twenty-One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:14:51
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Harrison Greenbaum website: https://www.harrisongreenbaum.com/
“You Are All Terrible” Book: https://tinyurl.com/mw827wdt
AI Podcast Based on Show Notes: https://youtu.be/LAVMLRqf4Og
Saturday Night Live Set Change: https://youtu.be/04kop3CvE_s
“The Old Man” Trailer: https://youtu.be/xDu1Q9r6HDo
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Some thoughts from Derek and Nick about comedy and magic … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte starts at 00:02:07
“I Love That” starts at 00:13:27
Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:22:44
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Derek Hughes website: http://derekhughes.net/
Nick Diffatte website: https://www.diffatte.com/
A Few Minutes With Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte video: https://youtu.be/zmnXHi31T1E
QI Website: https://www.qi.com/
Erik Larson Books: https://eriklarsonbooks.com/
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Magician Matt Dunn discusses his roots in magic and then explains how he puts that magical knowledge into scaring people silly in his dream project, Scream Town!
Matt Dunn Interview starts at 00:02:41
“I Love That” starts at 00:37:20
Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:42:17
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Matt Dunn website: https://www.magicianmattdunn.com/
Matt Dunn House Tour Video: https://youtu.be/21zVdv8El3Y
Scream Town website: https://screamtown.com/
Jonathan Creek Fan Site: http://www.jonathancreek.net/
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple: https://www.hbo.com/movies/stevie-van-zandt-disciple
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Some profound thoughts from David Williamson about creating a character and creating clarity … and then Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Davide Williamson starts at 00:02:08
“I Love That” starts at 00:10:16
Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:24:19
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
David Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/about
Sleight School: https://www.sleight.school/
A Few Minutes With David Williamson video: https://youtu.be/2utEtjGhE-o
Full David Williamson Interview (#223): https://youtu.be/GoVh0L4Y7fs
Full David Williamson Interview (#311): https://youtu.be/B0h6mo9FLZo
“No Pay, Nudity” Trailer: https://youtu.be/qvA42nk0zh0
“No Pay, Nudity” Website: https://www.bayviewentertainment.com/no-pay-nudity
The Rewatchables Podcast: https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Magician and author Jamy Ian Swiss stops by to talk about all kinds of subjects: Tannens, Thompson, Burger, Penn, Teller and his thoughts on anti-magicians.
Jamy Ian Swiss Interview starts at 00:03:30
“I Love That” starts at 01:05:16
Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:10:30
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Jamy Ian Swiss website: https://jamyianswiss.com/
New Yorker article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/03/17/magic-the-real-work
Magicana Take Two Series: https://www.magicana.com/blog-category/take-two
Cowboy Kent Rollins: https://www.youtube.com/@CowboyKentRollins
Insane Monkey Cartoon: https://condenaststore.com/featured/how-make-calm-down-edward-steed.html
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Some thoughts from John Lovick about the right way and the wrong way to create a stage persona. And then Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… John Lovick starts at 00:02:31
“I Love That” starts at 00:14:24
Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:27:27
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Handsome Jack on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4
John Lovick Website: http://www.handsomejack.com/
John Lovick (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-219-john-lovick-handsome-jack-and-then-chapter-19-of-the-bullet-catch
A Few Minutes With John Lovick video: https://youtu.be/IH1zoofffvg
Paul Williams Still Alive (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ZkD1Tr4b2vg
Paul Williams “Still Alive” (song): https://youtu.be/ndjuJeo3POM
Much Ado About Nothing (Trailer): https://youtu.be/rbSN4Lv_N4g
Henry V (Trailer): https://youtu.be/tksPrKi5wUg
Hamlet (Trailer): https://youtu.be/UjHXIWLTsOk
Andrew Scott “Hamlet”: https://youtu.be/q6CLdCl9TB0
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Mentalist Joe Diamond shares some Eugene Burger stories and then performs an interactive card trick that listeners can do at home.
Joe Diamond Interview starts at 00:04:54
“I Love That” starts at 00:46:13
Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:54:38
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Joe Diamond’s Magic Ritual video: https://youtu.be/ZlzxODvu4vw
Joe Diamond website: http://www.joediamondlive.com/
John Mulaney (Horse in a Hospital): https://youtu.be/JhkZMxgPxXU
John Mulaney (Baby J Trailer): https://youtu.be/r4-7gx99cXo
Phantom of the Paradise (Trailer): https://youtu.be/T9yof8cwli4
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Some thoughts about pronouns from friend of the show Kayla Drescher. And then Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher starts at 00:03:09
“I Love That” starts at 00:14:35
Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:28
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-Jxk
Kayla Drescher Website: https://magicinheels.com/
Kayla Drescher (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-213-magician-and-podcaster-kayla-drescher-and-chapter-thirteen-of-the-bullet-catch
A Few Minutes With Kayla Drescher video: https://youtu.be/aqHQokbB0v8
Stephen Fry reads Sherlock Holmes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B06WLMWF2S
Stanley Tucci Searching For Italy: https://www.cnn.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Jonathan Sadowski visits to chat about his start in magic, creating his trick “Predicto!” and then offers up a couple great William Shatner stories.
Jonathan Sadowski Interview starts at 00:02:14
“I Love That” starts at 00:41:33
Chapter Thirteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:48:20
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Predicto! By Jonathan Sadowski: https://youtu.be/nMblUI8M-gY
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend
Gary Gulman: States Names Abbreviated: https://youtu.be/dLECCmKnrys
Gary Gulman Website: https://garygulman.com/
Tom Lieberman website: http://liebermania.com/
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Some thoughts about smart mentalism techniques from our favorite magic duo, Morgan & West. Some new recommendations in “I Love That!” Then Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Morgan & West starts at 00:02:16
I Love That! starts at 00:10:14
Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:32
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Morgan & West Website: https://morganandwest.co.uk/
Morgan & West “Thought of Card Across” Routine: https://youtu.be/4dMDpubLmR8
Morgan & West (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-4-morgan-amp-west-and-chapter-three-of-the-ambitious-card
A Few Minutes With Morgan & West video: https://youtu.be/9oLEJifEMKI
Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr
Thunder Road: https://youtu.be/W2X0Gf9jfz8
Oh Babe, What Would You Say: https://youtu.be/wJdkCs5RdQg
Masters of the Air: https://amblin.com/tv/masters-of-the-air/
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Jeffrey Hatcher stops by to talk about writing an episode of “Columbo,” how to make new versions of Sherlock Holmes work, and what happens when Ian McKellan takes a nap right before shooting a scene from “Mr. Holmes.”
Jeffrey Hatcher Interview starts at 00:02:23
Chapter Eleven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:56:32
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Jeffrey Hatcher Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hatcher.3/
The Good Liar (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ljKzFGpPHhw
Mr. Holmes (Trailer): https://youtu.be/0G1lIBgk4PA
Stage Beauty (Trailer): https://youtu.be/-uc6xEBfdD0
Columbo Clips from “Ashes to Ashes”
Clip One: https://youtu.be/OCKECiaFsMQ
Clip Two: https://youtu.be/BbO9SDz9FEc
Clip Three: https://youtu.be/GlNDAVAwMCI
Jeffrey Hatcher on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0368774
Jeffrey Hatcher Plays on Audio: https://www.audio-visceral.com/purchase
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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We look back on a conversation with Tina Lenert about the creation and evolution of her Mop Man routine … and then dive into the next chapter of The Miser’s Dream.
A Few Minutes With… Tina Lenert starts at 00:05:20
Chapter Ten of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:12:39
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
A Few Minutes With Tina Lenert: https://youtu.be/F48uQGWN8IY
Tina Lenert Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tina-Lenert-Magic-100051181253248/
Mop Man Video: https://youtu.be/FVf5Sx70nE4
Tina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinalenert/
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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A wide-ranging conversation on seances, ghosts, magic, and more. And then the next chapter from “The Miser’s Dream.”
Richard Wiseman Interview starts at 00:03:22
Chapter Nine of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:05:59
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Wiseman website: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/
Wiseman website for studies: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/research/
Quirkology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Quirkology
Link to Basketball (Gorilla) video: https://youtu.be/UfA3ivLK_tE
Ghost Photos: http://www.scienceofghosts.com/
Richard Wiseman Podcast: https://listentoonyourmind.com/
“The Last Customer” Animatic (with rendering of the exterior of Chicago Magic): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEI
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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We recall a story about Sawing a Lady in Two from Mike Caveney, and Eli digs deeper into the mystery surrounding the missing copy of “London After Midnight.”
A Few Minutes With… Mike Caveney starts at 00:02:53
Chapter Eight of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:11:47
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
Mike Caveney Website: https://www.magicwords.shop/
Mike Caveney Full Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/tag/Mike+Caveney
A Few Minutes With … Mike Caveney: https://youtu.be/0aLq16UUPVo
Dante Sawing a Woman In Two: https://youtu.be/rHBTiFMe95A
The Greatest Night In Pop: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/what-happens-in-greatest-night-in-pop
Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind Podcast: https://listentoonyourmind.com/about
Richard Wiseman’s Quirkology: https://www.youtube.com/@Quirkology
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Matt Donnelly shares his story of getting into magic (relatively) late in life, with help from Teller, Penn, Piff and more!
Matt Donnelly Interview starts at 00:02:39
Chapter Seven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:15
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
The Mind Noodler website: https://www.mindnoodler.com/
Matt performs on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/fWZxlIOOYCs
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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We dig deeper into The Miser’s Dream … and then talk to Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) about mixing comedy and magic via the concept of The Third Surprise.
A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix starts at 00:02:24
Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:14:31
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
A Few Minutes With … Carisa Hendrix: https://youtu.be/7emxF7RSPf8
Link to Original Interview with Carisa: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-118-we-visit-with-carisa-hendrix-aka-lucy-darling-and-listen-to-chapter-seventeen-of-the-ambitious-card
Carisa’s Website: https://www.carisahendrix.com/
Lucy Darling Hide and Seek Routine: https://youtu.be/tK3PfS0bGOI
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Writer Daniel Titley talks about his book on the classic (and now lost) film, “London After Midnight.” That movie’s possible existence plays a big part in this season’s book, “The Miser’s Dream.”
Daniel Titley Interview starts at 00:03:10
Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:42
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
London After Midnight book: https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890
London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8
London After Midnight on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/dupst8h4
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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We dive further in the third book in the Eli Marks mystery series, “The Miser’s Dream … and then look back at some wise words from magician John Carney.
A Few Minutes With… John Carney starts at 00:02:00
Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:10:25
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
John Carney website: https://carneymagic.com/
London After Midnight book: https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890
London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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Up and coming magician Rachel Wax talks about getting started in magic … appearing on “Fool Us” … and learning how to say “no” to opportunities.
Rachel Wax Interview starts at 00:02:15
Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:41:44
LINKS
The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/
Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj
Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD
BONUS VIDEO: Rachel Flies Home From “Fool Us”: https://youtu.be/eb8nrnyFEkk
Rachel Wax website: https://www.rachelwax.com/
Professor’s Nightmare with Phone Chargers: https://youtu.be/VXhulcrr7Wg
Dr. David Wax website: https://www.drdavemagic.com/
Speakeasy Magic Experience: https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/speakeasy-magick/
Rachel Wax on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/TfitzehSRGc
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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