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Seth Race is the head of the Workshop at Penguin Magic. He's one of the clever people who works to 3D design new gimmicks, develop new production methods, and maintain the high quality of the products Penguin Magic ships. Seth shares the inside scoop on how the Workshop produces the amazing products at Penguin Magic.
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Lady Sarah and Keith Fields stop by the show to discuss changes to the IBM Magic Competition, the largest cash prize for magic in North America. They tell our listeners how they could jump start their careers with this contest. Nick and Erik discuss the new tricks of the week, and how they store their card collections at home.
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Julie Eng and Jim Steinmeyer take a break from taking over the publishing of Genii Magazine to discuss with our listeners the future of Genii Magazine after Richard Kaufman's retirement. Nick and Erik start the show with a discussion of the latest tricks and answer listener questions.
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Thanks so much for all your support. We have a surprise announcement and a short holiday message for you. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Benjamin Budzak is one of the geniuses behind Thought Cast and one of the most cutting-edge electronic impression pads. He hops on the show to discuss developing technology in magic, the use of electronics, and a lot more. The highlight of the episode is a brand new trick with an ordinary etch a sketch that makes Erik swear like a sailor because he is so surprised. Plus, you get some insight into the Penguin Magic Black Friday Sales Event.
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Michael Bloemeke is one of the stand out performers from Magic Texas, and a team member for FISM North America for 2025. His signature act featuring cups and balls and claws has delighted audiences across the continent and now he shares how he came up with this incredible act. Before all of that the show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait giving a sneak preview to all the news that is fit to dish for Penguin Magic's Black Friday Sale.
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Michael Dardant is one of the most decorated magicians in North America. With 32 championship awards and 8 international titles he is an award winning magician and performer. He also hosts the Something Up Your Sleave Podcast for the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Michael's best skill is that he is a talented improviser with years of experience. He is now teaching magicians how to infuse their act with the skills of improv. In this episode he discusses how to add improv to your show.
Michael Dardant Improv Classes - https://www.michaeldardant.com/improv -
The second half of our incredible coin magic summit featuring the best coin magicians in the world concludes an incredible conversation. This podcast features: Avi Yap, Chris Korn, Danny Cheng, Danny Goldsmith, Jeremiah Zuo, Kainoa Harbottle, Eric Jones, Mr. Tango, Michael Rubenstein, and our guest of honor Curtis Kam.
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Penguin Magic hosts the first coin magic summit podcast with some of the best coin magicians on the planet. A discussion of where coin magic came from, where it is now, and where it's going featuring Avi Yap, Chris Korn, Danny Cheng, Danny Goldsmith, Jeremiah Zuo, Kainoa Harbottle, Eric Jones, Mr. Tango, Michael Rubenstein, and our guest of honor Curtis Kam. This is must listen to for any fan of magic.
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Kent Axell joins the show to discuss his new residency at The Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. He also guides us into a fascinating discussion of disclaimers for mentalists. Nick Locapo returns from the road to discuss his show, hillarious happenings on the road, and all the new products that are fit to dish.
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Aaron Fisher and Adam Grace stop by the show to discuss how they have formed one of the most exciting and dynamic magic communities online. They discuss how teaching has made them better performers and how to perfect your practice.
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Leah Orleans jumps back on the show for the official announcement of the Mystify Magic Festival coming in 2025. A full lineup of performers and lecturers is announced, as is the panels, and dealer's room. Information on registration and th exciting new ideas this festival has are revealed for the very first time.
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Tori Noquez has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, in the New York Times, and at The Magic Castle. She is a rising star in the magic scene, as well as a talented educator and performer. In this interview, she discusses how her research into advanced mathematics allows her to become a more creative magician. The show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait talking about the return of the Penguin Live lecture, new tricks, and answering a listener's question about their favorite ace effects.
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Matt Donnelly is a writer, comedian, improvisor, and magician known as The Mind Noodler. He has been a writer for Penn & Teller: Fool Us since the first American season and helped to craft one of the most influential television shows in magic. He sat down for an expansive interview about his transition from comedian to magician and his rapid rise to prominence. He also gave some tips to anyone wanting to raise their game and get on Fool Us.
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Alex Latorre, creator of the hit effect Rattle Dice, stops by the show to discuss his background in engineering and how that has helped him develop ground-breaking effects. He also discusses his creative collaborations with other incredible magicians from Spain.
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Shawn Farqhuar and director Jon Ornoy sit down to discuss their hit new film Lost In The Shuffle. A documentary about the history of playing cards, their relationship with magic, and a court card conspiracy. Nick & Erik kick things off with a discussion of the latest tricks and pet peaves in magic portrayed on film thanks to a listener question.
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David Williamson joins the show from Magic Live in Las Vegas. He shares stories of pranking Guy Hollingworth, his performances with the Illusionists and Circus 1903, and dragging lay people off the street and into magic conventions. The show kicks off with Erik Tait and Nick Locapo answering listener questions about Hermetic Press and exciting news about books coming out exclusively from Penguin Magic.
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Wisconsin's Congressional Representative for its 2nd district, Marc Pocan, joins the show from Magic Live. He discusses the Magic Square and how it may have gotten him appointed to a committee, performing magic on the floor of the U.S. Congress, and his work to get Houdini's books digitally preserved by the Library of Congress. Before that, Nick & Erik discuss the hottest new tricks of the week.
Editor's Note: There is a small audio hiccup in the middle of the episode from an equipment malfunction at Magic Live. We are sorry for the temporary loss of recording. -
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait devote the entire episode to recapping Magic Live, discussing the brand-new products that launched in Las Vegas, and Erik recounts winning The Merlin Award, an award that is often bought instead of won on merit. Nick & Erik catch up on all the magic news that is fit to dish, and give you the inside scoop on the latest tricks.
Background On Merlin Award: https://podcast.penguinmagic.com/402133/13504911-tony-hassini-part-1-the-international-magic-society-s4e46 -
Gabe Fujari discusses Potter & Potter Auctions, Squash Publishing, The Ricky Jay collection, and magic's most important historical artifacts at a live podcast recording conducted at Magic Live. The end of the show is a welcome to all the new listeners, and a post script to Erik's surprise appearance on The General Session at Magic Live. Tune in for this can't miss episode.
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