Penguin Magic Podcast

Bill Cook has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, an award-winning documentary, and is currently headlining cruise ships around the world. He started as a young teen magician in Chicago, working in nursing homes, and went to school to be a Foley Artist. Now he's on top of the world.

Jason Bird has headlined on the Las Vegas Strip, appeared on Masters of Illusion, and now has written a book, Strolling for Dollars. He details his decades of experience as a strolling magician, making a successful living, so that you can learn how to translate his experience into your success. Plus, he shares some incredible tips that you can start using right away.

Erik and Nick wake up at the crack of dawn and give a totally unauthorized preview of all the new tricks dropping during Penguin Magic's 2025 Black Friday. They hold nothing back and talk about eleven new tricks dropping for the holiday season!

Nick Locapo returns to the show to discuss the latest tricks.  Nick &  Erik also discuss a listener  question that  came in after the  last show. What is the best way to submit a trick to Penguin, and what happens after your trick is submitted.

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 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.

Myq Kaplan is a comedian and writer with a truly unique approach to creativity. He discusses not only his approach to writing, but also actionable ways magicians can infuse comedy into their show. Before that Nick Locapo comes on the show to discuss the latest tricks  and share updates on The Hand & The Eye, the new magic venue coming to Chicago.

Myq Kaplan's  Special Rini - https://youtu.be/y0uf9i_z-Aw

Craig Petty returns to the show to discuss his chaotic trip to Magic Live, spill the beans behind Game Changer and an unreleased effect for Keymaster, and discuss his kids' illusion show that is performing on some of the largest stages in the UK. Magic and Mischief is headlining House of Secrets and you need to know about it.

Steve Reynolds stops by the show to discuss the new expanded edition of The Olram File. He also discusses his relationship with Jon Racherbaumer, how he came into possession of so much unpublished Marlo material, and the best way to study the Late Great Ed Marlo. If you are a fan of card magic, this is the episode for you.

Gabriella Lester has joined the cast of the new touring show Now You See Me Live, based on the popular Now You See Me Film franchise. She discusses the casting process, creating magic for the show, and their first show at the Sydney Opera House. Nick Locapo kicks off the show, discussing the latest tricks and the Vogue article declaring magic at your house parties as hot again.

Fitzgerald stops by the show to discuss the Black Rabbit Rose Theater in Hollywood, as well as his work with The Unholy Three, and his transition from magician, to comedian, and then onto comedy magic. The show starts with Nick & Erik discussing the latest tricks and news in the magic world.

David Regal stops by the show. He is a television writer, creator, performer, and powerful force in magic creativity. He's an executive producer and co-head writer on The Carbonaro Effect. A popular performer at The Magic Castle. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses his history in television, creating magic, and behind the scenes on one of the most popular magic shows on television.

John Reid is a Guinness World Records balloon sculptor, a legendary magician, on the forefront of teaching magic to the youth, and the guy who has kept Cressey Coils as the premier coil producer in the world. He shares a wide-ranging conversation with Erik Tait. The show kicks off with Erik & Nick discussing the latest tricks, and the recent spate of fake endorsements to plague the magic marketplace.

Blake Vogt has worked behind the scenes for David Copperfield, David Blaine, Dynamo, and Justin Willman. He's also become quite the popular performer himself with his appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Disney Cruise Ships. Blake discusses creativity, sleeping on couches, and how a titanic winter storm changed his life forever.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.