Penguin Magic Podcast

Penguin Magic Podcast

The Penguin Magic Podcast is a weekly show bringing you interviews from the top names in magic and a behind the scenes look at the P3 Magic Studios. Tune in to get a heads up on all the latest goings on at PenguinMagic.com

Episodes

July 10, 2025 29 mins

Christopher Carter joins the show to discuss his new book In The Spotlight. One of the most anticipated books on Mentalism of the year, Christopher shares what the book is about, the process of writing it, and shares his deep insight into the performance of mentalism. 

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Jason Latimer stops by the show to discuss his road to FISM, performing and speaking at FISM Italy, and his incredible work in California schools with Impossible Science. Jason is inspiring children to get more active in Science through magic.


https://impossiblescience.com/

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Harrison Lampert is one of the owners and performers of the newest magic venue in Chicago, The Cosmic Underground Theater. He discusses opening the venue, combining improv and magic, and their magic school that is open and accessible to all. Before the show Nick and Erik discuss the latest tricks and break down the OG Penguin himself, Oz Pearlman, appearing on The Joe Rogan Podcast.

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Professor Richard Wiseman is one of the great science communicators of the day, and often uses incredible magic to help explain the mysteries of human psychology to the public. He will be speaking and performing at FISM in Italy, and on this episode, he gives us a sneak preview of his presentation. Before that, the show kicks off with Erik & Nick discussing the hottest tricks of the week.

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Zabrecky stops by the show to discuss the development of his award-winning persona, winning the AMA Close-Up Magician of the Year award, creativity, and dealing with ethics and theft of your material in magic. The show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the newest Danny Garcia trick, Erik's trip to the Magic Castle, and the latest tricks making it through their repertoire.

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Jon Allen joins the show to discuss the reprint of his book Experience, the way he develops some of the most fooling and commercial magic on the market, and confirms a story from this podcast as told by David Williamson. All that and more on this week's episode of the Penguin Magic Podcast.

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Jamy Ian Swiss sits down to discuss his friendship with Geoff Latta, as well as Latta's lasting impact on sleight of hand magic. Jamy also discusses the Pink Purse Tape, where it came from, and why it's so controversial. Before that, Nick & Erik discuss the newest tricks of the week, including Mental Block Die and Pocket Bottle.

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Nick Locapo joins the show in a rare guest capacity to reveal his involvement in The Hand & The Eye, a new venue in Chicago, discuss the magic team that includes Jeff Kaylor and Michael Ammar, and the history of the building the new venue is going into. This is an exclusive interview that you can't hear anywhere else about the newest magic venue  coming to Chicago.

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Gay Blackstone joins the show to discuss Masters of Illusion, her marriage to Harry Blackstone Jr, and tell stories from the golden age of magic you've never heard before. Nick & Erik kick off the show discussing Invisible Harmonica, the new Geoff Latta book, a brand new magic app, and more. Plus we tease a huge announcement for next week.

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Jon Armstrong stops by the show to discuss his new award as The Magic Castle's Parlor Magician of the Year. He also discusses writing and creating for your own show, and how you can move from close-up to stage. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the newest tricks from Penguin Magic, answering Listener questions on how to conquer butterflies before performing, and Nick gives a report on the convention ...

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Kevin James stops by the show to discuss coming up in The Long Beach Mystics, touring with The Illusionists, and how he has become one of the most unique and creative stage acts in the world. Before the main event, Nick and Erik discuss Nikola Arcane's Penguin Live, the new trick "Holding Pattern," live appearances, and brand-new YouTube content.

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The show starts with Nick & Erik discussing the latest tricks, and then an in-depth discussion on the new David Blaine Show: Do Not Attempt. After that, the main event is Lady Sarah and Keith Fields discussing the incredible lineup at The Michigan Magic Day. Find out how you can see Steve Valentine and David Parr perform on the same stage!

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David Jonathan stops by the show to discuss his new effect Instrumental, as well as discuss his collaborations with Nikolas Mavresis. Stay tuned to the end of the show for some announcements on format changes and exciting new places you can listen to the show!

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Gabriel Werlen has taken the world by storm with The Green Neck System, his incredible thoughts and theories on propless mentalism. Nothing feels procedural, and it gives the illusion of real mind-reading. Gabriel shares his creative process, how he converts his work from French to English using AI, and so much more.

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Caroline Ravn works for some of the largest magic corporations in the world, and she shares some of those secrets with you. She also discusses her appearances at TedX and going from the church to the stage. Nick and Erik kick off the show by discussing the Penguin Magic Awards, is Jibrizy Dead, and David Blaine's new show.

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Erik Casey is a well-known creator and performer who has released monster hit effects Poker Test and POW. Now, he talks about discovering a principle he thought he had invented in a pamphlet from the 30's. An in-depth conversation about parallel creation and how to make your magic your own. The show kicks off with Erik Tait and Nick discussing how they make the props for their shows.

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Felice Ling is a street and stage performer who is one of the prime moving forces behind The Boston Magic Lab. She has put up and coming performers on her  stage right along side living legends, and she shares the secrets of how to get your own show started.


The Boston Magic Lab - https://www.bostonmagiclab.com/

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Erik Tait gives you a convention report on the very last Winter Carnival of Magic and the very first Mystify Magic Festival. Hear about the shows, the sessions, the Dealer's Room, and the incredible talent assembled for the last of one convention and the first of another.


Also now is your opportunity to try and get the Penguin Magic Podcast nominated for The Best Podcast at FISM 2025. Follow this link and write us in as yo...

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March 13, 2025 1 min

Erik has been on the road with two different magic conventions and technical problems have resulted in a delay of the podcast. We will be back tomorrow with a full brain dump and recap of The Winter Carnival of Magic and The Mystify Magic Festival! Thanks for listening.

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Jonah Babins has hosted the Discourse In Magic podcast for nine years. He has interviewed some of the most prominent names in magic and built a reputation for asking interesting and engaging questions. Latley he has turned his eye to business consulting and is helping magicians around the world dramatically increase their revenues. He stops by the show to discuss his Mastermind workshop and how you can grow your magic business.

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