Penguin Magic Podcast

Every week we post the podcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Google, but did you know there is a video version of the Podcast on YouTube? This week, Erik takes questions and comments from the viewers on YouTube and gives his thoughts and answers.

Comedy magician Farrell Dillon and producer Damian Costa join the show to talk about the newest magic venue on the Las Vegas Strip. The Magician's Room is the newest venue dedicated to magic in the United States. The theater currently hosts Farrell Dillon, David Golddrake, and Late Night Magic featuring Bizzaro, The Shocker, Lefty and Hollie England. They discuss the development of the space, the amazing features, and the incredible street performers driving ticket sales.

Nick Locapo and Erik Tait wrap up 2025. They discuss some of their favorite tricks, favorite downloads, and favorite moments at Penguin in 2025. Nick also shares some updates on the new venue, The Hand and the Eye, opening in 2026 in Chicago.

Join Michael O'Brien, a talented strolling magician known for his captivating performances at restaurants and events, as he shares his top five favorite strolling effects. He highlights practical tools like the reel airplane and splash bottle to enhance your magic. The conversation also touches on essential gimmicks and routines from other guests, making it a treasure trove for magic enthusiasts. Stick around for a heartwarming holiday message tailored for a special listener named Ben!

This week we take a look back at the first dozen Desert Island Magic Book recordings, featuring Cate Osborn, Mat Franco, Ben Earl, and many more. We also take some time to keep our thoughts with Eric Jones, and consider donating to his GoFundMe.Eric Jones Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-jones

Carisa Hendrix joins the show live from Las Vegas. She discusses the explosive rise to prominence of Lucy Darling on Instagram and TikTok. She dishes on Canada's Got Talent, building her incredible community, and how the transition from magic famous to actually famous has changed her show.

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.