

Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Tait
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
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Oct 16, 2025 • 44min
Craig Petty - Magic, Mischief, and Lost Luggage - S7E1
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.

Oct 9, 2025 • 41min
Steve Reynolds - The Olram File & How To Study Marlo - S6E52
Steve Reynolds, a writer and scholar of Ed Marlo's magic, shares fascinating insights into his relationship with mentor Jon Racherbaumer and his journey to becoming a Marlo expert. He reveals how he acquired Marlo's unpublished materials and discusses the creative process behind the expanded edition of The Olram File. Steve emphasizes the importance of studying Marlo's work privately and provides practical advice for approaching his techniques. Listeners will enjoy exploring the intricacies of card magic through Steve's passionate perspective.

Oct 2, 2025 • 45min
Gabriella Lester - Now You See Me LIVE! - S6E51
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.

Sep 25, 2025 • 55min
Fitzgerald - The Black Rabbit Rose & More - S6E50
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.

Sep 18, 2025 • 44min
David Regal - Television, Magic, & Meaning - S6E49
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.

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 6min
John Reid - The Man Behind The Greatest Mouth Coils In The World. Also Balloons. S6E48
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.

Sep 4, 2025 • 35min
Blake Vogt - From Couch Surfing To Legendary Magic - S6E47
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.

Aug 28, 2025 • 53min
Mortenn Christiansen - The Funniest Two-Time World Champion Ever - S6E46
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.

Aug 21, 2025 • 34min
Jason Michaels - Military Tours, Tourette's, and The IBM - S6E45
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.

Aug 14, 2025 • 52min
Nick Locapo - The First Card Trick Performed At The Hand & The Eye - S6E44
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.


