

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
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 25, 2024 • 27min
April Choi - Bullwhips, World Records, and Space - S5E16
April Choi joins the show to discuss her world records, working for NASA and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Neil Jouve. Before all of that Erik Casey tries to beat the clock when he names his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five.Electric Sensation by Neil Jouve: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13314Invisible Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1645The Raven Starter Kit: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12741Expanded Quarter Shell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18448The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951

Jan 18, 2024 • 34min
Terry Commons - The Mystique Dining Theater Experience - S5E15
Terry Commons the owner and operator of the largest magic theater chain in the American West stops by the show to discuss Mystique Dining and the unique experience it provides magicians and their audiences. Nik Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Martin Braessas. Before all of that we kick things off with Francis Menotti discussing his Everyday Carry.Easy Aces by Martin Braessas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17906The Magic of Francis Menotti: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/francis-menottiMystique Dining Lounge: https://www.mystiquedining.com/

Jan 11, 2024 • 36min
Jon Armstrong - From Close-Up To Stage - S5E14
Jon Armstrong discusses how he went from a premier close-up performer to one of the most in-demand stage performers on the high seas. He also tells you how to make your show better and discusses his new book How To Win. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Craig Petty. Before all of that we kick things off with IBM Close-Up Champ Ferran joining us on Desert Island Magic Books.Chop by Craig Petty: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17010How To Win by Jon Armstrong: https://www.cardjon.com/howtowinRune's World: The Magic of Rune Klan - Book: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S12255

Jan 4, 2024 • 38min
Francis Menotti Pt 2 - Friends and Partners - S5E13
Francis Menotti is back for the second half of his conversation. We dig into his friendship with Teller, creativity in magic, and developing a double act with his wife. Craig Petty stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Andrew Neiner. Before all of that we kick things off by talking to your favorite magicians about the magic they never leave the house without, Jacob Rangel is on The Everyday Carry.Boom Box by Andrew Neiner: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17318CBS by Paul Vigil: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14589

Dec 28, 2023 • 38min
Francis Menotti - Putting the Art in Magic - S5E12
Francis Menotti stops by the show to talk about creativity in magic, creating magic you love out of the magic you don't like, and a lot more. Erik Tait discusses the featured product of the week from Dean Dill. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week comedy magic legend Keith Fields joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.Blizzard by Dean Dill: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18043

Dec 21, 2023 • 25min
Pete Sciarrino - PAS Magic & The YouTube Revolution - S5E11
Pete Sciarrino joins us to talk about his meteoric climb to more than nine million subscribers on YouTube and how he keeps his magic fresh with his content schedule. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bill Goldman. Before all of that, we kick things off with our quickfire segment, where your favorite magicians discuss with us the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week, Genii Book Reviewer Francis Menotti joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.Monkey in the Middle by Bill Goldman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7508The New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10702

Dec 14, 2023 • 28min
Mario Daniel - Portugal's Biggest Star - S5E10
Mario Daniel has one of the largest television audiences in Portugal's history and has created wildly popular dramatic shows that play in some of Europe's most prestigious theaters to rave reviews. He discusses that as well as his collaboration with David Copperfield. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that, we kick things off with up-and-coming close-up phenomenon Dreygon on Desert Island Magic Books.Treasury by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14595

Dec 7, 2023 • 27min
Marc DeSouza - Competitions and The Next North American Competitors - S5E9
Marc DeSouza stops by the show to discuss competitions, getting ready to compete at higher levels and a secret project he has been working on. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the week's featured product from Roberto Giobbi. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians tell us the magic they never leave the house without. This week, IBM Close-Up champion Ferran joins us for the Everyday Carry.The Prophecy by Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16640

Nov 30, 2023 • 32min
Dustin Tavella - America's Got Talent & Beyond - S5E8
The season 16 winner of America's Got Talent Dustin Tavella stops by the show to discuss his path to one of the biggest prizes on a television gameshow. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week by Gaetan Bloom. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the world's best tradeshow magicians, Danny Orleans, on The Everyday Carry.Amazing Standing Card by Gaetan Bloom: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3673Psychokinetic Time by Banachek: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/274

Nov 23, 2023 • 31min
Ferran & Dreygon - Champions In The Making - S5E7
Ferran & Dreygon, the first and second-place winners of the 2023 IBM Gold Cups Close-Up Contest come on the show to discuss their road to the podium, what drives them to compete, and how they earned their trophies. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R. Paul Wilson. Before all of that, comedy legend Keith Fields tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry.Spectrum by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12774Hundy 500 with Gregory Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/728


