

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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Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
Krystyn Lambert Pt2 - Cold Reading & Compassion -S4E50
Krystyn Lambert returns to finish her conversation about cold reading, handling your audience with compassion, and writing for Genii magazine. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dee Christopher. Before all that we start things off with a quickfire segment. Marc Desouza discusses the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books.Stars of Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11014Razor Wallet by Dee Christopher: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11858The Dance by Brad Henderson (Revised and Expanded): https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10057Mystique Dining: https://mystiquedining.com/Mario The Maker Tickets: https://www.sohoplayhouse.com/upcoming-events/mario-the-maker-magician

Sep 21, 2023 • 32min
Krystyn Lambert Pt 1 - Discovering Yourself - S4E49
Krystyn Lambert joins the show for the first of a two-part episode. She discusses joining the Junior Program, moving to serious mentalism, and much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Alexander Marsh. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share with us the magic they never leave the house without. Jason Suran lays it out in The Everyday Carry.Forgotten Princess by Alexander Marsh: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12440Krystyn Lambert: https://www.krystynlambert.com/

Sep 14, 2023 • 31min
Gustav Kuhn & Dr. Alice Pailhes - From Lab To Stage - S4E48
Gustav Kuhn and Dr Alice Pailhes discuss their new book, The Psychology of Magic From Lab to Stage, and what magicians can learn from studying the psychology of magic in a laboratory setting. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, social media star Jack Grady joins us for The Everyday Carry.Magic Research Lab: https://www.magicresearchlab.com/The Psychology of Magic: From Lab to Stage by Gustav Kuhn and Alice Pailhes: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S35565Revamp by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14588Cash Point by Nick Popa and Tyler Reed: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14667

Sep 7, 2023 • 39min
Tony Hassini Part 2 - The Merlin Award & Fact Checking - S4E47
Tony Hassini finishes his conversation with Erik Tait about the Merlin Award, The International Magician's Society, and some of the controversy surrounding it. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. No quick fire segment in this show, it's all about the main event.The IMS Website: https://www.imsmagic.com/Tom Stone Article: https://www.tomstone.se/en/magic-world/the-merlin-awardUnnoficial Archive Of The Merlin Awards: https://merlinawards.wordpress.com/

Aug 31, 2023 • 33min
Tony Hassini Part 1 - The International Magic Society - S4E46
Tony Hassini stops by the show to discuss the IMS, The Merlin Award, working on the Magical Burger King Commercials, and his relationship with Tony Corinda. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. This is the start of a two-part in-depth episode, and one you won't want to miss.Black Door by Riccardo Berdini, Antonio Argus and Adriano Amerio: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449International Magic Society: https://www.imsmagic.com/

Aug 24, 2023 • 28min
Alexx Alexxander - Vanishing The Hollywood Sign - S4E45
Alexx Alexxander, one of Norway's biggest stars in magic, joins the show to discuss his first-ever engagement at The Magic Castle and his plan to vanish the Hollywood sign. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that, the show kicks 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, Lindsey Noel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.Definitely Not Marked by Brent Braun: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13767

Aug 17, 2023 • 25min
Simone Turkington - The Magic Of The 60's S4E44
Simone Turkington joins the show from Magic Live to discuss her 60's infused show, coming to magic as a grown-up, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from the Penguin Magic Team. Before all of that, the bubble queen Meadow Perry pops on the show for The Everyday Carry.The Box of Powers: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16738The Magic of Simone: https://www.magicsimone.com/

Aug 10, 2023 • 34min
Moxie Jillette & Cameron Young - Taking On The Fringe - S4E3
Moxie Jillette and Cameron Young preview their new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would wash up on a desert island with. This week Krystyn Lambert joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.

Aug 3, 2023 • 27min
Jeffrey Wang - The Master Of The Sleeve - S4E42
Jeffrey Wang spares a few minutes for the show before competing in the IBM close-up contest. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Preston Nyman sharing his every day carry.Jeffrey Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreywangmagic/?hl=enInvisible Coin by Nathan Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16290ESP Testing Set by Spooky Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17307

Jul 27, 2023 • 33min
David Goldrake - The Road to Vegas Live from IBM Atlanta - S4E41
David Goldrake is interviewed live on stage from the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Atlanta. He discusses discovering magic in Luxembourg, traveling Europe, and getting his own grand illusion show in Las Vegas. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Jay Noblezada. Before all of that Dr. Cyril Thomas shares his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five.WOW 3.0 by Katsuya Masuda: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11853Dyno by Joe Rindfleisch: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12776Banderaction by Dr. Cyril Thomas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14209Intrickation by Dr.Cyril Thomas & Justine Cesari: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18545Self Tying Shoelace by Jay Noblezada: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1365


