

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

Jul 20, 2023 • 26min
Alex Zander - Beyond The IBM - S4E40
Former international president of The IBM, Alex Zander, stops by the show to discuss his time running the world's largest magic organization and his work touring North America, performing in fairs and festivals. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax and Justin Flom. Before all of that, the producer of Magic Above Standard, Lindsey Noel, hops on the show to discuss her everyday carry.Tornado by Justin Flom and Rick Lax: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6861

Jul 13, 2023 • 28min
Bobby Borgia - Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club - S4E39
Bobby Borgia stops by the show to talk to the listeners about Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club, as well as preview the upcoming show with Erik, Garrett Thomas, and TJ Miller. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that Cameron Young pops back on the show to talk about his every day carry.Omni Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8384Hover Card Plus by Dan Harlan and Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8399

Jul 6, 2023 • 26min
Jason Suran - Going Viral From A Blog - S4E38
New York-based mentalist Jason Suran joins us to talk about his regular gig at Speak Easy Magic and how his virtual show went worldwide when he was mentioned in a blog. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, we kick things off with Desert Island Magic Books, with Jack Grady telling us the magic literature he would love to be lost at sea with.CBS by Paul Vigil: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14589Tarbell Course in Magic Volume 4 - Book: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S11880

Jun 29, 2023 • 33min
Tommy Cooper The Musical - Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic - S4E37
Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic join the show to discuss their wild project, Tommy Cooper: The Musical. This show recently finished some incredible previews, and we get a behind-the-scenes look. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all that, Roddie McGhie negotiates an entire library of choices in our segment Desert Island Magic Books.Cooper: The Musical - https://www.facebook.com/CooperTheMusicalPop Gun by Chad Long - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14481

Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 21min
Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin - Six Month Product Checkup - S4E36
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the releases of the last six months and check on who could be an early contender for Trick of the Year. The lads also preview some new releases that will be dropping soon. In addition, they cover the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. It's a massive episode with a sneak peak behind the curtains at Penguin Magic. It's the six month product checkup.Peanut Butter and Cheese: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18168Middle Seat: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18182Ghost Coin: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18195Defaced: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18202Wand-O-Blocks: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18218Cardtoon Remastered: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1823552 Stunner: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18234Gum and Get Some: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18278Letters from Juan 1,2,3: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18263Transporter Card: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18285Locator Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18385Tr-Sandwich: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18611First Class: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18398Blow: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18433Predicshuns: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18457Super Sucker: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18503Gazzo Black Bag Show: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18499Scar Tissue: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18521Impossible Escape: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18520Envylope 2.0: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18519Purple Butterflies: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18538Deland's Doughnuts: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18172Hook: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18522Horoscope Quiz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18477Tidal Wave: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18771Barrie Richardson Trilogy: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18633

Jun 15, 2023 • 28min
Ken Weber - Maximum Entertainment At The World's Fair - S4E35
Ken Webber stops by the show to discuss his hit book Maximum Entertainment, the things he is seeing in the performing circuit that excite him, and discuss his time working as the official magician for the RCA Pavillion at The World's Fair in New York City. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that we kick things off with everyone's favorite thought experiment where we consider the books we want when lost at sea. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.Maximum Entertainment 2.0: Expanded & Revised by Ken Weber - Book: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27682Eternity by Emran Riaz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12181

Jun 8, 2023 • 30min
Jack Grady - The Master of Memes - S4E34
Jack Grady, the fastest magician to be booted off of America's Got Talent and a bonafide Tik Tok and Instagram stops by the show to discuss his unique approach to combining Gen-Z pop culture with the art of magic. Nick Locapo joins the podcast to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians consider the reading material they would want if they crossed the ocean. This week Dr. Cyril Thomas is stranded at sea in our segment Desert Island Magic Books.The Unmasking of Robert Houdin (Deluxe) by Harry Houdini - Book: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S24927Presence by G: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12709

Jun 1, 2023 • 36min
Lindsey Noel - Creating The Room - S4E33
Lindsey Noel graces the show to discuss her show in Philedelphia Magic Above Standard, as well as what magicians can learn from the burlesque scene. 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 a quickfire segment featuring the world champion of comedy magic, Mortenn Christiansen talks about his every day carry.

May 25, 2023 • 28min
Shawn Farquhar & Melody Munoz - The IBM 101st Convention - S4E32
This week we turn to our friends at the International Brotherhood of Magicians and give you a sneak peek into their convention coming up in July. We discuss the best way to prep for the competition, preview the incredible acts, and find out all of the news that's fit to dish with this incredible convention with the talent booker Shawn Farqhuar and the chair of the competition Melody Munoz. Plus, Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson.

May 18, 2023 • 31min
Dr. Cyril Thomas - The Psychology of Rubberbands - S4E31
Dr. Cyril Thomas joins us to discuss rubber band magic, producing his own products, and his actual research into the real psychology of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the magic they won't leave the house without. This week Tom Gaddis joins us for The Everyday Carry.Tom Gaddis teaches Ron Bauer LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17384Black Door by Riccardo Berdini, Antonio Argus and Adriano Amerio: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449The Magic of Dr Cyril Thomas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/cyril-thomas


