Penguin Magic Podcast

John Michael Hinton is a touring performer who shares the real secrets of getting your own tour off the ground, and how he stays artistically true to himself while still maintaining commercial appeal to his audience. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostavani. Before all of that YouTuber PigCake discusses his favorite book in our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books.Planes, Trains, & Automobiles Playing Cards Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnismyfriend/planes-trains-and-automobiles-playing-cards?fbclid=IwAR0vbZh_Ky7-HRY7dBlIBakorh9E2CsskxHLLCbmCrVojqLs77nXzfwVu90Expert Card Technique by Jean Hugard & Frederick Braue: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1013Treasury by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14595

Andy Nyman sticks around for a second episode to finish up his conversation with a discussion of Derren Brown, cutting-edge mentalism, and a quick behind-the-scenes story from his role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Penguin Magic. Before all of that the show kicks off with the incredible baritone of Rafael Benatar joining the show to talk about his desert island magic book.The Magic of Rafael Benatar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/rafael-benatarThe Magic of Ascanio Book Vol. 4 Knives and Color Blindness by Arturo Ascanio: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S11000The Penguin Cups: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/742The Moment by Andy Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16628London Magic Convention: https://www.londonmagicconvention.co.uk/Sophie Abbot Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SophieAbbottMyrtlesstore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrtlesstore/

Andy Nyman discusses his acting career, how it's influenced his magic, The Moment, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week by Bill Goldman. Before all of that our quickfire segment puts Shawn Farquhar in the hot seat where he has to name his top five tricks in under five minutes.___Grandfather's Top by Adam Wilber: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15478Torn 2 Pieces by Shawn Farquhar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3723Extended Stay by Shawn Farquhar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S14116C2W: Card 2 Wallet by Shawn Farquhar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3150I Hate Kids by Stephen Bargatze: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3579Monkey in the Middle by Bill Goldman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7508The Moment by Andy Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16628London Magic Convention: https://www.londonmagicconvention.co.uk/Sophie Abbot Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SophieAbbottMyrtlesstore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrtlesstore/

YouTube Reviewer Tyler Lunsford joins the show to talk about starting your own YouTube channel, Patreon, building trust with your audience, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week by Luke Dancy. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where John Michael Hinton talks about the one book he would want with him on a desert island.____The Magic of Asi Wind - https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/asi-windMisprint 2.0 by Luke Dancy - https://www.penguinmagic.com/s/misprint+2.0

Nick Locapo stops by the studio for a State Of The Penguin Show. He and Erik Discuss the latest releases, get in-depth on brand new tricks, and listen to some wild tangents and hilarious anecdotes from the creator of Little Door, Puzzled, Flight 101, and some of the best tricks around; Roddy McGhie. Also, Nick and Erik talk about the featured product of the week from none other than their special guest, Roddy McGhie. It's an all Roddy holiday episode.__Puzzled by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16643Flight 101 by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13166Neo by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16644The Moment by Andy Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16628Raven MINT: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16646The Prophecy by Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16640 

Lucy Darling is now touring with A Magical Cirque Christmas produced by Magic Space Entertainment. The star of the show, Carisa Hendrix, along with co-director Jim Millan sat down for an exclusive interview to talk about how the show came about, the incredible magic in the show, and the incredible music in the show featuring a performance from Post Modern Jukebox. ___Tickets available at: https://www.magicalcirquechristmas.com/cirque_christmasThe magic of Carisa Hendrix: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/carisa-hendrix

PigCake, the YouTuber and Patreon star joins the show this week to discuss his approach to controversial content, talk about the choices he has made, and his YouTube Channel that has racked up more than 50,000 subscribers. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chris Funk. Before all of that the show starts off with one of our quickfire segments where Apollo Riego talks his top five tricks in under five minutes.______PigCake on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PigCakeDeliberation by Apollo Riego: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13830Tarantula 2 by Yigal Mesika: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8359Executive Clip by Chris Funk: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8561

Michael Feldman is an author, performer, has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and is the man behind the Simon Says Think For Yourself deck of cards. He joins the show to discuss his experience on Fool Us, the Simon Says Think For Yourself Deck, and his contrarian approach to creating interesting magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that; juggler Tony Steinbach infiltrates the show to participate in one of our quickfire segments where he has five minutes to tell us five juggling tricks every magician should know.___The Magic of Michael Feldman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/michael-feldmanSimon Says Think For Yourself Playing Cards: https://www.michaelfeldman.com/store/p/style-03-nlhkcDefinitely Not Marked by Brent Braun: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13767

Gerry McCambridge talks about performing on David Letterman, apprenticing with Doug Henning, how seeing Kreskin directly influenced his act, and his relationship with the hit CBS show The Mentalist. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Max Maven. Before all of that Apollo Riego talks about his favorite magic books on the segment Desert Island Magic Books._____Art Of Astonishment Volume 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/506Gerry McCambridge Live Act: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10911 Performing the Q&A by Gerry McCambridge: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9255B'Wave Deluxe by Max Maven: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7734

Magician, Mind-reader, and Hypnotist Mark Zacharia joins the show to discuss his tenants of magic and how he uses character arc in his close up shop to blend mentalism and magci to leave a lasting impression. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Before all of that Adrian Lacroix participates in the quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books.__Maximum Entertainment by Ken Webber - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27682Mysteries from the Soul by Rene Lavand - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S13970Arrested by Adrian Vega - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13656Mark Zacharia in Penguin Magic Monthly -  https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14023