Penguin Magic Podcast

Banachek talks about his new show on the Las Vegas Strip where he now appears at The Strat Hotel, Casino, and Skypod. In addition to discussing how the show came to be, Banachek also shares some choice mentalism secrets you won't want to miss. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Seth Race. Before all of that the show kicks off with Michael Feldman adding to the lore of Desert Island Magic Books.____Tickets to Banachek's Show: https://www.thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/banachek-the-mind-sThe Magic of Banachek: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/banachekCoinnect by Seth Race: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14594

Dan Harlan joins the show via Zoom to discuss his time as the Penguin Live Lecture host, handpicking his successor and his new focused workshop sessions he is conducting around the country. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Christopher J Smith. Before all of that Derek Ostavani joins the show via Zoom for one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss which book they would take if they were stranded on a desert island.___The Magic of Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/dan-harlanPenguin Live Lectures: https://www.penguinmagic.com/browse.php?c=livePenguin Magic School: https://www.penguinmagic.com/about/magic-schoolMangle by Christopher J Smith: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12182

Nick Locapo steps into the host seat this week to talk to Erik Tait about his recent qualification to compete on behalf of North America at FISM in 2022. The guys discuss how Erik's act came to be, what prompted him to start competing, and the experience he had while he was qualifying to compete at one of the most important magic competitions in the world. Plus, during the show you'll get a breakdown of the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander.____TINacious by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13565Magic from Erik Tait: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/erik-tait

Chuck Caputo is one of the foremost collectors of Tony Anverdi's electronic magic. He breaks down some of the incredible pieces Tony created, and what put him on the cutting edge in the early days of electronic magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Calabrese. Before all of that one of the most inventive living magicians, Eric Buss, stops by the show to tell us his desert island magic book.

Adrian Lacroix took the magic community by storm with a series of engaging and baffling virtual tricks. He has since gone on to travel the world, consult for some of the biggest names in magic, and had his effects performed on Fool Us by Penn & Teller. He sits down with Erik Tait to discuss the finer points of virtual magic and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from David Regal. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Mark Zacharia sharing his top five favorite tricks in under five minutes.____

Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait for the monthly State Of The Penguin episode. This week the guys talk about their new favorite trick from Nate Kranzo, The Invisible Coin. They also crack open a pack of the hottest new deck of cards Retro Rockets, and talk about the 6 pack options as well as the exclusive stickers. You'll find out more about the mystery man who runs the Penguin Live Lectures, and get the inside scoop on Nick & Erik's Penguin Magic School Classes. Before they go you'll also get a heads up on Nick & Erik becoming bonafide YouTube stars. It's all the latest gossip that's fit to dish behind the scenes at the P3 Magic Studios in our monthly State Of The Penguin.____Invisible Coin by Nathan Kranzo - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16290Retro Rocket Playing Cards - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16301Adam Wilber Live - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16229Multiverse by Dr. Cyril Thomas - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16313Penguin Magic School - Nick Locapo - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16361Penguin Magic School - Erik Tait - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16360

Brian Miller is a globe-trotting magician and corporate speaker known for his viral Ted Talk that has been seen by more than 4.3 million people.  He has a special spot in his heart for the incredible book The Practice by Seth Godin. Brian talks at length about the book, and why it's must-read material for magicians of all skill levels. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bennie Chickering. Before all that mnemonist and memory expert SarahElla Phant tries to tell us her top five tricks before the clock runs out in the Top Five Under Five.____Speakeasy by Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2566Easy as Pi by SarahElla Phant: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S31123The Amazingest Memory Test by SarahElla Phant: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S30634The Practice by Seth Godin: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15469Siamese Waltz by Bennie Chickering: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11036Brian's Interview with Seth Godin: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/onenewperson-s2-seth-godin/

Eric Buss joins the show this week to discuss how he's learned more from doing a bad show than getting a standing ovation. Plus, he shares some of the best stories he has about shows going catastrophically wrong. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. The show kicks off with one of your favorite magicians talking about their favorite books. Mac King plays the game Desert Island Magic Books.____The Books of Wonder by Tommy Wonder: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1263Learn Magic by Henry Hay: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4721Greater Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/s/Greater+MagicMike Caveney Wonders & The Conference Illusions by Mike Caveney: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9977Stone Purse by Nate Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11083

SarahElla Phant is the co-creator of the smash hit Memory Arts series, and master of the mnemonic arts. She shares not only what got her interested in memory demonstrations, but also what transforms these brain gymnastics into magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that the show kicks off with Mark Zacharia in one of our quick-fire segments where he reveals his desert island magic book.___Easy as Pi by SarahElla Phant: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S31123\SarahElla Phant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahellaphant/The Memory Arts: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10289The Stars of Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S10801Touch by Paul Curry: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9134

Nick Locapo joins the show this week for our new monthly episode, The State Of The Penguin.  The guys discuss Penguin the brand new weekly live stream, returning to conventions and other live events, discuss some of their new favorite effects like The Stroop Test, and revisit some classics like Drop Card as well as the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before they sign off they give a sneak peak into exactly what it's like to be apart of one of the brand new Penguin Magic School Classes. ___Smooth by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10896Stroop Test by David Jonathan & Nikolas Mavresis: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16153Drop Card by Chris Rawlins: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11611Penguin Magic School: https://www.penguinmagic.com/about/magic-school