Penguin Magic Podcast

On the show this week The Main Event is a sneak preview conversation with the cast of the new magic show on TruTV Big Trick Energy. Erik Tait talks to Chris Ramsay, Eric Lerclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer about their new show. Nick Locapo attempts to drop by the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Rick Lax. Before all that, an extended conversation with Alex Hecklau starts on Desert Island Magic Books, then goes down the rabbit hole._____Axel Hecklau - https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/axel-hecklauFork Through Finger - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15257Mnemonica Trainer - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11618Big Trick Energy: https://www.trutv.com/shows/big-trick-energyDog Collar Stunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxpiy5oXKqY

Known to the world as The Magic Crasher, David Bonfadini is a bonafide social media rockstar with more than 3 million followers on Tik Tok, and a combined 60 million views of his content on one platform alone. He discusses how he got there, and shares tips to make your social media content better. Nick Locapo drops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Kaminskas. Before all that the show kicks off with Caleb Wiles sharing his top five tricks in under five minutes:___Show Links:The Magic Crasher on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagiccrasher?lang=enThe Magic Crasher Live Lecture: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14609Caleb Wiles: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/caleb-wilesPaperclipped: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12Knockout Magic of Caleb Wiles (Contains Reswindeled): https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10421Stand Up Monte: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/410Klinger: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13606

On the show this week Erik Tait interviews Nicholas Lawrence. Hailed by many as the Creator's Creator, Lawrence discuss the way he develops his effects, consulting for Dynamo, and his new company Nicholas Lawrence Presents. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Gregory Wilson. The show kicks off with YouTuber Tyler Lunsford washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books.___SHOW LINKSMarketing Magic by Maxwell Murphy: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2580Tricks from Nicholas Lawrnece: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/nicholas-lawrenceFake Pocket by Gregory Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7918

We have a great show for you this week. The main event is Erik Tait speaking to man behind the fast-rising YouTube channel Craig Petty's Magic TV. Pushing out more than 14 videos a week, the channel has quickly garnered an audience of more than 4,000 subscribers in a few months and is still growing. They talk about content creation, honest reviews, and involving his son. Nick Locapo joins the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from David Stone. Before all that the show kicks off with Frank Deville on the Top 5 Under 5.____Frank Deville Live - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15265Dye Tube - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8001Professor's Nightmare - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/796Bill In Orange - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S17020Three Card Monte - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4221Damage by David Stone - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13055Craig Petty - https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/craig-petty

On the show this week Erik talks to The Club House Magician Giancarlo Bernini about the new social media service Club House and his foray into using NFT and crypto technology in relation to magician's intellectual property. It's a fascinating look at cutting-edge technology and its relation to magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Eric Ross on the Top 5 Under 5.____Eric RossLit (2018) by Dan White and Dan Hauss - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10498Hook by Eric Ross - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27821Razor Wallet by Dee Christopher - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11858Stand Up Monte by Garrett Thomas - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/410Crazy Cash by Dan Harlan - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13634

This week's episode is sleightly out of order. Craig Petty joins Erik for Desert Island Magic Books. The show ends with Nick Locapo discussing the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. Before all that the show kicks off with either Patrick Redford or George Tait discussing their new book Sleightly Out Of Order. Plus, Erik has an announcement about a virtual convention he will be lecturing at.___Show Links:Sleightly Out Of Order by Patrick Redford - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S30862Smoke & Mirrors by John Bannon - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4416Pivotal Peak by Ryan Schlutz - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9396

On the show this week Erik concludes his chat with Canadian pick pocket James Harrison with the story of his involvement in Modern Rogue and the road to speaking at Defcon. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord to sneak a peak at the featured download of the week from Timothy Krass. The show starts off with YouTuber Tyler Lunsford talking to Erik about his top five tricks in under five minutes.__SHOW LINKSIntersection by Hondo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13644Snaps by David Jonathan & Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13110Flat Pack by Jason Knowles: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12327Revolve by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13011Tyler's Review of Ring In The Bell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uK_ZfBgcXgOverboard by Timothy Krass: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14301

On the show this week Erik talks to Canadian pick pocket and theatrical thief James Harrsion about the finer points of ill-gotten gains. They discuss James' father foray into thievery, picks gone wrong, and so much more. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord for a look at the featured download of the week from Manuel Llaser. The show kicks off with Nicholas Lawrence on the Top Five Under Five.___Show LinksNicholas Lawrence Live 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14274Revolve by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13011Double Cross by Mark Southworth: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6399Wallet by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14140The Raven: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12741Jim Ravel's Theatrical Pick Pocketing: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S14054Oil & Water Extreme: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11965

On the show this week, Erik gets in his way back machine to return to the time of conventions and speak to Riccardo Berdini about his career as a star of film and stage, as well as his thoughts behind the switching envelope Black Door. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Luis Carreon. The show kicks off with Frank Deville on Desert Island Magic Books.__Black Door: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449Mind Readers Triumph: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9950

We have an amazing show this week. Erik Tait sits down via zoom with  Paul Vigil, Mike Pisciotta, and Jared Kopf to discuss their online seminar The Way Of The Wizard. They share what it is, how it came to be, and how it has grown since their first iteration of it. This is an amazing chance to hear first hand the experience that these luminaries want out of a magic convention, and how they are translating that into an online experience. Nick Locapo also drops by the show to discuss the incredible impromptu effect Linking Laces.Linking Laces: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12184Paul Vigil Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12389Mike Pisciotta Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7678Jared Kopf Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3888The Way of the Wizard Part 2: https://www.thewayofthewizard.com/