Penguin Magic Podcast

Francis Menotti returns to the show to discuss bringing your joy to magic, as well as get deep into the theory and philosophy of magic with Erik. Before the Main Event, Nick and Erik discuss Gabriel Werlen's Penguin Live Lecture, Challenge Coin by R Paul Wilson, and the new Raven Reconfigured effect.

Trigg Watson is a new breed of magician. He's on the bleeding edge of combining technology and magic. He has gone viral thanks to his performances on America's Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. He discusses not only how he prepared for his time on AGT, but his thoughts and theories on combining classical sleight of hand and modern technology.

2024 was a year full of crazy releases. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait look back on all the magic that came out this year, and sneak preview some stuff coming in 2025.

Carisa Hendrix stops by the show to discuss how she came to be the newest co-host of the Penguin Live Holiday Special. She discusses some exclusive behind-the-scenes info and details the challenges in putting the special together. Before that, Nick Locapo and Erik Tait talk about the Holiday Specials of days past, the new tricks they are putting into their walk-around work, and the latest products to hit the market.

Seth Race is the head of the Workshop at Penguin Magic. He's one of the clever people who works to 3D design new gimmicks, develop new production methods, and maintain the high quality of the products Penguin Magic ships. Seth shares the inside scoop on how the Workshop produces the amazing products at Penguin Magic.

Lady Sarah and Keith Fields stop by the show to discuss changes to the IBM Magic Competition, the largest cash prize for magic in North America. They tell our listeners how they could jump start their careers with this contest. Nick and Erik discuss the new tricks of the week, and how they store their card collections at home.

Julie Eng and Jim Steinmeyer take a break from taking over the publishing of Genii Magazine to discuss with our listeners the future of Genii Magazine after Richard Kaufman's retirement. Nick and Erik start the show with a discussion of the latest tricks and answer listener questions.

Thanks so much for all your support. We have a surprise announcement and a short holiday message for you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Benjamin Budzak is one of the geniuses behind Thought Cast and one of the most cutting-edge electronic impression pads. He hops on the show to discuss developing technology in magic, the use of electronics, and a lot more. The highlight of the episode is a brand new trick with an ordinary etch a sketch that makes Erik swear like a sailor because he is so surprised. Plus, you get some insight into the Penguin Magic Black Friday Sales Event.

Michael Bloemeke is one of the stand out performers from Magic Texas, and a team member for FISM North America for 2025. His signature act featuring cups and balls and claws has delighted audiences across the continent and now he shares how he came up with this incredible act.  Before all of that the show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait giving a sneak preview to all the news that is fit to dish for Penguin Magic's Black Friday Sale.