Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Harrison discusses blending Harvard smarts with MAD Magazine humor in his book 'You Are All Terrible' … plus his entertaining feud with Criss Angel. Harrison Greenbaum Interview starts at 00:02:14“I Love That” starts at 01:08:40Chapter Twenty-One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:14:51 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDHarrison Greenbaum website:  https://www.harrisongreenbaum.com/“You Are All Terrible” Book:  https://tinyurl.com/mw827wdtAI Podcast Based on Show Notes: https://youtu.be/LAVMLRqf4OgSaturday Night Live Set Change:  https://youtu.be/04kop3CvE_s“The Old Man” Trailer: https://youtu.be/xDu1Q9r6HDoCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts from Derek and Nick about comedy and magic … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream.”A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte starts at 00:02:07“I Love That” starts at 00:13:27Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:22:44LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDerek Hughes website: http://derekhughes.net/Nick Diffatte website: https://www.diffatte.com/A Few Minutes With Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte video: https://youtu.be/zmnXHi31T1E QI Website:  https://www.qi.com/Erik Larson Books:  https://eriklarsonbooks.com/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Magician Matt Dunn discusses his roots in magic and then explains how he puts that magical knowledge into scaring people silly in his dream project, Scream Town!Matt Dunn Interview starts at 00:02:41“I Love That” starts at 00:37:20Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:42:17LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMatt Dunn website:  https://www.magicianmattdunn.com/Matt Dunn House Tour Video:  https://youtu.be/21zVdv8El3YScream Town website: https://screamtown.com/Jonathan Creek Fan Site:  http://www.jonathancreek.net/ Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple:  https://www.hbo.com/movies/stevie-van-zandt-discipleCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some profound thoughts from David Williamson about creating a character and creating clarity … and then Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”A Few Minutes With… Davide Williamson starts at 00:02:08“I Love That” starts at 00:10:16Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:24:19 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDavid Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/aboutSleight School: https://www.sleight.school/A Few Minutes With David Williamson video: https://youtu.be/2utEtjGhE-oFull David Williamson Interview (#223):  https://youtu.be/GoVh0L4Y7fsFull David Williamson Interview (#311):  https://youtu.be/B0h6mo9FLZo“No Pay, Nudity” Trailer: https://youtu.be/qvA42nk0zh0“No Pay, Nudity” Website: https://www.bayviewentertainment.com/no-pay-nudityThe Rewatchables Podcast: https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchablesCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Jamy Ian Swiss, a renowned magician and author, shares his profound insights on the magic community. He discusses the importance of mentorship and the storytelling aspect of magic. The conversation dives into the evolution of magic on screen, examining its impact and the role of television. Jamy also reflects on the intriguing world of anti-magic, emphasizing the significance of the act itself over individual performers. With a blend of humor and nostalgia, he recounts memorable moments with legendary figures, making for a captivating discussion.

Some thoughts from John Lovick about the right way and the wrong way to create a stage persona. And then Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… John Lovick starts at 00:02:31“I Love That” starts at 00:14:24Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:27:27 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDHandsome Jack on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4John Lovick Website: http://www.handsomejack.com/John Lovick (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-219-john-lovick-handsome-jack-and-then-chapter-19-of-the-bullet-catchA Few Minutes With John Lovick video: https://youtu.be/IH1zoofffvgPaul Williams Still Alive (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ZkD1Tr4b2vgPaul Williams “Still Alive” (song): https://youtu.be/ndjuJeo3POMMuch Ado About Nothing (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/rbSN4Lv_N4gHenry V (Trailer): https://youtu.be/tksPrKi5wUgHamlet (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/UjHXIWLTsOkAndrew Scott “Hamlet”:  https://youtu.be/q6CLdCl9TB0Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Mentalist Joe Diamond shares some Eugene Burger stories and then performs an interactive card trick that listeners can do at home.Joe Diamond Interview starts at 00:04:54“I Love That” starts at 00:46:13Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:54:38 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJoe Diamond’s Magic Ritual video:  https://youtu.be/ZlzxODvu4vwJoe Diamond website: http://www.joediamondlive.com/John Mulaney (Horse in a Hospital): https://youtu.be/JhkZMxgPxXUJohn Mulaney (Baby J Trailer):  https://youtu.be/r4-7gx99cXoPhantom of the Paradise (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/T9yof8cwli4Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts about pronouns from friend of the show Kayla Drescher. And then Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher starts at 00:03:09“I Love That” starts at 00:14:35Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:28 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDVictor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-JxkKayla Drescher Website:  https://magicinheels.com/Kayla Drescher (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-213-magician-and-podcaster-kayla-drescher-and-chapter-thirteen-of-the-bullet-catchA Few Minutes With Kayla Drescher video: https://youtu.be/aqHQokbB0v8Stephen Fry reads Sherlock Holmes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B06WLMWF2SStanley Tucci Searching For Italy: https://www.cnn.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italyCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Jonathan Sadowski visits to chat about his start in magic, creating his trick “Predicto!” and then offers up a couple great William Shatner stories.Jonathan Sadowski Interview starts at 00:02:14“I Love That” starts at 00:41:33Chapter Thirteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:48:20 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDPredicto! By Jonathan Sadowski: https://youtu.be/nMblUI8M-gYConan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friendGary Gulman: States Names Abbreviated: https://youtu.be/dLECCmKnrysGary Gulman Website:  https://garygulman.com/Tom Lieberman website: http://liebermania.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts about smart mentalism techniques from our favorite magic duo, Morgan & West. Some new recommendations in “I Love That!” Then Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Morgan & West starts at 00:02:16I Love That! starts at 00:10:14Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:32 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMorgan & West Website: https://morganandwest.co.uk/Morgan & West “Thought of Card Across” Routine: https://youtu.be/4dMDpubLmR8Morgan & West (Complete Interview):  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-4-morgan-amp-west-and-chapter-three-of-the-ambitious-cardA Few Minutes With Morgan & West video: https://youtu.be/9oLEJifEMKIDesert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmrThunder Road:  https://youtu.be/W2X0Gf9jfz8Oh Babe, What Would You Say:  https://youtu.be/wJdkCs5RdQgMasters of the Air:  https://amblin.com/tv/masters-of-the-air/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast