Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

The Amazing Kreskin shares hilarious, inspiring tales of spontaneity and humor—plus, we dive into Chapter Four of The Linking Rings. A Few Minutes With… The Amazing Kreskin starts at 00:03:01"I Love That" starts at 00:08:23Chapter Four of The Linking Rings" starts at 00:20:43 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/LZBPPMDThe Amazing Kreskin – Full Interview: https://tinyurl.com/333z9348Charles Grodin book (“It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here”): https://www.amazon.com/Would-Nice-You-Werent-Here/dp/0688088732Joshua Jay book (“How Magicians Think”): https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/how-magicians-think/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

This episode features a conversation with Star Newman and Tyler Erickson, discussing Star's journey from theater to magic, the influence of theater on her performances, the importance of collaboration, and their shared perspectives on teaching and the future of magic. Star & Tyler Interview starts at 00:02:19"I Love That" starts at 00:49:56Chapter Three of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:01:11 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/LZBPPMDStar Newman website: https://www.starnewman.com/Tyler Erickson website: https://www.strongermagic.com/Star on “Fool Us”: https://youtu.be/Fs3ffSYFUWwOriginal Tyler Erickson Interview:  https://tinyurl.com/2c2sebthJoshua Malina on Sports Night: https://youtu.be/JsQBpG-3TQYLondon Walks:  https://www.walks.com/The Ripperologists Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Ripperologists-Audiobook/179992131XThe Greyhound of the Baskervilles Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Greyhound-of-the-Baskervilles-Audiobook/109418960XCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The next chapter of “The Linking Rings,” and then some important thoughts from Suzanne about mistakes beginning magicians often make. A Few Minutes With… Suzanne starts at 00:02:55"I Love That" starts at 00:10:56Chapter Two of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:22:01 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/LZBPPMDSuzanne’s website: https://www.suzmagic.com/A Few Minutes With … Suzanne: https://youtu.be/sKQWG8LjLVwSuzanne Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-218-suzanne-on-learning-and-teaching-magic-and-chapter-eighteen-of-the-bullet-catch“Slings & Arrows” Trailer: https://youtu.be/8VnAGdzoiXU“Slings & Arrows” Ophelia scene: https://youtu.be/I0uVGCYRP4ISusan Coyne Interview: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/fast-cheap-interview-blog/actresswriter-susan-coyne-on-slings-amp-arrows-c97z9-arkrg“No Good Deed” Trailer: https://youtu.be/JKufPJ-JHvACheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Legendary magician Doc Eason shares his transformative journey into magic, the importance of audience connection, and heartwarming stories about his friendship with John Denver … and then Chapter One of “The Linking Rings.” Doc Eason Interview starts at 00:03:30"I Love That" starts at 00:45:19Chapter One of "The Miser's Dream" starts at 00:52:00 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/LZBPPMDDoc Eason website: https://doceason.com/The Six Triple Eight: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/tyler-perry-new-netflix-movie-six-triple-eightAlan Arkin Reads “Catch-22” (Abridged): https://youtu.be/jNWsXqcPmsEEugene Burger on Paul Daniels’ Halloween Special: https://youtu.be/Xh2r-vuNAM0Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Dick Cavett discusses how he masterfully showcased legendary magicians on TV, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and unforgettable moments with icons like Slydini, Ricky Jay and Teller. A Few Minutes With… Dick Cavett starts at 00:02:07“I Love That” starts at 00:14:32Chapter Twenty-Four (and the Epilog) of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:22:32 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/LZBPPMDA Few Minutes With Dick Cavett video: https://youtu.be/3A5PXj58mIESlydini on Dick Cavett (First Appearance):  https://youtu.be/Ir-0j4YCHi8Slydini on Dick Cavett (Second Appearance):  https://youtu.be/J913AVe3adUDick Cavett Interview Part One: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-9-dick-cavett-interview-part-one-and-chapter-eight-of-the-ambitious-cardDick Cavett Interview Part Two: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-110-dick-cavett-interview-part-two-and-chapter-nine-of-the-ambitious-cardCellini #1: https://youtu.be/_c81rxaPfWgCellini #2: https://youtu.be/cR7sTDhNfwkJim’s I LOVE THAT: “Watership Down” Book: https://www.simonandschuster.net/books/Watership-Down/Richard-Adams/Scribner-Classics/9780684836058John’s I LOVE THAT: “Shooting Columbo” Book: https://bonaventurepress.com/shooting-columbo/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

On this episode of the podcast, Nick Mohammed shares his lifelong love for magic, the evolution of his comedic character Mr. Swallow, and the thrilling challenges of performing daring tricks on stage. Nick Mohammed Interview starts at 00:03:26“I Love That” starts at 01:01:51Chapter Twenty-Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:13:14 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/LZBPPMDNick Mohammed website: https://www.nickmohammedlive.com/Nick on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nickmohammedy/Mr. Swallow on Twitter:  https://x.com/mrswallowNick and Son Do Magic:  https://youtu.be/j9mK4htDQ3kMr. Swallow:  https://youtu.be/Xvi8hJVzwyYJim’s I LOVE THAT: Rescuing Christmas:  https://youtu.be/y86lLXVOjysJohn’s I LOVE THAT:  “Rehearsed To Death” Trailer: https://youtu.be/faVSox6KNfcBuy “Rehearsed To Death”: https://books2read.com/b/mBvAKk“A Christmas Carl” Trailer:  https://youtu.be/EO7ZMiNTEKIBuy “A Christmas Carl”: https://books2read.com/b/4AONdNCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Julie Eng recounts some key lessons she learned while working in her father’s magic store as a teenager … and then Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Julie Eng starts at 00:00:58“I Love That” starts at 00:09:08Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:26:27 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/LZBPPMDJulie Eng website: https://www.magicienne.com/A Few Minutes With Julie Eng video: https://youtu.be/CkFTgh3Hi7URippercast Podcast: https://www.casebook.org/podcast/“They All Laughed” Music Video:  https://youtu.be/-Qpi8x-tdmo“Renegades” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42xagXCUDsFO6a0lcHoTlvLondon Walks website: https://www.walks.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-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