Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Jeffrey Hatcher stops by to talk about writing an episode of “Columbo,” how to make new versions of Sherlock Holmes work, and what happens when Ian McKellan takes a nap right before shooting a scene from “Mr. Holmes.” Jeffrey Hatcher Interview starts at 00:02:23Chapter Eleven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:56:32LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDJeffrey Hatcher Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hatcher.3/The Good Liar (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ljKzFGpPHhwMr. Holmes (Trailer): https://youtu.be/0G1lIBgk4PAStage Beauty (Trailer): https://youtu.be/-uc6xEBfdD0Columbo Clips from “Ashes to Ashes”Clip One:  https://youtu.be/OCKECiaFsMQClip Two:  https://youtu.be/BbO9SDz9FEcClip Three: https://youtu.be/GlNDAVAwMCIJeffrey Hatcher on IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0368774Jeffrey Hatcher Plays on Audio: https://www.audio-visceral.com/purchaseCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We look back on a conversation with Tina Lenert about the creation and evolution of her Mop Man routine … and then dive into the next chapter of The Miser’s Dream.A Few Minutes With… Tina Lenert starts at 00:05:20Chapter Ten of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:12:39LINKSThe 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 Tina Lenert: https://youtu.be/F48uQGWN8IYTina Lenert Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tina-Lenert-Magic-100051181253248/Mop Man Video: https://youtu.be/FVf5Sx70nE4Tina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinalenert/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

A wide-ranging conversation on seances, ghosts, magic, and more. And then the next chapter from “The Miser’s Dream.”Richard Wiseman Interview starts at 00:03:22Chapter Nine of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:05:59LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDWiseman website: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/Wiseman website for studies: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/research/Quirkology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuirkologyLink to Basketball (Gorilla) video: https://youtu.be/UfA3ivLK_tEGhost Photos: http://www.scienceofghosts.com/Richard Wiseman Podcast:  https://listentoonyourmind.com/“The Last Customer” Animatic (with rendering of the exterior of Chicago Magic): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEICheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We recall a story about Sawing a Lady in Two from Mike Caveney, and Eli digs deeper into the mystery surrounding the missing copy of “London After Midnight.”A Few Minutes With… Mike Caveney starts at 00:02:53Chapter Eight of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:11:47LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDMike Caveney Website: https://www.magicwords.shop/Mike Caveney Full Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/tag/Mike+CaveneyA Few Minutes With … Mike Caveney: https://youtu.be/0aLq16UUPVoDante Sawing a Woman In Two:  https://youtu.be/rHBTiFMe95AThe Greatest Night In Pop:  https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/what-happens-in-greatest-night-in-popRichard Wiseman’s On Your Mind Podcast:  https://listentoonyourmind.com/aboutRichard Wiseman’s Quirkology: https://www.youtube.com/@QuirkologyCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Matt Donnelly shares his story of getting into magic (relatively) late in life, with help from Teller, Penn, Piff and more!Matt Donnelly Interview starts at 00:02:39Chapter Seven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:15LINKSThe 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 Mind Noodler website:  https://www.mindnoodler.com/Matt performs on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/fWZxlIOOYCsCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We dig deeper into The Miser’s Dream … and then talk to Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) about mixing comedy and magic via the concept of The Third Surprise.A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix starts at 00:02:24Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:14:31LINKSThe 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 … Carisa Hendrix:  https://youtu.be/7emxF7RSPf8Link to Original Interview with Carisa: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-118-we-visit-with-carisa-hendrix-aka-lucy-darling-and-listen-to-chapter-seventeen-of-the-ambitious-cardCarisa’s Website: https://www.carisahendrix.com/Lucy Darling Hide and Seek Routine: https://youtu.be/tK3PfS0bGOICheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Writer Daniel Titley talks about his book on the classic (and now lost) film, “London After Midnight.” That movie’s possible existence plays a big part in this season’s book, “The Miser’s Dream.”Daniel Titley Interview starts at 00:03:10Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:42LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDLondon After Midnight book:  https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8London After Midnight on Facebook:  http://tinyurl.com/dupst8h4Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We dive further in the third book in the Eli Marks mystery series, “The Miser’s Dream … and then look back at some wise words from magician John Carney.A Few Minutes With… John Carney starts at 00:02:00Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:10:25LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDJohn Carney website: https://carneymagic.com/London After Midnight book:  https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Up and coming magician Rachel Wax talks about getting started in magic … appearing on “Fool Us” … and learning how to say “no” to opportunities.Rachel Wax Interview starts at 00:02:15Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:41:44LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Rachel Flies Home From “Fool Us”:  https://youtu.be/eb8nrnyFEkkRachel Wax website: https://www.rachelwax.com/Professor’s Nightmare with Phone Chargers: https://youtu.be/VXhulcrr7WgDr. David Wax website: https://www.drdavemagic.com/Speakeasy Magic Experience:  https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/speakeasy-magick/Rachel Wax on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/TfitzehSRGcCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

First, we re-visit some thoughts from previous guest Rob Zabrecky about how he deals with different audience reactions to his séance show at The Magic Castle. Then we delve deeper into the third book in the Eli Marks series, “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Rob Zabrecky starts at 00:04:00Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:17:01 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/LZBPPMDThe Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle:  https://www.magiccastle.com/houdini-seance/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast