Behind the Page: The Eli Marks 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

Writer, stand-up comedian, corporate entertainer … AND one-time magician George Campbell stops by to talk about his career entertaining corporate audiences, and his latest venture: The Consistency Chain.George Campbell Interview starts at 00:02:44Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:15:51 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/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Joe Malarkey & Joe Calloway: https://youtu.be/BIQVaM8ArUIMichael Ammar on the Vernon Wand Spin:  https://youtu.be/LV-VsiX-Rq4The Vernon Wand Spin:  https://youtu.be/RDWcWvqyrH0Sidewalk Shuffle: https://youtu.be/BgtJ84udLnw The Consistency Chain:  https://www.consistencychain.com/Dewitt Jones videos:  https://youtu.be/d6_5k8wdQPgCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Hear the flip side of the Eli Marks short story, “The Self-Working Trick.” It’s the same mystery, but from the POV of Leah Sexton from the Como Lake Players mystery series.LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/The Como Lake Players Mystery Series:  https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/eli-marks - /acting-can-be-murder-como-book-1/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

Thoughts on self-working tricks from Jade, David Williamson, Alexandra Duvivier, Mac King, Kayla Drescher, Ken Weber, Bill Arnold, Shep Hyken and more!Magician interviews starts at 00:02:41“The Self-Working Trick” starts at 00:21:09 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/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Magicians on Self-Working Tricks: https://youtu.be/U683A5VazdECheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

Magician David Williamson returns to offer some choice memories and stories about his experiences at magic conventions over the years, including the story which inspired this episode’s Eli Marks short story, “The Vanishing Man (Redux).” “The Vanishing Man” starts at 00:02:59David Williamson interview starts at 00:37:00 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/LZBPPMDDavid Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/Circus 1903 Video:  https://youtu.be/Eluxy79Nopc?si=HHP0zgvsN69ylc2SBONUS VIDEO: Tom Mullica Convention Video:  https://youtu.be/DE_Wj9ID8owMidnight Madness Video (Mr. Mysto):  https://davidwilliamson.com/the-ridiculist/bj5wc9wewhryfhpcrg357g8tksgscpOur YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Returning guest Jay Johnson and long-time pal Gordon Smuder join us to talk about puppets, ventriloquism, “Soap,” and many other topics … “The Death of the Black Knight” starts at 00:05:29The Jay Johnson/Gordon Smuder interview starts at 00:45:22 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/LZBPPMDJay Johnson’s The Two and Only:  https://monkeyjoke.com/jay-johnson-the-two-and-only/Gordon’s Website:  http://www.thepuppetforge.com/Transylvania TV:  https://www.youtube.com/@TVTVonlineTransylvania on TubiTV:  https://tubitv.com/series/1039/transylvania-tvTransylvania TV on Seeka:  https://watch.seeka.tv/en/transylvania-televisionCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast  

Teller, the iconic half of Penn & Teller renowned for his silent yet impactful magic, joins his mentee Michael Callahan, a magician and longtime friend, to delve into their unique mentor-mentee relationship. They share heartfelt stories highlighting the transformative power of mentorship in the magic community. Additionally, they discuss dramatic storytelling and the emotional depth of performances, celebrating their journeys as artists. The conversation also hints at a thrilling Eli Marks short mystery that adds an air of suspense and intrigue.