Behind the Page: The Eli Marks 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.

Triple Espresso co-creator Bill Arnold joins us to talk about the value of mentorship and the importance of always being in position to create a miracle. And then another Eli Marks short story.“Magician in Trouble” starts at 00:02:50The Bill Arnold interview starts at 00:40:29LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDTriple Espresso Website: https://tripleespresso.com/Triple Espresso Promo:  https://youtu.be/gKiSGxAgLEQChip Barber Music Website:  https://www.hominoidmusic.com/Steve Carlson Website: https://www.stevenpaulcarlson.com/Steve Carlson Performs Dr. Daley’s Last Trick:  https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0VgCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Kayla joins us to talk about what sets bar magic apart from other types of magic performances. And then another Eli Marks short story.“The Secondary Convincer” starts at 00:02:30The Kayla Drescher interview starts at 00:34:56LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to A Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDKayla Drescher website:  https://magicinheels.com/Kayla Drescher (Tips for Tips on Magic Bartending):  https://youtu.be/OPxaAyWHV3kKayla Drescher on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/xG_QLGXsDhwVictor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-JxkMore Victor Borge:  https://youtu.be/dKeqaDSjy98Victor Borge: Phonetic Punctuation:  https://youtu.be/TIf3IfHCoiEEd Ames on The Tonight Show:  https://youtu.be/0L5QC9ZJkM8Banksy Painting Self-Destructs:  https://youtu.be/rkC80in5heUBill Shredding Gag Gift:  https://thetoynetwork.com/85-bill-shredding-savings-bank~p8580Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

Dr. Reade Quinton joins us to talk about the Eli Marks series, through the eyes of a Medical Examiner. And then another Eli Marks short story.“The 38 Steps” starts at 00:04:19The Dr. Reade Quinton interview starts at 00:50:24LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMD“All In with Bryan Weatherford” Video: https://youtu.be/IddXMfRJZQkThe Georgetown Steps: https://youtu.be/F15M4x2LDZUCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Alexandra Duvivier joins us all the way from Paris to talk about a new college-degree program in magic … and then we’ll listen to a new version of an old favorite Eli Marks short story.The Alexandra Duvivier interview starts at 00:05:08“The Last Customer” starts at 01:04:26LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to a Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDAlexandra’s Fool Us appearance: https://youtu.be/tjZSG0lycr8Double Fond theater:  https://www.doublefond.com/Magic School:  https://doublefond-formation.com/Chip Barber Music Website:  https://www.hominoidmusic.com/The Last Customer (Animatic version): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEICheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Ken Weber (and surprise guest Shep Hyken) join us to talking about giving (and getting) performance notes … and then an Eli Marks short story. “The $100 Gift Certificate” starts at 00:04:13The Ken Weber interview starts at 00:37:35LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDKen Weber’s Maximum Entertainment 2.0:  https://www.max-ent.info/Shep Hyken’s website:  https://hyken.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Magician extraordinaire Jade stops by to discuss the pleasures and the pains of doing walk-around/strolling magic … and then a reading of the short story, “The Crazy Man’s Handcuffs.” “The Crazy Man’s Handcuffs” starts at 00:04:47The Jade interview starts at 00:42:55 LINKSTake the Podcast Survey:  https://forms.gle/Wa8tc2SvgpC84kYx7The 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/LZBPPMDJade’s website: https://magicjade.comJade on Craig Ferguson: https://youtu.be/yER_Trr1-JsJade on Monday Magic: https://youtu.be/StTWfMtUQ50Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Dr. Larry Hass discusses Eugene Burger’s legacy and his approach to the trick in this episode’s story: “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained” (among other topics).The reading of “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained” starts at 00:06:18The Larry Hass interview starts at 00:37:27LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDLarry Hass website: https://lawrencehass.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast