Behind the Page: The Eli Marks 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

Mac King discusses his classic routine, The Cloak of Invisibility …  and then a reading of the Eli Marks short story “The Invisible Assistant.”“The Invisible Assistant” starts at 00:04:15The Mac King interview starts at 00:45:25LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDMac King: The Cloak of Invisibility:  https://youtu.be/-pKj3ZkEDhEMac King: The Rope Trick: https://youtu.be/xmI9uwYzH9oMac King: Excalibur Promo: https://youtu.be/w-6BVkVGpbwMac King (from 1988): https://youtu.be/gafbGeVx_XYCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Lance Burton discusses his movie, “Billy Topit: Master Magician” …  and then a reading of Chapter 26 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Six of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:42:39LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDBilly Topit (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Topit-Master-Magician-Burton/dp/B06XHYC7YZBilly Topit (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/jrtmoRgo5AgBilly Topit (Driving Scene):  https://youtu.be/3E1vYg6T3dEBilly Topit (Red Carpet): https://youtu.be/Mr6Yc4tea98 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Brilliant and hysterical magician David Williamson stops by …  and then a reading of Chapter 25 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Five of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:28 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/LZBPPMDDavid Williamson story (“Nice Pass”): https://youtu.be/y5tXK2xchIIDavid Williamson (Masters of Illusion):  https://youtu.be/y6oUgw45eC8David Williamson Memory Test: https://youtu.be/_cEhIHqSOJ8David Williamson Disney Cruise Clip:  https://youtu.be/yv2iWYXzZUUCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Jim Meskimen on the art and craft of being an impressionist …  and then a reading of Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch” start at 00:29:25 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/LZBPPMDCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcastJim Meskimen Deep Fake videos- A Deeper Look into the Life of an Impressionist:  https://youtu.be/5rPKeUXjEvE- The Deeper Metrics of Christmas:  https://youtu.be/nD63QvIMB6k- Best of Deep Fakes:  https://youtu.be/TpJ9gs7lPEIJim Meskimen Website:  https://jimmeskimen.com/Meskimen: Shakespeare in Impressions:  https://youtu.be/ASeflgZwYfs

Jeff McBride, a renowned magician and co-founder of the Magic & Mystery School, and Tobias Beckwith, also a magician and co-founder, discuss their transformative approach to magic education. They explore the evolution of live performance and the importance of personal experiences over theory. The duo delves into the profound impact of community and social media, highlighting how they foster deeper connections in magic. The engaging conversation also reveals insights on the Bullet Catch trick and the mastery of the performing arts, blending humor with heartfelt memories.

Dan Witkowski on creating cereal and Super Bowl magic …  and then a reading of Chapters 20 and 21 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:24Chapter Twenty-One of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:11LINKSThe 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/LZBPPMDGeneral Mills Presents The Magic Secrets Video!:  https://youtu.be/8tPvPKNqAeE80's Ads: Cheerios Cereal Magic:  https://youtu.be/tTRDbXHsaRoMagicCom website:  https://magiccomusa.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

John Lovick (Handsome Jack) talks about creating a character and when it’s time to bring in a director … and then a reading of Chapter Nineteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Nineteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:34:33LINKSThe 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: John Lovick on Penn & Teller Fool Us: https://youtu.be/LAe2YqW2SAs(Very) Early John Lovick performance:  https://youtu.be/ZfgtlJnEw68John Lovick (Handsome Jack) on Penn & Teller:  https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast