Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Suzanne the Magician, who talks about the great Eugene Burger and his influence on the world of magic … then we jump into a reading of Chapter Five of “The Ambitious Card.” This is followed by some chatter about a psychic reading John once had, which was used as the basis for the reading Megan gives Uncle Harry in Chapter Five. And Jim reveals the one time he proved his psychic ability! Plus, some talk about upcoming guests.The reading of Chapter Five starts at 00:17:26LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series:  http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Suzanne Fool Penn & Teller:  https://youtu.be/Oe3oMC9U2eYSuzanne’s Website:  http://suzmagic.com/Suzanne on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009612607182Suzanne’s Cups & Balls Routine:  https://youtu.be/SGC-hmrVpmUEugene Burger Thread Routine:  https://youtu.be/eFosK12_k5UEugene Burger “Cutting the Aces”:  https://youtu.be/L-feGCF9nRsEugene Burger: Tribute Video:  https://youtu.be/tIpWn6BeSO0

In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Cohen (The Millionaire’s Magician) who introduces us to magician Max Malini … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Four of “The Ambitious Card.”Plus a quick preview of upcoming guests, including David Regal, Suzanne the Magician, and a two-part episode with Dick Cavett!The reading of Chapter Four starts at 00:20:47LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Steve Cohen Website: https://chambermagic.com/Chamber Magic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chambermagicThe Chamber Magic Store: https://chambermagic.com/store/The Millionaires' Magician: "Miracles on Madison Avenue": https://youtu.be/zzCHZBp56zEMagician Steve Cohen on David Letterman: https://youtu.be/cpSAI29kCog

In this episode, we’re joined by Morgan & West, two Victorian time traveling magicians … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Three of “The Ambitious Card.”The reading of Chapter Three starts at 25:54 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Morgan & West YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMorganandMrWestMorgan & West on “Fool Us” #1: https://youtu.be/CLILA3E4eJoMorgan & West on “Fool Us” #2: https://youtu.be/_849ZUsaibcMorgan & West: The Next Great Magician: https://youtu.be/2BFmWrvZb4QMorgan & West: Oxford Imps 10th Anniversary Spectacular: https://youtu.be/ZA6B2KBMlfs

In this episode, we’re joined by The Amazing Kreskin for a fascinating interview about his career … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Two of “The Ambitious Card.”And check out the link below of Kreskin performing his own version of The Ambitious Card routine!The reading of Chapter Two starts at 21:44LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Kreskin Website: http://www.amazingkreskin.com/Kreskin does an Ambitious Card routine: https://youtu.be/onLjvqP1EU4Kreskin on Letterman: https://youtu.be/N__IUqyTRrwKreskin on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: https://youtu.be/ghFzI9zq-WYThe Great Buck Howard – Trailer: https://youtu.be/XIwokbM12LkThe Great Buck Howard – Internet Movie Data Base Listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460810   

Magician Rob Zabrecky stops by to talk about the The Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle and the difference between being a skeptic and a debunker. Plus, Jim Cunningham reads Chapter One from “The Ambitious Card.”(If you want to skip ahead to the reading, it’s at approximately 11:04) LINKS:http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Rob Zabrecky on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zabrecky Rob Zabrecky on Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/robzabrecky/ The Other Side With Rob Zabrecky:https://www.instagram.com/othersidewithzabrecky/“Strange Cures” Rob Zabrecky Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Cures-Rob-Zabrecky/dp/1945436239

In this first episode, John and Jim discuss doing a show in the utter darkness of The Wabasha Street Caves. Plus, a reading of The Prolog from “The Ambitious Card.” If you want to skip to the reading, it’s at 10:32 www.elimarksmysteries.com