Penguin Magic Podcast
Episodes
372 episodes
Kyle Purnell - The Pathway to Creativity - S7E47
Kyle Purnell stops by the show to discuss the Penguin Lecture he just filmed, some new tricks he is about to put out, and to take a deep dive into creativity. Kyle recently gave a camp-wide lecture to the youth at Tannen's Magic Camp and shares...
Mike Eaton - Doing Daring Magic - S7E45
Mike Eaton is an in demand restaurant magician, seasoned pitch shop guy, and part of the cast of The Magician's Table; a touring show currently rocketing around the United States. He drops by the podcast to discuss performing daring magic, the ...
Franco Pascali - Massive Contrast - S7E45
Franco Pascali was a member of the Junior Program at The Magic Castle and has become a rare blend of hyper-visual cardistry practitioner and hands-off mentalist. Franco's style is marked by contrast, and his audiences go crazy for it. He joins ...
David Newell - Growing Up In Penguin and Working With Legends - S7E44
David Newell has grown up on screen in the Penguin Live Lectures, traveled as a part of a successful comedy magic double act, and now he's one of the resident magicians at one of the premier venues in the world for showcasing close-up magic. He...
Johnny Clavo - Miracles From Clay - S&E41
Johnny Clavo is making massive waves in the magic community with his unbelievable magic where clay seems to sculpt itself. It's part art, part sleight of hand, and all unbelievable magic. Johnny rocked Erik Back on his heels at the Blackpool Ma...
Aaron Fisher - Thoughts On Handling Cards - S7E42
Aaron Fisher stops back by the show to preview a new version of Panic he is collaborating with Penguin Magic on. The conversation on this episode goes deep into thoughts about the cross-cut force, handling cards, and advanced card magic theory....
Craig Petty - Magic Live 2026 Preview - S7E41
Craig Petty stops by the studio to chat with Erik about the brand-new tricks that are launching at Magic Live. New stuff from Alex Latorre, Lloyd Barnes, and Mark Mason will be available! They also preview the first time Penguin will ever do bu...
Mandy Roth - The Most Powerful Woman In Magic - S7E40
Mandy Roth is the COO of Penguin Magic. In this rare interview, she discusses not only how she went from wedding photographer to the top of the largest magic production company in the world, but also shares never-revealed behind-the-scenes stor...
Jack Rhodes - Part Time YouTuber Full Time Genius - S7E39
Jack Rhodes went from a small-time YouTuber to a massively viral magic sensation, then he snagged runner-up on Britain's Got Talent, and went from a TV appearance to a successful touring show around the UK, and now he has a special of that tour...
Craig Petty - The Legacy Of Mark Mason - S7E38
Craig Petty sits down with Erik Tait in the podcast studio to discuss the legacy of Mark Mason, their favorite tricks, what it's like seeing him on the dealer's stand, and some of their favorite JB Magic Tricks. It's a deep discussion of one of...
Mark Mason - A Legend In The Dealer's Room S7E37
Mark Mason has been a fixture in dealers' rooms at magic conventions around the world for thirty years. Now he discusses how he went from a small shop in Blackpool to bringing some of the most iconic tricks in magic to your collection. He discu...
Craig Petty - State Of The Penguin - S7E36
Craig Petty stops by the show to discuss the last few months of releases. We discuss Xulio Moreno's Spongeballs tutorials, R Paul Wilson's RPW101 project, Michael Ammar's Pen Through Coin, Jeki Yoo's Acrobatic Sock, Tom Stone's Pixx, and a lot ...
Andi Gladwin - Catching Pirates - S7E35
Andi Gladwin stops by the show to talk about his new documentary Stealing Magic. According to Rolling Stone, it was one of the best films at The Tribeca Film Festival. It follows Gladwin and his merry band of magicians on the hunt for some of t...
Perseus Arkomanis - Resonance and Finding Your Voice - S7E34
Perseus Arkomanis is an incredible magician, author, and illustrator based in Athens Greece. His new lecture on adding meaning to magic and finding your voice is making waves in the magic community. Perseus shares his own journey and how you ca...
Erik Tait - AI, Bullying, and What Happened - S7E33
Erik Tait takes a slight detour on this week's podcast to address a situation that's been brewing this week. We discuss AI, how it's used at Penguin, how it shouldn't be used to alter people's images, internet bullying, and a lot more. This one...
Alan Rorrison - From Shipyards To Miracles - S7E32
Alan Rorrison is known for his clever gimmicks, insatiable curiosity, and boundless drive to innovate. In this candid interview, he shares how he went from an apprentice in the shipyards of Scotland to one of the most in-demand creators and mag...
Joan DuKore - From Ballerina To Globe Trotting Magician - S7E31
Joan DuKore is one of the hardest-working women in magic. From performing for the raiders to the Magic Castle, she blows away her audiences with wry wit and expert sleight of hand. In this episode, she discusses her approach to strolling magic,...
Dave Kaplan - The Great Kaplan & His 'Lil Surprises - S7E30
The Great Kaplan is the stage persona of the hilarious and brilliant magician Dave Kaplan. This week, he stops by the show to discuss his show, how he built a brilliant ten-minute silent act, and the history of Big Headline, the killer newspape...
Ben Seidman - Con Man and More - S7E29
Ben Seidman comes on the show to discuss his work on YouTube with Vanity Fair, consulting on the latest Now You See Me film, and his new ticketed show Con Man. Ben is one of the most in demand working performers today, and in this wide ranging ...
Erik Tait - Listener Questions! - S7E28
We are back with more listener questions. Get Erik's views on the state of restaurant magic, how to eliminate nerves, and his thoughts on Oz Pearlman performing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner!
Nick Locapo - Inside The Hand & The Eye - S7E27
The long-awaited opening of Chicago's newest magic venue, The Hand & The Eye, is finally here. Nick Locapo finally lifts the veil and tells us all about what's going on inside this incredible new venue. He tells us about their amazing showr...
Bob Sheets - The Legend Who Created Legends Speaks - S7E26
Bob Sheets is not just a legend, he's a legend who has created legends. From learning bar magic from Heba Haba Al, to creating the Jolly Jester and perfecting the Malini Card Stab, Bob has been there and done that. In this exclusive interview, ...
R Paul Wilson - A Portrait of Juan Tamariz - The Long Awaited Film - S7E25
R Paul Wilson is tantalizingly close to releasing his film about Juan Tamariz. The long-awaited film is a portrait of The Maestro, Juan Tamariz. The film is a look at magic through the lens of one of the most influential magicians alive today. ...
Rob Balchunas - The Balloon Twister's Balloon Twister! - S7E24
Rob Balchunas is an award winning balloon sculptor and magician who travels the United States creating wild creations out of nothing more than balloons, and twisting magic and inflatables into a fabulous show. This week he stops by the show to ...
Kent Axell Jr. - Adding Immersive Theater To Your Magic - S7E23
Kent Axell Jr joins the show to celebrate his third year in residence at The Mandalay Bay Casino with his show Ghost Stories. He shares with our listeners how to add immersive theater qualities to your show, how to find meaning, and how t...