Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Jeffrey Hatcher stops by to talk about writing an episode of “Columbo,” how to make new versions of Sherlock Holmes work, and what happens when Ian McKellan takes a nap right before shooting a scene from “Mr. Holmes.”   Jeffrey Hatcher Interview starts at 00:02:23 Chapter Eleven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:56:32 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get...

We look back on a conversation with Tina Lenert about the creation and evolution of her Mop Man routine … and then dive into the next chapter of The Miser’s Dream. A Few Minutes With… Tina Lenert starts at 00:05:20 Chapter Ten of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:12:39 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfun...

A wide-ranging conversation on seances, ghosts, magic, and more. And then the next chapter from “The Miser’s Dream.” Richard Wiseman Interview starts at 00:03:22 Chapter Nine of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:05:59 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Shor...

We recall a story about Sawing a Lady in Two from Mike Caveney, and Eli digs deeper into the mystery surrounding the missing copy of “London After Midnight.” A Few Minutes With… Mike Caveney starts at 00:02:53 Chapter Eight of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:11:47 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel...

Matt Donnelly shares his story of getting into magic (relatively) late in life, with help from Teller, Penn, Piff and more! Matt Donnelly Interview starts at 00:02:39 Chapter Seven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:15 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audi...

We dig deeper into The Miser’s Dream … and then talk to Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) about mixing comedy and magic via the concept of The Third Surprise. A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix starts at 00:02:24 Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:14:31 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunne...

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 00:03:10 Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:42 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short...

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 00:02:00 Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:10:25 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj...

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 00:02:15 Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:41:44 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to...

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 00:04:00 Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:17:01   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series...

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 00:02:44 Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:15:51   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free...

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. LINKS The 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 S...

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  LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to...

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 00:02:59 David Williamson interview starts at 00:37:00  LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries....

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 00:05:29 The Jay Johnson/Gordon Smuder interview starts at 00:45:22  LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/j...

Teller and Michael Callahan talk about their Mentor/Telemachus relationship: How it started, how it works and how each has benefitted. And then an Eli Marks short story. The Teller/Michael Callahan interview starts at 00:02:01 “The One-Star Review” starts at 01:13:40 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunn...

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 00:02:50 The Bill Arnold interview starts at 00:40:29 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https:/...

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 00:02:30 The Kayla Drescher interview starts at 00:34:56 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to A Free Eli M...

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 00:04:19 The Dr. Reade Quinton interview starts at 00:50:24 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks...

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 01:04:26 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl...

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 00:04:13 The Ken Weber interview starts at 00:37:35 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli...

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 00:04:47 The Jade interview starts at 00:42:55  LINKS Take the Podcast Survey:  https://forms.gle/Wa8tc2SvgpC84kYx7 The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmys...

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 00:06:18 The Larry Hass interview starts at 00:37:27 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl...

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 00:04:15 The Mac King interview starts at 00:45:25 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an E...

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 00:42:39 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com...