Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Steve Spill talks about Dai Vernon and the value of mentorship … And then we jump into Chapter Twenty-One of “The Ambitious Card.”   The reading of Chapter Twenty-One starts at  00:19:33   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 Mar...

John Carney talks about Dai Vernon and the value of mentorship … And then we jump into Chapter Twenty of “The Ambitious Card.”  The reading of Chapter Twenty starts at  00:21:40 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:  ht...

Tina Lenert talks about how to create, shape and hone a routine … And then we jump into Chapter Nineteen of “The Ambitious Card” (and the killer is revealed!) The reading of Chapter Nineteen starts at  00:27:39  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...

David Kaye (Silly Billy) provides insight into the special challenges of being a kid’s show magician; Morgan & West talk about creating a routine overnight … and then we jump into Chapter Eighteen of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Eighteen starts at  00:31:00 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series:  http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story...

Carisa Hendrix (Lucy Darling) offers her perspective on creating unique characters and memorable magic … And then we jump into Chapter Seventeen of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Seventeen starts at 00:36:39. 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 El...

Mike Caveney takes us through the history of one of magic’s most iconic tricks: Sawing a Woman in Half … And then we jump into Chapter Sixteen of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Sixteen starts at  00:38:50 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 Fr...

Comedy magicians Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte talk about the art and craft of comedy magic … And then we jump into Chapter Fifteen of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Fifteen starts at  00:38:48 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 A...

Ventriloquist Jay Johnson offers up stories about his dear friend, Harry Anderson … and then we jump into Chapter Fourteen of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Fourteen starts at 00:32:36 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 Stor...

Comedian, actor, podcaster and college professor Wayne Federman talks about Uncle Harry’s passion hobby: comedy albums and their history … John and Jim recount memories of meeting and seeing Steve Martin, Mort Sahl, Ray Romano, The Smothers Brothers … and more! And then we jump into Chapter Thirteen of “The Ambitious Card.”   The reading of Chapter Thirteen starts at 00:42:43.   LINKS Th...

Fourth-generation magician Liberty Larsen talks about growing up in and around The Magic Castle … And then we jump into Chapter Twelve of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Twelve starts at  00:32:46   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...

Comedian Jeff Altman talks about growing up with a father who was well-known and respected in the magic community …. his career in comedy and magic … celebrity encounters (Johnny Carson, Muhammad Ali) … the world’s best Dai Vernon impression … and more!  Then we jump into Chapter Eleven of “The Ambitious Card.”  Plus, Jim learns that we have a YouTube Channel! The reading of Chapter Elev...

Magician Julie Eng recounts her early years in magic, working in her father Tony Eng’s Victoria magic store, Tony’s Trick and Joke Shop. And then we jump into Chapter Ten of “The Ambitious Card.” Then we discuss Wallace of Minneapolis and other magic store experiences. And John learns about Glorpy! The reading of Chapter Ten starts at  00:30:23 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.e...

Dick Cavett talks about Slydini, Doug Henning, Ricky Jay, Dai Vernon, Johnny Carson, Penn & Teller, Orson Welles, and even Groucho Marx’s encounter with Houdini! And then we jump into Chapter Nine of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Nine starts at  00:28:44   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: h...

Dick Cavett talks about his early influences in magic, including Johnny Carson, Jay Marshall and Dick’s first appearance on television … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Eight of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Eight starts at  00:23:45 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel....

David Regal—magician, writer, reviewer, and all-around great guy—talks about the ups and downs of creating and selling magic … some chat about Eagle Magic in Minneapolis … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Seven of “The Ambitious Card.”   The reading of Chapter Seven starts at  00:29:15.   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/   David Reg...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sandy Marshall, who talks about his father—Jay Marshall—and his influence on the world of magic … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Six of “The Ambitious Card.” The reading of Chapter Six starts at  00:21:33 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Sandy Marshall on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.marshall.54 Jay...

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 prove...

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  00:20:47 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Se...

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  LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series:  http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Morgan & West YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMorganandMrWest Morgan &...

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  21:44 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Kreskin Web...

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.c...

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