Penguin Magic Podcast

Nick Locapo steps into the host seat this week to talk to Erik Tait about his recent qualification to compete on behalf of North America at FISM in 2022. The guys discuss how Erik's act came to be, what prompted him to start competing, and the experience he had while he was qualifying to compete at one of the most important magic competitions in the world. Plus, during the show you'll ge...

Chuck Caputo is one of the foremost collectors of Tony Anverdi's electronic magic. He breaks down some of the incredible pieces Tony created, and what put him on the cutting edge in the early days of electronic magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Calabrese. Before all of that one of the most inventive living magicians, Eric Buss, stops by...

Adrian Lacroix took the magic community by storm with a series of engaging and baffling virtual tricks. He has since gone on to travel the world, consult for some of the biggest names in magic, and had his effects performed on Fool Us by Penn & Teller. He sits down with Erik Tait to discuss the finer points of virtual magic and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the feature...

Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait for the monthly State Of The Penguin episode. This week the guys talk about their new favorite trick from Nate Kranzo, The Invisible Coin. They also crack open a pack of the hottest new deck of cards Retro Rockets, and talk about the 6 pack options as well as the exclusive stickers. You'll find out more about the mystery man who runs the Penguin Live Lectures, and...

Brian Miller is a globe-trotting magician and corporate speaker known for his viral Ted Talk that has been seen by more than 4.3 million people.  He has a special spot in his heart for the incredible book The Practice by Seth Godin. Brian talks at length about the book, and why it's must-read material for magicians of all skill levels. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured pro...

Eric Buss joins the show this week to discuss how he's learned more from doing a bad show than getting a standing ovation. Plus, he shares some of the best stories he has about shows going catastrophically wrong. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. The show kicks off with one of your favorite magicians talking about their favorite books....

SarahElla Phant is the co-creator of the smash hit Memory Arts series, and master of the mnemonic arts. She shares not only what got her interested in memory demonstrations, but also what transforms these brain gymnastics into magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that the show kicks off with Mark Zacharia in one...

Nick Locapo joins the show this week for our new monthly episode, The State Of The Penguin.  The guys discuss Penguin the brand new weekly live stream, returning to conventions and other live events, discuss some of their new favorite effects like The Stroop Test, and revisit some classics like Drop Card as well as the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before they sign off they...

Anthem & Aria Flint are a mind-reading duo who've worked together for years and share their secrets of working with a professional partner who is also your domestic partner. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan and Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that we put the pancake juggling dynamo Scot Nery in the hot seat to find out his top f...

Mario The Maker joins the show this week to give a sneak peak into his mega-viral videos featuring a robot that does magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that author and tradeshow performer Ryan Kane tells the listeners of the show his top five tricks in under five minutes. ____ Any Drink Called For (featured in Carisa H...

Roberto Giobbi returns to the show to discuss his brand new book Sharing Secrets. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that the show kicks off with Anthem & Aria Flint telling you their top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ 1 in 52.0 by Anthem Flint: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10561 The Floating Table by Losander: http...

Roberto Giobbi is one of the most celebrated modern authors of card magic. In this interview, he shares what he feels makes a great magic book as well as a great magic author. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the hilarious comedy magician Eric Buss tells us his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Tiny Plunge...

Mac King is the special guest for our 100th episode! Mac talks about his move to The Excalibur, keeping his show fresh, and his early shows with Lance Burton. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all that, it wouldn't be a 100th show special without a second incredible magician. The show kicks off with Roberto Giobbi joining Erik fo...

Mike Powers reminisces about his first experiences with the magic of Paul Harris, how impressed he is with the youth of magic, and what it takes to get a trick published in his column for Linking Ring Magazine. Nick Locapo stops by the show to do a deep dive on a great trick from Emran Riaz. The show kicks off with Caleb Wiles in the hot seat for Desert Island Magic Books. ____ Caleb Wiles Penguin...

Author, performer and hilarious comedy magician Ryan Kane joins the show to talk to Erik Tait about swapping your tired stock lines for original witty presentations and scripting. Nick Locapo joins the show via Discord to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Aria Flint talking about a book that helped her develop her stage person...

Yigal Mesika talks levitation devices, product design, and how he went from performing to creating effects magicians love. Plus he teases a new product. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. The show kicks off with the author of Out Of Stock, Ryan Kane, joining the quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. ____ The Secret Art of Magic by Er...

Tony Steinbach talks about what it takes to work the biggest street performer festivals in North America, and the pitfalls of spelling Tony like Balogna. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to talk to Erik about the featured trick of the week from R Paul Wilson, and give the listeners a great deal on an amazing effect. Before all of that, Mike Powers the author of Card Corner in Linking Ring Magazine...

Nathan Colwell discusses his deep study of Ed Marlo, and the photo of the legendary Chicago magician he keeps in his wallet. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured gimmick of the week from Luke Dancy. Before all of that the show kicks off with the creator of the card that changes color on both sides, Bi-Polar, Ram Cohen sits in the hot seat to talk about his top five tricks in under...

Adam Wilber speaks to some of the biggest companies in the world about innovation and creativity and creates incredible magic. Adam discusses the magic industry, creating his own production company, and more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Will Fern. Before all that, author, performer, and magic scholar Nathan Colwell jumps into the quickfire segmen...

Justin Purcell has an incredible philosophy for infusing his magic with meaning and conditioning his audience to accept his reality, and he shares all of it with Erik Tait. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Richard Osterlind. The show kicks off with two-time Fool Us performer Siegfried Tieber sharing his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Curti...

Derek Ostovani is a worker based in San Diego California and he talks to Erik about being back to work doing some of his first in-person shows. They discuss performing tableside in a profoundly changed world. Nick Locapo drops by the show to get to grips with the featured download of the week from Josh Burch. The show kicks off with mega-viral Tik Tok star The Magic Crasher talking about his top f...

Star of Masters of Illusion and Disney cruise ship headliner Farrell Dillon talks to Erik Tait about the time they booked an underground magic show in Los Angeles, and shares advice he wishes he had when he was in his 20's. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from John Carey. The show kicks off with a quickfire segment about magic books, with author, l...

Siegfried Tieber returns for part two of his interview to discuss his relationship with cards and card magic, and how he not only approaches card magic but how he introduces it to his audience. Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait in the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from Ed Ellis. The show kicks off with the creator of the killer color-changing card gimmick Bipolar, Ram Cohen, joins...

Siegfried Tieber talks to Erik Tait about his appearance last week on Penn & Teller: Fool Us as well as his transition into virtual shows. Nick Locapo drops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Mr. Tango. The show kicks off with Adam Wilber, the mind behind Grandfather's Top, dropping into our segment Desert Island Magic Books. Be sure to check out the link below...

Axel Hecklau joins the show this week to talk about his theater in Germany and give you tickets to his Virtual Show happening this weekend. Axel also talks to Erik Tait about what it's like to start your own live show from the ground up. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Harry Nardi. The show kicks off with two time Fool Us alum Sigfried Tieber st...