Penguin Magic Podcast

Erik Tait talks to Eric Ross about his hauntingly beautiful deep tissue needle penetration act that he's been touring with the Hellzapoppin Sideshow Circus as well as the freak show act that's taken him around the world. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Larry Hass. The show kicks off with mind reader and master of the Q&A Anthem Flint wa...

On the show this week The Main Event is a sneak preview conversation with the cast of the new magic show on TruTV Big Trick Energy. Erik Tait talks to Chris Ramsay, Eric Lerclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer about their new show. Nick Locapo attempts to drop by the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Rick Lax. Before all that, an extended conversation with Alex Hecklau starts...

Known to the world as The Magic Crasher, David Bonfadini is a bonafide social media rockstar with more than 3 million followers on Tik Tok, and a combined 60 million views of his content on one platform alone. He discusses how he got there, and shares tips to make your social media content better. Nick Locapo drops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael K...

On the show this week Erik Tait interviews Nicholas Lawrence. Hailed by many as the Creator's Creator, Lawrence discuss the way he develops his effects, consulting for Dynamo, and his new company Nicholas Lawrence Presents. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Gregory Wilson. The show kicks off with YouTuber Tyler Lunsford washing up on t...

We have a great show for you this week. The main event is Erik Tait speaking to man behind the fast-rising YouTube channel Craig Petty's Magic TV. Pushing out more than 14 videos a week, the channel has quickly garnered an audience of more than 4,000 subscribers in a few months and is still growing. They talk about content creation, honest reviews, and involving his son. Nick Locapo joins the...

On the show this week Erik talks to The Club House Magician Giancarlo Bernini about the new social media service Club House and his foray into using NFT and crypto technology in relation to magician's intellectual property. It's a fascinating look at cutting-edge technology and its relation to magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Dan H...

This week's episode is sleightly out of order. Craig Petty joins Erik for Desert Island Magic Books. The show ends with Nick Locapo discussing the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. Before all that the show kicks off with either Patrick Redford or George Tait discussing their new book Sleightly Out Of Order. Plus, Erik has an announcement about a virtual convention he will be le...

On the show this week Erik concludes his chat with Canadian pick pocket James Harrison with the story of his involvement in Modern Rogue and the road to speaking at Defcon. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord to sneak a peak at the featured download of the week from Timothy Krass. The show starts off with YouTuber Tyler Lunsford talking to Erik about his top five tricks in under five minutes. __ SH...

On the show this week Erik talks to Canadian pick pocket and theatrical thief James Harrsion about the finer points of ill-gotten gains. They discuss James' father foray into thievery, picks gone wrong, and so much more. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord for a look at the featured download of the week from Manuel Llaser. The show kicks off with Nicholas Lawrence on the Top Five Under Five. _...

On the show this week, Erik gets in his way back machine to return to the time of conventions and speak to Riccardo Berdini about his career as a star of film and stage, as well as his thoughts behind the switching envelope Black Door. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Luis Carreon. The show kicks off with Frank Deville on Desert Island Magic Books. __...

We have an amazing show this week. Erik Tait sits down via zoom with  Paul Vigil, Mike Pisciotta, and Jared Kopf to discuss their online seminar The Way Of The Wizard. They share what it is, how it came to be, and how it has grown since their first iteration of it. This is an amazing chance to hear first hand the experience that these luminaries want out of a magic convention, and how they are tra...

In this episode Erik Tait talks to Mr. 1A himself, the main event features Lior Manor. This first class mentalist talks about adding humor to his performances, effective story telling, and doing business in business class. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Mike Pisciotta. The show kicks off with Eric Ross discussing his desert island magic book. Produc...

This week on the show Erik Tait is joined by Michael O'Brien for an in-depth look at what it's like to actually be the guy selling the magic to the general public. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Looch. The show kicks off with pickpocket James Harrison washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books.

On the show this week Erik Tait sits down with one of the most wildly inventive creators in magic Karl Hein. They discuss developing routines, sleights, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. The show kicks off with Joshua Mesado, the ring master himself, joining Erik for Desert Island Magic Books.

This week on the show Erik Tait concludes his conversation with Miranda Allen regarding her escape act on Penn & Teller: Fool Us! and the pair do a deep dive on the meticulous details involved in keeping her escape act safe. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Chad Long. The show kicks off with mega-hit creator Nicholas Lawrence talking about his...

We are closing out 2020 with a cliff hanger. That's right, it's part one of a two-part episode. The main event is the first half of a conversation with escape artist, actress, and cast member of the Lucy Darling Virtual Show Miranda Allen. Erik and Miranda discuss magic in the virtual space and then start talking about how she started performing escapes and Shakespeare as a street perfor...

We have a great show for you this week. This episode features two of Erik's favorite magicians and Nick Locapo! The main event is a conversation with Ben Young, who Erik has known since he first got into magic. Ben talks about touring military bases, his behind the scenes on Fool Us, working on The Mac King Show, and his transition into a family entertainer. Kevin Bethea, one of Erik's f...

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to producer, director, choreographer, and magician Hollie England. She discusses the art and science of creating a dance for a magic show. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from John Bannon. Before all that the show kicks off with Jeremiah Zuo and the Top Five Under Five.

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Shock Illusionist and Anti-Conjurer Dan Sperry. They discuss his expert meld of classic effects with a counter-culture look, his close up show in vegas, and the break-in at his warehouse in late 2019. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Kent. The show kicks off with another story from Magicians With...

This week the main event is a conversation between Erik Tait and New York Times Best Selling Author Allan Kronzek. They discuss the nitty-gritty of writing books and how to get into it. Nick Locapo drops in via skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Ammar. The show kicks off with Adam Christing talk his top five tricks in under five minutes.

This week Erik Tait talks to Luis Carreon and Paige Thompson about the history of The Chicago Magic Lounge, their involvement in the shows there, and their move into the virtual magic space for both the Lounge and The Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss a featured download of the week that will help you fold some cards. The show kicks off with Farrell Dillon washing up on the sh...

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Adam Christing about categorizing your magic effects so you can assemble a show with a message for corporate speakers. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from David Parr. The show kicks off with Tik Tok star The Magic Crasher discussing his desert island magic book.

Erik Tait talks to underground phenom and critically acclaimed creator Jeremiah Zuo. Despite creating some of the most bleeding-edge card and coin magic today, Jeremiah insists he is not a magician but a fan of magic. In this episode, you'll find out why. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan. The show kicks off with comedian, magician, a...

On the show this week we are following last week's deep discussion of performance with a deep discussion of creativity. Erik Tait talks to the brilliant magic creator Kyle Purnell regarding his development process. If you want to create this is the conversation you need to listen to. Nick Locapo joins the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Chad Long. The show kicks off...

On the show this week we hear the conclusion of a conversation between Erik Tait and Carisa Hendrix with her recent fascination with Game Theory and Magic. This conversation gets deep into some interesting theories that might change the way you look at your magic. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Skype to talk about the featured download of the week from R Paul Wilson. The show kicks off with Nicholas L...