Penguin Magic Podcast

Tony Hassini stops by the show to discuss the IMS, The Merlin Award, working on the Magical Burger King Commercials, and his relationship with Tony Corinda. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. This is the start of a two-part in-depth episode, and one you won't want to miss. Black Door by Riccardo Berdini, Antonio Argus and Adriano Amerio: http...

Alexx Alexxander, one of Norway's biggest stars in magic, joins the show to discuss his first-ever engagement at The Magic Castle and his plan to vanish the Hollywood sign. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature the...

Simone Turkington joins the show from Magic Live to discuss her 60's infused show, coming to magic as a grown-up, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from the Penguin Magic Team. Before all of that, the bubble queen Meadow Perry pops on the show for The Everyday Carry. The Box of Powers: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16738 The Magic of Si...

Moxie Jillette and Cameron Young preview their new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would wash up on a desert island with. This week Krystyn Lambert joins us for Desert I...

Jeffrey Wang spares a few minutes for the show before competing in the IBM close-up contest. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Preston Nyman sharing his every day carry. Jeffrey Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreywangmagic/?hl=en Invisible Coin by Nathan Kranzo: https://www.penguinm...

David Goldrake is interviewed live on stage from the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Atlanta. He discusses discovering magic in Luxembourg, traveling Europe, and getting his own grand illusion show in Las Vegas. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Jay Noblezada. Before all of that Dr. Cyril Thomas shares his top five tricks in under five minutes on The...

Former international president of The IBM, Alex Zander, stops by the show to discuss his time running the world's largest magic organization and his work touring North America, performing in fairs and festivals. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax and Justin Flom. Before all of that, the producer of Magic Above Standard, Lindsey Noel, hops o...

Bobby Borgia stops by the show to talk to the listeners about Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club, as well as preview the upcoming show with Erik, Garrett Thomas, and TJ Miller. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that Cameron Young pops back on the show to talk about his every day carry. Omni Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com...

New York-based mentalist Jason Suran joins us to talk about his regular gig at Speak Easy Magic and how his virtual show went worldwide when he was mentioned in a blog. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, we kick things off with Desert Island Magic Books, with Jack Grady telling us the magic literature he would love to be l...

Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic join the show to discuss their wild project, Tommy Cooper: The Musical. This show recently finished some incredible previews, and we get a behind-the-scenes look. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all that, Roddie McGhie negotiates an entire library of choices in our segment Desert Islan...

Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the releases of the last six months and check on who could be an early contender for Trick of the Year. The lads also preview some new releases that will be dropping soon. In addition, they cover the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. It's a massive episode with a sneak peak behind the curtains at Penguin Magic. It's the six month product...

Ken Webber stops by the show to discuss his hit book Maximum Entertainment, the things he is seeing in the performing circuit that excite him, and discuss his time working as the official magician for the RCA Pavillion at The World's Fair in New York City. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that we kick things off with everyone'...

Jack Grady, the fastest magician to be booted off of America's Got Talent and a bonafide Tik Tok and Instagram stops by the show to discuss his unique approach to combining Gen-Z pop culture with the art of magic. Nick Locapo joins the podcast to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magici...

Lindsey Noel graces the show to discuss her show in Philedelphia Magic Above Standard, as well as what magicians can learn from the burlesque scene. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that we kick things off with a quickfire segment featuring the world champion of comedy magic, Mortenn Christiansen talks about his every day...

This week we turn to our friends at the International Brotherhood of Magicians and give you a sneak peek into their convention coming up in July. We discuss the best way to prep for the competition, preview the incredible acts, and find out all of the news that's fit to dish with this incredible convention with the talent booker Shawn Farqhuar and the chair of the competition Melody Munoz. Pl...

Dr. Cyril Thomas joins us to discuss rubber band magic, producing his own products, and his actual research into the real psychology of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the magic they won't leave the house without....

The main event is the bubble queen Meadow Perry. We discuss her fascination with bubbles, combining them with magic, and her upcoming appearance at the Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Luke Dancy. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic they never leave the...

Gabriella Lester joins the show to discuss her penchant for large-scale escapes, motorcycle racing, and a whole lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where Meadow Perry, bubble magician extraordinaire, shares the book she would love to be lost at sea with on Des...

John Bannon stops by the show to discuss his brand new book Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that things kick off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks when put on a clock that only gives them five minutes. This week Iain B...

Stacey Stardust stops by the show to talk about how she got her start in producing underground shows and how she attracts audiences and top talent. Nick Locapo pops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with....

Cameron Young has been on Britain's Got Talent, Penn & Teller Fool Us, and now he's here to talk to you about the Business of Magic. He also announces his new show with Moxie Jillette at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your fa...

Magick Balay joins the show from his brand-new magic shop in New York City to discuss what makes a brick-and-mortar shop incredible. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the author of Ionia: Secrets Unlocked, Charles Green the 3rd, stays true to his name and gives us his top three tricks in under five minutes.

Roddy McGhie joins the show to discuss his approach to creating some of the wildest effects in magic. Anna Deguzman stops by the show to discuss the props she never leaves the house without. Nick Locapo pops in via zoom to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. ___ Roddy McGhie Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/roddy-mcghie The Card That Matters by Rick Lax: https://www...

Tom Gaddis stops by the show to discuss the author of the Private Studies series and his mentor, the legendary magician Ron Bauer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge Benjamin Barnes joins the show for our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. Tom Gaddis teaches Ron...

Leah Orleans takes a break from touring and astonishing audiences across the country to talk to us about how she took her show from the street to the stage. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ram Cohen. Before all of that we kick off the show with Chicago wonder worker Tom Dobrowolski discussing the magic book he would take to a desert island in our recu...