Penguin Magic Podcast

Benjamin Barnes takes a break from being the entertainment director of the Chicago Magic Lounge to talk to us about his beautiful venue and the amazing performers on his roster. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that, Iain Bailey joins us for one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite mag...

Bill Abbott stops by the show to talk about his show in St. Augustine, Florida, creating his wildly successful effects and a lot more. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge, Benjamin Barnes tells us about the magic he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. Bill Abbott LIVE: https:/...

Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait on the show to recap Blackpool 2023. They discuss the hottest tricks in the seaside convention, talk about what it's like at the biggest magic convention in the world, and chat about Erik Tait working both the Penguin Booth and as one of the headliners at his first European convention. In the middle the boys take a break to tell you about the featured product of th...

Iain Bailey, creator of the new effect Wand-O-Blocks drops by the show to discuss his latest effect as well as share how he has turned relatable props from his day job into a parlor act that audiences love. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, the show kicks off with a legacy in the magic industry Harry Nardi joins us for...

Jamy Ian Swiss returns to discuss his ground breaking book Shattering Illusions, and give a deep discussion of exposure. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roberto Giobbi. Before all of that the show starts off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic they never leave the house without. Alyx Hilshey joins us for...

Jamy Ian Swiss discusses writing The Magic of Johnny Thompson, his essays in Shattering Illusions, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week by Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the show kicks off with prolific creator David Jonathan talking about his top five tricks in under five minutes. Neo by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16644...

The new superstars of magic Siegfried & Joy, share a rare interview about their act and their high-energy cutting-edge comedy magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, we start things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the books they'd love to have while lost at sea. Thi...

Eric Leclerc returns to the show to talk about his new live show Smokus Pocus and give us a behind-the-scenes look at Big Trick Energy. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians tell us the magic they never leave the house without. Charles Gree...

Eric Leclerc talks fooling Penn & Teller and then revealing his method to the world. Or did he? Get the blow-by-blow on this Canadian Wild Man's Fool Us Run and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from John Bannon. Before all of that, Bill Abbott stops by the show to tell us his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under...

Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down all of the greatest tricks of the year. The boys talk through all of the physical releases put out by Penguin Magic, discuss their favorite effects, and tease some exciting new things coming in 2023. It's the annual Penguin Magic Podcast year in review!

Oz Pearlman returns to the show to fill us in on performing for NFL superstars and breaking world records in running. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, friend of the show and street performer extraordinaire Alyx Hilshey discusses her desert island magic book. Oz Pearlman Shocks The Seattle Seahwaks: https://www.you...

Oz Pearlman stops by the show to discuss how he got involved with Penguin and his run on America's Got Tallent. Nick Locapo joins us in the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Alexandra Duvivier discussing the tricks she never leaves the house without in the Everyday Carry. Extreme Burn 2.0: Locked & Loaded b...

Father and son duo David & Jacob Rangel join the show to discuss how they went from father and son to business partners, their show, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bill Goldman. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians contemplate the reading material they want with th...

Alyx Hilshey joins the show fresh off her most theater run to discuss honing her show on the street and moving it to a theme park as well as theaters across the country. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Alex Linian. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quick-fire segments where your favorite magicians consider the reading material the...

Anna DeGuzman drops by the show to discuss embarking on a new platform to more directly connect with her audience. Nick Locapo pops into the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks in under five minutes. Irish wonder worker Nikola Arkane s...

Preston Nyman takes over the show with a charming chat about the wonders of Tenyo tricks. In this special episode, we air lengthier conversations with Preston Nyman and his favorite oddball effects, as well as an expansive conversation with Axel Hecklau on his favorite tricks and the deep mysteries they allow him to share with his audience. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured pro...

Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the brand-new tricks being launched in Penguin's Early Black Friday special. Plus, find out more about the huge all-day Penguin Live stream. Get some behind the scenes on the latest tricks, and find out how you can win some free magic when Nick and Erik go live for a marathon 13 hour live stream on YouTube and PenguinMagic.com

1st Place of Micro Magic at FISM Quebec 2022 winner, Luis Olmedo joins the show. He discusses winning at his 3rd FISM, overcoming the technical difficulties during his show, and what to do after becoming a World Champion. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Justin Flom and Rick Lax. Before all of that David Johnathan has a think about what literature he w...

The Wizard of Waikiki, Curtis Kam, stops by the show to discuss coins, coin magic, and the magic of Hawaii. Nick Locapo joins the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R. Paul Wilson. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians have a serious think about the magic literature they would prefer in the event of a shipwreck. Al...

Farrell Dillon stops by the show to discuss his show on The Las Vegas Strip. Nick Locapo talks up the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. The show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians count off their top five tricks in under five minutes. This week Erik Casey joins us for the Top 5 Under 5. Super Quick Cube by Syouma and Takamiz Usui: https://www.p...

Markobi, the recently crowned World Champion of Card Magic, joins the show to discuss his victory at FISM, his road to competition, and an in-depth discussion of marrying your technique to your character. 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 David Rangel, the older half of Houston's favorite fathe...

Nick Locapo stops by the show to do our semi-regular State Of The Penguin. Erik & Nick talk Light Year, dive deep on Past Present Future, and tease some products that are coming out. Get a sneak preview of Color Sync by David Jonathan, and what is sure to be one of the hit products of the year, Laced Up by Donnavan Mount. Also, hear where your favorite Penguins are going to be performing soon....

Harrison Greenbaum stops by the show to discuss his starring role in the brand new Cirque De Soliel show Mad Apple. Nick Locapo talks the featured product of the week from Roberto GIobbi. Before all of that we kick off the show with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians talk their favorite tricks. Kim Andersen talks his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Un...

David Jonathan joins the show this week to discuss his approach to creativity, working with another creator on the other side of the globe, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Reynold Alexander. Before all of that, Kieron Johnson, also known as Kieron Lefever, discusses the magic he never leaves his house without on The Everyday Carry. The...

Alexandra Duvivier discusses her theater The Double Fond, and how you can earn an actual university degree in magic from France. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rhoddy McGhie. Before all of that the show kicks off with the YouTube sensation Spidey telling you his top five tricks in under five minutes in a segment we call The Top Five Under Five. Erik...