Who Books That? with Harrison Greenbaum (Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians)

Harrison Greenbaum
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Comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum interviews the top magicians and entertainers in the world.

  1. 04/01/2021

    RICHARD KAUFMAN (w/ surprise guests HARRY LORYANE & RANDY PITCHFORD)

    Harrison interviews one of the most prolific magic writers, illustrators, and publishers in magic history, Richard Kaufman, to discovers how he got into magic book publishing before he turned 20, his love of Disney theme parks, how  an article in the NY Times led to his diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, the incredible story of how his latest book ended up at the bottom of the ocean, and the secret to being a prolific writer and creator. With surprise guests Harry Lorayne and Randy Pitchford. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 37m

  2. 03/25/2021

    ADAM RUBIN (w/ surprise guests DAN BUCK, GABE FAJURI, NOAH LEVINE, & ADAM ELBAUM)

    Harrison interviews Adam Rubin (magician and NY Times best-selling children's book author behind such instant classics as "Dragons Love Tacos," "Secret Pizza Party," and "Robo-Sauce") and finds out how toys figure into the creative process, the secret behind having every review of your sketch show be "amazing," and the real work behind making things that you actually like. With surprise guests Dan Buck, Gabe Fajuri, Noah Levine, and Adam Elbaum. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 32m

  3. 12/23/2020

    CHRIS WILLIAMS (w/ surprise guest ERIC JONES)

    For the 2020 season finale of "Who Books That?," Harrison interviews Chris Williams (magician and actor seen on such TV shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Silicon Valley," and "Upload," as well as in movies like "Friday After Next" and "Dodgeball") and finds out how he fell in love with magic; where the "Curb" character, Krazee Eyez Killa, and his magic character, Inkognegro the Majishan, come from; how to increase representation in magic; the takeaway from dressing in drag on "Ugly Betty" to look like his sister, Vanessa Williams; how the lessons he's learned as an actor can make your magic better; and the most important tip he got acting with Sir Anthony Hopkins. With surprise guest Eric Jones. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 4m

  4. 12/02/2020

    DAVID KWONG (w/ surprise guests CHARLES DAVIS, DAMON ROSS, & FRANCIS MENOTTI)

    Harrison interviews the Enigmatist, David Kwong (acclaimed magician, NY Times crossword puzzle constructor, and magic consultant to such films and TV shows as "Now You See Me," "Blindspot," and "Deception") and discovers the connection between puzzles and magic (and how he successfully was able to combine the two), explains that time he dug up director Edgar Wright's yard, compares notes about being the president of the Harvard Magic Society, and gives advice about combining passions and creating unique magic. With surprise guests Harvard professor, Charles Davis; Hollywood super-producer, Damon Ross; and magician Francis Menotti. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 32m

  5. 12/01/2020

    JULIE ENG (w/ surprise guests JOHN CARNEY, SANDRA ENG, DAVID BEN, JASON ENGLAND, & BILL ABBOTT)

    Harrison interviews the multitalented Julie Eng and learns what it's like growing up in a magical family; the key to staying passionate about magic; that time Johnny Thompson lost his pants; what Jason England, Vernon, and a dog have to do with kindness; what the magic community can do to increase the number of women in magic; and the best way to get a magic mentor (and why right now is the best time to do it). With surprise guests John Carney, Sandra Eng, David Ben, Jason England, and Bill Abbott. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 45m

  6. 12/01/2020

    PAUL KIEVE (with surprise guests MATTHEW JAMES THOMAS & MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN)

    Harrison interviews interviews one of the world's leading theatre illusionists, PAUL KIEVE! He's the magic consultant behind countless Broadway and West End shows like "Matilda," "Pippin," and "Ghost the Musical," as well as films like "Harry Potter" and "Hugo."  Harrison learns about Paul's past as a Zodiac Brother, how "The Invisible Man" kicked off his magic consulting career, the knife trick he developed for "Pippin" that fooled David Copperfield, what it's like consulting for magicians like Derrin Berger and David Blaine, and how to successfully meld story and magic. With surprise guests Matthew James Thomas (star of "Pippin" on Broadway) and Mario the Magic Maker, as well as a cameo from Lawrence Leyton (the other Zodiac Brother!). Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 46m

  7. 12/01/2020

    BANACHEK (with surprise guests RICHARD TURNER, BOB ARNO, & KRYSTYN LAMBERT)

    Harrison interviews the phenomenal BANACHEK and discovers the secrets to fooling scientists as part of Project Alpha, where the name "Banachek" comes from (hint: it's from a 70s TV show), what it's like being part of a touring group of some of the greatest con artists to ever live, and settles the debate over whether mentalists are magicians.  (Spoiler: they are.) With surprise guests Richard Turner, Bob Arno, and Krystyn Lambert. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 53m

  8. 10/29/2020

    Former Acting Director of the CIA JOHN McLAUGHIN (w/ surprise guests DALE SALWAK & DAVID MOREY)

    Harrison interviews the former acting director of the CIA and magician, John McLaughlin, and finds out what his magic-themed code names were, that time the president of Argentina offered him the position of Finance Minister after a magic trick, what spies and intelligence officers have learned from magicians, and what magicians can learn from spies and intelligence officers. With surprise guests Dale Salwak and David Morey. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

    1h 25m
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Comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum interviews the top magicians and entertainers in the world.

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