200 episodes
Penguin Magic Podcast Erik Tait
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4.9 • 38 Ratings
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The Penguin Magic Podcast is a weekly show bringing you interviews from the top names in magic and a behind the scenes look at the P3 Magic Studios. Tune in to get a heads up on all the latest goings on at PenguinMagic.com
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Lindsey Noel - Creating The Room - S4E33
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 carry.
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Shawn Farquhar & Melody Munoz - The IBM 101st Convention - S4E32
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. Plus, Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson.
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Dr. Cyril Thomas - The Psychology of Rubberbands - S4E31
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. This week Tom Gaddis joins us for The Everyday Carry.
Tom Gaddis teaches Ron Bauer LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17384
Black Door by Riccardo Berdini, Antonio Argus and Adriano Amerio: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449
The Magic of Dr Cyril Thomas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/cyril-thomas -
Meadow Perry - The Bubble Queen - S4E30
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 house without. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for the Everyday Carry.
Misprint 2.0 by Luke Dancy & Kevin Reylek: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14593 -
Gabriella Lester - The Dangerous Woman From The North - S4E29
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 Desert Island Magic Books.
The Magic of Gabriella Lester: https://www.gabriellalester.ca/
Beyond Perfect ESP by John George: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9223 -
John Bannon - Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush - S4E28
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 Bailey, creator of Wand-O-Blocks talks his top five under five.
iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15951
The Magic of John Bannon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/john-bannon
Gregory Wilson's Ring Leader: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/469
Fiber Optics Extended by Richard Sanders: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10460
Roasted by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11121
Wand-O-Blocks by Iain Bailey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18218
Cafe Hero: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17630
Customer Reviews
Great podcast, great guests, excellent host
Stumbled upon the Penguin pod last week, and have listened to way too many episodes to date (about 40).
PROS:
- Large array of guests from all areas of magic, from cardsharps to mentalists and beyond
- Topics ranging from biography to history to effects to stage management, and even neurodivergence w Cate-asauraus!
- The too book / effects section
- Erik Tait as a v knowledgeable host unafraid to ask any question
- Discount code of a good amount for features Penguin effect
- Very danceable theme music
CONS
- I’d love it if the interview section doubled, Erik could cover more ground and in more depth
- I can’t find an MP3 of the theme music to download for my Friday Night Magic Dance Parties
In short, Erik’s interviewing talent is as towering as Nick Locapo’s hair, so give it a listen!
Fascinating and Helpful
This is a fascinating podcast. Mentalism is the performance of magic tricks via the mind - such as mindreading, clairvoyance, etc. This podcast helps mentalists be successful. Very helpful.
Enjoyable with a couple of warts
This is a weekly listen for me. Erik is improving as a host, but still has a tendency to interject too much of himself into the interview. I sometimes feel he has a need to show his knowledge and it’s irritating.
At times the interviewee audio stinks and, frankly, shouldn’t be posted. As an example the recent interview with Magic Balay should have stayed in the can. It sounded like he was yelling at an IPhone across the room. In most cases audio is about attention to detail and, possibly, a small investment. It helps everyone.