Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Tait
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S7E34 Perseus Arkomanis - Resonance and Finding Your Voice - S7E34
Perseus Arkomanis is an incredible magician, author, and illustrator based in Athens Greece. His new lecture on adding meaning to magic and finding your voice is making waves in the magic community.…
S7E33 Erik Tait - AI, Bullying, and What Happened - S7E33
Erik Tait takes a slight detour on this week's podcast to address a situation that's been brewing this week. We discuss AI, how it's used at Penguin, how it shouldn't be used to alter people's…
S7E32 Alan Rorrison - From Shipyards To Miracles - S7E32
Alan Rorrison is known for his clever gimmicks, insatiable curiosity, and boundless drive to innovate. In this candid interview, he shares how he went from an apprentice in the shipyards of Scotland…
S7E31 Joan DuKore - From Ballerina To Globe Trotting Magician - S7E31
Joan DuKore is one of the hardest-working women in magic. From performing for the raiders to the Magic Castle, she blows away her audiences with wry wit and expert sleight of hand. In this episode,…
S7E30 Dave Kaplan - The Great Kaplan & His 'Lil Surprises - S7E30
The Great Kaplan is the stage persona of the hilarious and brilliant magician Dave Kaplan. This week, he stops by the show to discuss his show, how he built a brilliant ten-minute silent act, and the…
S7E29 Ben Seidman - Con Man and More - S7E29
Ben Seidman comes on the show to discuss his work on YouTube with Vanity Fair, consulting on the latest Now You See Me film, and his new ticketed show Con Man. Ben is one of the most in demand…
S7E28 Erik Tait - Listener Questions! - S7E28
We are back with more listener questions. Get Erik's views on the state of restaurant magic, how to eliminate nerves, and his thoughts on Oz Pearlman performing at the White House Correspondents'…
S7E27 Nick Locapo - Inside The Hand & The Eye - S7E27
The long-awaited opening of Chicago's newest magic venue, The Hand & The Eye, is finally here. Nick Locapo finally lifts the veil and tells us all about what's going on inside this incredible new…
S7E26 Bob Sheets - The Legend Who Created Legends Speaks - S7E26
Bob Sheets is not just a legend, he's a legend who has created legends. From learning bar magic from Heba Haba Al, to creating the Jolly Jester and perfecting the Malini Card Stab, Bob has been there…
S7E25 R Paul Wilson - A Portrait of Juan Tamariz - The Long Awaited Film - S7E25
R Paul Wilson is tantalizingly close to releasing his film about Juan Tamariz. The long-awaited film is a portrait of The Maestro, Juan Tamariz. The film is a look at magic through the lens of one of…
S7E24 Rob Balchunas - The Balloon Twister's Balloon Twister! - S7E24
Rob Balchunas is an award winning balloon sculptor and magician who travels the United States creating wild creations out of nothing more than balloons, and twisting magic and inflatables into a…
S7E23 Kent Axell Jr. - Adding Immersive Theater To Your Magic - S7E23
Kent Axell Jr joins the show to celebrate his third year in residence at The Mandalay Bay Casino with his show Ghost Stories. He shares with our listeners how to add immersive theater qualities to…
S7E22 Alex Kirk - Monster Magic and Running Your Own Magic Shop - S7E22
Alex Kirk is a familiar face from YouTube and the magic industry. He was with Prop Dog and one of the faces of their live streaming show for quite some time. A few years ago, he opened his own shop.…
S7E21 Cate Osborn - Catieosaurus The Magic National Tour & History of Magic - S7E21
Cate Osborn, known to her legions of fans as Catieosaurus, comes on the show to discuss her new book The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, and her new tour Wildly Unprepared. The tour takes a deep dive…
S7E20 Bill Wood - From Magic To Acting & Therapy S7E20
Bill Wood is not just an accomplished magician and comedy actor, he is also a working therapist. Bill and Erik discuss how sketch comedy and Improv as well as becoming a practicing therapist have…
S7E19 Erik Tait - Blackpool 2026 Wrap Up - S7E19
Erik Tait recounts his, and the Penguin Team's, adventures in Blackpool 2026. Erik shows more of the new products that were Blackpool exclusives. Then he shares his favorite effects from the dealers…
S7E18 Erik Tait - Live From Blackpool 2026 S7E18
Erik talks about what he is bringing to Blackpool 2026, the Penguin Magic Awards, and answers to listener questions from the UK. Live from Blackpool!
S7E17 Marc DeSouoza - A Tour Of The House of Magic- S7E17
Marc DeSouza is not just an incredible magician, but one of the foremost magic collectors on the East Coast. In this exclusive podcast he takes us on a tour of the brand new venue House of Magic in…
S7E16 Chris Philpott - 100 Monkeys Go On An Odyssey - S5E16
Filmmaker, writer, creator, and mentalist Chris Philpott joins the show to discuss the origin of 100th Monkey, his new release Odyssey 2, and how you can add a filmmaker's creativity to your magic.
S7E15 Drew Backenstoss - Architect of Creativity - S7E15
Drew Backenstoss wrote an amazing book called Architect of the Mind. It's back in print for the first time ever. This secretive mentalist discusses the book, and shares his amazing approach to…
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Penguin Magic Podcast has published 359 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.
Penguin Magic Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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