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Penguin Magic Podcast

Erik Tait

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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  • 33 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 40 min
  • English
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  • S8 · E3
    Thursday · 34 min

    Chris Rawlins - The Drawing Duplication Guru - S8E3

    Chris Rawlins has been quietly creating some of the best ways to peek at words, numbers, and, more importantly, drawings. His fascination with the drawing duplication plot has led to him advancing the art of the peek device to new levels. In this episode, he discusses his newest peek pad and what fascinates him so much about duplicating someone's drawing.

  • S8 · E2
    October 29 · 46 min

    Richard Young - Illusionist, Podcaster, Champion of Magic - S8E2

    Richard Young is an illusionist, podcaster, and most importantly, the champion of the 1998 young magicians' competition. Richard is one half of Young and Strange, a dynamic double act that presents incredible illusions. In this episode, he discusses The Magician's Podcast, the difficulty of presenting illusions, and shares his experience on America's Got Talent.

  • S8 · E1
    October 22 · 30 min

    Leah Orleans - The Rise of Tiny Girl Big Show & The Return of Mystify - S8E1

    Leah Orleans joins the show again to discuss the return of the Mystify Magic Convention. She shares the lineup, the new events, and a sneak preview of this incredible event. She also sticks around to discuss the rise of Tiny Girl Big Show and going viral on Instagram and Tik Tok and how that has changed her relationship with the internet and her fans.

  • S7 · E52
    October 15 · 45 min

    Erik Tait - Listener Questions UK Tour Pt2 - S7E52

    Erik Tait closes out the 7th season of The Penguin Magic Podcast with his second round of listener questions from Instagram. Topics include coming up with new routines, favorite ways of learning magic, moving from cose-up to stage, membership at The Hand and The Eye, and more. We are back next week with Leah Orleans previewing the Mystify Magic Convention.

  • S7 · E51
    October 8 · 50 min

    Erik Tait - UK Tour Listener Questions - S7E51

    Erik Tait takes listener questions from Instagram while he is on his first international lecture tour in the UK. Topics include creating routines, getting into FISM, what sparked his interest in magic, and rediscovering your passion for magic.

  • S7 · E50
    October 1 · 35 min

    Brent Gerris - The Magic Apple - S7E50

    Brent Gerris is the owner and proprietor of The Magic Apple, one of the most well-known and iconic brick-and-mortar magic shops in the United States. It's a lifeline to guest magicians at The Magic Castle and an unbelievable place to visit in Los Angeles. Brent discusses running a shop, taking over the magic shop in Pike Place in Seattle, and so much more.

  • S7 · E49
    September 24 · 37 min

    Helder Guimarães - A World Champion Shares A Personal Journey - 7SE49

    Helder Guimarães is a world champion of card magic and one of the most innovative storytellers in magic today. He is bringing his new show, The Hope Theory, to an off-Broadway theater. In this episode, he shares the development of the new show and his personal journey of emigrating from Portugal to the United States, and how he tells that story with his magic. He also shares some insight into teaching the ladies of Oceans 8 how to be larcenous individuals.

  • S7 · E48
    September 17 · 28 min

    Giancarlo Bernini - The Man With Two Realities - S7E48

    Giancarlo Bernini has released a brand new book on the concept of Dual Reality. It features some incredible ideas that are useful not just for mentalists but also for magicians. The ideas are so good that the pioneer of Dual Reality, Kenton Knepper, wrote the introduction to the book. It's a fascinating conversation that everyone should take a listen to.

  • S7 · E47
    September 10 · 28 min

    Kyle Purnell - The Pathway to Creativity - S7E47

    Kyle Purnell stops by the show to discuss the Penguin Lecture he just filmed, some new tricks he is about to put out, and to take a deep dive into creativity. Kyle recently gave a camp-wide lecture to the youth at Tannen's Magic Camp and shares his approach to creativity that may open your eyes to how you create bespoke pieces of magic. Also, he talks about how he wants to be a dancer.

  • S7 · E46
    September 3 · 25 min

    Mike Eaton - Doing Daring Magic - S7E45

    Mike Eaton is an in demand restaurant magician, seasoned pitch shop guy, and part of the cast of The Magician's Table; a touring show currently rocketing around the United States. He drops by the podcast to discuss performing daring magic, the best way to approach a restaurant, and life on the road in a touring show. Mike’s E Book: https://my.flowlance.com/eatonmagic1212/marketing-your-magic-e-book

  • S7 · E45
    August 27 · 30 min

    Franco Pascali - Massive Contrast - S7E45

    Franco Pascali was a member of the Junior Program at The Magic Castle and has become a rare blend of hyper-visual cardistry practitioner and hands-off mentalist. Franco's style is marked by contrast, and his audiences go crazy for it. He joins the show to discuss aesthetics, creativity, and his show at The Roosevelt.

  • S7 · E44
    August 20 · 33 min

    David Newell - Growing Up In Penguin and Working With Legends - S7E44

    David Newell has grown up on screen in the Penguin Live Lectures, traveled as a part of a successful comedy magic double act, and now he's one of the resident magicians at one of the premier venues in the world for showcasing close-up magic. He's a fast rising star in the magic world, and he shares his experiences on this week's show. At the end of the show Erik gives a brief recap of Magic Live 2026 and discusses a new social feature on the Penguin Website.

  • S7 · E43
    August 13 · 31 min

    Johnny Clavo - Miracles From Clay - S&E41

    Johnny Clavo is making massive waves in the magic community with his unbelievable magic where clay seems to sculpt itself. It's part art, part sleight of hand, and all unbelievable magic. Johnny rocked Erik Back on his heels at the Blackpool Magic convention, and Erik hasn't been able to stop talking about it since. Johnny stops by the show to share some of his thoughts and preview an upcoming project with Penguin Magic.

  • S7 · E42
    August 6 · 40 min

    Aaron Fisher - Thoughts On Handling Cards - S7E42

    Aaron Fisher stops back by the show to preview a new version of Panic he is collaborating with Penguin Magic on. The conversation on this episode goes deep into thoughts about the cross-cut force, handling cards, and advanced card magic theory. Aaron discusses how teaching has made him a better magician and how you can advance your own magic with some simple tips.

  • S7 · E41
    July 30 · 45 min

    Craig Petty - Magic Live 2026 Preview - S7E41

    Craig Petty stops by the studio to chat with Erik about the brand-new tricks that are launching at Magic Live. New stuff from Alex Latorre, Lloyd Barnes, and Mark Mason will be available! They also preview the first time Penguin will ever do bundle deals, and even more exciting, we will have shopping bags! Find out all the info that's fit to dish coming up at Magic Live 2026.

  • S7 · E40
    July 23 · 43 min

    Mandy Roth - The Most Powerful Woman In Magic - S7E40

    Mandy Roth is the COO of Penguin Magic. In this rare interview, she discusses not only how she went from wedding photographer to the top of the largest magic production company in the world, but also shares never-revealed behind-the-scenes stories from backstage at the P3 Magic Studios. Stick around to the end of the show to hear a big announcement from Erik Tait.

  • S7 · E39
    July 16 · 44 min

    Jack Rhodes - Part Time YouTuber Full Time Genius - S7E39

    Jack Rhodes went from a small-time YouTuber to a massively viral magic sensation, then he snagged runner-up on Britain's Got Talent, and went from a TV appearance to a successful touring show around the UK, and now he has a special of that touring show coming out. He shares his secrets, putting the touring show together, and so much more. This is a rare insight into a breakout star in the world of magic.

  • S7 · E38
    July 9 · 42 min

    Craig Petty - The Legacy Of Mark Mason - S7E38

    Craig Petty sits down with Erik Tait in the podcast studio to discuss the legacy of Mark Mason, their favorite tricks, what it's like seeing him on the dealer's stand, and some of their favorite JB Magic Tricks. It's a deep discussion of one of the most influential men in the magic marketplace.

  • S7 · E37
    July 2 · 45 min

    Mark Mason - A Legend In The Dealer's Room S7E37

    Mark Mason has been a fixture in dealers' rooms at magic conventions around the world for thirty years. Now he discusses how he went from a small shop in Blackpool to bringing some of the most iconic tricks in magic to your collection. He discusses what makes a good pitch, the best ways to demonstrate magic, and his sale of the JB Magic line to Penguin Magic.

  • S7 · E36
    June 25 · 43 min

    Craig Petty - State Of The Penguin - S7E36

    Craig Petty stops by the show to discuss the last few months of releases. We discuss Xulio Moreno's Spongeballs tutorials, R Paul Wilson's RPW101 project, Michael Ammar's Pen Through Coin, Jeki Yoo's Acrobatic Sock, Tom Stone's Pixx, and a lot more. We also debut our new social media and podcast studio!

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