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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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S7 · E50
Yesterday · 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!
S7 · E35
June 18 · 46 min
Andi Gladwin - Catching Pirates - S7E35
Andi Gladwin stops by the show to talk about his new documentary Stealing Magic. According to Rolling Stone, it was one of the best films at The Tribeca Film Festival. It follows Gladwin and his merry band of magicians on the hunt for some of the notorious pirates in magic. This episode is a deep exploration of how piracy hurts magic, magic creators, and even the very people who purchase magic.
S7 · E34
June 11 · 35 min
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. Perseus shares his own journey and how you can make your magic more meaningful in this wide-ranging interview.
S7 · E33
June 4 · 45 min
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 images, internet bullying, and a lot more. This one is a bit of a rant. Buckle up.
S7 · E32
May 28 · 33 min
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 to one of the most in-demand creators and magic consultants today. He shares his methods of creativity and discusses what he has in store for the magic community next.
S7 · E31
May 21 · 30 min
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, she discusses her approach to strolling magic, her background as a ballerina and dancer, creating incredible moments on stage, and more.

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