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The co-author of the latest Eli Marks book, "Twisting the Aces," stops by to talk about his life-long interest in magic and how he keeps that passion alive while working a normal nine-to-five job. Then we dive into Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces."   Michael Varma Interview starts at 00:06:08 "I Love That" starts at 00:53:42 Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:05:18   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Michael Varma website: https://michaelvarma.com/ "A Bronx Tale" Trailer: https://youtu.be/z50PjmZYS4A "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" Trailer: https://youtu.be/VW-F1H-Nonk Check out Albert's Bridge Books:  https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/

Co-author Michael Varma digs deep into how The Magic Castle runs, with Ben Roman, Director of Club Experience at The Magic Castle, and then we dive into Chapter Two!   Ben Roman Interview starts at 00:01:45 "I Love That" starts at 00:26:00 Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:37:19   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog (Episode One):  "Good Night and Good Luck" trailer: Check out Albert's Bridge Books:  https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/

Legendary magician Doc Eason shares his transformative journey into magic, the importance of audience connection, and heartwarming stories about his friendship with John Denver … and then Chapter One of “The Linking Rings.”   Doc Eason Interview starts at 00:03:30 "I Love That" starts at 00:45:19 Chapter One of "The Miser's Dream" starts at 00:52:00   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Doc Eason website: https://doceason.com/ The Six Triple Eight: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/tyler-perry-new-netflix-movie-six-triple-eight Alan Arkin Reads “Catch-22” (Abridged): https://youtu.be/jNWsXqcPmsE Eugene Burger on Paul Daniels’ Halloween Special: https://youtu.be/Xh2r-vuNAM0 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The next chapter of “The Linking Rings,” and then some important thoughts from Suzanne about mistakes beginning magicians often make.   A Few Minutes With… Suzanne starts at 00:02:55 "I Love That" starts at 00:10:56 Chapter Two of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:22:01   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Suzanne’s website: https://www.suzmagic.com/ A Few Minutes With … Suzanne: https://youtu.be/sKQWG8LjLVw Suzanne Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-218-suzanne-on-learning-and-teaching-magic-and-chapter-eighteen-of-the-bullet-catch “Slings & Arrows” Trailer: https://youtu.be/8VnAGdzoiXU “Slings & Arrows” Ophelia scene: https://youtu.be/I0uVGCYRP4I Susan Coyne Interview: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/fast-cheap-interview-blog/actresswriter-susan-coyne-on-slings-amp-arrows-c97z9-arkrg “No Good Deed” Trailer: https://youtu.be/JKufPJ-JHvA Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

This episode features a conversation with Star Newman and Tyler Erickson, discussing Star's journey from theater to magic, the influence of theater on her performances, the importance of collaboration, and their shared perspectives on teaching and the future of magic.   Star & Tyler Interview starts at 00:02:19 "I Love That" starts at 00:49:56 Chapter Three of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:01:11   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Star Newman website: https://www.starnewman.com/ Tyler Erickson website: https://www.strongermagic.com/ Star on “Fool Us”: https://youtu.be/Fs3ffSYFUWw Original Tyler Erickson Interview:  https://tinyurl.com/2c2sebth Joshua Malina on Sports Night: https://youtu.be/JsQBpG-3TQY London Walks:  https://www.walks.com/ The Ripperologists Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Ripperologists-Audiobook/179992131X The Greyhound of the Baskervilles Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Greyhound-of-the-Baskervilles-Audiobook/109418960X Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The Amazing Kreskin shares hilarious, inspiring tales of spontaneity and humor—plus, we dive into Chapter Four of The Linking Rings.   A Few Minutes With… The Amazing Kreskin starts at 00:03:01 "I Love That" starts at 00:08:23 Chapter Four of The Linking Rings" starts at 00:20:43   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD The Amazing Kreskin – Full Interview: https://tinyurl.com/333z9348 Charles Grodin book (“It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here”): https://www.amazon.com/Would-Nice-You-Werent-Here/dp/0688088732 Joshua Jay book (“How Magicians Think”): https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/how-magicians-think/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

“The Insider” podcast host and Vanishing Inc.’s Chief Marketing Officer stops by to chat about magic and more … and then Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings.”   Damian Jennings Interview starts at 00:02:19 "I Love That" starts at 00:57:33 Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:07:09   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD “The Insider” Podcast link: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/insider-magic-podcast/ Tony Sagittarius Link: https://youtu.be/8_BftNgm9Zo The Man Who Would Be King trailer: https://youtu.be/eqZ7QfulTuU “Copenhagen” (TV version): https://youtu.be/RTn9eKfH11M “Copenhagen” (Audible version): https://www.audible.com/pd/Copenhagen-Audiobook/B00E4PK69W Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We re-visit a chat with Stan Allen, discussing the problem with exposure of magic … and then Chapter Six of “The Linking Rings.”   A Few Minutes With… Stan Allen starts at 00:03:15 "I Love That" starts at 00:11:24 Chapter Six of “The Linking Rings " starts at 00:24:14   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Original Interview with Stan Allen: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-203-stan-allen-on-the-masked-magician-and-chapter-three-of-the-bullet-catch Magic Live website:  https://www.magicconvention.com/ “Hal” documentary: https://hal.oscilloscope.net/ Interview with Amy Scott: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast/episode-115-filmmaker-amy-scott-on-her-documentary-hal Marc Maron’s WTF (Carlos Mencia): http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/tag/Carlos+Mencia Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Sara Ballantine talks about her father, comedy magician Carl Ballantine, and her documentary “Troupers” … and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.”   Sara Ballantine Interview starts at 00:02:19 "I Love That" starts at 00:35:56 Chapter Seven of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:45:12   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Sara Ballantine Website:  http://www.saraballantine.com/ “Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA “Troupers” Full Movie:  https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c Carl Ballantine in action:  https://youtu.be/N5W_U4wH3Fc Carl Ballantine in action:  https://youtu.be/aeH6r9QTxng Scott Land’s Carl Ballantine puppet: https://youtu.be/BPpLoF7zudQ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast “Rise” app: https://www.risescience.com/ “The Conversation” trailer: https://youtu.be/elJL5D6HTvA Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then Michael Close explains his process for helping magicians get ready to appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.”   A Few Minutes With… Michael Close starts at 00:02:38 "I Love That" starts at 00:12:43 Chapter Eight of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:21:05   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD “Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA “Troupers” Full Movie:  https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c Michael Close website: https://michaelclose.com/ Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn Original Michael Close Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-208-michael-close-talks-about-his-work-on-penn-amp-teller-fool-us-and-chapter-8-of-the-bullet-catch Send us an Email: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

From Buffalo Bob to the NSA, we cover it all with magician and mathematician S. Brent Morris … and then jump into the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.”   Brent Morris Interview starts at 00:05:44 "I Love That" starts at 00:55:57 Chapter Nine of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:03:52   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Email John at jgaspard (at) earthlink (dot) net The Tour Guy: https://thetourguy.com/ Five Hours of The Shipping News: https://youtu.be/CxHa5KaMBcM Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 510: Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" and A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson.   The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then magic teacher Tyler Erickson on how he adapts his teaching for each student.   A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson starts at 00:03:44 "I Love That" starts at 00:12:35 Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:24:10   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Tyler Erickson Website:  https://www.strongermagic.com/ A Few Minutes With … Tyler Erickson:  https://youtu.be/GzGN08xHil4 Full Interview with Tyler Erickson: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-217-tyler-erickson-on-teaching-magic-and-chapter-seventeen-of-the-bullet-catch Email John at jgaspard (at) earthlink (dot) net Inside No. 9 Trailer: https://youtu.be/fxzN_nsxflA World War Two In Color Trailer:  https://youtu.be/pDn7woGBp2M Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Discover the fascinating path of magician Joan Dukore, from early card tricks to Las Vegas stages and beyond, including her surprising career as a living statue and audiobook narrator. This episode also offers a glimpse into the fictional world of magic with another chapter from "The Linking Rings." Joan Dukore Interview starts at 00:05:54 "I Love That" starts at 00:56:48 Chapter Eleven of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:06:00   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Joan’s Magic Website: https://www.joandukore.com/ Joan’s Audiobook Website: https://www.joanreadsthings.com/ Behind the Page YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241 Email Me: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact GQ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@GQVideos LA TheaterWorks:  https://latw.org/title/arcadia Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Discover the fascinating story of legendary magician Max Malini's audacity in damaging antique furniture during his card stab trick, alongside a thrilling chapter of "The Linking Rings" featuring poisoned teabags and a stolen magic routine. A Few Minutes With… Steve Cohen starts at 00:03:50 "I Love That" starts at 00:08:48 Chapter Twelve of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:21:01   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Steve Cohen’s Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-202-steve-cohen-on-performing-the-bullet-catch-and-chapter-two-of-the-bullet-catch Steve Cohen’s Website:  https://chambermagic.com/ A Few Minutes With … Steve Cohen: https://youtu.be/Z4YKyfYHrQs Behind the Page YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241 Band of Brothers (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/70308702 Email Me: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact What’s Up Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/hGcUHroskT4 Band of Brothers Podcast: https://youtu.be/GlcRq1noeSA Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

On this episode, forensic image and video analyst George Reis details his work analyzing visual evidence for legal cases, including authentication and enhancement. He also discusses his later-in-life entry into magic, highlighting parallels between the preparation and presentation aspects of both fields.   George Reis Interview starts at 00:04:03 "I Love That" starts at 00:42:21 Chapter Thirteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:51:40   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD George Reis website: https://imagingforensics.com/ YouTube Page For Magician Interviews:  https://tinyurl.com/mt8j53t2 Email John with guest ideas: [email protected] Open Range trailer:  https://youtu.be/WCAUds5m9Q8 See How They Run trailer: https://youtu.be/Q00qh7Ab6Mk Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast