Julie Eng recounts some key lessons she learned while working in her father’s magic store as a teenager … and then Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Julie Eng starts at 00:00:58“I Love That” starts at 00:09:08Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:26:27 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJulie Eng website: https://www.magicienne.com/A Few Minutes With Julie Eng video: https://youtu.be/CkFTgh3Hi7URippercast Podcast: https://www.casebook.org/podcast/“They All Laughed” Music Video:  https://youtu.be/-Qpi8x-tdmo“Renegades” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42xagXCUDsFO6a0lcHoTlvLondon Walks website: https://www.walks.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Harrison discusses blending Harvard smarts with MAD Magazine humor in his book 'You Are All Terrible' … plus his entertaining feud with Criss Angel. Harrison Greenbaum Interview starts at 00:02:14“I Love That” starts at 01:08:40Chapter Twenty-One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:14:51 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDHarrison Greenbaum website:  https://www.harrisongreenbaum.com/“You Are All Terrible” Book:  https://tinyurl.com/mw827wdtAI Podcast Based on Show Notes: https://youtu.be/LAVMLRqf4OgSaturday Night Live Set Change:  https://youtu.be/04kop3CvE_s“The Old Man” Trailer: https://youtu.be/xDu1Q9r6HDoCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts from Derek and Nick about comedy and magic … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream.”A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte starts at 00:02:07“I Love That” starts at 00:13:27Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:22:44LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDerek Hughes website: http://derekhughes.net/Nick Diffatte website: https://www.diffatte.com/A Few Minutes With Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte video: https://youtu.be/zmnXHi31T1E QI Website:  https://www.qi.com/Erik Larson Books:  https://eriklarsonbooks.com/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Magician Matt Dunn discusses his roots in magic and then explains how he puts that magical knowledge into scaring people silly in his dream project, Scream Town!Matt Dunn Interview starts at 00:02:41“I Love That” starts at 00:37:20Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:42:17LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMatt Dunn website:  https://www.magicianmattdunn.com/Matt Dunn House Tour Video:  https://youtu.be/21zVdv8El3YScream Town website: https://screamtown.com/Jonathan Creek Fan Site:  http://www.jonathancreek.net/ Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple:  https://www.hbo.com/movies/stevie-van-zandt-discipleCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some profound thoughts from David Williamson about creating a character and creating clarity … and then Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”A Few Minutes With… Davide Williamson starts at 00:02:08“I Love That” starts at 00:10:16Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:24:19 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDavid Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/aboutSleight School: https://www.sleight.school/A Few Minutes With David Williamson video: https://youtu.be/2utEtjGhE-oFull David Williamson Interview (#223):  https://youtu.be/GoVh0L4Y7fsFull David Williamson Interview (#311):  https://youtu.be/B0h6mo9FLZo“No Pay, Nudity” Trailer: https://youtu.be/qvA42nk0zh0“No Pay, Nudity” Website: https://www.bayviewentertainment.com/no-pay-nudityThe Rewatchables Podcast: https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchablesCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Magician and author Jamy Ian Swiss stops by to talk about all kinds of subjects: Tannens, Thompson, Burger, Penn, Teller and his thoughts on anti-magicians.Jamy Ian Swiss Interview starts at 00:03:30“I Love That” starts at 01:05:16Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:10:30LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJamy Ian Swiss website:  https://jamyianswiss.com/New Yorker article:  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/03/17/magic-the-real-workMagicana Take Two Series: https://www.magicana.com/blog-category/take-twoCowboy Kent Rollins: https://www.youtube.com/@CowboyKentRollinsInsane Monkey Cartoon:  https://condenaststore.com/featured/how-make-calm-down-edward-steed.htmlCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts from John Lovick about the right way and the wrong way to create a stage persona. And then Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… John Lovick starts at 00:02:31“I Love That” starts at 00:14:24Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:27:27 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDHandsome Jack on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4John Lovick Website: http://www.handsomejack.com/John Lovick (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-219-john-lovick-handsome-jack-and-then-chapter-19-of-the-bullet-catchA Few Minutes With John Lovick video: https://youtu.be/IH1zoofffvgPaul Williams Still Alive (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ZkD1Tr4b2vgPaul Williams “Still Alive” (song): https://youtu.be/ndjuJeo3POMMuch Ado About Nothing (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/rbSN4Lv_N4gHenry V (Trailer): https://youtu.be/tksPrKi5wUgHamlet (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/UjHXIWLTsOkAndrew Scott “Hamlet”:  https://youtu.be/q6CLdCl9TB0Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Mentalist Joe Diamond shares some Eugene Burger stories and then performs an interactive card trick that listeners can do at home.Joe Diamond Interview starts at 00:04:54“I Love That” starts at 00:46:13Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:54:38 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJoe Diamond’s Magic Ritual video:  https://youtu.be/ZlzxODvu4vwJoe Diamond website: http://www.joediamondlive.com/John Mulaney (Horse in a Hospital): https://youtu.be/JhkZMxgPxXUJohn Mulaney (Baby J Trailer):  https://youtu.be/r4-7gx99cXoPhantom of the Paradise (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/T9yof8cwli4Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts about pronouns from friend of the show Kayla Drescher. And then Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher starts at 00:03:09“I Love That” starts at 00:14:35Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:28 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDVictor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-JxkKayla Drescher Website:  https://magicinheels.com/Kayla Drescher (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-213-magician-and-podcaster-kayla-drescher-and-chapter-thirteen-of-the-bullet-catchA Few Minutes With Kayla Drescher video: https://youtu.be/aqHQokbB0v8Stephen Fry reads Sherlock Holmes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B06WLMWF2SStanley Tucci Searching For Italy: https://www.cnn.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italyCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Jonathan Sadowski visits to chat about his start in magic, creating his trick “Predicto!” and then offers up a couple great William Shatner stories.Jonathan Sadowski Interview starts at 00:02:14“I Love That” starts at 00:41:33Chapter Thirteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:48:20 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDPredicto! By Jonathan Sadowski: https://youtu.be/nMblUI8M-gYConan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friendGary Gulman: States Names Abbreviated: https://youtu.be/dLECCmKnrysGary Gulman Website:  https://garygulman.com/Tom Lieberman website: http://liebermania.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Some thoughts about smart mentalism techniques from our favorite magic duo, Morgan & West. Some new recommendations in “I Love That!” Then Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Morgan & West starts at 00:02:16I Love That! starts at 00:10:14Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:32 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMorgan & West Website: https://morganandwest.co.uk/Morgan & West “Thought of Card Across” Routine: https://youtu.be/4dMDpubLmR8Morgan & West (Complete Interview):  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-4-morgan-amp-west-and-chapter-three-of-the-ambitious-cardA Few Minutes With Morgan & West video: https://youtu.be/9oLEJifEMKIDesert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmrThunder Road:  https://youtu.be/W2X0Gf9jfz8Oh Babe, What Would You Say:  https://youtu.be/wJdkCs5RdQgMasters of the Air:  https://amblin.com/tv/masters-of-the-air/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Jeffrey Hatcher stops by to talk about writing an episode of “Columbo,” how to make new versions of Sherlock Holmes work, and what happens when Ian McKellan takes a nap right before shooting a scene from “Mr. Holmes.” Jeffrey Hatcher Interview starts at 00:02:23Chapter Eleven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:56:32LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJeffrey Hatcher Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hatcher.3/The Good Liar (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ljKzFGpPHhwMr. Holmes (Trailer): https://youtu.be/0G1lIBgk4PAStage Beauty (Trailer): https://youtu.be/-uc6xEBfdD0Columbo Clips from “Ashes to Ashes”Clip One:  https://youtu.be/OCKECiaFsMQClip Two:  https://youtu.be/BbO9SDz9FEcClip Three: https://youtu.be/GlNDAVAwMCIJeffrey Hatcher on IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0368774Jeffrey Hatcher Plays on Audio: https://www.audio-visceral.com/purchaseCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We look back on a conversation with Tina Lenert about the creation and evolution of her Mop Man routine … and then dive into the next chapter of The Miser’s Dream.A Few Minutes With… Tina Lenert starts at 00:05:20Chapter Ten of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:12:39LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDA Few Minutes With Tina Lenert: https://youtu.be/F48uQGWN8IYTina Lenert Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tina-Lenert-Magic-100051181253248/Mop Man Video: https://youtu.be/FVf5Sx70nE4Tina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinalenert/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

A wide-ranging conversation on seances, ghosts, magic, and more. And then the next chapter from “The Miser’s Dream.”Richard Wiseman Interview starts at 00:03:22Chapter Nine of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:05:59LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDWiseman website: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/Wiseman website for studies: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/research/Quirkology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuirkologyLink to Basketball (Gorilla) video: https://youtu.be/UfA3ivLK_tEGhost Photos: http://www.scienceofghosts.com/Richard Wiseman Podcast:  https://listentoonyourmind.com/“The Last Customer” Animatic (with rendering of the exterior of Chicago Magic): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEICheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We recall a story about Sawing a Lady in Two from Mike Caveney, and Eli digs deeper into the mystery surrounding the missing copy of “London After Midnight.”A Few Minutes With… Mike Caveney starts at 00:02:53Chapter Eight of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:11:47LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMike Caveney Website: https://www.magicwords.shop/Mike Caveney Full Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/tag/Mike+CaveneyA Few Minutes With … Mike Caveney: https://youtu.be/0aLq16UUPVoDante Sawing a Woman In Two:  https://youtu.be/rHBTiFMe95AThe Greatest Night In Pop:  https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/what-happens-in-greatest-night-in-popRichard Wiseman’s On Your Mind Podcast:  https://listentoonyourmind.com/aboutRichard Wiseman’s Quirkology: https://www.youtube.com/@QuirkologyCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Matt Donnelly shares his story of getting into magic (relatively) late in life, with help from Teller, Penn, Piff and more!Matt Donnelly Interview starts at 00:02:39Chapter Seven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:15LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Mind Noodler website:  https://www.mindnoodler.com/Matt performs on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/fWZxlIOOYCsCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We dig deeper into The Miser’s Dream … and then talk to Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) about mixing comedy and magic via the concept of The Third Surprise.A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix starts at 00:02:24Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:14:31LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDA Few Minutes With … Carisa Hendrix:  https://youtu.be/7emxF7RSPf8Link to Original Interview with Carisa: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-118-we-visit-with-carisa-hendrix-aka-lucy-darling-and-listen-to-chapter-seventeen-of-the-ambitious-cardCarisa’s Website: https://www.carisahendrix.com/Lucy Darling Hide and Seek Routine: https://youtu.be/tK3PfS0bGOICheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Writer Daniel Titley talks about his book on the classic (and now lost) film, “London After Midnight.” That movie’s possible existence plays a big part in this season’s book, “The Miser’s Dream.”Daniel Titley Interview starts at 00:03:10Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:42LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDLondon After Midnight book:  https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8London After Midnight on Facebook:  http://tinyurl.com/dupst8h4Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

We dive further in the third book in the Eli Marks mystery series, “The Miser’s Dream … and then look back at some wise words from magician John Carney.A Few Minutes With… John Carney starts at 00:02:00Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:10:25LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJohn Carney website: https://carneymagic.com/London After Midnight book:  https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Up and coming magician Rachel Wax talks about getting started in magic … appearing on “Fool Us” … and learning how to say “no” to opportunities.Rachel Wax Interview starts at 00:02:15Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:41:44LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Rachel Flies Home From “Fool Us”:  https://youtu.be/eb8nrnyFEkkRachel Wax website: https://www.rachelwax.com/Professor’s Nightmare with Phone Chargers: https://youtu.be/VXhulcrr7WgDr. David Wax website: https://www.drdavemagic.com/Speakeasy Magic Experience:  https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/speakeasy-magick/Rachel Wax on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/TfitzehSRGcCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

First, we re-visit some thoughts from previous guest Rob Zabrecky about how he deals with different audience reactions to his séance show at The Magic Castle. Then we delve deeper into the third book in the Eli Marks series, “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Rob Zabrecky starts at 00:04:00Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:17:01 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle:  https://www.magiccastle.com/houdini-seance/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Writer, stand-up comedian, corporate entertainer … AND one-time magician George Campbell stops by to talk about his career entertaining corporate audiences, and his latest venture: The Consistency Chain.George Campbell Interview starts at 00:02:44Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:15:51 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Joe Malarkey & Joe Calloway: https://youtu.be/BIQVaM8ArUIMichael Ammar on the Vernon Wand Spin:  https://youtu.be/LV-VsiX-Rq4The Vernon Wand Spin:  https://youtu.be/RDWcWvqyrH0Sidewalk Shuffle: https://youtu.be/BgtJ84udLnw The Consistency Chain:  https://www.consistencychain.com/Dewitt Jones videos:  https://youtu.be/d6_5k8wdQPgCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Hear the flip side of the Eli Marks short story, “The Self-Working Trick.” It’s the same mystery, but from the POV of Leah Sexton from the Como Lake Players mystery series.LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/The Como Lake Players Mystery Series:  https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/eli-marks - /acting-can-be-murder-como-book-1/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

Thoughts on self-working tricks from Jade, David Williamson, Alexandra Duvivier, Mac King, Kayla Drescher, Ken Weber, Bill Arnold, Shep Hyken and more!Magician interviews starts at 00:02:41“The Self-Working Trick” starts at 00:21:09 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Magicians on Self-Working Tricks: https://youtu.be/U683A5VazdECheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

Magician David Williamson returns to offer some choice memories and stories about his experiences at magic conventions over the years, including the story which inspired this episode’s Eli Marks short story, “The Vanishing Man (Redux).” “The Vanishing Man” starts at 00:02:59David Williamson interview starts at 00:37:00 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDavid Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/Circus 1903 Video:  https://youtu.be/Eluxy79Nopc?si=HHP0zgvsN69ylc2SBONUS VIDEO: Tom Mullica Convention Video:  https://youtu.be/DE_Wj9ID8owMidnight Madness Video (Mr. Mysto):  https://davidwilliamson.com/the-ridiculist/bj5wc9wewhryfhpcrg357g8tksgscpOur YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Returning guest Jay Johnson and long-time pal Gordon Smuder join us to talk about puppets, ventriloquism, “Soap,” and many other topics … “The Death of the Black Knight” starts at 00:05:29The Jay Johnson/Gordon Smuder interview starts at 00:45:22 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJay Johnson’s The Two and Only:  https://monkeyjoke.com/jay-johnson-the-two-and-only/Gordon’s Website:  http://www.thepuppetforge.com/Transylvania TV:  https://www.youtube.com/@TVTVonlineTransylvania on TubiTV:  https://tubitv.com/series/1039/transylvania-tvTransylvania TV on Seeka:  https://watch.seeka.tv/en/transylvania-televisionCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast  

Teller and Michael Callahan talk about their Mentor/Telemachus relationship: How it started, how it works and how each has benefitted. And then an Eli Marks short story.The Teller/Michael Callahan interview starts at 00:02:01“The One-Star Review” starts at 01:13:40LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: Michael Callahan’s Gift to Teller:  https://youtu.be/e3QvTcv9xl8Michael Callahan Magic:  http://www.mjcallahan.com/introPenn & Teller Website: https://pennandteller.com/Michael Callahan performance: https://youtu.be/txfDi5_TVWQCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Triple Espresso co-creator Bill Arnold joins us to talk about the value of mentorship and the importance of always being in position to create a miracle. And then another Eli Marks short story.“Magician in Trouble” starts at 00:02:50The Bill Arnold interview starts at 00:40:29LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDTriple Espresso Website: https://tripleespresso.com/Triple Espresso Promo:  https://youtu.be/gKiSGxAgLEQChip Barber Music Website:  https://www.hominoidmusic.com/Steve Carlson Website: https://www.stevenpaulcarlson.com/Steve Carlson Performs Dr. Daley’s Last Trick:  https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0VgCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Kayla joins us to talk about what sets bar magic apart from other types of magic performances. And then another Eli Marks short story.“The Secondary Convincer” starts at 00:02:30The Kayla Drescher interview starts at 00:34:56LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to A Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDKayla Drescher website:  https://magicinheels.com/Kayla Drescher (Tips for Tips on Magic Bartending):  https://youtu.be/OPxaAyWHV3kKayla Drescher on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/xG_QLGXsDhwVictor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-JxkMore Victor Borge:  https://youtu.be/dKeqaDSjy98Victor Borge: Phonetic Punctuation:  https://youtu.be/TIf3IfHCoiEEd Ames on The Tonight Show:  https://youtu.be/0L5QC9ZJkM8Banksy Painting Self-Destructs:  https://youtu.be/rkC80in5heUBill Shredding Gag Gift:  https://thetoynetwork.com/85-bill-shredding-savings-bank~p8580Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast 

Dr. Reade Quinton joins us to talk about the Eli Marks series, through the eyes of a Medical Examiner. And then another Eli Marks short story.“The 38 Steps” starts at 00:04:19The Dr. Reade Quinton interview starts at 00:50:24LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD“All In with Bryan Weatherford” Video: https://youtu.be/IddXMfRJZQkThe Georgetown Steps: https://youtu.be/F15M4x2LDZUCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Alexandra Duvivier joins us all the way from Paris to talk about a new college-degree program in magic … and then we’ll listen to a new version of an old favorite Eli Marks short story.The Alexandra Duvivier interview starts at 00:05:08“The Last Customer” starts at 01:04:26LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to a Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDAlexandra’s Fool Us appearance: https://youtu.be/tjZSG0lycr8Double Fond theater:  https://www.doublefond.com/Magic School:  https://doublefond-formation.com/Chip Barber Music Website:  https://www.hominoidmusic.com/The Last Customer (Animatic version): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEICheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Ken Weber (and surprise guest Shep Hyken) join us to talking about giving (and getting) performance notes … and then an Eli Marks short story. “The $100 Gift Certificate” starts at 00:04:13The Ken Weber interview starts at 00:37:35LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDKen Weber’s Maximum Entertainment 2.0:  https://www.max-ent.info/Shep Hyken’s website:  https://hyken.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Magician extraordinaire Jade stops by to discuss the pleasures and the pains of doing walk-around/strolling magic … and then a reading of the short story, “The Crazy Man’s Handcuffs.” “The Crazy Man’s Handcuffs” starts at 00:04:47The Jade interview starts at 00:42:55 LINKSTake the Podcast Survey:  https://forms.gle/Wa8tc2SvgpC84kYx7The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJade’s website: https://magicjade.comJade on Craig Ferguson: https://youtu.be/yER_Trr1-JsJade on Monday Magic: https://youtu.be/StTWfMtUQ50Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Dr. Larry Hass discusses Eugene Burger’s legacy and his approach to the trick in this episode’s story: “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained” (among other topics).The reading of “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained” starts at 00:06:18The Larry Hass interview starts at 00:37:27LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDLarry Hass website: https://lawrencehass.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Mac King discusses his classic routine, The Cloak of Invisibility …  and then a reading of the Eli Marks short story “The Invisible Assistant.”“The Invisible Assistant” starts at 00:04:15The Mac King interview starts at 00:45:25LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMac King: The Cloak of Invisibility:  https://youtu.be/-pKj3ZkEDhEMac King: The Rope Trick: https://youtu.be/xmI9uwYzH9oMac King: Excalibur Promo: https://youtu.be/w-6BVkVGpbwMac King (from 1988): https://youtu.be/gafbGeVx_XYCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Lance Burton discusses his movie, “Billy Topit: Master Magician” …  and then a reading of Chapter 26 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Six of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:42:39LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBilly Topit (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Topit-Master-Magician-Burton/dp/B06XHYC7YZBilly Topit (Trailer):  https://youtu.be/jrtmoRgo5AgBilly Topit (Driving Scene):  https://youtu.be/3E1vYg6T3dEBilly Topit (Red Carpet): https://youtu.be/Mr6Yc4tea98 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Brilliant and hysterical magician David Williamson stops by …  and then a reading of Chapter 25 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Five of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:28 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDavid Williamson story (“Nice Pass”): https://youtu.be/y5tXK2xchIIDavid Williamson (Masters of Illusion):  https://youtu.be/y6oUgw45eC8David Williamson Memory Test: https://youtu.be/_cEhIHqSOJ8David Williamson Disney Cruise Clip:  https://youtu.be/yv2iWYXzZUUCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Jim Meskimen on the art and craft of being an impressionist …  and then a reading of Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch” start at 00:29:25 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcastJim Meskimen Deep Fake videos- A Deeper Look into the Life of an Impressionist:  https://youtu.be/5rPKeUXjEvE- The Deeper Metrics of Christmas:  https://youtu.be/nD63QvIMB6k- Best of Deep Fakes:  https://youtu.be/TpJ9gs7lPEIJim Meskimen Website:  https://jimmeskimen.com/Meskimen: Shakespeare in Impressions:  https://youtu.be/ASeflgZwYfs

Jeff McBride and Tobias Beckwith on the Magic & Mystery School …  and then a reading of Chapter 22 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:37:17LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMcBride’s Magic & Mystery School website: https://www.magicalwisdom.com/Mystery School on CNN:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0l0fQvdmwMystery School (Short Documentary):  https://youtu.be/XBJHYhkch9sMystery School Virtual Magic School:  https://youtu.be/IpkLrWkbY1Q“1917” Film Trailer:  https://youtu.be/YqNYrYUiMfg Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Dan Witkowski on creating cereal and Super Bowl magic …  and then a reading of Chapters 20 and 21 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:24Chapter Twenty-One of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:11LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDGeneral Mills Presents The Magic Secrets Video!:  https://youtu.be/8tPvPKNqAeE80's Ads: Cheerios Cereal Magic:  https://youtu.be/tTRDbXHsaRoMagicCom website:  https://magiccomusa.com/Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

John Lovick (Handsome Jack) talks about creating a character and when it’s time to bring in a director … and then a reading of Chapter Nineteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Nineteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:34:33LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBONUS VIDEO: John Lovick on Penn & Teller Fool Us: https://youtu.be/LAe2YqW2SAs(Very) Early John Lovick performance:  https://youtu.be/ZfgtlJnEw68John Lovick (Handsome Jack) on Penn & Teller:  https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Suzanne the Magician on the process of learning magic and then becoming a teacher of magic …  and then a reading of Chapter Eighteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Eighteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:09LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDSuzanne Website:  https://www.suzmagic.com/Suzanne YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SuzanneTheMagician/videosSuzanne Fooling Penn & Teller:  https://youtu.be/Oe3oMC9U2eYSuzanne performing card to pocket at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/2HIBewBuH8c Suzanne performing cups & balls at The Magic Castle:  https://youtu.be/4H2yrkH6nRQ

Magician Tyler Erickson on his career as a magic teacher …  and then a reading of Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:41:13 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDTyler Erickson’s Website (Stronger Magic): https://www.strongermagic.com/Tyler Erickson Teaching Demo:  https://youtu.be/R_XGBAzXs3UTyler Erickson Bill Switch:   https://youtu.be/DkREiKv9VA0Steven Paul Carlson performs Dr. Daley’s Last Card Trick:  https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0VgThe Long Goodbye (Trailer): https://youtu.be/fAYheZweypkThe Long Goodbye (An Appreciation):  https://youtu.be/3uLndYDVBXQThe Long Goodbye (Josh Olsen Trailers From Hell):  https://youtu.be/eSF9d_dUb64Behind the Page YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9QRate us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Author Nicholas Meyer on writing Sherlock Holmes (and a little bit about Star Trek) …  and then a reading of Chapter Sixteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Sixteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:59 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcastNicholas Meyer website: https://www.nicholas-meyer.com/Behind the Page YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9QRate us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Author Nicholas Meyer on Houdini and the Houdini mini-series he wrote …  and then a reading of Chapter Fifteen of “The Bullet Catch.”  Chapter Fifteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:31:54 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcastNicholas Meyer website:  https://www.nicholas-meyer.com/Houdini series trailer #1: https://youtu.be/zaOPX2m9tTAHoudini series trailer #2:  https://youtu.be/sC5B93_wHMcAdrian Brody talks about Houdini:  https://youtu.be/Iv14JDzo-UQ“Time After Time” Hotel Scene:  https://youtu.be/PvYoTPlTwpEBehind the Page YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9QRate us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Comedian, writer and occasional magician Pat Hazell on life after magic …  and then a reading of Chapter Fourteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Fourteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:35 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcastPat Hazell podcast Creativity in Captivity: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/Pat Hazell website: http://sweetwoodiscreative.com/Pat Hazell performs comedy/magic: https://youtu.be/l0tihoynRQwPat Hazell: Clip from “The Wonderbread Years”:  https://youtu.be/ZjVIpPrGbM0David Mann: Clip from “The Wonderbread Years”:  https://youtu.be/kq5lPMXcyHEPatton Oswald on Magicians: https://youtu.be/zWfqiCpscOEBehind the Page YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9QRate us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Magician and Podcaster Kayla Drescher (“Shezam!”) talks about how magic and magicians are changing to better reflect the world we live in …  and then a reading of Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:35:57 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBehind the Page YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9QRate us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027Bonus Video: Kayla Drescher Talks about being on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/ywlzF2TTIhsKayla on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/xG_QLGXsDhwShezam Podcast:  https://shezampod.com/Kayla Drescher Website: https://magicinheels.com/Kayla promoting Champions of Magic:  https://youtu.be/oi-J3I28c4k Dr. Daley’s Last Trick:  https://youtu.be/5WhK_2kql1E13 as a Lucky Number:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_(number) - GoodPat Hazell’s “Creativity in Captivity” Podcast: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/

Magician Ryan Kane talks about his book “Out of Stock,” and how magicians can rid their act of stock lines…  and then we’ve got a reading of Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:35LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDBehind the Page YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9QRate us on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027Ryan Kane website:  http://www.ryankanemagic.com/Ryan Kane Book (“Out of Stock”):  http://www.ryankanemagic.com/the-book/Ryan Kane performance:  https://youtu.be/SnGe5DZCU04Link for Shezam podcast:  https://shezampod.com/