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 00:37:20

Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:42:17

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

Matt Dunn website: https://www.magicianmattdunn.com/

Matt Dunn House Tour Video: https://youtu.be/21zVdv8El3Y

Scream 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-disciple

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 418: Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… David Williamson.

September 23, 2024

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 00:10:16

Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:24:19

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

David Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/about

Sleight School: https://www.sleight.school/

A Few Minutes With David Williamson video: https://youtu.be/2utEtjGhE-o

Full David Williamson Interview (#223): https://youtu.be/GoVh0L4Y7fs

Full 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-nudity

The Rewatchables Podcast: https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 417: A plethora of topics with Jamy Ian Swiss … and then Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream.”

September 9, 2024

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 01:05:16

Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:10:30

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

Jamy Ian Swiss website: https://jamyianswiss.com/

New Yorker article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/03/17/magic-the-real-work

Magicana Take Two Series: https://www.magicana.com/blog-category/take-two

Cowboy Kent Rollins: https://www.youtube.com/@CowboyKentRollins

Insane Monkey Cartoon: https://condenaststore.com/featured/how-make-calm-down-edward-steed.html

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 414: Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher.

July 22, 2024

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 00:14:35

Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:28

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

Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-Jxk

Kayla 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-catch

A Few Minutes With Kayla Drescher video: https://youtu.be/aqHQokbB0v8

Stephen Fry reads Sherlock Holmes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B06WLMWF2S

Stanley Tucci Searching For Italy: https://www.cnn.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 412: Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Morgan & West.

June 24, 2024

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 00:02:16

I Love That! starts at 00:10:14

Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:32

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

Morgan & West Website: https://morganandwest.co.uk/

Morgan & West “Thought of Card Across” Routine: https://youtu.be/4dMDpubLmR8

Morgan & West (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-4-morgan-amp-west-and-chapter-three-of-the-ambitious-card

A Few Minutes With Morgan & West video: https://youtu.be/9oLEJifEMKI

Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr

Thunder Road: https://youtu.be/W2X0Gf9jfz8

Oh Babe, What Would You Say: https://youtu.be/wJdkCs5RdQg

Masters of the Air: https://amblin.com/tv/masters-of-the-air/

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 410: Chapter Ten of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Tina Lenert.

May 27, 2024

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 00:05:20

Chapter Ten of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:12:39

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

A Few Minutes With Tina Lenert: https://youtu.be/F48uQGWN8IY

Tina Lenert Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tina-Lenert-Magic-100051181253248/

Mop Man Video: https://youtu.be/FVf5Sx70nE4

Tina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinalenert/

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 312: Top-notch magicians discuss what is (and isn’t) a self-working trick … and then an Eli Marks mystery.

December 11, 2023

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

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

BONUS VIDEO: Magicians on Self-Working Tricks: https://youtu.be/U683A5VazdE

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 311: David Williamson returns with stories from magic conventions … and then an Eli Marks mystery.

November 13, 2023

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 00:02:59

David Williamson interview starts at 00:37:00

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

David Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/

Circus 1903 Video: https://youtu.be/Eluxy79Nopc?si=HHP0zgvsN69ylc2S

BONUS VIDEO: Tom Mullica Convention Video: https://youtu.be/DE_Wj9ID8ow

Midnight Madness Video (Mr. Mysto): https://davidwilliamson.com/the-ridiculist/bj5wc9wewhryfhpcrg357g8tksgscp

Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 310: Ventriloquist Jay Johnson and Puppet Master Gordon Smuder … and an Eli Marks short mystery!

October 9, 2023

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 00:05:29

The Jay Johnson/Gordon Smuder interview starts at 00:45:22

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

Jay 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/@TVTVonline

Transylvania on TubiTV: https://tubitv.com/series/1039/transylvania-tv

Transylvania TV on Seeka: https://watch.seeka.tv/en/transylvania-television

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 302: An interview with Dr. Larry Hass about Eugene Burger … along with the Eli Marks short story “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained.”

February 13, 2023

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 00:06:18

The Larry Hass interview starts at 00:37:27

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

Larry Hass website: https://lawrencehass.com/

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 224: Lance Burton … and Chapter 26 of “The Bullet Catch”

December 26, 2022

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 00:42:39

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

Billy Topit (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Topit-Master-Magician-Burton/dp/B06XHYC7YZ

Billy Topit (Trailer): https://youtu.be/jrtmoRgo5Ag

Billy Topit (Driving Scene): https://youtu.be/3E1vYg6T3dE

Billy Topit (Red Carpet): https://youtu.be/Mr6Yc4tea98

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 223: Magician David Williamson … and Chapter 25 of “The Bullet Catch”

December 12, 2022

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

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

David Williamson story (“Nice Pass”): https://youtu.be/y5tXK2xchII

David Williamson (Masters of Illusion): https://youtu.be/y6oUgw45eC8

David Williamson Memory Test: https://youtu.be/_cEhIHqSOJ8

David Williamson Disney Cruise Clip: https://youtu.be/yv2iWYXzZUU

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 220: Dan Witkowski … and Chapters 20 and 21 of “The Bullet Catch”

October 24, 2022

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 00:28:24

Chapter Twenty-One of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:11

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

General Mills Presents The Magic Secrets Video!: https://youtu.be/8tPvPKNqAeE

80's Ads: Cheerios Cereal Magic: https://youtu.be/tTRDbXHsaRo

MagicCom website: https://magiccomusa.com/

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 219: John Lovick (Handsome Jack) … and then Chapter 19 of “The Bullet Catch”

October 10, 2022

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 00:34:33

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

BONUS VIDEO: John Lovick on Penn & Teller Fool Us: https://youtu.be/LAe2YqW2SAs

(Very) Early John Lovick performance: https://youtu.be/ZfgtlJnEw68

John Lovick (Handsome Jack) on Penn & Teller: https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 218: Suzanne on learning and teaching magic … and Chapter Eighteen of “The Bullet Catch”

September 26, 2022

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 00:38:09

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

Suzanne Website: https://www.suzmagic.com/

Suzanne YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuzanneTheMagician/videos

Suzanne Fooling Penn & Teller: https://youtu.be/Oe3oMC9U2eY

Suzanne performing card to pocket at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/2HIBewBuH8c

Suzanne performing cups & balls at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/4H2yrkH6nRQ

Episode 217: Tyler Erickson on teaching magic … and Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch”

September 12, 2022

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

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’s Website (Stronger Magic): https://www.strongermagic.com/

Tyler Erickson Teaching Demo: https://youtu.be/R_XGBAzXs3U

Tyler Erickson Bill Switch: https://youtu.be/DkREiKv9VA0

Steven Paul Carlson performs Dr. Daley’s Last Card Trick: https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0Vg

The Long Goodbye (Trailer): https://youtu.be/fAYheZweypk

The Long Goodbye (An Appreciation): https://youtu.be/3uLndYDVBXQ

The Long Goodbye (Josh Olsen Trailers From Hell): https://youtu.be/eSF9d_dUb64

Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Episode 215: Author Nicholas Meyer on Houdini … and Chapter Fifteen of “The Bullet Catch”

August 8, 2022

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

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 Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Nicholas Meyer website: https://www.nicholas-meyer.com/

Houdini series trailer #1: https://youtu.be/zaOPX2m9tTA

Houdini series trailer #2: https://youtu.be/sC5B93_wHMc

Adrian Brody talks about Houdini: https://youtu.be/Iv14JDzo-UQ

“Time After Time” Hotel Scene: https://youtu.be/PvYoTPlTwpE

Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Episode 214: Pat Hazell on life after magic … and Chapter Fourteen of “The Bullet Catch”

July 25, 2022

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

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 Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Pat Hazell podcast Creativity in Captivity: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/

Pat Hazell website: http://sweetwoodiscreative.com/

Pat Hazell performs comedy/magic: https://youtu.be/l0tihoynRQw

Pat Hazell: Clip from “The Wonderbread Years”: https://youtu.be/ZjVIpPrGbM0

David Mann: Clip from “The Wonderbread Years”: https://youtu.be/kq5lPMXcyHE

Patton Oswald on Magicians: https://youtu.be/zWfqiCpscOE

Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Episode 213: Magician and Podcaster Kayla Drescher … and Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch”

July 11, 2022

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

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

Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Bonus Video: Kayla Drescher Talks about being on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/ywlzF2TTIhs

Kayla on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/xG_QLGXsDhw

Shezam Podcast: https://shezampod.com/

Kayla Drescher Website: https://magicinheels.com/

Kayla promoting Champions of Magic: https://youtu.be/oi-J3I28c4k