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

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

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

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

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 210: Magician Noah Sonie … and Chapter Ten of “The Bullet Catch”

Noah Sonie discusses his well-planned path to becoming a professional magician …  and then a reading of Chapter Ten of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Ten of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:31:13

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

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 — Noah Sonie Talks about Fool Us: https://youtu.be/aP0H_PjT7Qk

Noah Sonie’s Fool Us performance:  https://youtu.be/1ds9xXmIog8

Noah Sonie performs at Sunday Night Magic: https://youtu.be/bkD1LNdm7Jo

Episode 209: Eagle Magic’s Larry Kahlow … and Chapter Nine of “The Bullet Catch”

Eagle Magic store owner Larry Kahlow talks about the history of the store, and we learn about his key connection to the Eli Marks mystery series …  and then a reading of Chapter Nine of “The Bullet Catch.” 

Chapter Nine of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:37:23

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 — A Quick Tour of Eagle Magic: https://youtu.be/ZlSe6Rqo_MA

Eagle magic in the News (1981):  https://youtu.be/ApdKDEug8Wk

Celebrating April Fools with Eagle Magic:  https://youtu.be/Dqh_ON0BaKE

Larry Kahlow — Twisting the Aces:  https://youtu.be/zhp0nG4Pelg

Episode 207: Jon Armstrong on being a magic consultant … and Chapter Seven of “The Bullet Catch”

Magician Jon Armstrong talks about his work as a magic consultant and the connection between magicians and superheroes …  and then a reading of Chapter Seven of “The Bullet Catch.” 

Chapter Seven of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:28

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

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 — Jon Armstrong Talks About Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/6SOJ2RQiPG0

Jon Armstrong’s performance on Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/56PpHctFbHA

Jon Armstrong at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/n-fCrXIKW_Q

Jon Armstrong on Masters of Illusion:  https://youtu.be/vWe8FGyxg1E

Magicians: Life in the Impossible (trailer): https://youtu.be/i-ASBwmb2NI

Shut Eye (trailer): https://youtu.be/RO9pn4ITOh8

Episode 206: Jonathan Levit on what it’s like to be a magic consultant … and Chapter Six of “The Bullet Catch”

Magician Jonathan Levit offers some of his experiences as a magic consultant (“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” “Now You See Me,” “The X-Files”) …  and then a reading of Chapter Six of “The Bullet Catch.” 

Chapter Six of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:48

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

X-Files Promo (with Jonathan Levit and Ricky Jay): https://youtu.be/pqr9Xh5JXHs

Jonathan Levit Performs (at The Magic Castle):  https://youtu.be/H81knq3MphI

Celebracadabra Bloopers:  https://youtu.be/9t09GH-U4Ic

Episode 205: David Parr on storytelling in magic … and Chapter Five of “The Bullet Catch”

Magician David Parr on storytelling in magic …  and then a reading of Chapter Five of “The Bullet Catch.” 

Chapter Five of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:40:45

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 Parr on Scripting Magic: https://youtu.be/9OZEnfskKco

David Parr Fools Penn & Teller:  https://youtu.be/em7zoY7mMg8

David Parr Freaks Out Alyson Hannigan:  https://youtu.be/j-5s-wsI7TE

David Parr at The Magic Castle:  https://youtu.be/e4EgL0kVKgo

David Parr: Thirteen for Dinner:  https://youtu.be/YuuFwJG9Wak

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 202: Steve Cohen on performing The Bullet Catch … and Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch”

Magician Steve Cohen talks about the dangers inherent to performing The Bullet Catch …  and then a reading of Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch.” 

Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:18:53

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 Blaine on the history of The Bullet Catch: https://youtu.be/X4M7aQDXTxI

The Pendragons perform The Magic Bullet: https://youtu.be/yZMUoc4k_dU

The Pendragons perform Metamorphosis:  https://youtu.be/1TpvzJ6Zoz4

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

Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 124: Mike Super on corporate magic … and then a special reading of “The Invisible Assistant.”

Mike Super talks about the challenges of performing corporate events … and a special reading of “The Invisible Assistant.”

The reading of the short story, “The Invisible Assistant,” starts at 00:37:33

LINKS

Bonus video: Mike Super talks about doing magic on TV: https://youtu.be/pLwy76OzE8I

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

Mike Super on America’s Got Talent:  https://youtu.be/waLofpKowmU

Mike Super on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/U3pJ5-bEKMA

Mike Super on Phenomenon:  https://youtu.be/XHnhYFwoIzs

Mike Super Demo Reel:  https://youtu.be/uBYk4B-tdDY

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

Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 123: Rob Zabrecky and Morgan & West … and then the final chapter of “The Ambitious Card.”

Rob Zabrecky and Morgan & West talk about the pros and cons of getting into magic later in life … And then we jump into the final chapter of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twenty-Two starts at 00:22:27

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

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

Find useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 122: Steve Spill talks about Dai Vernon … and then Chapter Twenty-One of “The Ambitious Card.”

Steve Spill talks about Dai Vernon and the value of mentorship … And then we jump into Chapter Twenty-One of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twenty-One starts at 00:19:33

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

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

Steve Spill Comedy/Magic:  https://youtu.be/ZDVlVzA9WiE

Steve Spill’s Mind-Reading Goose:  https://youtu.be/rZDtzhPCry4

Steve Spill—Book Test:  https://youtu.be/wHKwjKOaj18

Dai Vernon—Cups and Balls:  https://youtu.be/De2tyFK8WA0

Dai Vernon—Dick Cavett Show:  https://youtu.be/Hfyjpvp-ads

Episode 120: Tina Lenert talks about Mop Man's creation … and then Chapter Nineteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

Tina Lenert talks about how to create, shape and hone a routine … And then we jump into Chapter Nineteen of “The Ambitious Card” (and the killer is revealed!)

The reading of Chapter Nineteen starts at 00:27:39

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

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

Tina Lenert Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/Tina-Lenert-Magic-375962585808487/

Tina Lenert – The Mop Man: https://youtu.be/FVf5Sx70nE4

Tina Lenert - Simply Magic (Rings and Scarf):  https://youtu.be/JRlwWrDVhn8

Tina Lennert - Magic and Mime 1982: https://youtu.be/0W-z_gcw1t4

Kenny Raskin – My Old Friend: https://youtu.be/5fDSl0MgjK0

Wabasha Cave Deaths: http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/04/28_ap_cavedeaths/

Episode 119: David Kaye (aka Silly Billy) PLUS Morgan & West … and then Chapter Eighteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

David Kaye (Silly Billy) provides insight into the special challenges of being a kid’s show magician; Morgan & West talk about creating a routine overnight … and then we jump into Chapter Eighteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Eighteen starts at 00:31:00

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 

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

Silly Billy website: https://www.sillymagic.com/

Silly Billy: Silk Tube Trick:  https://youtu.be/1iLLYO4tJG0

Silly Billy: The Bread Trick:  https://youtu.be/xj2-wXx7I7A

Silly Billy: Princess in a Pickle Trick:  https://youtu.be/W6hraZjA4qA

Episode 117: Mike Caveney on sawing a woman in half … and Chapter Sixteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

Mike Caveney takes us through the history of one of magic’s most iconic tricks: Sawing a Woman in Half … And then we jump into Chapter Sixteen of “The Ambitious Card.” 

The reading of Chapter Sixteen starts at 00:38:50

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 a Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD

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

Mike Caveney Website:  http://www.mcmagicwords.com/

“Sawing” book:  http://www.mcmagicwords.com/books_sawing.html

Dante Sawing a Woman in Half:  https://youtu.be/rHBTiFMe95A

Masked Magician—Sawing a Woman in Half:  https://youtu.be/BvH7fKF1f-Y

Mike Caveney – Coat hangers: https://youtu.be/bhoqj9oY5Ng

Moi-Yo Miller

P.T. Selbit

Episode 116: Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte on comedy magic … and Chapter Fifteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

Comedy magicians Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte talk about the art and craft of comedy magic … And then we jump into Chapter Fifteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Fifteen starts at 00:38:48

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

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

Bonus Video—More with Derek and Nick: https://youtu.be/pgFoWldQcGk

Derek Hughes – Card Cheat: https://youtu.be/P4fXCGxKOXA

Derek Hughes – The Ellen Show: https://youtu.be/YGFbPai_hvs

Derek Hughes – AGT:  https://youtu.be/0QYSrsf9ExY

Nick Diffatte – Demo: https://youtu.be/riqZ8WSRYzo

Nick Diffatte – James Corden Show:  https://youtu.be/KVOKT8kv2mQ

Bill Arnold (Triple Espresso):  https://youtu.be/n4blxicrHj0

Episode 114: Comedian Wayne Federman on the history of stand-up comedy albums … and Chapter Thirteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

Comedian, actor, podcaster and college professor Wayne Federman talks about Uncle Harry’s passion hobby: comedy albums and their history … John and Jim recount memories of meeting and seeing Steve Martin, Mort Sahl, Ray Romano, The Smothers Brothers … and more! And then we jump into Chapter Thirteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Thirteen starts at 00:42:43.

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

Wayne Federman website: http://www.waynefederman.com/Wayne_Federmans_Official_Web_Site/Welcome.html

The History of Stand-Up Podcast:  https://www.thehistoryofstandup.com/

More with Wayne Federman: His Favorite Comedy Album: https://youtu.be/iNoenmbSU3k

Mort Sahl—At Sunset (Complete Album): https://youtu.be/qszRqPIRdc0

Redd Foxx—Life of the Party (1956): https://youtu.be/88O2cdiafxI

Rusty Warren—Knockers Up:  https://youtu.be/Ekr1h6inO_8

Bob Newhart—The Button-Down Mind (side one): https://youtu.be/_zNbnPFUlTA

Bob Newhart—The Button-Down Mind (side two):  https://youtu.be/XCSzA2P8flI

Albert Brooks—Comedy Minus One:  https://youtu.be/tJmHzJIyGjQ

Dennis Miller—The Off-White Album:  https://youtu.be/vONY9zzWQbY

Richard Pryor—Wanted Live (In Concert): https://youtu.be/EbWwR7p_Pk8

The Smothers Brothers “Mediocre Fred”:  https://youtu.be/kLyY-si0IP0

Steve Martin (and promoter) at the Northrup Auditorium show John and Jim attended before they had met: Jim in the audience, John backstage.

Episode 101: The Wabasha Caves and The Prolog ("The Ambitious Card")

In this first episode, John and Jim discuss doing a show in the utter darkness of The Wabasha Street Caves.

Plus, a reading of The Prolog from “The Ambitious Card.”

If you want to skip to the reading, it’s at 10:32

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