Episode 308: Magician Bill Arnold on mentors and miracles … and an Eli Marks short mystery radio play!

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 00:02:50

The Bill Arnold interview starts at 00:40:29

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

Triple Espresso Website: https://tripleespresso.com/

Triple Espresso Promo:  https://youtu.be/gKiSGxAgLEQ

Chip 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/_JCIyhxt0Vg

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

Episode 307: Magician Kayla Drescher on bar magic … and an Eli Marks short mystery.

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 00:02:30

The Kayla Drescher interview starts at 00:34:56

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

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

Kayla Drescher (Tips for Tips on Magic Bartending):  https://youtu.be/OPxaAyWHV3k

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

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

More Victor Borge:  https://youtu.be/dKeqaDSjy98

Victor Borge: Phonetic Punctuation:  https://youtu.be/TIf3IfHCoiE

Ed Ames on The Tonight Show:  https://youtu.be/0L5QC9ZJkM8

Banksy Painting Self-Destructs:  https://youtu.be/rkC80in5heU

Bill Shredding Gag Gift:  https://thetoynetwork.com/85-bill-shredding-savings-bank~p8580

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

Episode 211: Harrison Greenbaum on why all magicians are terrible … and Chapter Eleven of “The Bullet Catch”

Comedian and Magician Harrison Greenbaum talks about what magicians are doing wrong (and how to fix it) …  and then a reading of Chapter Eleven of “The Bullet Catch.”  

Chapter Eleven of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:59

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

Link to the Blog Post (Magicians, You Are All Terrible):  https://harrisoncomedy-blog.tumblr.com/post/69014752998/magicians-you-are-all-terrible

Bonus Video — Harrison Greenbaum on Magic Camp: https://youtu.be/veaYjT51f7k

Link for Magic Camp Documentary: https://www.magiccampmovie.com/

Harrison on Conan: https://youtu.be/_c-4OVFHpaM

Harrison on America’s Got Talent:  https://youtu.be/jitOdaNZZVw

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 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 121: John Carney talks about Dai Vernon … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Ambitious Card.”

John Carney talks about Dai Vernon and the value of mentorship … And then we jump into Chapter Twenty of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twenty starts at 00:21:40

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

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

Rob Zabrecky talks about John Carney and Mentoring: https://youtu.be/h4rvEX_Rr8E

John Carney on David Letterman:  https://youtu.be/WwTL9aOZpKM

John Carney as Mr. Mysto:  https://youtu.be/LdxMAjKNRAw

John Carney YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/carneymagic/videos

John Carney Website:  https://carneymagic.com/

Episode 118: We visit with Carisa Hendrix, aka Lucy Darling … and listen to Chapter Seventeen of “The Ambitious Card.”

Carisa Hendrix (Lucy Darling) offers her perspective on creating unique characters and memorable magic … And then we jump into Chapter Seventeen of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Seventeen starts at 00:36:39.

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

Carisa Hendrix website: https://www.carisahendrix.com/

Lucy Darling: Hide & Seek (Chop Cup Routine): https://youtu.be/tK3PfS0bGOI

Lucy Darling on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/dZiMzpQCdQ8

Carisa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/carisahendrix

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 115: Jay Johnson talks about Harry Anderson … and Chapter Fourteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

Ventriloquist Jay Johnson offers up stories about his dear friend, Harry Anderson … and then we jump into Chapter Fourteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Fourteen starts at 00:32:36

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 on How He Got On “Soap”:  https://youtu.be/lPGFFp6f02k

Jay Johnson wins a Tony: https://youtu.be/unwe840I2gs

Harry Anderson: Needle Through Arm:  https://youtu.be/O8EyYc4XxYk

Harry Anderson on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”:  https://youtu.be/f8Px7MPg9Wc

Harry Anderson on “Cheers” (Harry The Hat):  https://youtu.be/KYMO0IyGuuA

Harry Anderson on “Saturday Night Live”:  https://youtu.be/g0UuVTUv4ZQ

Harry Anderson does “The Grappler Routine”:  https://youtu.be/oTZJbwBjMo8

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 111: Julie Eng on Growing Up In Magic … and Chapter Ten of “The Ambitious Card.”

Magician Julie Eng recounts her early years in magic, working in her father Tony Eng’s Victoria magic store, Tony’s Trick and Joke Shop. And then we jump into Chapter Ten of “The Ambitious Card.” Then we discuss Wallace of Minneapolis and other magic store experiences. And John learns about Glorpy!

The reading of Chapter Ten starts at 00:30:23

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

Julie Eng website: https://www.magicienne.com/

Julie Eng on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anjusan

Julie Eng on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicienne/

Julie Eng on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/je.magicienne

Julie Eng Performs Coins and Handkerchief: https://youtu.be/Hw2PshZKzCA

Julie Eng Performs a Card Trick: https://youtu.be/cNp2IJM8XBE

Julie Eng on The Science of Magic: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1162587203825/

Tony Eng Performing: https://youtu.be/-U3CE9xx70g

Glorpy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glorpy

Glorpy Demonstration: https://youtu.be/w67o3YouaGQ

Episode 107: Sandy Marshall on Jay Marshall … and Chapter Six of “The Ambitious Card.”

In this episode, we’re joined by Sandy Marshall, who talks about his father—Jay Marshall—and his influence on the world of magic … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Six of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Six starts at 00:21:33

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

Sandy Marshall on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.marshall.54

Jay Marshall – Newspaper Magic: https://www.magicana.com/video/jay-marshall-newspaper-magic

Jay Marshall – Strange Pastimes: https://www.magicana.com/video/jay-marshall-strange-passtimes

Jay Marshall – The Ed Sullivan Show – Jay & Lefty sing “If I Had My Way”: https://youtu.be/qxvowzSuNrc

Jay Marshall & Lefty – 1996: https://youtu.be/hos1XW8Dcmw

Episode 106: Suzanne The Magician on Eugene Burger … and Chapter Five of “The Ambitious Card.”

In this episode, we’re joined by Suzanne the Magician, who talks about the great Eugene Burger and his influence on the world of magic … then we jump into a reading of Chapter Five of “The Ambitious Card.” This is followed by some chatter about a psychic reading John once had, which was used as the basis for the reading Megan gives Uncle Harry in Chapter Five. And Jim reveals the one time he proved his psychic ability! Plus, some talk about upcoming guests. 

The reading of Chapter Five starts at 00:17:26

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series:  http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

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

Suzanne’s Website:  http://suzmagic.com/

Suzanne on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009612607182

Suzanne’s Cups & Balls Routine:  https://youtu.be/SGC-hmrVpmU

Eugene Burger Thread Routine:  https://youtu.be/eFosK12_k5U

Eugene Burger “Cutting the Aces”:  https://youtu.be/L-feGCF9nRs

Eugene Burger: Tribute Video:  https://youtu.be/tIpWn6BeSO0

Episode 105: Steve Cohen (The Millionaire’s Magician) … and Chapter Four of “The Ambitious Card.”

In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Cohen (The Millionaire’s Magician) who introduces us to magician Max Malini … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Four of “The Ambitious Card.”

Plus a quick preview of upcoming guests, including David Regal, Suzanne the Magician, and a two-part episode with Dick Cavett!

The reading of Chapter Four starts at 00:20:47

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

 Steve Cohen Website: https://chambermagic.com/

 Chamber Magic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chambermagic

 The Chamber Magic Store: https://chambermagic.com/store/

 The Millionaires' Magician: "Miracles on Madison Avenue": https://youtu.be/zzCHZBp56zE

 Magician Steve Cohen on David Letterman: https://youtu.be/cpSAI29kCog