Episode 204: Joshua Jay on Tragic Magic … and Chapter Four of “The Bullet Catch”

In this episode, Joshua Jay recounts a handful of tragic stories about when magic goes wrong … David Regal on “The Puppy Trick” …  and a reading of Chapter Four of “The Bullet Catch.” 

Chapter Four of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:29:08 

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 Regal performs The Puppy Trick:  https://youtu.be/O13ZppCdPHs

Joshua Jay “Tragic Magic” presentation:  https://youtu.be/FJATpw6KrkM

Joe Borrus – Magic Gone Wrong (not for the squeamish): https://youtu.be/eWFUF3VIm-4

Joshua Jay Website:  https://www.siximpossiblethingsshow.com/

Vanishing Inc. Website:  https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/

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

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 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 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 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 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