Episode 402: Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” … and A Few Minutes With Rob Zabrecky

January 22, 2024

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 00:04:00

Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:17:01

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 Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle: https://www.magiccastle.com/houdini-seance/

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

Episode 401: Comedian (and former magician) George Campbell stops by to chat … and then Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream.”

January 8, 2024

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 00:02:44

Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:15:51

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: Joe Malarkey & Joe Calloway: https://youtu.be/BIQVaM8ArUI

Michael Ammar on the Vernon Wand Spin: https://youtu.be/LV-VsiX-Rq4

The Vernon Wand Spin: https://youtu.be/RDWcWvqyrH0

Sidewalk Shuffle: https://youtu.be/BgtJ84udLnw

The Consistency Chain: https://www.consistencychain.com/

Dewitt Jones videos: https://youtu.be/d6_5k8wdQPg

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

Episode 313: a special bonus treat for listeners: “An Opening Nightmare.”

December 25, 2023

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.

LINKS

The 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/jj1r1yaavj

Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD

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

Episode 303: Magician Jade visits … and a reading of an Eli Marks short story.

March 13, 2023

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 00:04:47

The Jade interview starts at 00:42:55

LINKS

Take the Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/Wa8tc2SvgpC84kYx7

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

Jade’s website: https://magicjade.com

Jade on Craig Ferguson: https://youtu.be/yER_Trr1-Js

Jade on Monday Magic: https://youtu.be/StTWfMtUQ50

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 222: Impressionist Jim Meskimen … and Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch”

November 28, 2022

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

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

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

Jim 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/TpJ9gs7lPEI

Jim Meskimen Website: https://jimmeskimen.com/

Meskimen: Shakespeare in Impressions: https://youtu.be/ASeflgZwYfs

Episode 221: Jeff McBride and Tobias Beckwith … and Chapter 22 of “The Bullet Catch”

November 14, 2022

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 00:37:17

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

McBride’s Magic & Mystery School website: https://www.magicalwisdom.com/

Mystery School on CNN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0l0fQvdmw

Mystery School (Short Documentary): https://youtu.be/XBJHYhkch9s

Mystery 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

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 216: Author Nicholas Meyer on Sherlock Holmes … and Chapter Sixteen of “The Bullet Catch”

August 22, 2022

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

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/

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

May 23, 2022

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”

May 9, 2022

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 208: Michael Close talks about his work on “Penn & Teller Fool Us” … and Chapter 8 of “The Bullet Catch”

April 25, 2022

Magician Michael Close goes into depth about his work helping magicians do their best on “Penn & Teller Fool Us” … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Eight of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Eight of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:33

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

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: Michael Close on Johnny Thompson, Penn & Teller, Eugene Burger, and Standing vs. Sitting While Performing Magic: https://youtu.be/MJDlRQz5dgw

Michael Close - The Atheist Card Trick: https://youtu.be/UHHvSXOzOtg

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

April 11, 2022

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”

March 28, 2022

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

February 28, 2022

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