Episode 508: Chapter 8 of "The Linking Rings" and A Few Minutes With… Michael Close.

The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then Michael Close explains his process for helping magicians get ready to appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.”

 

A Few Minutes With… Michael Close starts at 00:02:38

"I Love That" starts at 00:12:43

Chapter Eight of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:21:05

 

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

“Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA

“Troupers” Full Movie:  https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c

Michael Close website: https://michaelclose.com/

Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

Original Michael Close Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-208-michael-close-talks-about-his-work-on-penn-amp-teller-fool-us-and-chapter-8-of-the-bullet-catch

Send us an Email: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact

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

Episode 507: Sara Ballantine and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.”

Sara Ballantine talks about her father, comedy magician Carl Ballantine, and her documentary “Troupers” … and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.”

 

Sara Ballantine Interview starts at 00:02:19

"I Love That" starts at 00:35:56

Chapter Seven of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:45:12

 

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

Sara Ballantine Website:  http://www.saraballantine.com/

“Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA

“Troupers” Full Movie:  https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c

Carl Ballantine in action:  https://youtu.be/N5W_U4wH3Fc

Carl Ballantine in action:  https://youtu.be/aeH6r9QTxng

Scott Land’s Carl Ballantine puppet: https://youtu.be/BPpLoF7zudQ

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

“Rise” app: https://www.risescience.com/

“The Conversation” trailer: https://youtu.be/elJL5D6HTvA

Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

Episode 502: Chapter Two of “The Linking Rings” … and a few minutes with Suzanne.

The next chapter of “The Linking Rings,” and then some important thoughts from Suzanne about mistakes beginning magicians often make.

A Few Minutes With… Suzanne starts at 00:02:55

"I Love That" starts at 00:10:56

Chapter Two of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:22:01

 

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

Suzanne’s website: https://www.suzmagic.com/

A Few Minutes With … Suzanne: https://youtu.be/sKQWG8LjLVw

Suzanne Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-218-suzanne-on-learning-and-teaching-magic-and-chapter-eighteen-of-the-bullet-catch

“Slings & Arrows” Trailer: https://youtu.be/8VnAGdzoiXU

“Slings & Arrows” Ophelia scene: https://youtu.be/I0uVGCYRP4I

Susan Coyne Interview: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/fast-cheap-interview-blog/actresswriter-susan-coyne-on-slings-amp-arrows-c97z9-arkrg

“No Good Deed” Trailer: https://youtu.be/JKufPJ-JHvA

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

Episode 501: Doc Eason … and Chapter One of “The Linking Rings.”

Legendary magician Doc Eason shares his transformative journey into magic, the importance of audience connection, and heartwarming stories about his friendship with John Denver … and then Chapter One of “The Linking Rings.”

Doc Eason Interview starts at 00:03:30

"I Love That" starts at 00:45:19

Chapter One of "The Miser's Dream" starts at 00:52:00

 

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

Doc Eason website: https://doceason.com/

The Six Triple Eight: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/tyler-perry-new-netflix-movie-six-triple-eight

Alan Arkin Reads “Catch-22” (Abridged): https://youtu.be/jNWsXqcPmsE

Eugene Burger on Paul Daniels’ Halloween Special: https://youtu.be/Xh2r-vuNAM0

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

Episode 420: Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte.

Some thoughts from Derek and Nick about comedy and magic … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream.”

A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte starts at 00:02:07

“I Love That” starts at 00:13:27

Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:22:44

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

Derek Hughes website: http://derekhughes.net/

Nick Diffatte website: https://www.diffatte.com/

A Few Minutes With Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte video: https://youtu.be/zmnXHi31T1E 

QI Website:  https://www.qi.com/

Erik Larson Books:  https://eriklarsonbooks.com/ 

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

Episode 419: Screams and laughs aplenty with magician Matt Dunn … and then Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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