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 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 217: Tyler Erickson on teaching magic … and Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch”

September 12, 2022

Magician Tyler Erickson on his career as a magic teacher … and then a reading of Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:41:13

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

Tyler Erickson’s Website (Stronger Magic): https://www.strongermagic.com/

Tyler Erickson Teaching Demo: https://youtu.be/R_XGBAzXs3U

Tyler Erickson Bill Switch: https://youtu.be/DkREiKv9VA0

Steven Paul Carlson performs Dr. Daley’s Last Card Trick: https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0Vg

The Long Goodbye (Trailer): https://youtu.be/fAYheZweypk

The Long Goodbye (An Appreciation): https://youtu.be/3uLndYDVBXQ

The Long Goodbye (Josh Olsen Trailers From Hell): https://youtu.be/eSF9d_dUb64

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 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 213: Magician and Podcaster Kayla Drescher … and Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch”

July 11, 2022

Magician and Podcaster Kayla Drescher (“Shezam!”) talks about how magic and magicians are changing to better reflect the world we live in … and then a reading of Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:35:57

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: Kayla Drescher Talks about being on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/ywlzF2TTIhs

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

Shezam Podcast: https://shezampod.com/

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

Kayla promoting Champions of Magic: https://youtu.be/oi-J3I28c4k

Dr. Daley’s Last Trick: https://youtu.be/5WhK_2kql1E

13 as a Lucky Number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_(number) - Good

Pat Hazell’s “Creativity in Captivity” Podcast: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/

Episode 212: Magician Ryan Kane … and Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch”

June 27, 2022

Magician Ryan Kane talks about his book “Out of Stock,” and how magicians can rid their act of stock lines… and then we’ve got a reading of Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:35

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

Ryan Kane website: http://www.ryankanemagic.com/

Ryan Kane Book (“Out of Stock”): http://www.ryankanemagic.com/the-book/

Ryan Kane performance: https://youtu.be/SnGe5DZCU04

Link for Shezam podcast: https://shezampod.com/

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

June 13, 2022

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

March 14, 2022

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 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

Episode 203: Stan Allen on The Masked Magician … and Chapter Three of “The Bullet Catch”

February 14, 2022

Publisher, Magician and Convention Producer Stan Allen recounts the furor around the TV specials hosted by The Masked Magician and the reaction of the magic community to the trick-revealing programs… and then a reading of Chapter Three of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Three of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:34:31

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

Hard Copy: Unmasking the Masked Magician: https://youtu.be/OD8n0ONBTls

Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed—Beauty Cut to Bits: https://youtu.be/7z3UfscVfNU

Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed—Chopping Block: https://youtu.be/jLOnbZgmgc4

The Masked Magician Revealed: https://youtu.be/n2zuxnEDyjM

Penn Jillette on The Masked Magician: https://youtu.be/fwpzB_YQY_A