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 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 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 113: Liberty Larsen talks about growing up in The Magic Castle … and Chapter Twelve of “The Ambitious Card.”

Fourth-generation magician Liberty Larsen talks about growing up in and around The Magic Castle … And then we jump into Chapter Twelve of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twelve starts at 00:32:46

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 

Brookledge Follies:  https://youtu.be/Y5UU--C8q8E

Liberty on Penn & Teller Fool Us:  https://youtu.be/idFyByK9krc

Billy McComb (1990):  https://youtu.be/JARqu3WZ1eo

Malin Nilsson:  https://youtu.be/5rpJBwk0zjw

Floyd Thayer: https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Floyd_Thayer

“A Haunting We Will Go” Trailer (Laurel & Hardy and Dante):  https://youtu.be/KzT8Lh1hOYc

Episode 112: Jeff Altman – Comedian, Magician (and occasional Impressionist) … and Chapter Eleven of “The Ambitious Card.”

Comedian Jeff Altman talks about growing up with a father who was well-known and respected in the magic community …. his career in comedy and magic … celebrity encounters (Johnny Carson, Muhammad Ali) … the world’s best Dai Vernon impression … and more! 

Then we jump into Chapter Eleven of “The Ambitious Card.” 

 Plus, Jim learns that we have a YouTube Channel!

The reading of Chapter Eleven starts at 00:39:05.

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

Jeff Altman’s Card Trick from the Interview: https://youtu.be/Ikthc3VPJaI

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

Jeff Altman Doing a Card Trick for David Letterman: https://vimeo.com/100145564

Jeff Altman - Stand-Up at Dangerfield’s (1986): https://youtu.be/BQiChvtke9g 

David Frye on Ed Sullivan: https://youtu.be/X340XtpKDoA

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 110: Dick Cavett Interview (Part Two) … and Chapter Nine of “The Ambitious Card.”

Dick Cavett talks about Slydini, Doug Henning, Ricky Jay, Dai Vernon, Johnny Carson, Penn & Teller, Orson Welles, and even Groucho Marx’s encounter with Houdini! And then we jump into Chapter Nine of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Nine starts at 00:28:44

LINKS

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

Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD

Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/ddaauus80l

Dick Cavett Performs Magic: https://youtu.be/qz1GgllFNLs

Johnny Carson Performs Magic: https://youtu.be/PHOR-Zthfj0

Dai Vernon on “The Dick Cavett Show”: https://youtu.be/Hfyjpvp-ads

Slydini on Dick Cavett (First Appearance): https://youtu.be/Ir-0j4YCHi8

Slydini on Dick Cavett (Second Appearance): https://youtu.be/J913AVe3adU

Alan Arkin: An Improvised Life (Memoir): https://www.amazon.com/Improvised-Life-Memoir-Alan-Arkin/dp/030681966X

Steve Cohen: Think a Drink: https://youtu.be/AamubW0wnNo

Episode 109: Dick Cavett Interview (Part One) … and Chapter Eight of “The Ambitious Card.”

Dick Cavett talks about his early influences in magic, including Johnny Carson, Jay Marshall and Dick’s first appearance on television … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Eight of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Eight starts at 00:23:45

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://dl.bookfunnel.com/ddaauus80l

Dick Cavett Performs Magic: https://youtu.be/qz1GgllFNLs

Johnny Carson Performs Magic: https://youtu.be/PHOR-Zthfj0

Dai Vernon on “The Dick Cavett Show”: https://youtu.be/Hfyjpvp-ads

 Slydini on Dick Cavett (First Appearance): https://youtu.be/Ir-0j4YCHi8

 Slydini on Dick Cavett (Second Appearance):https://youtu.be/J913AVe3adU

Don Allen Chop Cup Routine: https://youtu.be/Pm2ALFQKA00

Episode 108: David Regal on creating and selling magic … and Chapter Seven of “The Ambitious Card.”

David Regal—magician, writer, reviewer, and all-around great guy—talks about the ups and downs of creating and selling magic … some chat about Eagle Magic in Minneapolis … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Seven of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Seven starts at 00:29:15.

LINKS

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

David Regal Website: https://davidregal.com/

David Regal Store: https://davidregal.com/store/

David Regal: Penn & Teller Fool Us: https://youtu.be/UW2gHwTRkX4

David Regal at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/RWtbsYS9LyY

Unplugged: David Regal Live (Long Interview): https://youtu.be/FXlkCB0Fv3E

David Regal: Cups & Balls & Cups & Balls: https://youtu.be/MbnwgwnLe38

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

Episode 104: Morgan & West and Chapter Three of "The Ambitious Card"

In this episode, we’re joined by Morgan & West, two Victorian time traveling magicians … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Three of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Three starts at 25:54

LINKS

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

Morgan & West YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMorganandMrWest

Morgan & West on “Fool Us” #1: https://youtu.be/CLILA3E4eJo

Morgan & West on “Fool Us” #2: https://youtu.be/_849ZUsaibc

Morgan & West: The Next Great Magician: https://youtu.be/2BFmWrvZb4Q

Morgan & West: Oxford Imps 10th Anniversary Spectacular: https://youtu.be/ZA6B2KBMlfs

Episode 103: The Amazing Kreskin and Chapter Two ("The Ambitious Card")

In this episode, we’re joined by The Amazing Kreskin for a fascinating interview about his career … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Two of “The Ambitious Card.”

 And check out the link below of Kreskin performing his own version of The Ambitious Card routine!

 The reading of Chapter Two starts at 21:44

 LINKS

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

Kreskin Website: http://www.amazingkreskin.com/

Kreskin does an Ambitious Card routine: https://youtu.be/onLjvqP1EU4

Kreskin on Letterman: https://youtu.be/N__IUqyTRrw

Kreskin on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: https://youtu.be/ghFzI9zq-WY

The Great Buck Howard – Trailer: https://youtu.be/XIwokbM12Lk

The Great Buck Howard – Internet Movie Data Base Listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460810

Episode 102: Rob Zabrecky and Chapter One of "The Ambitious Card."

Magician Rob Zabrecky stops by to talk about the The Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle and the difference between being a skeptic and a debunker.

Plus, Jim Cunningham reads Chapter One from “The Ambitious Card.”

(If you want to skip ahead to the reading, it’s at approximately 11:04)

LINKS:

http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Zabrecky

https://www.instagram.com/robzabrecky/

https://www.instagram.com/othersidewithzabrecky/

https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Cures-Rob-Zabrecky/dp/1945436239

Episode 101: The Wabasha Caves and The Prolog ("The Ambitious Card")

In this first episode, John and Jim discuss doing a show in the utter darkness of The Wabasha Street Caves.

Plus, a reading of The Prolog from “The Ambitious Card.”

If you want to skip to the reading, it’s at 10:32

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