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

Episode 202: Steve Cohen on performing The Bullet Catch … and Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch”

January 24, 2022

Magician Steve Cohen talks about the dangers inherent to performing The Bullet Catch … and then a reading of Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:18:53

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 Blaine on the history of The Bullet Catch: https://youtu.be/X4M7aQDXTxI

The Pendragons perform The Magic Bullet: https://youtu.be/yZMUoc4k_dU

The Pendragons perform Metamorphosis: https://youtu.be/1TpvzJ6Zoz4

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 201: Dennis Palumbo on panic attacks … and Chapter One of “The Bullet Catch”

January 10, 2022

Mystery writer and psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo talks about the panic attacks Eli is experiencing throughout “The Bullet Catch” … and then a reading of Chapter One of “The Bullet Catch.”

Chapter One of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:30:12

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

Listen to Dennis Palumbo’s short story, “A Theory of Murder”: https://youtu.be/667zrLHjk1M

The first chapter of Dennis Palumbo’s “Panic Attack””. https://bit.ly/3uOEPDq

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 124: Mike Super on corporate magic … and then a special reading of “The Invisible Assistant.”

December 27, 2021

Mike Super talks about the challenges of performing corporate events … and a special reading of “The Invisible Assistant.”

The reading of the short story, “The Invisible Assistant,” starts at 00:37:33

LINKS

Bonus video: Mike Super talks about doing magic on TV: https://youtu.be/pLwy76OzE8I

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

Mike Super on America’s Got Talent: https://youtu.be/waLofpKowmU

Mike Super on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/U3pJ5-bEKMA

Mike Super on Phenomenon: https://youtu.be/XHnhYFwoIzs

Mike Super Demo Reel: https://youtu.be/uBYk4B-tdDY

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 123: Rob Zabrecky and Morgan & West … and then the final chapter of “The Ambitious Card.”

December 13, 2021

Rob Zabrecky and Morgan & West talk about the pros and cons of getting into magic later in life … And then we jump into the final chapter of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twenty-Two starts at 00:22:27

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

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Find useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast

Episode 122: Steve Spill talks about Dai Vernon … and then Chapter Twenty-One of “The Ambitious Card.”

November 21, 2021

Steve Spill talks about Dai Vernon and the value of mentorship … And then we jump into Chapter Twenty-One of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twenty-One starts at 00:19:33

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

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Steve Spill Comedy/Magic: https://youtu.be/ZDVlVzA9WiE

Steve Spill’s Mind-Reading Goose: https://youtu.be/rZDtzhPCry4

Steve Spill—Book Test: https://youtu.be/wHKwjKOaj18

Dai Vernon—Cups and Balls: https://youtu.be/De2tyFK8WA0

Dai Vernon—Dick Cavett Show: https://youtu.be/Hfyjpvp-ads

Episode 121: John Carney talks about Dai Vernon … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Ambitious Card.”

November 8, 2021

John Carney talks about Dai Vernon and the value of mentorship … And then we jump into Chapter Twenty of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Twenty starts at 00:21:40

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

Rob Zabrecky talks about John Carney and Mentoring: https://youtu.be/h4rvEX_Rr8E

John Carney on David Letterman: https://youtu.be/WwTL9aOZpKM

John Carney as Mr. Mysto: https://youtu.be/LdxMAjKNRAw

John Carney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/carneymagic/videos

John Carney Website: https://carneymagic.com/

Episode 120: Tina Lenert talks about Mop Man's creation … and then Chapter Nineteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

October 25, 2021

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 119: David Kaye (aka Silly Billy) PLUS Morgan & West … and then Chapter Eighteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

October 11, 2021

David Kaye (Silly Billy) provides insight into the special challenges of being a kid’s show magician; Morgan & West talk about creating a routine overnight … and then we jump into Chapter Eighteen of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Eighteen starts at 00:31:00

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

Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027

Silly Billy website: https://www.sillymagic.com/

Silly Billy: Silk Tube Trick: https://youtu.be/1iLLYO4tJG0

Silly Billy: The Bread Trick: https://youtu.be/xj2-wXx7I7A

Silly Billy: Princess in a Pickle Trick: https://youtu.be/W6hraZjA4qA