Teller and Michael Callahan talk about their Mentor/Telemachus relationship: How it started, how it works and how each has benefitted. And then an Eli Marks short story.

The Teller/Michael Callahan interview starts at 00:02:01

“The One-Star Review” starts at 01:13:40

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

BONUS VIDEO: Michael Callahan’s Gift to Teller: https://youtu.be/e3QvTcv9xl8

Michael Callahan Magic: http://www.mjcallahan.com/intro

Penn & Teller Website: https://pennandteller.com/

Michael Callahan performance: https://youtu.be/txfDi5_TVWQ

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

Episode 308: Magician Bill Arnold on mentors and miracles … and an Eli Marks short mystery radio play!

August 14, 2023

Triple Espresso co-creator Bill Arnold joins us to talk about the value of mentorship and the importance of always being in position to create a miracle. And then another Eli Marks short story.

“Magician in Trouble” starts at 00:02:50

The Bill Arnold interview starts at 00:40:29

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

Triple Espresso Website: https://tripleespresso.com/

Triple Espresso Promo: https://youtu.be/gKiSGxAgLEQ

Chip Barber Music Website: https://www.hominoidmusic.com/

Steve Carlson Website: https://www.stevenpaulcarlson.com/

Steve Carlson Performs Dr. Daley’s Last Trick: https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0Vg

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

Episode 307: Magician Kayla Drescher on bar magic … and an Eli Marks short mystery.

July 10, 2023

Kayla joins us to talk about what sets bar magic apart from other types of magic performances. And then another Eli Marks short story.

“The Secondary Convincer” starts at 00:02:30

The Kayla Drescher interview starts at 00:34:56

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

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

Kayla Drescher (Tips for Tips on Magic Bartending): https://youtu.be/OPxaAyWHV3k

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

Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-Jxk

More Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/dKeqaDSjy98

Victor Borge: Phonetic Punctuation: https://youtu.be/TIf3IfHCoiE

Ed Ames on The Tonight Show: https://youtu.be/0L5QC9ZJkM8

Banksy Painting Self-Destructs: https://youtu.be/rkC80in5heU

Bill Shredding Gag Gift: https://thetoynetwork.com/85-bill-shredding-savings-bank~p8580

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

Episode 306: Medical Examiner (and magician!) Dr. Reade Quinton … and an Eli Marks short mystery.

June 12, 2023

Dr. Reade Quinton joins us to talk about the Eli Marks series, through the eyes of a Medical Examiner. And then another Eli Marks short story.

“The 38 Steps” starts at 00:04:19

The Dr. Reade Quinton interview starts at 00:50:24

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

“All In with Bryan Weatherford” Video: https://youtu.be/IddXMfRJZQk

The Georgetown Steps: https://youtu.be/F15M4x2LDZU

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

Episode 305: Magician Alexandra Duvivier on taking magic to college … and an Eli Marks short mystery.

May 8, 2023

Alexandra Duvivier joins us all the way from Paris to talk about a new college-degree program in magic … and then we’ll listen to a new version of an old favorite Eli Marks short story.

The Alexandra Duvivier interview starts at 00:05:08

“The Last Customer” starts at 01:04:26

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

Alexandra’s Fool Us appearance: https://youtu.be/tjZSG0lycr8

Double Fond theater: https://www.doublefond.com/

Magic School: https://doublefond-formation.com/

Chip Barber Music Website: https://www.hominoidmusic.com/

The Last Customer (Animatic version): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEI

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

Episode 304: Ken Weber on how to give (and receive) notes.

April 10, 2023

Ken Weber (and surprise guest Shep Hyken) join us to talking about giving (and getting) performance notes … and then an Eli Marks short story.

“The $100 Gift Certificate” starts at 00:04:13

The Ken Weber interview starts at 00:37:35

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

Ken Weber’s Maximum Entertainment 2.0: https://www.max-ent.info/

Shep Hyken’s website: https://hyken.com/

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 302: An interview with Dr. Larry Hass about Eugene Burger … along with the Eli Marks short story “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained.”

February 13, 2023

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 301: An interview with Mac King … along with the Eli Marks short story “The Invisible Assistant.”

January 9, 2023

Mac King discusses his classic routine, The Cloak of Invisibility … and then a reading of the Eli Marks short story “The Invisible Assistant.”

“The Invisible Assistant” starts at 00:04:15

The Mac King interview starts at 00:45:25

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

Mac King: The Cloak of Invisibility: https://youtu.be/-pKj3ZkEDhE

Mac King: The Rope Trick: https://youtu.be/xmI9uwYzH9o

Mac King: Excalibur Promo: https://youtu.be/w-6BVkVGpbw

Mac King (from 1988): https://youtu.be/gafbGeVx_XY

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