Each episode presents a reading of the next chapter from an Eli Marks mystery, along with expert interviews and fun background information.
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A chat with Magic University Headmaster at The Magic Castle, Raul Fernandez and then Chapter Sixteen of "Twisting the Aces." Raul Fernandez Interview starts at 00:02:17 "I Love That" starts at 00:37:28 Chapter Sixteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:48:49 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 Magic U Website: https://shop.magiccastle.com/ Magpie Murders: https://youtu.be/uviPytfoJAk Ray Bradbury (Dandelion Wine
Gustav Kuhn is a researcher and former magician who leads the Magic Lab at the University of Plymouth... and then Chapter Fifteen of "Twisting the Aces." Gustav Kuhn Interview starts at 00:02:12 "I Love That" starts at 00:56:31 Chapter Fifteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:04:01 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 Gustav Kuhn website: https://www.magicresearchlab.com/copy-of-joe-cutting A Touch of Cloth: ht
All the way from Cape Town, South Africa, a chat with Magic Castle Junior Member, Anja Steyn, about (among other things) incorporating her love of horror films and Halloween into her magic. And then the next chapter from "Twisting the Aces." Anja Steyn Interview starts at 02:10:00 "I Love That" starts at 00:25:57 Chapter Fourteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:42:40 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 Anja S
Adrian Tennant Interview starts at 00:02:24 "I Love That" starts at 00:47:43 Chapter Thirteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:55:50 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 an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Psychic Entertainment by Stuart Palm, available from Stevens Magic: https://stevensmagic.com/products/psychic-entertainment-stuart-palm-book Clip from the David Nixon Show on YouTube (there are many more): https://youtu.be/YxrxUxHg-z0?si=upQ8Jg
Magic Castle Junior member Aidan Corcoran chats with Michael Varma about his beginnings in magic and why he sometimes doesn't want to know how a trick is done (unless he plans on performing it) ... and then the next chapter from "Twisting the Aces." Aidan Corcoran Interview starts at 00:03:00 "I Love That" starts at 00:22:48 Chapter Twelve of "Twisting the Aces" 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/LZBP
Rick Cunningham Interview starts at 00:01:53 "I Love That" starts at 00:49:54 Chapter Eleven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:01:31 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 "Rooster" on HBO: https://youtu.be/L00r5BGgP64 "Mass" trailer: https://youtu.be/WgvsfKhGdgI Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Ashton Ardenti Interview starts at 00:02:05 "I Love That" starts at 00:18:22 Chapter Ten of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:30:25 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 Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat: https://www.amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Presents-Company-Retreat/dp/B0GJ6M3GB2 Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Jaq Greenspon Interview starts at 00:02:39 "I Love That" starts at 00:35:26 Chapter Nine of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:41:56 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 an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD American Classic (Trailer): https://youtu.be/xKFYRiNB6Pc "The Thursday Murder Club": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2201645/richard-osman/ Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Janeen Puente Interview starts at 00:04:33 "I Love That" starts at 00:26:22 Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:39:00 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 Fackham Hall: https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/fackham-hall Young Sherlock: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.28418d74-d40a-46d7-a1f3-e00a8708aa57 Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
On the latest episode of the podcast, a chat with magician Fancy Nancy about giving back with magic ... and then Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces." Nancy Anderson Interview starts at 00:03:33 "I Love That" starts at 00:46:58 Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:03:24 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 The Making of "The Sting": https://youtu.be/ZibQa4AsbCA Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing: ht
We dig deep into the Magic Castle's Junior Society ... and then Eli realizes he's currently the ONLY suspect in the murder of Mason Drexel. Junior Society Interview starts at 00:01:29 "I Love That" starts at 00:37:33 Chapter Six of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:47:50 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 an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD The Magic Castle Junior Society: https://www.magiccastle.com/junior-academy/ The Personals (Full Movie): http
Full-time physician and part-time magician Dr. Raj Madhok talks about the value of keeping work and magic separate ... and then things continue to heat up for Eli at The Magic Castle. Raj Madhok Interview starts at 00:01:30 "I Love That" starts at 00:39:41 Chapter Five of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:48:07 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 Chad Powers Trailer: https://youtu.be/_nFZMD8FMM0 The Marx Brothers
Brent Geris takes us through the audition process at The Magic Castle ... and Eli's evening at The Castle takes another surprising turn. Brent Geris Interview starts at 00:03:07 "I Love That" starts at 00:47:33 Chapter Four of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:59:59 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 Magic Apple Website: https://themagicapple.com/ Brent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicapplestore/ Nic
Author/Editor/Director Roger Nygard talks about magic and comedy and how to get better at both ... and then Eli's night at The Magic Castle continues. Roger Nygard Interview starts at 00:02:53 "I Love That" starts at 00:46:34 Chapter Three of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:59:26 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 an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Roger Nygard website: http://rogernygard.com/ Lonesome Dove Trailer: https://youtu.be/bK3N5UXv4vY
Co-author Michael Varma digs deep into how The Magic Castle runs, with Ben Roman, Director of Club Experience at The Magic Castle, and then we dive into Chapter Two! Ben Roman Interview starts at 00:01:45 "I Love That" starts at 00:26:00 Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:37:19 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 Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog (Episode One): "Good Night and Good Luck" trailer: Check o
The co-author of the latest Eli Marks book, "Twisting the Aces," stops by to talk about his life-long interest in magic and how he keeps that passion alive while working a normal nine-to-five job. Then we dive into Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces." Michael Varma Interview starts at 00:06:08 "I Love That" starts at 00:53:42 Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:05:18 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
In this bonus episode of the podcast, long-time collaborators John and Jim discuss John's diverse career, from low-budget filmmaking to his popular "Eli Marks" mystery series. They delve into his writing process, the new Magic Castle-set book Twisting the Aces, and stories from their "Behind the Page" podcast featuring magicians like Teller. 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 Minnesota Mystery Night: https://www
Master magician Lance Burton returns to share how early inspirations and pivotal mentors shaped his career. He delves into his philosophy on the importance of repetition, learning from failure, and ethical trick selection, all culminating in his profound connection with the audience after decades of performance. Lance Burton Interview starts at 00:01:43 "I Love That" starts at 01:01:51 “Twisting the Aces” Prolog starts at 01:16:50 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 an El
David Regal shares his love for creating magic tricks, focusing on the joy of creativity and problem-solving over selling them. Plus, the FINAL chapter of The Linking Rings! David Regal Interview starts at 00:03:14 "I Love That" starts at 00:09:28 Chapter Twenty-Three of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:23:32 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 Original Interview with David Regal: https://www.elimarksmysteries.co
In this interview excerpt, Jon Armstrong compares magicians to superheroes, emphasizing the importance of relatable abilities and a clear identity for lasting audience impact. A Few Minutes With… Jon Armstrong starts at 00:02:14 "I Love That" starts at 00:15:18 Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:25:05 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 Jon Armstrong Website: https://www.cardjon.com/ Original
Mikayla Oz shares her strategy for high-volume performance, including interacting with audiences pre-show to break the ice, then talks about The Magician School, her nationwide program that pivoted online during the pandemic to teach magic. Mikayla Oz Interview starts at 00:02:15 "I Love That" starts at 00:50:15 Chapter Twenty-One of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:59:51 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 Mikay
Jonathan Levit talks about an early magic consulting (and acting) gig on “The X-Files,” and performing in front of Ricky Jay! A Few Minutes With… Jonathan Levit starts at 00:02:10 "I Love That" starts at 00:09:50 Chapter Twenty of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:20:39 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 Jonathan Levit Website: https://www.jonathanlevit.com/ Original Jonathan Levit Full Interview: https://tinyurl
The duo candidly discusses the advantages of their diverse performance backgrounds, including music, juggling, and even jiu-jitsu, in creating entertaining magic that prioritizes audience connection over mere sleight of hand. And then a big confrontation in Chapter 19 of “The Linking Rings.” The Cosmic Romantics Interview starts at 00:02:22 "I Love That" starts at 00:58:07 Chapter Nineteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:11:09 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 El
David Kaye talks about the difference between doing magic for kids versus adults … and then more from “The Linking Rings.” A Few Minutes With… David Kaye starts at 00:02:42 "I Love That" starts at 00:08:30 Chapter Sixteen of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:19:13 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 Silly Billy website: https://www.sillybillymagic.com/ David Kaye Website: https://sillymagic.com/ Original David Kay
From tickling the ivories as an improv pianist to leading the Society of American Magicians as its president, John Sturk shares how his diverse performance background enhances his magic. And then a big confrontation in Chapter 17 of “The Linking Rings.” John Sturk Interview starts at 00:02:53 "I Love That" starts at 00:41:28 Chapter Seventeen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:49:40 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/L
