Chris Rose is the founder and CEO of Magicians On A Mission, a charitable organization that develops, produces, and supports magic shows for American troops in combat zones. Chris and his team stop by the show to discuss their efforts, how these shows help service members, and what you can do to help. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the new products Going Up and Grip Stick, as well as sharing their insight on how to make your walk-around magic more powerful. Going Up by Sean Ridgeway: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19845 Grip Stick by Penguin Magic: https://www.p ..read more

Leah Orleans stops by the show to preview her brand new convention and drop some hints about how this convention is going to add some new twists on the standard format. Erik Tait and Nick Locapo kick things off with their hot takes and stories about magic conventions they have gone to. They might even crack the code on what makes good conventions incredible. Mystify Magic Festival: https://mystifymagicfestival.com ..read more

Cody Clark isn't just on the Autism spectrum; he has woven it into his magic and motivational speaking in truly inspiring ways. He stops by the studio to discuss not only his work but how magicians can be considerate of the neurodivergent in their audiences. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick off the show by discussing teaching magic on YouTube and a quick disection of the new tricks to hit the market ..read more

Touring comedy magician Taylor Hughes stops by the show to discuss his new book Misdirection: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation In Your Life, and discusses how he has now produced two magic specials for people everywhere to see. Cody Clarke joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. Also, Erik moves his home studio causing chaos in the podcast world! Misdirection: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation in Your Life: https://a.co/d/1uxkzxy Taylor Hughes "ENJOY THE RIDE" Full Comedy Magic Show Special: https://youtu.be/C4l_iiL1Iac Taylor Hughes "Chasing W ..read more

The Penguin Magic Awards are back! Voting is live and this week Erik & Nick devote the entire episode to breaking down all of the categories, all of the nominees, and give you a sneak peek inside this year's award show. Voting is live at the link below. This is a big breakdown of some of the best tricks in 2023! The award show airs April 19th, but don't forget to listen to this breakdown about how you can get involved! Penguin Magic Awards Voting & Nominee List: https://www.penguinmagic.com/about/penguin-magic-awards-2023 ..read more

Om Darji is a rising young talent from the Magic Castle Junior Program who has outstanding chops and an irreverent and fun approach to her performances. She discusses producing her own magic-inspired play, The Magic Castle Junior program, and a lot more. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the latest magic products and then discussing their early influences in magic and where they first learned their magic. Om Darji's Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0CfCG7lJRM Fan2C by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19608 Brimz by Josh Burch: https://www.pe ..read more

Christian Engblom joins the show to discuss his creative process, the origin of The Fat Brothers, and performing in five different languages. The show kicks off with Nick & Erik discussing Dragon Scale, Keymotion, and then diving into their own creative processes when they are working on a new trick or a new product ..read more

Erik Tait returns from Blackpool to talk to Nick Locapo about all the latest tricks that are fit to dish. They discuss the DragonScale, a brand new handling for Discovery by Spooky Nyman, and the massive hit from Craig Petty Mindblox.  DragonScale by Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19233 Discovery by Spooky Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19356 MindBlox by Craig Petty: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19567 ..read more

Michael Kent finishes off his conversation with tips on going to a strange town and how to kick your social media into high gear while tricking those algorithms into doing work for you. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, David Rangel tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. Quarter Pounder by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10761 ..read more

Michael Kent talks about going from virtual shows in the pandemic to hosting a successful podcast, and about how exploring other art forms makes you a better magician. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Kyle Purnell. Before all of that card designer Emily Sleights tells us the tricks she never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. Light Year by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17777 ..read more