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 Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD

The Cosmic Romantics Website: https://www.thecosmicromantics.com/blog

FireFly TV Series: https://tinyurl.com/4r2ztn8m

W1A TV Series: https://tinyurl.com/5n6s84sh

W1A Clip: https://youtu.be/GKWZlWaGKgc

Ricky Jay Card Throwing:  https://youtu.be/4F93VCA_TCQ

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

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 Kaye Full Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-119-david-kaye-aka-silly-billy-plus-morgan-amp-west-and-then-chapter-eighteen-of-the-ambitious-card

A Few Minutes with … David Kaye: https://youtu.be/zKFcVGjwGW8

John’s Email: http://[email protected]

Harold and Maude Trailer: https://youtu.be/IppZ9AquHy0

New Harold and Maude Book: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/ - /held-over-harold-and-maude-at-the-westgate-theater/

“After Dunkirk” Book Series: https://severnriverbooks.com/collections/after-dunkirk-series?srsltid=AfmBOooeadUuI6NyvGf4sLirI_BcvQI96PjIybVY20LVkQII61Bhzvde

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

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/LZBPPMD

John Sturk Website: https://www.johnsturk.com/

George Campbell Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-401-comedian-and-former-magician-george-campbell-stops-by-to-chat-and-then-chapter-one-of-the-misers-dream

Billy Joel Documentary:  https://youtu.be/fvCB4gg7yS0

Travel Man: https://www.youtube.com/@Travel-Man

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

Joshua Jay talks about the dangers of The Bullet Catch and other tragic magic … and then more from “The Linking Rings.”

A Few Minutes With… Joshua Jay starts at 00:02:57

"I Love That" starts at 00:10:48

Chapter Sixteen of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:19:41

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

Joshua Jay Website: https://www.joshuajay.com/

Original Joshua Jay Full Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-204-joshua-jay-on-tragic-magic-and-chapter-four-of-the-bullet-catch

A Few Minutes with … Joshua Jay: https://youtu.be/Q5dK1aBss6M

The Trip trailer: https://youtu.be/K9bPJmy68Rs

Bruce Springsteen Tracks II: https://tinyurl.com/24xvstjb

Highgate Cemetery:  https://highgatecemetery.org/

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

Enjoy an insightful conversation with Magical Katrina, offering practical advice on building a professional career through "social proof" and viewing magic as a service. Then the suspenseful reading of Chapter Fifteen from "The Linking Rings," where mysterious deaths appear to follow a disturbing pattern outlined in a suicide note.

Magical Katrina Interview starts at 00:03:05

"I Love That" starts at 00:56:03

Chapter Fifteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:08:03

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

Magical Katrina website: https://magicalkatrina.com/

Magical Katrina Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/magicalkatrinamagic/?hl=en

Magical Katrina on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/tZG1Bv7oDGI

Magical Katrina on Masters of Illusion: https://youtu.be/voRJxRaQlho

The Princess Bride:  https://sowersohs.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the_princess_bride.pdf

Tuva or Bust: https://youtu.be/fuqm4FGzo20

Infinity movie Trailer:  https://youtu.be/eaVtrKGyZlE

John’s Email: http://[email protected]

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

Mike Super talks about the best (and the worst) parts of doing corporate stage gigs … and then more from “The Linking Rings.”

A Few Minutes With… Mike Super starts at 00:03:03

"I Love That" starts at 00:11:31

Chapter Fourteen of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:23:15

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

Mike Super website: https://www.mikesuper.com/

Mike Super’s Full Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-124-mike-super-on-corporate-magic-and-then-a-special-reading-of-the-invisible-assistant

A Few Minutes with Mike Super: https://youtu.be/IhYLu-kZou8

YouTube Page For Magician Interviews:  https://tinyurl.com/mt8j53t2

Email John with guest ideas: [email protected]

Poker Face trailer: https://youtu.be/4x2NzusLAqk

The Forever Dog: https://foreverdog.com/

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

On this episode, forensic image and video analyst George Reis details his work analyzing visual evidence for legal cases, including authentication and enhancement. He also discusses his later-in-life entry into magic, highlighting parallels between the preparation and presentation aspects of both fields.

George Reis Interview starts at 00:04:03

"I Love That" starts at 00:42:21

Chapter Thirteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:51:40

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

George Reis website: https://imagingforensics.com/

YouTube Page For Magician Interviews:  https://tinyurl.com/mt8j53t2

Email John with guest ideas: [email protected]

Open Range trailer:  https://youtu.be/WCAUds5m9Q8

See How They Run trailer: https://youtu.be/Q00qh7Ab6Mk

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

Discover the fascinating story of legendary magician Max Malini's audacity in damaging antique furniture during his card stab trick, alongside a thrilling chapter of "The Linking Rings" featuring poisoned teabags and a stolen magic routine.

A Few Minutes With… Steve Cohen starts at 00:03:50

"I Love That" starts at 00:08:48

Chapter Twelve of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:21:01

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

Steve Cohen’s Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-202-steve-cohen-on-performing-the-bullet-catch-and-chapter-two-of-the-bullet-catch

Steve Cohen’s Website:  https://chambermagic.com/

A Few Minutes With … Steve Cohen: https://youtu.be/Z4YKyfYHrQs

Behind the Page YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241

Band of Brothers (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/70308702

Email Me: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact

What’s Up Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/hGcUHroskT4

Band of Brothers Podcast: https://youtu.be/GlcRq1noeSA

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

Discover the fascinating path of magician Joan Dukore, from early card tricks to Las Vegas stages and beyond, including her surprising career as a living statue and audiobook narrator. This episode also offers a glimpse into the fictional world of magic with another chapter from "The Linking Rings."

Joan Dukore Interview starts at 00:05:54

"I Love That" starts at 00:56:48

Chapter Eleven of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:06:00

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

Joan’s Magic Website: https://www.joandukore.com/

Joan’s Audiobook Website: https://www.joanreadsthings.com/

Behind the Page YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241

Email Me: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact

GQ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@GQVideos

LA TheaterWorks:  https://latw.org/title/arcadia

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

Episode 510: Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" and A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson.

The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then magic teacher Tyler Erickson on how he adapts his teaching for each student.

A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson starts at 00:03:44

"I Love That" starts at 00:12:35

Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:24:10

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

Tyler Erickson Website:  https://www.strongermagic.com/

A Few Minutes With … Tyler Erickson:  https://youtu.be/GzGN08xHil4

Full Interview with Tyler Erickson: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-217-tyler-erickson-on-teaching-magic-and-chapter-seventeen-of-the-bullet-catch

Email John at jgaspard (at) earthlink (dot) net

Inside No. 9 Trailer: https://youtu.be/fxzN_nsxflA

World War Two In Color Trailer:  https://youtu.be/pDn7woGBp2M

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