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

From Buffalo Bob to the NSA, we cover it all with magician and mathematician S. Brent Morris … and then jump into the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.”

Brent Morris Interview starts at 00:05:44

"I Love That" starts at 00:55:57

Chapter Nine of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:03:52

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

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

The Tour Guy: https://thetourguy.com/

Five Hours of The Shipping News: https://youtu.be/CxHa5KaMBcM

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

The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then Michael Close explains his process for helping magicians get ready to appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.”

A Few Minutes With… Michael Close starts at 00:02:38

"I Love That" starts at 00:12:43

Chapter Eight of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:21:05

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

“Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA

“Troupers” Full Movie:  https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c

Michael Close website: https://michaelclose.com/

Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

Original Michael Close Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-208-michael-close-talks-about-his-work-on-penn-amp-teller-fool-us-and-chapter-8-of-the-bullet-catch

Send us an Email: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact

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

Sara Ballantine talks about her father, comedy magician Carl Ballantine, and her documentary “Troupers” … and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.”

Sara Ballantine Interview starts at 00:02:19

"I Love That" starts at 00:35:56

Chapter Seven of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:45:12

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

Sara Ballantine Website:  http://www.saraballantine.com/

“Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA

“Troupers” Full Movie:  https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c

Carl Ballantine in action:  https://youtu.be/N5W_U4wH3Fc

Carl Ballantine in action:  https://youtu.be/aeH6r9QTxng

Scott Land’s Carl Ballantine puppet: https://youtu.be/BPpLoF7zudQ

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

“Rise” app: https://www.risescience.com/

“The Conversation” trailer: https://youtu.be/elJL5D6HTvA

Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

We re-visit a chat with Stan Allen, discussing the problem with exposure of magic … and then Chapter Six of “The Linking Rings.”

A Few Minutes With… Stan Allen starts at 00:03:15

"I Love That" starts at 00:11:24

Chapter Six of “The Linking Rings " starts at 00:24:14

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 Stan Allen: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-203-stan-allen-on-the-masked-magician-and-chapter-three-of-the-bullet-catch

Magic Live website:  https://www.magicconvention.com/

“Hal” documentary: https://hal.oscilloscope.net/

Interview with Amy Scott: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast/episode-115-filmmaker-amy-scott-on-her-documentary-hal

Marc Maron’s WTF (Carlos Mencia): http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/tag/Carlos+Mencia

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

“The Insider” podcast host and Vanishing Inc.’s Chief Marketing Officer stops by to chat about magic and more … and then Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings.”

Damian Jennings Interview starts at 00:02:19

"I Love That" starts at 00:57:33

Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:07:09

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 Insider” Podcast link: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/insider-magic-podcast/

Tony Sagittarius Link: https://youtu.be/8_BftNgm9Zo

The Man Who Would Be King trailer: https://youtu.be/eqZ7QfulTuU

“Copenhagen” (TV version): https://youtu.be/RTn9eKfH11M

“Copenhagen” (Audible version): https://www.audible.com/pd/Copenhagen-Audiobook/B00E4PK69W

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

The Amazing Kreskin shares hilarious, inspiring tales of spontaneity and humor—plus, we dive into Chapter Four of The Linking Rings.

A Few Minutes With… The Amazing Kreskin starts at 00:03:01

"I Love That" starts at 00:08:23

Chapter Four of The Linking Rings" starts at 00:20:43

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 Amazing Kreskin – Full Interview: https://tinyurl.com/333z9348

Charles Grodin book (“It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here”): https://www.amazon.com/Would-Nice-You-Werent-Here/dp/0688088732

Joshua Jay book (“How Magicians Think”): https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/how-magicians-think/
Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

This episode features a conversation with Star Newman and Tyler Erickson, discussing Star's journey from theater to magic, the influence of theater on her performances, the importance of collaboration, and their shared perspectives on teaching and the future of magic.

Star & Tyler Interview starts at 00:02:19

"I Love That" starts at 00:49:56

Chapter Three of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:01:11

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

Star Newman website: https://www.starnewman.com/

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

Star on “Fool Us”: https://youtu.be/Fs3ffSYFUWw

Original Tyler Erickson Interview:  https://tinyurl.com/2c2sebth

Joshua Malina on Sports Night: https://youtu.be/JsQBpG-3TQY

London Walks:  https://www.walks.com/

The Ripperologists Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Ripperologists-Audiobook/179992131X

The Greyhound of the Baskervilles Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Greyhound-of-the-Baskervilles-Audiobook/109418960X

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