Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

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Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast episodes

July 21, 2025 Episode 514: Chapter Fourteen of “The Linking Rings” and A Few Minutes With… Mike Super.
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
49 min
July 07, 2025 Episode 513: We chat with forensic image analyst George Reis about his work and his interest in magic … and then Chapter 13 of “The Linking Rings.”
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
1 hr 22 min
June 23, 2025 Episode 512: Chapter Twelve of “The Linking Rings” and A Few Minutes With… Steve Cohen, discussing the practicalities of Max Malini's card stab trick.
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
56 min
June 09, 2025 Episode 511: Joan Dukore on magic, dancing, audiobooks and standing still for four hours at a time. And then Chapter Eleven of “The Linking Rings.”
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
1 hr 28 min
May 26, 2025 Episode 510: Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" and A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson.
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
53 min
May 12, 2025 Episode 509: Learn how magic, mathematics, and computer science intertwine in the work and life of S. Brent Morris.… and Chapter Nine of “The Linking Rings.”
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
1 hr 31 min
April 28, 2025 Episode 508: Chapter 8 of "The Linking Rings" and A Few Minutes With… Michael Close.
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
39 min
April 14, 2025 Episode 507: Sara Ballantine and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.”
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
1 hr 6 min
March 24, 2025 Episode 506: Chapter Six of The Linking Rings" … and A Few Minutes With Stan Allen.
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
58 min
March 10, 2025 Episode 505: Magician and Marketer Damian Jennings … and Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings.”
“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
1 hr 29 min