Seth Race is the head of the Workshop at Penguin Magic. He's one of the clever people who works to 3D design new gimmicks, develop new production methods, and maintain the high quality of the products Penguin Magic ships. Seth shares the inside scoop on how the Workshop produces the amazing products at Penguin Magic.

Lady Sarah and Keith Fields stop by the show to discuss changes to the IBM Magic Competition, the largest cash prize for magic in North America. They tell our listeners how they could jump start their careers with this contest. Nick and Erik discuss the new tricks of the week, and how they store their card collections at home.

Julie Eng and Jim Steinmeyer take a break from taking over the publishing of Genii Magazine to discuss with our listeners the future of Genii Magazine after Richard Kaufman's retirement. Nick and Erik start the show with a discussion of the latest tricks and answer listener questions.

Thanks so much for all your support. We have a surprise announcement and a short holiday message for you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Benjamin Budzak is one of the geniuses behind Thought Cast and one of the most cutting-edge electronic impression pads. He hops on the show to discuss developing technology in magic, the use of electronics, and a lot more. The highlight of the episode is a brand new trick with an ordinary etch a sketch that makes Erik swear like a sailor because he is so surprised. Plus, you get some insight into the Penguin Magic Black Friday Sales Event.

Michael Bloemeke is one of the stand out performers from Magic Texas, and a team member for FISM North America for 2025. His signature act featuring cups and balls and claws has delighted audiences across the continent and now he shares how he came up with this incredible act.  Before all of that the show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait giving a sneak preview to all the news that is fit to dish for Penguin Magic's Black Friday Sale.

Michael Dardant is one of the most decorated magicians in North America. With 32 championship awards and 8 international titles he is an award winning magician and performer. He also hosts the Something Up Your Sleave Podcast for the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Michael's best skill is that he is a talented improviser with years of experience. He is now teaching magicians how to infuse their act with the skills of improv. In this episode he discusses how to add improv to your show.

Michael Dardant Improv Classes - https://www.michaeldardant.com/improv

The second half of our incredible coin magic summit featuring the best coin magicians in the world concludes an incredible conversation. This podcast features: Avi Yap, Chris Korn, Danny Cheng, Danny Goldsmith, Jeremiah Zuo, Kainoa Harbottle, Eric Jones, Mr. Tango, Michael Rubenstein, and our guest of honor Curtis Kam.

Penguin Magic hosts the first coin magic summit podcast with some of the best coin magicians on the planet. A discussion of where coin magic came from, where it is now, and where it's going featuring Avi Yap, Chris Korn, Danny Cheng, Danny Goldsmith, Jeremiah Zuo, Kainoa Harbottle, Eric Jones, Mr. Tango, Michael Rubenstein, and our guest of honor Curtis Kam. This is must listen to for any fan of  magic.

Kent Axell joins the show to discuss his new residency at The Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. He also guides us into a fascinating discussion of disclaimers for mentalists. Nick Locapo returns from the road to discuss his show, hillarious happenings on the road, and all the new products that are fit to dish.