Phil Smith is the mind behind some of the most popular decks of marked cards in the world. He discusses how got started on the path to paper, as well as the history behind some of his most popular designs. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bizzaro. Before all of that, we kick off the show with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite books. Los Angeles card phenom Jeremy Griffith starts the podcast with Desert Island Magic Books.

Expert Card Technique: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1013

Threek by Bizzaro: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3645

DMC ELITES: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11373

Bicycle Wranglers Playing Cards: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15987

Blaise Serra is a performer and creator who has consulted for some of the biggest stars in magic. His clean effects are both precise and jaw-dropping. In this interview, he shares his method for creating new effects and answers some thought-provoking questions about lasagna. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Leo Reed. Before all of that, the show kicks off with card creator Kevin Reylek discussing his everyday carry.

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Blind Man's Wallet by Menny Lindenfeld: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6169

Magic After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/blaiseserra

Divine and Conquer by Leo Reed: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15638

Tom Dobrowlski regails us with stories of his mentor James Patrick Ryan, one of Chicago's premiere bar magicians. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that Henri White has some deep thoughts about the one magic book he would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island.


Tom Dobrowolski LIVE 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17072

Beyond Perfect ESP by John George: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9223

Mnemonica by Juan Tamariz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/913

Henri White LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17110

Harry Nardi joins Erik Tait to discuss the joy of teaching magic in a meaningful way. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the show kicks off with Blaise Serra considering the magic book he would take on a desert island. 

Nick Diffatte is one of the hottest names in comedy magic, and he shares a sneak peak of his new book Offbeat, which will be dropping at Magic Live. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Bob Cassidy. Before all of that a mainstay of the Chicago magic scene for more than 40 years, Tom Dobrowolsky shares with us the magic in his pockets in The Every Day Carry.

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Pre-Order for Offbeat: https://www.squashpublishing.com/products/offbeat

Q&A Masterclass by Bob Cassidy: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7755

Gypsy Thread: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S17044

Kim Andersen joins the show to discuss the creation of his brand new effect Shrapnel. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that the show kicks off with Derek Ostovani talking to us about his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under Five.

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Shrapnel by Kim Andersen: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16918

The Magic of Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/derek-ostovani

Art of Astonishment by Paul Harris: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/505

Random Odds by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12880

Bill Malone On THe Loose by Bill Malone: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/5335

Treasury by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14595

JIggernaut by Mark Jenest: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/601

Thought Toon by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9247

Author of the brand new book Ionia Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked, Charles Greene III joins the show to discuss the woman behind some of the most iconic posters from the golden age of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians have to describe their top five favorite tricks in under five minutes. This week Nikola Arkane stops by for the Top Five Under Five.

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It Just Got Reel by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27796
The Penguin Cups: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/742
The Art Of Astonishment by Paul Harris: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/505
Siamese Waltz by Bennie Chickering: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11036

iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15951

Inoia - Secrets Unlocked: https://www.ioniasecrets.com/

Kevin Reylek heads up the card department at Penguin Magic, and he stops by the show to discuss how he started making some of the most popular custom decks in magic, and what's exciting him about the world of custom cards today. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Josh Burch. Before all of that the show starts off with one of the finest sleight of hand artists in London discussing her favorite magic books. Laura London joins the show for Desert Island Magic Books.

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Custom Playing Cards from Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/tricks/tagged/p3+playing-cards?sort=new

Princess On The Go by Josh Burch: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16568

Henri White is known across Europe as The Swiss Army Human. He's the theater manager for The Magic Circle in London, a managing partner of Studio 52, and a touring performer. He discusses all of this and more, as well as shares insights on the advantages of being useful. Nick Locapo drops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence, Before all of that FISM champion Shaun Farquhar shares the magic books he would take if he was stranded on a desert island.

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Souvenir by Henri White: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S20346

The Magic of Johnny Thompson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9762

Neo by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16644

Doc Dixon talks about developing comedy as a magician, finding your own voice, and goes on a bit of a rant. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, we debut a new quickfire segment with the swiss army human Henri White where we find out what props and tricks are his everyday carry.

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Doc Dixon LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3691

Kung Fu Kap by Roddy McGhie and Jamie Williams: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13800

Experts Thin Crush Tally Ho Circle Back: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15877