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What Magicians Get Wrong About Magic with Erik Tait from Penguin Magic
In this deeply funny, insightful, and delightfully nerdy episode of Behind the Secrets, Penguin Magic’s Erik Tate takes us on a deep dive into the surprising, hilarious, and thought-provoking world of a modern working magician, teacher, product developer… and accidental niche celebrity.
From prison-tattooed ducks to mind-blowing revelations about how audiences actually see magic, we talk about career pivots, creative pressure, the power of great teaching, why magic still matters in a world that’s addicted to shortcuts, and the surprising mechanics of what makes a magic product a hit.
With equal parts heart and razor-sharp insight, Erik opens up about navigating criticism online, the future of exposure and ethics in the digital era, and why curiosity is the true superpower behind every great teacher.
Whether you're a working magician, an enthusiastic amateur, or someone who loves pulling back the curtain, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and pure magic.
In this episode, we cover:
- How Erik shifted from stand-up comedy to full-time magic – and how that changed everything
- The birth of “Nate the Duck,” a wooden puppet with prison tattoos and psychic powers
- The difference between magic for magicians vs. magic for laypeople
- The secrets behind Penguin Magic’s product development process
- Why levitations always sell – and the underrated effect Erik swears by
- How your brain fills in illusions – and why magicians never see what audiences see
- Erik’s philosophy on teaching, curiosity, and making the complex feel simple
- His honest take on magic exposure, ethics, and chasing clicks
- How he handles online negativity – and why the delete button is his best friend
- The one thing magic societies must do if they want to survive
- What it actually feels like to work for the biggest brand in magic
- And how to turn even the cheesiest trick into a showstopper with the right mindset
Connect with Erik Tait
Website
YouTube
Connect with Penguin Magic
Website
Connect with VANISH
Subscribe to VANISH
VANISH on Instagram
Connect with Jordana, Podcast Director
Email: [email protected]
Jordana on Instagram
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By VANISH Magic MagazineIn this deeply funny, insightful, and delightfully nerdy episode of Behind the Secrets, Penguin Magic’s Erik Tate takes us on a deep dive into the surprising, hilarious, and thought-provoking world of a modern working magician, teacher, product developer… and accidental niche celebrity.
From prison-tattooed ducks to mind-blowing revelations about how audiences actually see magic, we talk about career pivots, creative pressure, the power of great teaching, why magic still matters in a world that’s addicted to shortcuts, and the surprising mechanics of what makes a magic product a hit.
With equal parts heart and razor-sharp insight, Erik opens up about navigating criticism online, the future of exposure and ethics in the digital era, and why curiosity is the true superpower behind every great teacher.
Whether you're a working magician, an enthusiastic amateur, or someone who loves pulling back the curtain, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and pure magic.
In this episode, we cover:
- How Erik shifted from stand-up comedy to full-time magic – and how that changed everything
- The birth of “Nate the Duck,” a wooden puppet with prison tattoos and psychic powers
- The difference between magic for magicians vs. magic for laypeople
- The secrets behind Penguin Magic’s product development process
- Why levitations always sell – and the underrated effect Erik swears by
- How your brain fills in illusions – and why magicians never see what audiences see
- Erik’s philosophy on teaching, curiosity, and making the complex feel simple
- His honest take on magic exposure, ethics, and chasing clicks
- How he handles online negativity – and why the delete button is his best friend
- The one thing magic societies must do if they want to survive
- What it actually feels like to work for the biggest brand in magic
- And how to turn even the cheesiest trick into a showstopper with the right mindset
Connect with Erik Tait
Website
YouTube
Connect with Penguin Magic
Website
Connect with VANISH
Subscribe to VANISH
VANISH on Instagram
Connect with Jordana, Podcast Director
Email: [email protected]
Jordana on Instagram