Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

David Regal shares his love for creating magic tricks, focusing on the joy of creativity and problem-solving over selling them. Plus, the FINAL chapter of The Linking Rings! David Regal Interview starts at 00:03:14 "I Love That" starts at 00:09:28 Chapter Twenty-Three of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:23:32 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 David Regal: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-8-david-regal-on-creating-and-selling-magic-and-chapter-seven-of-the-ambitious-card David Regal Website: https://davidregal.com/ Link to David's Cartoon Book: https://davidregal.com/habracadabra/ Harry Price, Ghost Hunter (Trailer): https://youtu.be/0rQyBoSomXA Murder on the Orient Express (Trailer): https://youtu.be/kjSN6hmg2UY Check out everything at Albert's Bridge Books: http://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/

In this interview excerpt, Jon Armstrong compares magicians to superheroes, emphasizing the importance of relatable abilities and a clear identity for lasting audience impact. A Few Minutes With… Jon Armstrong starts at 00:02:14 "I Love That" starts at 00:15:18 Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:25:05 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 Jon Armstrong Website: https://www.cardjon.com/ Original Jon Armstrong Full Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-207-jon-armstrong-on-being-a-magic-consultant-and-chapter-seven-of-the-bullet-catch A Few Minutes with … Jon Armstrong: https://youtu.be/yZqVZ_LVAVY Starman Trailer: https://youtu.be/SOMyCjQzk4w Garbo Talks Trailer: https://youtu.be/2SUn9QMrTOo Check out everything at Albert's Bridge Books: http://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/

Mikayla Oz shares her strategy for high-volume performance, including interacting with audiences pre-show to break the ice, then talks about The Magician School, her nationwide program that pivoted online during the pandemic to teach magic. Mikayla Oz Interview starts at 00:02:15 "I Love That" starts at 00:50:15 Chapter Twenty-One of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:59:51 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 Mikayla Oz Website: https://mikaylaoz.com/ Michael J Fox - "Future Boy" Book: https://read.macmillan.com/fib/future-boy/ John Candy Documentary "I Like Me" Trailer: https://youtu.be/PrcQRsrBcCk Check out everything at Albert's Bridge Books: http://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/

Jonathan Levit talks about an early magic consulting (and acting) gig on “The X-Files,” and performing in front of Ricky Jay! A Few Minutes With… Jonathan Levit starts at 00:02:10 "I Love That" starts at 00:09:50 Chapter Twenty of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:20:39 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 Jonathan Levit Website: https://www.jonathanlevit.com/ Original Jonathan Levit Full Interview: https://tinyurl.com/bdhf7v9r A Few Minutes with … Jonathan Levit: https://youtu.be/7YbPdND-_QA Ricky jay and His 52 Assistants: https://youtu.be/z7InE1zXAY4 Reuben, Reuben (complete movie): https://youtu.be/k5YCy1MNGFw Nina Conti Clip #1: https://youtu.be/EADGMYpUa6I Nina Conti Clip #2: https://youtu.be/7GOrNuBMTJk James P. Hogan - Inherit The Stars (The Giants Novels): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giants_(series) Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The duo candidly discusses the advantages of their diverse performance backgrounds, including music, juggling, and even jiu-jitsu, in creating entertaining magic that prioritizes audience connection over mere sleight of hand. And then a big confrontation in Chapter 19 of “The Linking Rings.” The Cosmic Romantics Interview starts at 00:02:22 "I Love That" starts at 00:58:07 Chapter Nineteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:11:09 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 Cosmic Romantics Website: https://www.thecosmicromantics.com/blog FireFly TV Series: https://tinyurl.com/4r2ztn8m W1A TV Series: https://tinyurl.com/5n6s84sh W1A Clip: https://youtu.be/GKWZlWaGKgc Ricky Jay Card Throwing: https://youtu.be/4F93VCA_TCQ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast