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Best podcasts about erik tait

Latest podcast episodes about erik tait

Penguin Magic Podcast
Jon Armstrong - Parlor Magician Of The Year! - S6E30

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 55:15


Jon Armstrong stops by the show to discuss his new award as The Magic Castle's Parlor Magician of the Year. He also discusses writing and creating for your own show, and how you can move from close-up to stage. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the newest tricks from Penguin Magic, answering Listener questions on how to conquer butterflies before performing, and Nick gives a report on the convention he just performed on.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Casey - Developing Your Original Magic - S6E24

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 85:10


Erik Casey is a well-known creator and performer who has released monster hit effects Poker Test and POW. Now, he talks about discovering a principle he thought he had invented in a pamphlet from the 30's. An in-depth conversation about parallel creation and how to make your magic your own. The show kicks off with Erik Tait and Nick discussing how they make the props for their shows.

Discourse in Magic
Jonah Babins: Magic’s Business Whisperer

Discourse in Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 37:53 Transcription Available


This week on Discourse in Magic, we're bringing you a special repost of Jonah Babins' appearance on the Penguin Magic Podcast, hosted by Erik Tait. The post Jonah Babins: Magic's Business Whisperer appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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Penguin Magic Podcast
Convention Report - One Convention Retires As Another One Rises - Erik Tait - S6E22

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 30:56


Erik Tait gives you a convention report on the very last Winter Carnival of Magic and the very first Mystify Magic Festival. Hear about the shows, the sessions, the Dealer's Room, and the incredible talent assembled for the last of one convention and the first of another.Also now is your opportunity to try and get the Penguin Magic Podcast nominated for The Best Podcast at FISM 2025. Follow this link and write us in as your preferred Podcast Choice.https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic-special-awards/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJBQTpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU6UR7GWvKjI8KqR7lEiyMWY53srGJIHnngvZqBIBbtgV7pMgLbdvaMRLQ_aem_Qfm2bbn2A6ADSWIuDeai7Q

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait Preview Magifest - S6E15

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 39:34


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait preview all the magic Penguin is bringing to Magifest. The lads discuss new effects, exciting new products, and everything that will be in the booth. At the close of the episode Nick & Erik discuss the delicate art of demonstrating magic to magicians at conventions, and give some advice to aspiring magic pitch people.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo - Penguin Year In Review - S6E12

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 43:51


2024 was a year full of crazy releases. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait look back on all the magic that came out this year, and sneak preview some stuff coming in 2025.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Carisa Hendrix - The Holiday Special Returns! - S6E11

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 53:27


Carisa Hendrix stops by the show to discuss how she came to be the newest co-host of the Penguin Live Holiday Special. She discusses some exclusive behind-the-scenes info and details the challenges in putting the special together. Before that, Nick Locapo and Erik Tait talk about the Holiday Specials of days past, the new tricks they are putting into their walk-around work, and the latest products to hit the market.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Michael Bloemeke - The Claws, The Cups, The Balls, and Black Friday - S6E6

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 106:37


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.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Tori Noquez - Mathematician By Day Finger Flinging Magician By Night - S5E51

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 58:30


Tori Noquez has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, in the New York Times, and at The Magic Castle. She is a rising star in the magic scene, as well as a talented educator and performer. In this interview, she discusses how her research into advanced mathematics allows her to become a more creative magician. The show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait talking about the return of the Penguin Live lecture, new tricks, and answering a listener's question about their favorite ace effects.

Penguin Magic Podcast
David Williamson - The Legendary Agent Of Magical Chaos - S5E47

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 56:11


David Williamson joins the show from Magic Live in Las Vegas. He shares stories of pranking Guy Hollingworth, his performances with the Illusionists and Circus 1903, and dragging lay people off the street and into magic conventions. The show kicks off with Erik Tait and Nick Locapo answering listener questions about Hermetic Press and exciting news about books coming out exclusively from Penguin Magic.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Magic Live Recap & Winning A Fake Award - S5E45

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 40:48


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait devote the entire episode to recapping Magic Live, discussing the brand-new products that launched in Las Vegas, and Erik recounts winning The Merlin Award, an award that is often bought instead of won on merit. Nick & Erik catch up on all the magic news that is fit to dish, and give you the inside scoop on the latest tricks.Background On Merlin Award: https://podcast.penguinmagic.com/402133/13504911-tony-hassini-part-1-the-international-magic-society-s4e46

Penguin Magic Podcast
Mr. Messado - The Undisputed Master Of The Linking Rings - S5E41

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 32:40


Mr. Messado met with Erik Tait at the IBM convention in Tacoma, WA, to discuss his involvement with Liberty Magic and how he became one of the undisputed masters of close-up linking rings. He details how he went from a humble pitch shop magician to blowing the mind of David Copperfield with a three-thousand-year-old trick.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Magic Convention Crash Course - S5E40

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 34:40


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait answer viewer fan mail, providing the do's, do nots, pro tips, and give you a beginners' guide to attending your very first magic convention.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Dal Sanders - Ronald McDonald & FISM North America

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 56:12


Dal Sanders discusses the incredible events lined up for the North American Magic Championship, and his contributions to the Field Ronald McDonald Program. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick the show off with a discussion of the Rick Maue Penguin Live Lecture, and address listener questions about exposure.FISM NA Magic Texas Convention Registration: https://fism-nacm.com/

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - The Death of Toxic and How To Submit Tricks - S5E38

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 43:10


Nick Locapo is back after an extended time away from the podcast. Nick and Erik catch up with a discussion of the latest tricks that are fit to dish. Then they dive into the potential death of The Toxic Force. After that they answer listener questions on how to submit products to Penguin Magic.

Tapping Q & A Podcast
Tapping for peak performance w/ Erik Tait (Pod #616)

Tapping Q & A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 47:46


Erik Tait is a world class magician and someone I love to see perform. He has spent over two decades performing as a juggler, standup comedian, and magician. In 2020 Erik decided that he wanted to compete in the 2022 FISM, which is the world championship of magic. Even though he is comfortable on almost any stage in the world, in preparing for the competition he realized he had some deep-seated fears that were affecting his performance. His fear was so acute that it would cause his hand to shake uncontrollably, which is the last thing a card magician wants. Erik's therapist taught him tapping and he credits it (and other tools) with helping him to overcome his fear and win third place in the competition. This made him only the fourth American to accomplish this, and the first American to stand on the podium for card magic in two decades. In this week's podcast, Erik shares how he was first introduced to tapping, how he used it to overcome his fear when preparing for FISM, and how he still uses it today. Even if you never want to perform on stage, Erik's insights are valuable for anyone interested in improving their performance in any arena or endeavor. ALSO, if you want to be blown away by world class magic, you can watch the act we talked about during the interview here: Erik Tait's FISM performance Support the podcast! Http://tappingqanda.com/support Subscribe in: Apple Podcast | iPhone | Android | Google Podcast | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | YouTube Guest: Erik Tait Contact: web @ ErikTait.com; instagram @eriktait About: Erik Tait has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America, appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and was the 2018 International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Cups Close Up Competition Champion. He took home third place at FISM Quebec 2022, the world championships of magic, in the category of card magic. Erik is only the fourth American to accomplish this, and the first American to stand on the podium for card magic in two decades. He graduated with honors from the prestigious Humber College Comedy Writing and Performance program, which means Erik can academically prove why he is hilarious. Beyond that, Erik is the only magician in the world with a degree in funny. He has put academic theory into practice on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including The Magic Castle, Second City Toronto, and the Hollywood Improv. His client list has some of the most recognizable brands in the country including Honda, Macy's, and Bark Box.  

Penguin Magic Podcast
Fankie Foti - From Los Angeles to The House of Cards - S5E32

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 57:41


Frankie Foti is one of the resident magicians at House of Cards in Nashville, and he takes some time from his busy schedule to tell us all about HOC, as well as the way he enchants his audience. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick off the show by discussing the hot new tricks that just came out, Nick's turn at The Magic Castle, and the difficulties of breaking in new material.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Chris Rose - Magicians On A Mission - S5E30

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 69:42


Chris Rose is the founder and CEO of Magicians On A Mission, a charitable organization that develops, produces, and supports magic shows for American troops in combat zones. Chris and his team stop by the show to discuss their efforts, how these shows help service members, and what you can do to help. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the new products Going Up and Grip Stick, as well as sharing their insight on how to make your walk-around magic more powerful.Going Up by Sean Ridgeway: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19845Grip Stick by Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19878Magicians On A Mission: https://magiciansonmission.org/

Penguin Magic Podcast
Leah Orleans - A New Convention Rises - S5E29

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 61:24


Leah Orleans stops by the show to preview her brand new convention and drop some hints about how this convention is going to add some new twists on the standard format. Erik Tait and Nick Locapo kick things off with their hot takes and stories about magic conventions they have gone to. They might even crack the code on what makes good conventions incredible.Mystify Magic Festival: https://mystifymagicfestival.com/

Penguin Magic Podcast
Cody Clark - Magic On The Spectrum - S5E28

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 52:00


Cody Clark isn't just on the Autism spectrum; he has woven it into his magic and motivational speaking in truly inspiring ways. He stops by the studio to discuss not only his work but how magicians can be considerate of the neurodivergent in their audiences. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick off the show by discussing teaching magic on YouTube and a quick disection of the new tricks to hit the market.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - The 2023 Penguin Magic Awards Breakdown Show - S5E25

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 83:04


The Penguin Magic Awards are back! Voting is live and this week Erik & Nick devote the entire episode to breaking down all of the categories, all of the nominees, and give you a sneak peek inside this year's award show. Voting is live at the link below. This is a big breakdown of some of the best tricks in 2023! The award show airs April 19th, but don't forget to listen to this breakdown about how you can get involved!Penguin Magic Awards Voting & Nominee List: https://www.penguinmagic.com/about/penguin-magic-awards-2023

Penguin Magic Podcast
Om Darji - A Rising Star On The Cutting Edge - S5E24

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 71:16


Om Darji is a rising young talent from the Magic Castle Junior Program who has outstanding chops and an irreverent and fun approach to her performances. She discusses producing her own magic-inspired play, The Magic Castle Junior program, and a lot more. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the latest magic products and then discussing their early influences in magic and where they first learned their magic.Om Darji's Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0CfCG7lJRMFan2C by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19608Brimz by Josh Burch: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19597

Penguin Magic Podcast
Mat Franco - Building A New Show - S5E22

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 58:19


Mat Franco stops by the show to discuss getting his show back off the ground after the pandemic, how adding new production ability has allowed him to make the show better, and a unique solution that gives him the ability to add new material every show. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick off the show with The Penguin Chat discussing their own shows, their creative processes and how they went from close-up to stage.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - The 2023 Blackpool Wrap Up - S5E21

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 49:33


Erik Tait returns from Blackpool to talk to Nick Locapo about all the latest tricks that are fit to dish. They discuss the DragonScale, a brand new handling for Discovery by Spooky Nyman, and the massive hit from Craig Petty Mindblox. DragonScale by Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19233Discovery by Spooky Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19356MindBlox by Craig Petty: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19567

Penguin Magic Podcast
Francis Menotti - Putting the Art in Magic - S5E12

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 37:30


Francis Menotti stops by the show to talk about creativity in magic, creating magic you love out of the magic you don't like, and a lot more. Erik Tait discusses the featured product of the week from Dean Dill. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week comedy magic legend Keith Fields joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.Blizzard by Dean Dill: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18043

Tell Me What to Google
Nazis in America: The Madison Square Garden Rally - Rewind

Tell Me What to Google

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 53:41


Originally released August 15, 2022. In 1939, as many as 22,000 Americans met for a Nazi rally in New York's Madison Square Garden. It was an event of the German-American Bund and attendees cheered while listening to anti-semitic, Nazi-sympathizing speeches. It's hard to believe that this type of thing could happen in America, but it's true. In this episode, we examine the event and then play the quick quiz with International Award-Winning Magician, Erik Tait. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

Tell Me What to Google
Adobe Flash and The Demise of a Chinese Railroad - Rewind

Tell Me What to Google

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 30:42


Originally released May 31, 2021. When Adobe announced it would be discontinuing Flash in 2017, developers started replacing it with newer, more robust software. But one railroad system in Dalian, China didn't get the memo. When it was finally globally disabled in January of 2021, the entire railroad was disabled. In this episode, I get nostalgic about the good ole' days of flash animation, then tell the story about how it affected the railroad. Then we chat with Erik Tait, from Ships of the Northern Fleet and Penn & Teller Fool Us for the Quick Quiz! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals  

Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Casey - The Perfect Oil & Water - S5E4

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 30:13


Erik Casey stops by the show from the IBM Convention in Pittsburgh to discuss Perfect Oil & Water and so much more. Nick Locapo joins the show for an unbiased review of the single greatest card trick that has ever been released. Before all of that, Danny Orleans tells us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books.Mastering the Art of Magic by Eugene Burger: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8860POW (Perfect Oil & Water) by Erik Casey & John Michael Hinton: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18894Ultra Lucky Coin by Erik Tait: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11238

Penguin Magic Podcast
Tony Hassini Part 2 - The Merlin Award & Fact Checking - S4E47

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 39:08


Tony Hassini finishes his conversation with Erik Tait about the Merlin Award, The International Magician's Society, and some of the controversy surrounding it. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. No quick fire segment in this show, it's all about the main event.The IMS Website: https://www.imsmagic.com/Tom Stone Article: https://www.tomstone.se/en/magic-world/the-merlin-awardUnnoficial Archive Of The Merlin Awards: https://merlinawards.wordpress.com/

Tell Me What to Google
Unsinkable: The Man Who Wouldn't Die

Tell Me What to Google

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 49:00


Imagine living through one disaster at sea, only to suffer another disaster months later, then again...and again, again and again. Arthur John Priest survived as many as 4 sinking ships and 6 total sea disasters in his short career as a coal stoker. His tale is one of luck. Whether you choose to see it as bad luck or good luck depends on your point of view. But this is an amazing story either way. In this episode, we learn about Arthur John Priest, Sam the Unsinkable Cat, and then play the quick quiz with Magician, Erik Tait!  Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin - Six Month Product Checkup - S4E36

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 81:13


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the releases of the last six months and check on who could be an early contender for Trick of the Year. The lads also preview some new releases that will be dropping soon. In addition, they cover the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. It's a massive episode with a sneak peak behind the curtains at Penguin Magic. It's the six month product checkup.

The Magic Word Podcast
762: Pebblepalooza - Convention Report

The Magic Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 69:53


Friday, May 261:00 p.m. Welcome and Housekeeping Announcements1:20 p.m. Gary Plants7:00 p.m. Doug ConnSaturday, May 2710:30 a.m. - The Do-It-Yourself, All-Star Debutantes Jamboree Soiree Hootenanny1:00 p.m. - Jared Kopf7:00 p.m. - Erik Tait10:30 p.m. - Gary Plants' Ultra Secret Video Historical Showcase Exhibit of long-gone time past and magical curiosities View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode:00:00:18 - Scott Wells drinks some hot coffee on his drive to Dallas00:04:50 - Welcome remarks and housekeeping by Lance Pierce00:06:48 - Erik Tait talks about this convention being his first Pebblepalooza and his anticipation to giving his presentation00:11:08 - Justin Teeman has attended every Pebblepalooza and tells us some of his favorite moments00:16:28 - Rolando Santos is a Past International President of the I.B.M. and gives us his initial observation of this being his first Pebblepalooza00:24:32 - Tony Cabral is one of the people behind the scene who help make this event a success00:33:38 - Lauren Cohen is the only female attendee who has attended every Pebblepalooza since Year Four.00:39:22 - Danny Cheng, from California is 28 years old and is apparently the youngest attendee00:43:53 - Eddie McColl, from Glasgow, Scotland, talks about Roy Walton and his magic shop, Tam Shepherds00:51:49 - Lance Pierce is the organizer of this event and talks about how and why he put this event together and how it differs from the traditional “convention”00:03:40 - Mike Powers helps wrap up today's events Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Tell Me What to Google
James H. Snook: Known for More Than a Hook

Tell Me What to Google

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 32:14


In a departure from our regular style of episodes, this one is a strange tale that I stumbled on by mistake. I was doing some wildlife photography in a cemetery in Columbus, OH and saw a grave marker upon which people had left all types of coins. When I googled the person's name, I was shocked at the story. I tell that story in this episode, and then play the quick quiz with Magician, Erik Tait.  Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Blackpool 2023 Wrap-up - S4E19

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 57:07


Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait on the show to recap Blackpool 2023. They discuss the hottest tricks in the seaside convention, talk about what it's like at the biggest magic convention in the world, and chat about Erik Tait working both the Penguin Booth and as one of the headliners at his first European convention. In the middle the boys take a break to tell you about the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. It's an episode you won't want to miss.Stone Purse by Nathan Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11083

The Magic Word Podcast
736: Magifest 2023 - Day Three Report

The Magic Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 75:26


Saturday 28th January 2023 10:00am - 5.30pmDealers Open10:30am - 11:30amMark James Lecture You've been amazed by his show; now is your chance to learn his magic. This lecture will focus on professional, doable magic. With a focus on non-card tricks, this is a can't-miss lecture. 1:30pm - 3pmPaul Gertner Show and Lecture This was our most anticipated event at the last Magifest…but needed to be postponed due to Covid. We're pleased that Paul has consented to return this year to deliver what will surely be an unforgettable presentation. A multiple-winner on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, a FISM winner, and one of the industry's leading professionals, Paul will present a show for us and then lecture on some of his best material. 3:30pm - 4:30pmDavid Gerard Marketing Lecture Here David will share hard-earned, seldom-shared insider information on a topic he has dedicated his life to: marketing and branding. Having played an integral role in several Silicon Valley startups (as well as a lengthy tenure at Google), by day David Gerard helps companies put their message across. By night David entertains top brass at these companies, and he will share his marketing and branding insights with us in this rare, candid lecture on an area of performing most of us overlook. 5:30pm - 6:30pmShoot Ogawa Lecture On the heels of his first-place FISM win, Shoot Ogawa will share the magic that has taken around the world and made him a household name in magic. This lecture will feature new, non-card material, as well as a few “Ogawa” classics. 8:30pm - 10:00pmGala Show Hosted by Lucy DarlingMortenn ChristiansenErik TaitRuben VilagrandShoot OgawaPaul GertnerJunWoo Park 10:30pm - 11.30pmBar Magic with Mark Calabrese View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode: 00:00:18 - Charles Greene III talks about his restaurant and trade chow career plus Charlie Randall helps us recap some of the shows from Day Two00:12:47 - Matthew Neely talks a bit about what impressed him the most at this convention00:18:13 - Joe Cole from Omaha, Nebraska, stopped to show us a photo of one of his winning trophies00:21:40 - Jep Hostetler, Past President of the I.B.M. was also the chairman of the Magifest before it was turned over to Josh and Andi00:26:12 - One of th highlights of the Mgifest, Mortenn Christiansen, FISM Winner this past year talks about his experience and his journey to Quebec.00:35:00 - Cosmo Solano, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, has his own magic theater and talks about his show00:44:56 - Erik Tait, host of the Penguin Podcast, talks about his FISM experience, this Magifest and what's new and hot at Penguin right now.00:54:28 - Cody Clark works with the Society of Young Magicians for the S.A.M. and he talks about the Magifest and how much they have been doing for the youth at this convention.01:01:23 - Don Burcell with Don's Magic Books talks about how the sales went this year in the dealer's area01:05:29 - Charles Greene III and Scott recap the evening;s show plus the overall convention Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo - 2022 Year In Review - S4E12

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 54:16


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down all of the greatest tricks of the year. The boys talk through all of the physical releases put out by Penguin Magic, discuss their favorite effects, and tease some exciting new things coming in 2023. It's the annual Penguin Magic Podcast year in review!

Opinion Science
#69: Directing Attention (and Other Lessons from the Science of Magic) with Anthony Barnhart (ft. Erik Tait)

Opinion Science

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 68:26


Tony Barnhart is Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Carthage College. But just as notably, he's a magician. As a result of this dual identity, he has the unique distinction of being an expert in the psychology of magic. Magicians have long prided themselves on understanding and exploiting human psychology, but Tony actually brings a scientific perspective. He's on the committee for the Science of Magic Association and played a central role in the book Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about Our Everyday Deceptions. Today on the podcast, Tony shares his work on the psychology of attention, what we can learn from magicians' expertise in "misdirection," and what science can give back to magic.Opening the show is a chat with my buddy Erik Tait. Erik has the unique honor of recently placing third in card magic at F.I.S.M., the Olympics of magic. You can watch his winning act below. Erik shares his story of training for the big competition and what he's learned about the psychology of directing attention.Things that come up in this episode:We mention the "Invisible Gorilla" experiment a few times. You can learn more and see a video here.For a nice overview of Tony's research on the psychology of magic, check out his 15-minute keynote address for the 2020 American Psychological Association virtual meeting (video)Tracking people's attention by recording their eye movements while watching magic tricks (Barnhart & Goldinger, 2014)"Microsaccades" (tiny eye movements) reveal whether people are fooled by a magic trick (Barnhart et al., 2019)How auditory rhythms can direct visual attention (Barnhart et al., 2018)Using "tactical blinking" as misdirection (Barnhart et al., 2022)For a transcript of this episode, visit this episode's page at: http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/episodes/Learn more about Opinion Science at http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/ and follow @OpinionSciPod on Twitter.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo - Black Friday Sneak Peak - S4E5

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 34:42


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the brand-new tricks being launched in Penguin's Early Black Friday special. Plus, find out more about the huge all-day Penguin Live stream. Get some behind the scenes on the latest tricks, and find out how you can win some free magic when Nick and Erik go live for a marathon 13 hour live stream on YouTube and PenguinMagic.com

The Magic Word Podcast
717: Erik Tait - The Voice Behind the Mic

The Magic Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022


As the host of the Penguin Podcast, Erik Tait is the “Voice of Penguin Magic.” Each week he shares the mic with other magicians as he talks about magic and the occasional ad thrown in here and there. More than a “voice” Erik is the “real deal” as he has his own creations and proven “chops” as he teaches and performs close-up magic. Over the past few years he has set his sites on competing in the World Championships of Magic (FISM). That meant several, and I mean several, practice sessions and performances that all led up to his appearance as a competitor in Quebec this past summer. It was worth it and paid off as Erik took home third place in Card Magic against a sea of competitors from around the world. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week Erik talks about his podcast (content and guest selection) , his tireless work towards achieving his goal of winning at FISM, his work at Penguin, his passion for editing and creating, and we talk about piracy in our communitu and why you shouldn't do it. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here This is the video discussed by Erik early in the episode that he and others spent a lot of time to produce. BTW, this would be a great deck to use for your Halloween parties! Please visit our sponsor, the New England Magic Collectors Association to learn about their upcoming convention, The Yankee Gathering coming November 3-5, 2022.

Penguin Magic Podcast
Alexandra Duvivier - Magic As A University Degree In France - S3E49

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 27:36


Alexandra Duvivier discusses her theater The Double Fond, and how you can earn an actual university degree in magic from France. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rhoddy McGhie. Before all of that the show kicks off with the YouTube sensation Spidey telling you his top five tricks in under five minutes in a segment we call The Top Five Under Five.Erik Tait's FISM performance: https://youtu.be/uX8XEY74E20Little Door by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7084Joe Rindfleisch magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/joe-rindfleischA.B.See by Spidey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16712Spidey LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17196The Oracle System by Ben Seidman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17199Le Double Fond Theater: https://www.doublefond.com/19rhbk-english/Stargate by Roddy McGhie: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12775Erik on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5la64ZwNYUdzbAXU23DsVJ?si=7KAoIZNSQnWr7rvDgmHG6w

Tell Me What to Google
Nazis in America: The Madison Square Garden Rally

Tell Me What to Google

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 52:05


In 1939, as many as 22,000 Americans met for a Nazi rally in New York's Madison Square Garden. It was an event of the German-American Bund and attendees cheered while listening to anti-semitic, Nazi-sympathizing speeches. It's hard to believe that this type of thing could happen in America, but it's true. In this episode, we examine the event and then play the quick quiz with International Award-Winning Magician, Erik Tait. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals Use promo code "INTERNET" for 15% off skincare products at www.aldernewyork.com

Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Tait - The World Championships of Magic - S3E43

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 57:10


Nick Locapo hijacks the show this week to take you behind the scenes at FISM Quebec 2022. Go along for the ride as Erik Tait competes in the World Championships of Magic. Find out what happened and what it takes to bring home a trophy from the toughest magic competition in the world.

Wes Iseli’s Magiclife
S3E4 - (Erik Tait)

Wes Iseli’s Magiclife

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 70:38


In this episode we talk to the newly crowned FISM winner Erik Tait. Erik is not only an amazing magician but he is also a stand up comedian who even has a degree in comedy. We talk about magic & comedy and much more in this episode. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli

Penguin Magic Podcast
Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - The Penguins At The Magic Castle -S3E37

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 42:23


Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discuss their recent shows at The Magic Castle, and they discuss the State Of The Penguin. It's a discussion of the latest tricks such as Ctrl-C, Brain Child, Flip Balm, Boom Box, and more. The show is brought to you by the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Plus, you'll hear stories about The Magic Castle, Nick & Erik's Castle Lecture, and what it's like to perform at The Mystique Dining Lounge.____Brain Child by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17166CTRL-C by Chris Rawlins: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17099Boom Box by Andrew Neiner: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17318Flip Balm by Seth Race: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17406Chop by Craig Petty: penguinmagic.com/p/17010Screwed Card by Adrian Vega: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8654

All Access Magic
All Access Magic w/ Erik Tait - Ep. 13

All Access Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 141:28


To see the full video on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/pwjSecJVcPY ►http://allaccessmagic.com ►Check out our Patreon: https://patreon.com/allaccessmagic ►Check out our guest! https://www.instagram.com/elliottterral/ ►Get Free Audiobooks at https://audibletrial.com/magic ►Join The Magic Discord: http://1v1magic.com Follow Us Here: Episodes Live Every Wednesday on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Aaysw0-njB9xH8uvNFvvg All Access Magic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaccessmagic/ Blaise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaiseserra/ Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalism.ca/ 

Penguin Magic Podcast
Harry Nardi - A New Generation - S3E31

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 26:31


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. 

Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Casey - Oops All Erik's Episode - S3E22

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:43


Erik Casey joins the show to discuss Poker Test 2.0, and the trials and tribulations of creating a follow-up effect. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Cameron Francis. The show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks in under five minutes with the incredible mentalist Eric Dittleman.____R.I.P. (Restored in Pieces) by Cameron Francis: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12983The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951Ultra Lucky Coin by Erik Tait: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11238

Penguin Magic Podcast
Blackpool Magic Convention Recap - S3 E19

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 33:58


Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait to recap the highlights of the Blackpool Magic Convention. The lads discuss the best tricks they saw at the biggest magic convention in the world, and The Vanishing Card from Nicholas Lawrence before its worldwide release. They also take a quick break to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. The show closes with a tribute to The Amazing Johnathan.____Flare by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12755Mental Block by Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16792SNAPS by David Jonathan & Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13110

Knives at Night
37: The Three Boat Monte Job (W/ Erik Tait)

Knives at Night

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 99:23


Welcome to season 3 of Knives at Night. The Immortal Emperor of Akoros has announced a new weapon, The Destiny Of the Abyss. Can the Knives navigate the churning waters of the underworld in this new era? Will they be able to shrug off the stifling crush of imperial boots? Find out in Season 3!Continue reading →

The Confluence Cast
Magician Erik Tait

The Confluence Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 53:37


Magicians guard an empty vault. Columbus-based magician and comedian Erik Tait won't hesitate to show you that. We talked this week about the Columbus magic scene that you may not have heard of, his path in the local and national magic scene, and the importance of intellectual property for performers. The post Magician Erik Tait appeared first on The Confluence Cast.