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

David Kaye talks about the difference between doing magic for kids versus adults … and then more from “The Linking Rings.”

A Few Minutes With… David Kaye starts at 00:02:42

"I Love That" starts at 00:08:30

Chapter Sixteen of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:19:13

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

Silly Billy website:  https://www.sillybillymagic.com/

David Kaye Website: https://sillymagic.com/

Original David Kaye Full Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-119-david-kaye-aka-silly-billy-plus-morgan-amp-west-and-then-chapter-eighteen-of-the-ambitious-card

A Few Minutes with … David Kaye: https://youtu.be/zKFcVGjwGW8

John’s Email: http://[email protected]

Harold and Maude Trailer: https://youtu.be/IppZ9AquHy0

New Harold and Maude Book: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/ - /held-over-harold-and-maude-at-the-westgate-theater/

“After Dunkirk” Book Series: https://severnriverbooks.com/collections/after-dunkirk-series?srsltid=AfmBOooeadUuI6NyvGf4sLirI_BcvQI96PjIybVY20LVkQII61Bhzvde

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

From tickling the ivories as an improv pianist to leading the Society of American Magicians as its president, John Sturk shares how his diverse performance background enhances his magic. And then a big confrontation in Chapter 17 of “The Linking Rings.”

John Sturk Interview starts at 00:02:53

"I Love That" starts at 00:41:28

Chapter Seventeen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:49:40

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

John Sturk Website: https://www.johnsturk.com/

George Campbell Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-401-comedian-and-former-magician-george-campbell-stops-by-to-chat-and-then-chapter-one-of-the-misers-dream

Billy Joel Documentary:  https://youtu.be/fvCB4gg7yS0

Travel Man: https://www.youtube.com/@Travel-Man

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Joshua Jay talks about the dangers of The Bullet Catch and other tragic magic … and then more from “The Linking Rings.”

A Few Minutes With… Joshua Jay starts at 00:02:57

"I Love That" starts at 00:10:48

Chapter Sixteen of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:19:41

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

Joshua Jay Website: https://www.joshuajay.com/

Original Joshua Jay Full Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-204-joshua-jay-on-tragic-magic-and-chapter-four-of-the-bullet-catch

A Few Minutes with … Joshua Jay: https://youtu.be/Q5dK1aBss6M

The Trip trailer: https://youtu.be/K9bPJmy68Rs

Bruce Springsteen Tracks II: https://tinyurl.com/24xvstjb

Highgate Cemetery:  https://highgatecemetery.org/

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Enjoy an insightful conversation with Magical Katrina, offering practical advice on building a professional career through "social proof" and viewing magic as a service. Then the suspenseful reading of Chapter Fifteen from "The Linking Rings," where mysterious deaths appear to follow a disturbing pattern outlined in a suicide note.

Magical Katrina Interview starts at 00:03:05

"I Love That" starts at 00:56:03

Chapter Fifteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:08:03

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

Magical Katrina website: https://magicalkatrina.com/

Magical Katrina Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/magicalkatrinamagic/?hl=en

Magical Katrina on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/tZG1Bv7oDGI

Magical Katrina on Masters of Illusion: https://youtu.be/voRJxRaQlho

The Princess Bride:  https://sowersohs.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the_princess_bride.pdf

Tuva or Bust: https://youtu.be/fuqm4FGzo20

Infinity movie Trailer:  https://youtu.be/eaVtrKGyZlE

John’s Email: http://[email protected]

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Mike Super talks about the best (and the worst) parts of doing corporate stage gigs … and then more from “The Linking Rings.”

A Few Minutes With… Mike Super starts at 00:03:03

"I Love That" starts at 00:11:31

Chapter Fourteen of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:23:15

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

Mike Super website: https://www.mikesuper.com/

Mike Super’s Full Interview:  https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-124-mike-super-on-corporate-magic-and-then-a-special-reading-of-the-invisible-assistant

A Few Minutes with Mike Super: https://youtu.be/IhYLu-kZou8

YouTube Page For Magician Interviews:  https://tinyurl.com/mt8j53t2

Email John with guest ideas: [email protected]

Poker Face trailer: https://youtu.be/4x2NzusLAqk

The Forever Dog: https://foreverdog.com/

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

On this episode, forensic image and video analyst George Reis details his work analyzing visual evidence for legal cases, including authentication and enhancement. He also discusses his later-in-life entry into magic, highlighting parallels between the preparation and presentation aspects of both fields.

George Reis Interview starts at 00:04:03

"I Love That" starts at 00:42:21

Chapter Thirteen of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:51:40

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

George Reis website: https://imagingforensics.com/

YouTube Page For Magician Interviews:  https://tinyurl.com/mt8j53t2

Email John with guest ideas: [email protected]

Open Range trailer:  https://youtu.be/WCAUds5m9Q8

See How They Run trailer: https://youtu.be/Q00qh7Ab6Mk

Check out the Occasional Film Podcast:  https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast