- 47 minutesEpisode 614: A chat with Magic Castle Junior Member, Anja Steyn ... and then Chapter Fourteen of "Twisting the Aces."
All the way from Cape Town, South Africa, a chat with Magic Castle Junior Member, Anja Steyn, about (among other things) incorporating her love of horror films and Halloween into her magic. And then the next chapter from "Twisting the Aces."
Anja Steyn Interview starts at 02:10:00
"I Love That" starts at 00:25:57
Chapter Fourteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:42:40
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
Anja Steyn on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-JAPfth3jw
ill-advised by Bill Nighy: https://www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com/
Ben Rhodes: All We Say: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717294/all-we-say-by-ben-rhodes/
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
27 July 2026, 5:53 am - 1 hour 9 minutesEpisode 613: A chat with The Magic Book Podcast host, Adrian Tennant... and then Chapter Thirteen of "Twisting the Aces."
Adrian Tennant Interview starts at 00:02:24
"I Love That" starts at 00:47:43
Chapter Thirteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:55:50
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
Psychic Entertainment by Stuart Palm, available from Stevens Magic:
https://stevensmagic.com/products/psychic-entertainment-stuart-palm-book
Clip from the David Nixon Show on YouTube (there are many more):
https://youtu.be/YxrxUxHg-z0?si=upQ8JgrDhib7N29E
David Nixon biography: David Nixon: Entertainer with the Magic Touch by Edwin A. Dawes and Stephen Short Product page: https://www.martinsmagic.com/allmagic/books/david-nixon-entertainer-with-the-magic-touch-by-edwin-a-dawes-stephen-short/
The Magic Book Podcast—Episode #16 Dr. Matt Tompkins
https://themagicbookpodcast.com/blog/episode-16-dr-matt-tompkins
"D-Day: The Battle for Normandy" by Anthony Beevor: https://www.antonybeevor.com/book/d-day-the-battle-for-normandy/
Marty: Life is Short: https://www.netflix.com/title/82128115
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
13 July 2026, 5:48 am - 50 minutes 58 secondsEpisode 612: A chat with Aidan Corcoran... and then Chapter Twelve of "Twisting the Aces."
Magic Castle Junior member Aidan Corcoran chats with Michael Varma about his beginnings in magic and why he sometimes doesn't want to know how a trick is done (unless he plans on performing it) ... and then the next chapter from "Twisting the Aces."
Aidan Corcoran Interview starts at 00:03:00
"I Love That" starts at 00:22:48
Chapter Twelve of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:35:57
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
Aidan Corcoran Website: https://corcoranmagic.com/
Foyle's War Trailer: https://youtu.be/33XatWuJH70
"Our Town" (Paul Newman): https://youtu.be/gc1o9cGQ9_Q
"Our Town" (Hal Holbrook): https://youtu.be/a3m1POQT_aQ
"Our Town" (Spalding Gray): https://youtu.be/9GUy2CsgsNA
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
22 June 2026, 5:01 am - 1 hour 22 minutesEpisode 611: A chat with the amazing Rick Cunningham ... and then Chapter Twelve of "Twisting the Aces."
Rick Cunningham Interview starts at 00:01:53
"I Love That" starts at 00:49:54
Chapter Eleven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:01:31
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
"Rooster" on HBO: https://youtu.be/L00r5BGgP64
"Mass" trailer: https://youtu.be/WgvsfKhGdgI
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
8 June 2026, 5:55 am - 53 minutes 33 secondsEpisode 610: A chat with Junior Society member Ashton Ardenti ... and then Chapter Ten of "Twisting the Aces."
Ashton Ardenti Interview starts at 00:02:05
"I Love That" starts at 00:18:22
Chapter Ten of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:30:25
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
Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat: https://www.amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Presents-Company-Retreat/dp/B0GJ6M3GB2
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
25 May 2026, 5:03 am - 1 hour 2 secondsEpisode 609: A chat with writer and occasional magician, Jaq Greenspon... and then Chapter Nine of "Twisting the Aces."
Jaq Greenspon Interview starts at 00:02:39
"I Love That" starts at 00:35:26
Chapter Nine of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:41:56
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
American Classic (Trailer): https://youtu.be/xKFYRiNB6Pc
"The Thursday Murder Club": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2201645/richard-osman/
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
11 May 2026, 5:54 am - 52 minutes 39 secondsEpisode 608: A chat with the Director of Food and Beverage at The Magic Castle, Janeen Puente ... and then Chapter Eight of "Twisting the Aces."
Janeen Puente Interview starts at 00:04:33
"I Love That" starts at 00:26:22
Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:39:00
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
Fackham Hall: https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/fackham-hall
Young Sherlock: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.28418d74-d40a-46d7-a1f3-e00a8708aa57
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
27 April 2026, 4:45 am - 1 hour 20 minutesEpisode 607: A chat with magician Fancy Nancy about giving back with magic ... and then Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces."
On the latest episode of the podcast, a chat with magician Fancy Nancy about giving back with magic ... and then Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces."
Nancy Anderson Interview starts at 00:03:33
"I Love That" starts at 00:46:58
Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:03:24
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 Making of "The Sting": https://youtu.be/ZibQa4AsbCA
Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing: https://tubitv.com/series/300019258/mortimer-and-whitehouse-gone-fishing
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
13 April 2026, 5:28 am - 1 hour 19 secondsEpisode 606: A chat with Steve Barnes & David Doyle about the Magic Castle's Junior Society ... and then Chapter Six of "Twisting the Aces."
We dig deep into the Magic Castle's Junior Society ... and then Eli realizes he's currently the ONLY suspect in the murder of Mason Drexel.
Junior Society Interview starts at 00:01:29
"I Love That" starts at 00:37:33
Chapter Six of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:47:50
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 Magic Castle Junior Society: https://www.magiccastle.com/junior-academy/
The Personals (Full Movie): https://youtu.be/xQ4mAXAxwFg
Truth and Treason (Trailer): https://youtu.be/UPepoAJLsTM
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
23 March 2026, 5:38 am - 1 hour 5 minutesEpisode 605: A chat with Dr. Raj Madhok on balancing work and magic ... and then Chapter Five of "Twisting the Aces."
Full-time physician and part-time magician Dr. Raj Madhok talks about the value of keeping work and magic separate ... and then things continue to heat up for Eli at The Magic Castle.
Raj Madhok Interview starts at 00:01:30
"I Love That" starts at 00:39:41
Chapter Five of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:48:07
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
Chad Powers Trailer: https://youtu.be/_nFZMD8FMM0
The Marx Brothers Council Podcast: https://www.marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com/
A Couple of Grouchos: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast/episode-111-a-couple-of-grouchos-sitting-around-chatting
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
9 March 2026, 5:22 am - 1 hour 15 minutesEpisode 604: A chat with Brent Geris... and then Chapter 4 of "Twisting the Aces."
Brent Geris takes us through the audition process at The Magic Castle ... and Eli's evening at The Castle takes another surprising turn.
Brent Geris Interview starts at 00:03:07
"I Love That" starts at 00:47:33
Chapter Four of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:59:59
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
Magic Apple Website: https://themagicapple.com/
Brent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicapplestore/
Nichols and May on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpKhyb3LppeCKGs-Uy1vgA
Nichols and May at Work: https://youtu.be/2p-lVDmNWYM
Debbie Downer at Disneyworld: https://youtu.be/TfE93xON8jk
Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
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