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/

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.

Touring comedy magician Taylor Hughes stops by the show to discuss his new book Misdirection: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation In Your Life, and discusses how he has now produced two magic specials for people everywhere to see. Cody Clarke joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. Also, Erik moves his home studio causing chaos in the podcast world!Misdirection: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation in Your Life: https://a.co/d/1uxkzxyTaylor Hughes "ENJOY THE RIDE" Full Comedy Magic Show Special: https://youtu.be/C4l_iiL1IacTaylor Hughes "Chasing Woner" Full Comedy Magic Show Special: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.bdb31ee2-9b2c-4d40-9a5f-4f3adbf6f7c6&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web

Nick and Erik take a listener question and go into Nick's history on how he got into magic, working at Universal Studios, and how he came to Penguin. Chris Hanowell is the main event. This wildly creative ball of chaos is known for his hit effects and unique ability to gaff a card. Plus, he taught magic to a star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that and more in this week's episode.

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

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

Christian Engblom joins the show to discuss his creative process, the origin of The Fat Brothers, and performing in five different languages. The show kicks off with Nick & Erik discussing Dragon Scale, Keymotion, and then diving into their own creative processes when they are working on a new trick or a new product.

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.

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

Michael Kent finishes off his conversation with tips on going to a strange town and how to kick your social media into high gear while tricking those algorithms into doing work for you. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, David Rangel tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry.Quarter Pounder by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10761