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://jgaspard@earthlink.net 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://jgaspard@earthlink.net 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: jgaspard@earthlink.net 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: jgaspard@earthlink.net 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

Discover the fascinating story of legendary magician Max Malini's audacity in damaging antique furniture during his card stab trick, alongside a thrilling chapter of "The Linking Rings" featuring poisoned teabags and a stolen magic routine. A Few Minutes With… Steve Cohen starts at 00:03:50 "I Love That" starts at 00:08:48 Chapter Twelve of “The Linking Rings” starts at 00:21:01 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 Steve Cohen’s Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-202-steve-cohen-on-performing-the-bullet-catch-and-chapter-two-of-the-bullet-catch Steve Cohen’s Website: https://chambermagic.com/ A Few Minutes With … Steve Cohen: https://youtu.be/Z4YKyfYHrQs Behind the Page YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241 Band of Brothers (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/70308702 Email Me: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact What’s Up Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/hGcUHroskT4 Band of Brothers Podcast: https://youtu.be/GlcRq1noeSA Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Discover the fascinating path of magician Joan Dukore, from early card tricks to Las Vegas stages and beyond, including her surprising career as a living statue and audiobook narrator. This episode also offers a glimpse into the fictional world of magic with another chapter from "The Linking Rings." Joan Dukore Interview starts at 00:05:54 "I Love That" starts at 00:56:48 Chapter Eleven of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:06:00 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 Joan’s Magic Website: https://www.joandukore.com/ Joan’s Audiobook Website: https://www.joanreadsthings.com/ Behind the Page YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241 Email Me: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact GQ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@GQVideos LA TheaterWorks: https://latw.org/title/arcadia Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Episode 510: Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" and A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson. The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then magic teacher Tyler Erickson on how he adapts his teaching for each student. A Few Minutes With… Tyler Erickson starts at 00:03:44 "I Love That" starts at 00:12:35 Chapter Ten of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:24:10 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 Tyler Erickson Website: https://www.strongermagic.com/ A Few Minutes With … Tyler Erickson: https://youtu.be/GzGN08xHil4 Full Interview with Tyler Erickson: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-217-tyler-erickson-on-teaching-magic-and-chapter-seventeen-of-the-bullet-catch Email John at jgaspard (at) earthlink (dot) net Inside No. 9 Trailer: https://youtu.be/fxzN_nsxflA World War Two In Color Trailer: https://youtu.be/pDn7woGBp2M Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

From Buffalo Bob to the NSA, we cover it all with magician and mathematician S. Brent Morris … and then jump into the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.” Brent Morris Interview starts at 00:05:44 "I Love That" starts at 00:55:57 Chapter Nine of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:03:52 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 Email John at jgaspard (at) earthlink (dot) net The Tour Guy: https://thetourguy.com/ Five Hours of The Shipping News: https://youtu.be/CxHa5KaMBcM Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then Michael Close explains his process for helping magicians get ready to appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” A Few Minutes With… Michael Close starts at 00:02:38 "I Love That" starts at 00:12:43 Chapter Eight of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:21:05 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 “Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA “Troupers” Full Movie: https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c Michael Close website: https://michaelclose.com/ Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn Original Michael Close Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-208-michael-close-talks-about-his-work-on-penn-amp-teller-fool-us-and-chapter-8-of-the-bullet-catch Send us an Email: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contact Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

Sara Ballantine talks about her father, comedy magician Carl Ballantine, and her documentary “Troupers” … and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.” Sara Ballantine Interview starts at 00:02:19 "I Love That" starts at 00:35:56 Chapter Seven of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:45:12 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 Sara Ballantine Website: http://www.saraballantine.com/ “Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA “Troupers” Full Movie: https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0c Carl Ballantine in action: https://youtu.be/N5W_U4wH3Fc Carl Ballantine in action: https://youtu.be/aeH6r9QTxng Scott Land’s Carl Ballantine puppet: https://youtu.be/BPpLoF7zudQ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast “Rise” app: https://www.risescience.com/ “The Conversation” trailer: https://youtu.be/elJL5D6HTvA Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

We re-visit a chat with Stan Allen, discussing the problem with exposure of magic … and then Chapter Six of “The Linking Rings.” A Few Minutes With… Stan Allen starts at 00:03:15 "I Love That" starts at 00:11:24 Chapter Six of “The Linking Rings " starts at 00:24:14 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 Stan Allen: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-203-stan-allen-on-the-masked-magician-and-chapter-three-of-the-bullet-catch Magic Live website: https://www.magicconvention.com/ “Hal” documentary: https://hal.oscilloscope.net/ Interview with Amy Scott: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast/episode-115-filmmaker-amy-scott-on-her-documentary-hal Marc Maron’s WTF (Carlos Mencia): http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/tag/Carlos+Mencia Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

“The Insider” podcast host and Vanishing Inc.’s Chief Marketing Officer stops by to chat about magic and more … and then Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings.” Damian Jennings Interview starts at 00:02:19 "I Love That" starts at 00:57:33 Chapter Five of “The Linking Rings" starts at 01:07:09 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 Insider” Podcast link: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/insider-magic-podcast/ Tony Sagittarius Link: https://youtu.be/8_BftNgm9Zo The Man Who Would Be King trailer: https://youtu.be/eqZ7QfulTuU “Copenhagen” (TV version): https://youtu.be/RTn9eKfH11M “Copenhagen” (Audible version): https://www.audible.com/pd/Copenhagen-Audiobook/B00E4PK69W Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The Amazing Kreskin shares hilarious, inspiring tales of spontaneity and humor—plus, we dive into Chapter Four of The Linking Rings. A Few Minutes With… The Amazing Kreskin starts at 00:03:01 "I Love That" starts at 00:08:23 Chapter Four of The Linking Rings" starts at 00:20:43 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 Amazing Kreskin – Full Interview: https://tinyurl.com/333z9348 Charles Grodin book (“It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here”): https://www.amazon.com/Would-Nice-You-Werent-Here/dp/0688088732 Joshua Jay book (“How Magicians Think”): https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/how-magicians-think/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

This episode features a conversation with Star Newman and Tyler Erickson, discussing Star's journey from theater to magic, the influence of theater on her performances, the importance of collaboration, and their shared perspectives on teaching and the future of magic. Star & Tyler Interview starts at 00:02:19 "I Love That" starts at 00:49:56 Chapter Three of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:01:11 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 Star Newman website: https://www.starnewman.com/ Tyler Erickson website: https://www.strongermagic.com/ Star on “Fool Us”: https://youtu.be/Fs3ffSYFUWw Original Tyler Erickson Interview: https://tinyurl.com/2c2sebth Joshua Malina on Sports Night: https://youtu.be/JsQBpG-3TQY London Walks: https://www.walks.com/ The Ripperologists Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Ripperologists-Audiobook/179992131X The Greyhound of the Baskervilles Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Greyhound-of-the-Baskervilles-Audiobook/109418960X Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

The next chapter of “The Linking Rings,” and then some important thoughts from Suzanne about mistakes beginning magicians often make. A Few Minutes With… Suzanne starts at 00:02:55 "I Love That" starts at 00:10:56 Chapter Two of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:22:01 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 Suzanne’s website: https://www.suzmagic.com/ A Few Minutes With … Suzanne: https://youtu.be/sKQWG8LjLVw Suzanne Original Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-218-suzanne-on-learning-and-teaching-magic-and-chapter-eighteen-of-the-bullet-catch “Slings & Arrows” Trailer: https://youtu.be/8VnAGdzoiXU “Slings & Arrows” Ophelia scene: https://youtu.be/I0uVGCYRP4I Susan Coyne Interview: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/fast-cheap-interview-blog/actresswriter-susan-coyne-on-slings-amp-arrows-c97z9-arkrg “No Good Deed” Trailer: https://youtu.be/JKufPJ-JHvA Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast