The Magic Book Podcast
Celebrating books that teach, illuminate, and celebrate the art of magic
Judge Gary Brown: Inventive Magician, Historian, and Author
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, United States district judge and accomplished magician Gary Brown discusses his journey from "accidental biographer" to respected magic historian. He shares insights on writing " The Coney Island Fakir, " researching Henry Slade, and authoring innovative b...
Philip David Treece: CollectingMagicBooks.com
Magic historian and bookseller Philip David Treece discusses founding CollectingMagicBooks.com , publishing works on iconic London magic shop Ellisdons, and preserving magic's printed heritage. He shares insights from his conservation background, approach to curating rare books, and publishing proj...
Margaret B. Steele: The Great Boomsky
Historian Margaret B. Steele discusses her groundbreaking book " The Great Boomsky " on The Magic Book Podcast, uncovering previously untold stories of African American performers in Alexander and Adelaide Herrmann's magic shows during the segregation era. Margaret shares insights from her research...
Lance Rich: Neon Dreams - The Story of Las Vegas Magic
Lance Rich, a magician, writer, and historian, shares his journey in the world of magic, focusing on his acclaimed book, "Neon Dreams: The Story of Las Vegas Magic." He discusses how he chronicled the rich history of magic in Las Vegas, highlighting notable figures including Gloria Dea, the first m...
Harrison Greenbaum: You Are All Terrible!
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, stand-up comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum discusses his career from Tannen's Magic Camp to headlining Mad Apple in Las Vegas and starring in his off-Broadway show, What Just Happened? He shares insights on writing You Are All Terrible , emphasizing...
Craig Beytien on Petite Magia: Crafty Plans for the Tabletop Wizard
In the fifth episode of The Magic Book Podcast, Adrian Tennant interviews Craig Beytien, a seasoned magician, craftsman, and author. Craig discusses what led him to write the upcoming book Petite Magia: Crafty Plans for the Tabletop Wizard , which features 29 magic effects. Reflecting on his innova...
John Gaspard: The Eli Marks Mysteries
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, Adrian Tennant interviews John Gaspard, author of nine Eli Marks Mysteries . John explains his research and writing process, including his collaborations with magicians. John also discusses the creation of Eli Marks, balancing magic content for both magici...
Marco Pusterla: Professional Magician, Historian, and Publisher
In the third episode of The Magic Book Podcast, Adrian Tennant interviews Marco Pusterla, a professional magician, historian, and publisher. We explore his journey from Italy to the UK, his passion for collecting magic books, and interest in history. Marco shares insights on founding the quarterly ...
Chris Wasshuber: The Cardsharp and his Book
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast , Adrian Tennant interviews Chris Wasshuber, founder of Lybrary.com. Chris shares his journey into magic, the creation of Lybrary.com, and his groundbreaking research on S.W. Erdnase, author of The Expert at the Card Table . He also discusses his upcoming b...
Julie Eng, Genii's New Executive Director
In the first episode of The Magic Book Podcast , host Adrian Tennant interviews Julie Eng, renowned magicienne and the new Executive Director of Genii magazine. Julie shares her journey growing up in a magical family, her work on major publications preserving magic's rich history, and her vision fo...