The Magic Book Podcast

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Welcome to the Magic Book Podcast , where we explore the world of classic and contemporary books that celebrate the art of magic. I'm your host, Adrian Tennant, a magic and mentalism enthusiast, occasional performer, and avid bookworm. The trailer introduces the journey we will embark on together. ...