Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 407: The Mind Noodler, Matt Donnelly … and then Chapter Seven of “The Miser’s Dream.”
April 08, 2024

Matt Donnelly shares his story of getting into magic (relatively) late in life, with help from Teller, Penn, Piff and more!Matt Donnelly Interview starts at 00:02:39Chapter Seven of The Misers Dream starts at 00:58:15LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Se

Episode 406: Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix.
March 25, 2024

We dig deeper into The Misers Dream and then talk to Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) about mixing comedy and magic via the concept of The Third Surprise.A Few Minutes With Carisa Hendrix starts at 00:02:24Chapter Six of The Misers Dream starts

Episode 405: Writer Daniel Titley on his “London After Midnight” book … and then Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream.”
March 11, 2024

Writer Daniel Titley talks about his book on the classic (and now lost) film, London After Midnight. That movies possible existence plays a big part in this seasons book, The Misers Dream.Daniel Titley Interview starts at 00:03:10Chapter Five of

Episode 404: Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… John Carney.
February 26, 2024

We dive further in the third book in the Eli Marks mystery series, The Misers Dream and then look back at some wise words from magician John Carney.A Few Minutes With John Carney starts at 00:02:00Chapter Four of The Misers Dream starts at 00:

Episode 403: Magician Rachel Wax stops by to chat … and then Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream.”
February 12, 2024

Up and coming magician Rachel Wax talks about getting started in magic appearing on Fool Us and learning how to say no to opportunities.Rachel Wax Interview starts at 00:02:15Chapter Three of The Misers Dream starts at 00:41:44LINKSThe

Episode 402: Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” … and A Few Minutes With Rob Zabrecky
January 22, 2024

First, we re-visit some thoughts from previous guest Rob Zabrecky about how he deals with different audience reactions to his sance show at The Magic Castle. Then we delve deeper into the third book in the Eli Marks series, The Misers Dream.A Few Mi

Episode 401: Comedian (and former magician) George Campbell stops by to chat … and then Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream.”
January 08, 2024

Writer, stand-up comedian, corporate entertainer AND one-time magician George Campbell stops by to talk about his career entertaining corporate audiences, and his latest venture: The Consistency Chain.George Campbell Interview starts at 00:02:44Chapt

Episode 313: a special bonus treat for listeners: “An Opening Nightmare.”
December 25, 2023

Hear the flip side of the Eli Marks short story, The Self-Working Trick. Its the same mystery, but from the POV of Leah Sexton from the Como Lake Players mystery series.LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/The Como L

Episode 312: Top-notch magicians discuss what is (and isn’t) a self-working trick … and then an Eli Marks mystery.
December 11, 2023

Thoughts on self-working tricks from Jade, David Williamson, Alexandra Duvivier, Mac King, Kayla Drescher, Ken Weber, Bill Arnold, Shep Hyken and more!Magician interviews starts at 00:02:41The Self-Working Trick starts at 00:21:09LINKSThe Eli Ma

Episode 311: David Williamson returns with stories from magic conventions … and then an Eli Marks mystery.
November 13, 2023

Magician David Williamson returns to offer some choice memories and stories about his experiences at magic conventions over the years, including the story which inspired this episodes Eli Marks short story, The Vanishing Man (Redux).The Vanishing Ma