Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 424: The final chapter of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Dick Cavett.
Dick Cavett discusses how he masterfully showcased legendary magicians on TV, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and unforgettable moments with icons like Slydini, Ricky Jay and Teller.A Few Minutes With Dick Cavett starts at 00:02:07I Love That st
Episode 423: Nick Mohammed (Coach Nate on “Ted Lasso”) talks about his love of magic … and then Chapter Twenty-Three of “The Miser’s Dream.”
On this episode of the podcast, Nick Mohammed shares his lifelong love for magic, the evolution of his comedic character Mr. Swallow, and the thrilling challenges of performing daring tricks on stage. Nick Mohammed Interview starts at 00:03:26 “I Love Th
Episode 422: Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Julie Eng.
Julie Eng recounts some key lessons she learned while working in her fathers magic store as a teenager and then Chapter Twenty-Two of The Misers Dream.A Few Minutes With Julie Eng starts at 00:00:58I Love That starts at 00:09:08Chapter Twenty
Episode 421: Harrison Greenbaum returns to break us up on a variety of topics … and then Chapter Twenty-One of “The Miser’s Dream.”
Harrison discusses blending Harvard smarts with MAD Magazine humor in his book 'You Are All Terrible' plus his entertaining feud with Criss Angel.Harrison Greenbaum Interview starts at 00:02:14I Love That starts at 01:08:40Chapter Twenty-One of T
Episode 420: Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte.
Some thoughts from Derek and Nick about comedy and magic and then Chapter Twenty of The Misers Dream.A Few Minutes With Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte starts at 00:02:07I Love That starts at 00:13:27Chapter Twenty of The Misers Dream star
Episode 419: Screams and laughs aplenty with magician Matt Dunn … and then Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
Magician Matt Dunn discusses his roots in magic and then explains how he puts that magical knowledge into scaring people silly in his dream project, Scream Town!Matt Dunn Interview starts at 00:02:41I Love That starts at 00:37:20Chapter Nineteen o
Episode 418: Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… David Williamson.
Some profound thoughts from David Williamson about creating a character and creating clarity and then Chapter Eighteen of The Misers Dream.A Few Minutes With Davide Williamson starts at 00:02:08I Love That starts at 00:10:16Chapter Eighteen of
Episode 417: A plethora of topics with Jamy Ian Swiss … and then Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
Magician and author Jamy Ian Swiss stops by to talk about all kinds of subjects: Tannens, Thompson, Burger, Penn, Teller and his thoughts on anti-magicians.Jamy Ian Swiss Interview starts at 00:03:30I Love That starts at 01:05:16Chapter Seventeen of
Episode 416: Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… John Lovick.
Some thoughts from John Lovick about the right way and the wrong way to create a stage persona. And then Chapter Sixteen of The Misers Dream.A Few Minutes With John Lovick starts at 00:02:31I Love That starts at 00:14:24Chapter Sixteen of The M
Episode 415: Getting into the head of mentalist Joe Diamond … and then listening to Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
Mentalist Joe Diamond shares some Eugene Burger stories and then performs an interactive card trick that listeners can do at home.Joe Diamond Interview starts at 00:04:54I Love That starts at 00:46:13Chapter Fifteen of The Misers Dream starts at