Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Dec 08 2024 84 ep. 65 mins 44
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Each episode presents a reading of the next chapter from an Eli Marks mystery, along with expert interviews and fun background information.

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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.”

Dec 08 2024 96 mins  
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 That” starts at 01:01:51 Chapter Twenty-Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:13:14 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Seri

Episode 422: Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Julie Eng.

Nov 24 2024 47 mins  
Julie Eng recounts some key lessons she learned while working in her father’s magic store as a teenager … and then Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Julie Eng starts at 00:00:58 “I Love That” starts at 00:09:08 Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:26:27 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmyst

Episode 421: Harrison Greenbaum returns to break us up on a variety of topics … and then Chapter Twenty-One of “The Miser’s Dream.”

Nov 10 2024 87 mins  
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 00:02:14 “I Love That” starts at 01:08:40 Chapter Twenty-One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:14:51 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yours

Episode 420: Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte.

Oct 27 2024 46 mins  
Some thoughts from Derek and Nick about comedy and magic … and then Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Derek Hughes and Nick Diffatte starts at 00:02:07 “I Love That” starts at 00:13:27 Chapter Twenty of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:22:44 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free E

Episode 419: Screams and laughs aplenty with magician Matt Dunn … and then Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”

Oct 13 2024 65 mins  
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 00:02:41 “I Love That” starts at 00:37:20 Chapter Nineteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:42:17 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get y

Episode 418: Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… David Williamson.

Sep 22 2024 48 mins  
Some profound thoughts from David Williamson about creating a character and creating clarity … and then Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Davide Williamson starts at 00:02:08 “I Love That” starts at 00:10:16 Chapter Eighteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:24:19 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com

Episode 417: A plethora of topics with Jamy Ian Swiss … and then Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream.”

Sep 08 2024 100 mins  
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 00:03:30 “I Love That” starts at 01:05:16 Chapter Seventeen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:10:30 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get you

Episode 416: Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… John Lovick.

Aug 25 2024 63 mins  
Some thoughts from John Lovick about the right way and the wrong way to create a stage persona. And then Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… John Lovick starts at 00:02:31 “I Love That” starts at 00:14:24 Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:27:27 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get you

Episode 415: Getting into the head of mentalist Joe Diamond … and then listening to Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”

Aug 11 2024 88 mins  
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 00:04:54 “I Love That” starts at 00:46:13 Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:54:38 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Sto

Episode 414: Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher.

Jul 21 2024 41 mins  
Some thoughts about pronouns from friend of the show Kayla Drescher. And then Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher starts at 00:03:09 “I Love That” starts at 00:14:35 Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:28 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Mark