The Magic Detective Podcast

Dec 07 2024 100 ep. 30 mins 86

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The Magic Detective Podcast is a weekly podcast about the history of magic and magicians. Hosted by illusionist Dean Carnegie.

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Ep 106 Review of the 2024 Yankee Gathering

Dec 07 2024 32 mins

Here is my review of the 2024 Yankee Gathering. In addition, I give a list of potential Christmas gifts you might want to stuff your stockings with this holiday season!

Ep 105 The Dunninger Radio Show

Oct 05 2024 33 mins

Something special, a recording of one of Dunninger's 1944 Radio Shows. Plus a list of all the magic related programming being featured on Amazon Prime right now! And more...

Ep 104 Author Interview: Judge Gary Brown

Sep 22 2024 56 mins

This episode is a conversation between Dean Carnegie and Judge Gary Brown concerning his latest book, The Inventive Magician's Handbook with Props. This book contains a lot of magic history, specifically the history of magic inventions, it also contains a great deal of theory on how to creative/invent and innovate magic . The book also comes with the a package of tricks, all the ma

Ep 103 SEARS - The Real Vanishing Man?

Sep 06 2024 32 mins

Once a very popular international traveling illusionist, with a show that had 45 people, horses, an elephant, a camel and more. Then without notice he seemed to have vanished. But he actually went underground...so to speak...listen for more info.

Ep 102 Newmann The Pioneer Mentalist

Jun 30 2024 25 mins

On this episode we explore the life of C.A. George Newmann, the Pioneer Mentalist. He was a performer, hypnotist, mentalist, and magic book collector.

Ep 101 Rameses The Egyptian Mystic

May 19 2024 30 mins

Albert Marchinsky was professionally known as Rameses The Egyptian Mystic, a very popular illusionist/magician in his time. He had an amazing career. Another magic celebrity learns about magic from him! Enjoy this episode of The Magic Detective Podcast.

Ep 100 The Enigmatic Dr. Edward Saint

May 05 2024 49 mins

Dr. Saint is one fascinating character. He gave his first performances at age 9 and continued right up till his death. He was Bess Houdini's Manager and much more. THIS episode is #100. As a bonus, after the closing remarks, the FULL Houdini Seance can be heard. Enjoy! #houdini #seance

Ep 99 The Young Joe Dunninger

Feb 13 2024 25 mins

This episode explores the early days of Joseph Dunninger. These are his magic days, prior to him becoming the mentalist of renown. This episode is dedicated to Maxine Dunninger Hohneker.

Ep 98 Magician and Magic Dealer Frank Ducrot

Dec 30 2023 27 mins

This episode is on the life of Frank Ducrot, the man who arguably owned more magic shops than anyone in history! Well it was one shop, but he consolidated 38 others. Listen and learn more about this amazing man. https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/12/magicians-we-lost-in-2023.html

Ep 97 The Houdini Broadcasts

Nov 06 2023 25 mins

Here we have something special once again. The episode today comes from a manuscript published by Micky Hades of Canada. I took the manuscript and turned it into an old style Radio Broadcast of sorts. Listen to the podcast to learn more about it! The recording takes place Nov 1st, 1926. Enjoy!!!