Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast

Episode 620: A chat with frequent Magic Castle performer Jeff Ezell ... and then Chapter Twenty of "Twisting the Aces."

Jeff Ezell Interview starts at 00:05:56 "I Love That" starts at 00:43:40 Chapter Twenty of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:54:43   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Serie

Episode 619: A chat with Mark Malkoff about Johnny Carson’s lifelong obsession with magic ... and then Chapter Nineteen of "Twisting the Aces."

Mark Malkoff Interview starts at 00:05:17 "I Love That" starts at 00:58:25 Chapter Nineteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:06:51   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery S

Episode 618: A chat with members of The Magic Castle’s Outreach Committee ... and then Chapter Eighteen of "Twisting the Aces."

Outreach Committee Interview starts at 00:01:43 "I Love That" starts at 00:45:35 Chapter Eighteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:57:02   LINKS The Eli Marks Mys

Episode 617: A chat with Lisa Menna, a world-class professional magician and self-described "curiosity expert"... and then Chapter Seventeen of "Twisting the Aces."

Lisa Menna Interview starts at 00:02:47 "I Love That" starts at 01:03:54 Chapter Seventeen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:12:20   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Se

Episode 616: A chat with Raul Fernandez and then Chapter Sixteen of "Twisting the Aces."

A chat with Magic University Headmaster at The Magic Castle, Raul Fernandez and then Chapter Sixteen of "Twisting the Aces."   Raul Fernandez Interview starts at 00:02:

Episode 615: A chat with Gustav Kuhn ... and then Chapter Fifteen of "Twisting the Aces."

Gustav Kuhn is a researcher and former magician who leads the Magic Lab at the University of Plymouth... and then Chapter Fifteen of "Twisting the Aces."   Gustav Kuhn

Episode 614: A chat with Magic Castle Junior Member, Anja Steyn ... and then Chapter Fourteen of "Twisting the Aces."

All the way from Cape Town, South Africa, a chat with Magic Castle Junior Member, Anja Steyn, about (among other things) incorporating her love of horror films and Hallow

Episode 613: A chat with The Magic Book Podcast host, Adrian Tennant... and then Chapter Thirteen of "Twisting the Aces."

Adrian Tennant Interview starts at 00:02:24 "I Love That" starts at 00:47:43 Chapter Thirteen of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:55:50   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery

Episode 612: A chat with Aidan Corcoran... and then Chapter Twelve of "Twisting the Aces."

Magic Castle Junior member Aidan Corcoran chats with Michael Varma about his beginnings in magic and why he sometimes doesn't want to know how a trick is done (unless he

Episode 611: A chat with the amazing Rick Cunningham ... and then Chapter Twelve of "Twisting the Aces."

Rick Cunningham Interview starts at 00:01:53 "I Love That" starts at 00:49:54 Chapter Eleven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:01:31   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery

Episode 610: A chat with Junior Society member Ashton Ardenti ... and then Chapter Ten of "Twisting the Aces."

Ashton Ardenti Interview starts at 00:02:05 "I Love That" starts at 00:18:22 Chapter Ten of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:30:25   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Seri

Episode 609: A chat with writer and occasional magician, Jaq Greenspon... and then Chapter Nine of "Twisting the Aces."

Jaq Greenspon Interview starts at 00:02:39 "I Love That" starts at 00:35:26 Chapter Nine of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:41:56   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Seri

Episode 608: A chat with the Director of Food and Beverage at The Magic Castle, Janeen Puente ... and then Chapter Eight of "Twisting the Aces."

Janeen Puente Interview starts at 00:04:33 "I Love That" starts at 00:26:22 Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:39:00   LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Serie

Episode 607: A chat with magician Fancy Nancy about giving back with magic ... and then Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces."

On the latest episode of the podcast, a chat with magician Fancy Nancy about giving back with magic ... and then Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces."   Nancy Anderson

Episode 606: A chat with Steve Barnes & David Doyle about the Magic Castle's Junior Society ... and then Chapter Six of "Twisting the Aces."

We dig deep into the Magic Castle's Junior Society ... and then Eli realizes he's currently the ONLY suspect in the murder of Mason Drexel.   Junior Society Interview s

Episode 605: A chat with Dr. Raj Madhok on balancing work and magic ... and then Chapter Five of "Twisting the Aces."

Full-time physician and part-time magician Dr. Raj Madhok talks about the value of keeping work and magic separate ... and then things continue to heat up for Eli at The

Episode 604: A chat with Brent Geris... and then Chapter 4 of "Twisting the Aces."

Brent Geris takes us through the audition process at The Magic Castle ... and Eli's evening at The Castle takes another surprising turn.   Brent Geris Interview starts

Episode 603: A chat with the director and editor (Curb Your Enthusiasm) Roger Nygard ... and then Chapter Three of "Twisting the Aces."

Author/Editor/Director Roger Nygard talks about magic and comedy and how to get better at both ... and then Eli's night at The Magic Castle continues.   Roger Nygard In

Episode 602: A chat with the Director of Club Experience at The Magic Castle, Ben Roman ... and then Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces."

Co-author Michael Varma digs deep into how The Magic Castle runs, with Ben Roman, Director of Club Experience at The Magic Castle, and then we dive into Chapter Two!  

Episode 601: A chat with magician and "Twisting the Aces" co-writer Michael Varma ... and the Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces."

The co-author of the latest Eli Marks book, "Twisting the Aces," stops by to talk about his life-long interest in magic and how he keeps that passion alive while working