The Magic Detective Podcast

Ep 117 Charles Greene Author of Exposing Houdini

Magic historian, collector, author, Charles Green is my guest today talking about his book, Exposing Houdini. He shares some things here that you won't find on any other

Ep 116 Houdini In Salem Mass

Celebrating Houdini's Centennial, I begin with a brief story of Houdini when he was in Salem Mass. And then I introduce George Schwartz, the curator of the new exhibit 'H

Ep. 115 The Unmasking of Bess Houdini

Join me as we explore the life of Bess Houdini, the one time stage partner to her husband Harry. And later the woman who helped to keep his legacy alive. Her life is most

Ep 114 Harry 'The Hat' Anderson

Here is the story of the magical life of Harry Anderson. I dont really delve into the TV Harry Anderson much. Mostly the life story of the magician Harry Anderson, known

Ep 113 The Tommy Cooper Story

Comedy Magician Tommy Cooper is our feature this week. A complex man with a crazy history. He seemed to be a bumbling and fumbling magician but there was a method to his

Ep 112 The Great NICOLA

On this episode we explore the life of William Mozart Nicol, known professionally as The Great Nicola. He was the last of the globetrotting magicians. He did 4 world tour

Ep. 111 The Marvelous Joseffy

This episode covers the life of Josef Freud, known professionally as Joseffy. He was an eccentric magician and inventor around the turn of the century. His most famous cr

Ep 110 Velma Queen of Illusion

A wonderful podcast on Velma Queen of Illusion. She was a NY female magician who had a long career and made quite a splash during her day. You're going to love this episo

Ep. 109 The Early Life of David Bamberg aka Fu-Manchu

The first part of the life of David Bamberg. This episode explores his early years to teens to just as he is becoming FuManchu. He has such a rich life with so many adven

ep108 Paul Valadon The Greatest Sleight of Hand Expert

This episode we explore the life of magician Paul Valadon, his connections to Egyptian Hall, and Harry Kellar and more.  

Ep 107 Remembering Holiday Magic Specials

For a short 5 year period many years ago, there was a burst of magic on TV every December. It began with Doug Henning Specials and brought us some incredible magic and in

Ep 106 Review of the 2024 Yankee Gathering

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

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

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 l

Ep 103 SEARS - The Real Vanishing Man?

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 vani

Ep 102 Newmann The Pioneer Mentalist

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

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 celebr

Ep 100 The Enigmatic Dr. Edward Saint

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 e

Ep 99 The Young Joe Dunninger

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 Dun

Ep 98 Magician and Magic Dealer Frank Ducrot

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. List