The Magic Book Podcast

About The Magic Book Podcast

Uncovering the rich history, innovative techniques, and extraordinary performers who have shaped the art of illusion through the written word. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from the historical and cultural significance of magic books to practical advice on building a library. Hear insights into the creative process of writing and publishing magic books through firsthand accounts of their impact on our guests' lives and careers and the collaborative efforts that bring these texts to life. The Magic Book Podcast is your guide to the world of magic books, one episode at a time.

Publisher

The Magic Book Podcast

Category

arts · arts · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Michael Breggar: Know Brainer

   Michael Breggar has spent nearly twelve years writing the "Auto-Magic" column in The Linking Ring. His book, "Know Brainer," published by H&R Magic Books, collects more than 35 routines of comedy mentalism. Mike recalls the sitcom Martian who sparked his interest in mind reading, explains how Groucho Marx inspired his comedy Q&A act, and makes the case for building every routine in three acts. He also shares how he is reviving The Phoenix, the classic magic magazine, inside VANISH.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Dr. Eric Colleary: Houdini's Library

   Harry Houdini was one of the greatest collectors of his era. Every corner of his Harlem townhouse held books, playbills, prints, and ephemera. Within months of his death in 1926, the collection was split, sold, and scattered. Dr. Eric Colleary, Cline Curator of Theatre and Performing Arts at the Harry Ransom Center, spent a decade piecing the story back together. He discusses his new book, the librarian Houdini kept in his attic, a bargain bought in wartime, and how Texas ended up with the rest.

3. 

   30 Aug 2026

   Just Alan: Not Just Magic

   For more than six decades, Woodstock's resident magician Alan Eisenson, known professionally as Just Alan, has made magic from his own life. In this episode, we discuss "Just Alan - Not Just Magic," a limited edition book about Alan, written and illustrated by Jay Fortune. Alan explains what it means to transcend technique, describes how he decides where a true story ends and invention begins, recounts the making of The Sands of India, and reflects on a one-man show that never reached the stage.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

748

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

51

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