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Estimated from 5 chart positions in 5 markets.
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- 🇩🇰DK · Performing Arts#4310K to 30K
- 🇵🇹PT · Performing Arts#993K to 10K
- 🇦🇷AR · Performing Arts#105500 to 3K
- 🇭🇰HK · Performing Arts#180500 to 3K
- 🇫🇮FI · Performing Arts#200500 to 3K
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7.3K to 25K🎙 Weekly cadence·25 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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15K to 49K🇩🇰61%🇵🇹20%🇦🇷6%+2 more - Active Followers
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5.8K to 20K
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Jason Bird: Strolling for Dollars
Jun 19, 2026
Unknown duration
Charles Greene III: Exposing Houdini
May 29, 2026
52m 28s
Anthony Heads: The Power of Storytelling
May 7, 2026
59m 40s
Caroline Ravn: The Business Side of Show Business
Apr 19, 2026
55m 33s
Lawrence Hass: Theory and Art of Magic
Mar 29, 2026
1h 08m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/26 |  Jason Bird: Strolling for Dollars | Las Vegas magician Jason Bird discusses "Strolling for Dollars," his 580-page field guide to making a living doing walkaround magic, with a foreword by Jeff McBride. From a childhood library book to the Vegas Strip, Jason traces his path through Caesar's Magical Empire, the influence of Eugene Burger, and why he chose print over a video course. He talks candidly about pricing, the twelve working magicians he interviewed, and the philosophy at the book's heart: good magic leads to more magic. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  Charles Greene III: Exposing Houdini✨ | Houdiniphotography+3 | Charles Greene III | Exposing Houdini: 52 Lost Glass Plate Images | — | HoudiniCharles Greene III+3 | — | 52m 28s | |
| 5/7/26 |  Anthony Heads: The Power of Storytelling✨ | storytellingparanormal+4 | Anthony Heads | Stockholm Ghost WalkPractical Paranormal Performance+1 | SwedenUK | storytellingparanormal+5 | — | 59m 40s | |
| 4/19/26 |  Caroline Ravn: The Business Side of Show Business✨ | magicentrepreneurship+3 | Caroline Ravn | The Business Side of Show Business | Sweden | magicianentrepreneur+4 | — | 55m 33s | |
| 3/29/26 |  Lawrence Hass: Theory and Art of Magic✨ | magicphilosophy+4 | Lawrence Hass | Jeff McBride's Magic and Mystery SchoolTheory and Art of Magic Press+1 | — | Lawrence Hassmagic+5 | — | 1h 08m 27s | |
| 2/28/26 |  Ruth Knafo Setton: Zigzag Girl✨ | storytellingperformance magic+3 | Ruth Knafo Setton | Zigzag Girl | Atlantic City | Ruth Knafo SettonZigzag Girl+3 | — | 51m 00s | |
| 2/12/26 |  Justin Higham: The Intuitive Magician✨ | improvisationperformance mastery+3 | Justin Higham | The Intuitive Magician | — | Justin HighamThe Intuitive Magician+4 | — | 52m 17s | |
| 1/18/26 |  Connie Boyd: The Power of Magical Women✨ | female magiciansrepresentation+3 | Connie Boyd | The Power of Magical Women | — | magicianfemale representation+3 | — | 1h 00m 46s | |
| 12/31/25 |  Ben Robinson: Magic, History, and the Outlaw Spirit✨ | magichistory+4 | Ben Robinson | — | — | magichistory+5 | — | 1h 05m 28s | |
| 12/3/25 |  Stuart Palm: Psychic Entertainment✨ | psychic entertainmentmentalism+3 | Stuart Palm | Monday Night MagicPsychic Entertainment | Hong KongNew York | psychicentertainment+6 | — | 44m 57s | |
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| 11/9/25 |  Alex Arnold Lee: From Cringe to Classic - Creating Dazzle✨ | magiccomedy+3 | Alex Arnold Lee | Dazzle: The World's Worst Magic Assistant | — | magicDazzle+5 | — | 55m 30s | |
| 8/23/25 |  Jim Hagy: Chronicling Magicians and their Audiences✨ | magic historysocial history+3 | Jim Hagy | — | — | magichistory+5 | — | 55m 04s | |
| 7/27/25 |  Dr. Matt Tompkins: From Magic to Mind Control✨ | magiccognitive science+5 | Dr. Matt Tompkins | Lund UniversityScience of Magic Association+1 | — | magicmind control+5 | — | 1h 02m 10s | |
| 6/13/25 |  Jim Kleefeld: 60 Years of Magic & Mentalism | Professional magician Jim Kleefeld reflects on six decades of performing magic, revealing his strategic journey from children's performer to mentalism authority. Jim discusses writing "Locked" to establish credibility before tackling "The Book Test Book" - a comprehensive encyclopedia covering 600+ book tests from 1584-2020. He shares his meticulous research process, his wife's suggestion for the book's Easter egg, and insights on building respect and lasting friendships in the magic community. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/25 |  Mike Rose: Revealing Magic's Hidden Histories | Professional magician and historian Mike Rose discusses documenting magic's forgotten innovators, from Joe Karson, creator of the Zombie floating ball, to Phil Thomas, Baltimore's "Ambassador of Magic." Mike reveals how Joe's early Zombies were made from glass, how Phil survived a devastating shop fire, and the influence of an "Unholy Trio" of magicians. Mike shares insights on the evolution of research and the passion driving his preservation of stories about Baltimore's magic scene. | — | ||||||
| 3/29/25 |  Dr. Rebecca Josephy: Essays on Intersecting Modes of Mystery | In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Josephy discusses her book "Magic, Magicians, and Detective Fiction." As editor of a unique collection of essays, she explains the surprising extent of overlap between performance magic and mystery writing, from magician-detectives to magical criminals. Dr. Josephy reveals how author Maurice Leblanc drew from the French magic scene to create the character of Arsène Lupin and explores how magic appears in detective fiction across different cultures and time periods. | — | ||||||
| 3/15/25 |  Neil Tobin: Magic, Magicians, and Detective Fiction | Neil Tobin discusses his approach to performing magic and mentalism with site-specific experiences, including the acclaimed "Supernatural Chicago." We also discuss Neil's recent academic research and essays on magicians who wrote detective fiction and learn how Walter B. Gibson and others connected magic and mystery writing communities, using detective stories to elevate the public's perception of magic. Neil also previews his upcoming annotated edition of Clayton Rawson's Great Merlini novels. | — | ||||||
| 2/19/25 |  Charles Greene III on Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked | In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, professional magician, historian, and author Charles Greene III discusses his journey from corporate magic to becoming an authority on vintage magic posters and Friedländer lithography. He shares insights from his decade-long research into the subject of his book, "Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked." Charles also discusses two upcoming biographies and how his investigations have uncovered connections between magic history and early Hollywood. | — | ||||||
| 1/10/25 |  Judge Gary Brown: Inventive Magician, Historian, and Author | In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, United States district judge and accomplished magician Gary Brown discusses his journey from "accidental biographer" to respected magic historian. He shares insights on writing "The Coney Island Fakir," researching Henry Slade, and authoring innovative books "Wandcraft" and "The Inventive Magician's Handbook." Gary offers perspective on the challenges of magic history research and previews new revelations about Alexander to be published in Gibecière. | — | ||||||
| 12/21/24 |  Philip David Treece: CollectingMagicBooks.com | Magic historian and bookseller Philip David Treece discusses founding CollectingMagicBooks.com, publishing works on iconic London magic shop Ellisdons, and preserving magic's printed heritage. He shares insights from his conservation background, approach to curating rare books, and publishing projects including "The Collected Writings of John Nevill Maskelyne." Philip offers valuable advice for magic book collectors and reveals how his experience as a customer shapes his bookselling philosophy. | — | ||||||
| 11/17/24 |  Margaret B. Steele: The Great Boomsky | Historian Margaret B. Steele discusses her groundbreaking book "The Great Boomsky" on The Magic Book Podcast, uncovering previously untold stories of African American performers in Alexander and Adelaide Herrmann's magic shows during the segregation era. Margaret shares insights from her research, the transformation she experienced as a writer, and the discovery of Isaac Willis's legacy in Nova Scotia. Margaret also discusses her publishing company, Floating Lady Publishing, and 3 new projects. | — | ||||||
| 11/2/24 |  Lance Rich: Neon Dreams - The Story of Las Vegas Magic | Lance Rich, a magician, writer, and historian, shares his journey in the world of magic, focusing on his acclaimed book, "Neon Dreams: The Story of Las Vegas Magic." He discusses how he chronicled the rich history of magic in Las Vegas, highlighting notable figures including Gloria Dea, the first magician to perform on the Las Vegas Strip. Lance reflects on the impact of nostalgia as a gateway to understanding magic's history and emphasizes the importance of accessible storytelling. Through his insights, Lance inspires aspiring magic historians and writers to find their passion and create engaging narratives that resonate with a wider audience. | — | ||||||
| 10/12/24 |  Harrison Greenbaum: You Are All Terrible! | In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, stand-up comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum discusses his career from Tannen's Magic Camp to headlining Mad Apple in Las Vegas and starring in his off-Broadway show, What Just Happened? He shares insights on writing You Are All Terrible, emphasizing originality, and reflects on his own creative process, blending comedy and magic. Harrison reveals his most treasured magic books and previews new projects, including a one-hour comedy special. | — | ||||||
| 9/14/24 |  Craig Beytien on Petite Magia: Crafty Plans for the Tabletop Wizard | In the fifth episode of The Magic Book Podcast, Adrian Tennant interviews Craig Beytien, a seasoned magician, craftsman, and author. Craig discusses what led him to write the upcoming book Petite Magia: Crafty Plans for the Tabletop Wizard, which features 29 magic effects. Reflecting on his innovative approach to miniaturizing classic illusions, Craig discusses how Eric C. Lewis and Paul Osborne influenced his work, and emphasizes the enduring value of physical magic books in our digital age. | — | ||||||
| 8/31/24 |  John Gaspard: The Eli Marks Mysteries | In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, Adrian Tennant interviews John Gaspard, author of nine Eli Marks Mysteries. John explains his research and writing process, including his collaborations with magicians. John also discusses the creation of Eli Marks, balancing magic content for both magicians and general readers, and his popular podcast, "Behind the Page." John shares his experiences with the magic community, and offers advice for aspiring authors interested in magic-themed fiction. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.