Magician Rob Zabrecky stops by to talk about the The Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle and the difference between being a skeptic and a debunker.

Plus, Jim Cunningham reads Chapter One from “The Ambitious Card.”

(If you want to skip ahead to the reading, it’s at approximately 11:04)

LINKS:

http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

 Rob Zabrecky on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zabrecky

 Rob Zabrecky on Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/robzabrecky/

 The Other Side With Rob Zabrecky:https://www.instagram.com/othersidewithzabrecky/

“Strange Cures” Rob Zabrecky Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Cures-Rob-Zabrecky/dp/1945436239

In this episode, we’re joined by The Amazing Kreskin for a fascinating interview about his career … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Two of “The Ambitious Card.”

And check out the link below of Kreskin performing his own version of The Ambitious Card routine!

The reading of Chapter Two starts at 21:44

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

Kreskin Website: http://www.amazingkreskin.com/

Kreskin does an Ambitious Card routine: https://youtu.be/onLjvqP1EU4

Kreskin on Letterman: https://youtu.be/N__IUqyTRrw

Kreskin on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: https://youtu.be/ghFzI9zq-WY

The Great Buck Howard – Trailer: https://youtu.be/XIwokbM12Lk

The Great Buck Howard – Internet Movie Data Base Listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460810

In this episode, we’re joined by Morgan & West, two Victorian time traveling magicians … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Three of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Three starts at 25:54 

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

Morgan & West YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMorganandMrWest

Morgan & West on “Fool Us” #1: https://youtu.be/CLILA3E4eJo

Morgan & West on “Fool Us” #2: https://youtu.be/_849ZUsaibc

Morgan & West: The Next Great Magician: https://youtu.be/2BFmWrvZb4Q

Morgan & West: Oxford Imps 10th Anniversary Spectacular: https://youtu.be/ZA6B2KBMlfs

In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Cohen (The Millionaire’s Magician) who introduces us to magician Max Malini … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Four of “The Ambitious Card.”

Plus a quick preview of upcoming guests, including David Regal, Suzanne the Magician, and a two-part episode with Dick Cavett!

The reading of Chapter Four starts at 00:20:47

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ 

Steve Cohen Website: https://chambermagic.com/

Chamber Magic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chambermagic

The Chamber Magic Store: https://chambermagic.com/store/

The Millionaires' Magician: "Miracles on Madison Avenue": https://youtu.be/zzCHZBp56zE

Magician Steve Cohen on David Letterman: https://youtu.be/cpSAI29kCog

In this episode, we’re joined by Suzanne the Magician, who talks about the great Eugene Burger and his influence on the world of magic … then we jump into a reading of Chapter Five of “The Ambitious Card.” This is followed by some chatter about a psychic reading John once had, which was used as the basis for the reading Megan gives Uncle Harry in Chapter Five. And Jim reveals the one time he proved his psychic ability! Plus, some talk about upcoming guests.

The reading of Chapter Five starts at 00:17:26

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series:  http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

Suzanne Fool Penn & Teller:  https://youtu.be/Oe3oMC9U2eY

Suzanne’s Website:  http://suzmagic.com/

Suzanne on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009612607182

Suzanne’s Cups & Balls Routine:  https://youtu.be/SGC-hmrVpmU

Eugene Burger Thread Routine:  https://youtu.be/eFosK12_k5U

Eugene Burger “Cutting the Aces”:  https://youtu.be/L-feGCF9nRs

Eugene Burger: Tribute Video:  https://youtu.be/tIpWn6BeSO0

In this episode, we’re joined by Sandy Marshall, who talks about his father—Jay Marshall—and his influence on the world of magic … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Six of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Six starts at 00:21:33

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

Sandy Marshall on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.marshall.54

Jay Marshall – Newspaper Magic: https://www.magicana.com/video/jay-marshall-newspaper-magic

Jay Marshall – Strange Pastimes: https://www.magicana.com/video/jay-marshall-strange-passtimes

Jay Marshall – The Ed Sullivan Show – Jay & Lefty sing “If I Had My Way”: https://youtu.be/qxvowzSuNrc

Jay Marshall & Lefty – 1996: https://youtu.be/hos1XW8Dcmw

David Regal—magician, writer, reviewer, and all-around great guy—talks about the ups and downs of creating and selling magic … some chat about Eagle Magic in Minneapolis … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Seven of “The Ambitious Card.”

The reading of Chapter Seven starts at 00:29:15.

LINKS

The Eli Marks Mystery Series

http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/

David Regal Website: https://davidregal.com/

David Regal Store: https://davidregal.com/store/

David Regal: Penn & Teller Fool Us: https://youtu.be/UW2gHwTRkX4

David Regal at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/RWtbsYS9LyY

Unplugged: David Regal Live (Long Interview): https://youtu.be/FXlkCB0Fv3E

 David Regal: Cups & Balls & Cups & Balls: https://youtu.be/MbnwgwnLe38