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.By Dean Carnegie

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 celebrity learns about magic from him! Enjoy this episode of The Magic Detective Podcast.By Dean Carnegie

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 episode is #100. As a bonus, after the closing remarks, the FULL Houdini Seance can be heard. Enjoy! #houdini #seanceBy Dean Carnegie

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 Dunninger Hohneker.By Dean Carnegie

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. Listen and learn more about this amazing man. https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/12/magicians-we-lost-in-2023.htmlBy Dean Carnegie

Here we have something special once again. The episode today comes from a manuscript published by Micky Hades of Canada. I took the manuscript and turned it into an old style Radio Broadcast of sorts. Listen to the podcast to learn more about it! The recording takes place Nov 1st, 1926. Enjoy!!!By Dean Carnegie

This is about the very first Houdini Seance that took place at Bess Houdini's home. Arthur Ford was the medium. Did Bess received the real message? Did Arthur Ford cheat or was it legit? Welcome to Season 6 of The Magic Detective Podcast! Remember to visit MagicHistorian.com to get your official Magic Detective T-shirt!…

Today, I offer a hidden gem. A fantastic artist who I knew nothing about, but turns out to be an amazing magician, writer, and creator. He invented effects that are still done today, he wrote countless columns in magazines, and had 70+ of his own publications. He did card magic, coin magic, mentalism, escapes, pick pocketing, and even magic over th…

This episode deals with the life and exploits of Maurice Fogel, the first man to do a solo mentalism show in Great Britain. He became hugely popular in his day and devised a number of diabolical publicity stunts! check out his Russian Roulette Routine https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/09/the-amazing-fogel-worlds-greatest.html…

William Marion Fay was a partner in the famous Davenport Brothers act. He traveled with them overseas, performed in their show, and had many adventures along the way. Some even say he is up to his old tricks today, listen to find out.By Dean Carnegie

Did you know Tony Curtis had another life as a magician? I didn't either, but if you judge him by his talk show appearances, it sure looks that way! See what playing HOUDINI in a movie can do to a person!By Dean Carnegie

The great Jos Bema, aka Tommy Wonder is profiled on this episode of the podcast. The transcript for this episode is available on my blog, along with videos for each of the tricks mentioned in this podcast. https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/05/the-wonderful-life-of-tommy-wonder.htmlBy Dean Carnegie

This episode is on the life of Henry 'Hen' Fetsch, author of The Milk Pitcher Book, creator of Mental Epic and many other mysteries. Listen to his fascinating story and if your new to Hen, you'll discover a resource for some incredible magic!By Dean Carnegie

The Magic Detective is back...well, sorta. Coming back shortly. This is just a quick heads up to let you know what's been going on and to announce a new contest with new prize! In addition, check out my magic history items for sale on ebay https://www.ebay.com/usr/carnegiemagic Send contest entry to : mailto:info@carnegiemagic.com…

Yo extra long episode with Tokyo's dopest Studio owner, producer Ghostpops (South Africa) and writer MC artist, Kraftykid (UK).We touch on a lot of topics this episode. Racial profiling in tokyo, the "grimiest" parts of Tokyo, race and japanese artists using the n-word, the difficulty of working with and around japanese artists making black musics,…

Year 6 Episode 1! Yo I am back with new Mega Late Show content! As usually we are rocking with some of the most talented, interesting and accomplished people in Tokyo Japan! Today I got two of my long time homegirls, dancers: Yinka Oshitelu and Ktea 3ntertainer. Both have been in Japan for a long time and have been on some of its largest stages. Fr…

This one features Ralph Emerson Powell, an unusual character from the 1930s. Popular in the Cleveland area but with a questionable background....and he was tied to a frightening event in history. Magic History Items on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/usr/carnegiemagicBy Dean Carnegie

It's the final show of 2022. This time I did a quick review of the previous Season, and then I share with you a NEW Radio interview I did a short time ago. I will be doing a lot more radio and tv in the coming year 2023, and I will do my best to share that content with YOU! Also, don't forget the CONTEST from Ep 86. Go back and listen to the questi…

Did you know Charles Dickens of The Christmas Carol fame, of Nickolas Nickelby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more stories, was also an amateur magician? Indeed he was. Now hear all about it! OH, and when you finish hearing about his exploits, stay around for a Christmas story written by HOUDINI, and narrated by Dean Carnegie. U…

The world of magic owes a lot to this man. He created the first TV specials devoted to magic. His efforts preserved on video some amazing acts. He was the first author to try and give an accurate accounting of Houdini's life. He...well, Milbourne Christopher was many things: magician, author, performer, producer, historian, investigator and much mo…

Well my Houdini week episodes took longer than expected, lol. This is the last of that bunch. On this episode I discuss a myth surrounding Houdini and also the medium Eva C., and more! Check it out!By Dean Carnegie

Here are details on the friendship of Ira Davenport, half of the act who invented the Spirit Cabinet, and Harry Houdini the great escape artist. This is the transcript for this episode https://www.themagicdetective.com/2022/11/the-unusual-friendship-between-houdini.htmlBy Dean Carnegie

A look at one of the 'secrets' to Houdini's escapes and then one of his most famous challenges where he uses this device.By Dean Carnegie

Here is the life story of Ching Ling Foo, the original Chinese magician who created a sensation at the turn of the century! It's an amazing story, filled with occasional tragedy. This is the last episode for Season 4. Season 5 will begin shortly. I mistakenly said it was the end of season 3 on the episode, lol.…

This time, the Magic Detective gets interviewed! This appeared a couple years ago on WSMI-FM Radio in Mid Illinois. It was a fun interview that I had forgotten about. I just found the recording and thought you'd like to hear some stuff about Houdini, myself, and other historical figures. enjoy.By Dean Carnegie

This episode deals with the life of Charlie Miller. Charlie was a close friend to Dai Vernon and Faucett Ross, and one of the few magicians of his time who could present all of the material from the book, Expert AT the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase. He had a very interesting life. Even though he was known for his fantastic sleight of hand, he was equa…

Here are several stories with the theme, Magic Saves the Day. The first is the famous Fire in Decatur Ill, where Blackstone Sr. was performing. I've tried to give the most accurate information available, along with a brief bio of Ted Banks...a member of the Blackstone show. The next stories involved Cruise Ships, and you'll have to hear them to bel…

Today, I explore the lives of 4 different Jewish magicians who were sent to Concentration Camps during WW2. There are some amazing stories here and also some tragedy. Werner Reich's TED Talk can be found herehttps://www.ted.com/talks/werner_reich_how_the_magic_of_kindness_helped_me_survive_the_holocaust…

Fred Culpitt, Magical Comedian, magic inventor, variety performer. Inventor of the Doll's House Illusion and more. Link for 2 Culpitt Tricks: https://youtu.be/fLe0dW0c0nMBy Dean Carnegie

On this episode we take a deep dive into Houdini's famous East Indian Needle Trick, where it came from, where he first saw it, and more.By Dean Carnegie

The Magic Detective is BACK, this time with an audio biography of Anna Eva Fay, medium and vaudeville clairvoyant. There are many references to other podcasts episodes and I'll list those here for anyone interested. The Fox Sisters Ep 57 Washington Irving Bishop Ep 15 Samri Baldwin Ep 30 Houdini and Anna Eva Fay Ep 22 For additional information on …

Peace! This episode was recorded several months ago. i fucked around and deleted the video of it and then got lazy to edit the audio. but here we are!! finally. my apologies. I give a kinda long update on the state of the podcast before the recording. And i dont remember much about the conversation but im certain it was good. Paulie is a life long …

This is a story from the life of Houdini and Hardeen. I give you a bit of backstory to start with and the actual Thanksgiving part is near the end. A funny story and a short one. Hey, who wants to listen to podcasts on Thanksgiving. This one is short enough to listen to and then get back with the family for dinner! Enjoy.…

Well, it's finally here, the Halloween Edition of my podcast and it's one week late, LOL. This is a fictional story turned into an old style radio drama. Most of the story is actually true....with the exception of one thing (the devil). Anyway, it's a very cool story and I know you will enjoy it! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/litsmovie/lost-…

This week I cover The Houdini Wonder Show, a special show he did in 1922. It involved a cast of characters and I give you a brief bio of each of the various performers. I also mention my review of David Copperfield's History of Magic Book which is over on my blog at: https://www.themagicdetective.com/2021/10/book-david-copperfields-history-of-magic…

We begin Season 4 with an exploration into the life and magic of David Devant. You'll hear about his early days, his various creations, his time with Egyptian Hall and St. Georges Hall and beyond. And, you'll find out what he really died from.By Dean Carnegie

Hello,Back with another installment of the interviews about infection rates. This joint features good good friend of the pod a.k.a. DJ Double El who goes by too many monikers to list out. We get into a bit of vaccine talk and try to hash out some realistic expectations for the future. We are not scientists and this is not financial advice, lol He a…

This one is a short podcast. Rather than leave you with nothing, I decided to share a few quick stories. They're related to two individuals who both had birthdays this week. I think you'll enjoy the stories. And please go to my blog www.TheMagicDetective.com to read some additional thoughts on 'Books'.…

Hello,Still. With the good homie Emjae we got caught up on what's been going on since we last linked. It has been over a year and some change that we last really chopped it up and since he has been in Japan. He has constantly stayed focused and in work mode though. He's been working on a new project, collaborating, and plans to drop a video soon. A…

On this episode you'll learn about a wonderful Chinese Magician and Vaudevillian, Long Tack Sam. This podcast is slightly shorter than most because as it turns out there is a documentary on Sam done by a relative of his. And rather than give you ALL the details of his life, I gave you a quick overview and am going to provide a link to the documenta…

Here is a man who had a hugely successful career, but is often singled out today as someone who worked with Houdini. He had an amazing career without Houdini! And he had a very interesting career with Houdini. Some of what I discuss during his Houdini years is going to sound controversial, but keep in my it's mostly my opinion, based on some resear…

Hello,Again & again with another convo. This one is chicken soup served straight to you by the lovely & wonderful N'Dea Davenport. She gives so many jewels and gems in this ep its almost unbelievable. We go over what her experience with the past year has been like and all the work she has been taking the time to do. And not necessarily artistic wor…

The Final episode? Probably not***Sorry for the delay. I recorded this two weeks ago and couldn't get my ass into gear to edit the video and audio***Without further adieu, episode 150!! Extra long run time and featuring one of our earliest supporters, an iconoclast in the worldwide house dance community, with unrivaled experience and expertise! The…

On this episode you'll hear a review of the book Lincoln's Scout by author Mark Cannon. This is the story of Civil War Soldier and future magician Harry (Horatio) Cooke. Also, I share my recollection of visiting the American Museum of Magic for the first time, many years ago. For more on Cooke, listen to podcast Ep 16.…

Hello,Got another drop with a homey. DJ AAROCK fell on the line to let us know how it's been for a working DJ during the parallelogram. He's been able to keep working and also found time to pursue some personal projects. He's been got some music that he's produced with an emcee coming and he has a graphic novel also. We get into all of that, plus s…

Hello,Got another drop for ya'll this time with the Guy, Putafeche of the Breakdown crew. He's just moved recently so there is a little bit of talk about the feel of some of the neighborhoods in Tokyo. Then we get into what it's like for an introvert during the pandemic (hint: not that big a change). We also talk about the general atmosphere in Jap…

Took a while but finally got the homie and owner/ operator of Tokyos renowned Soul Food House. Theyve been featured on just about every major Japanese media org and also on Pharrells "Entrepreneur" music video. We also discuss the Legacy Lounge!Hes been interviewed countless times so we didnt want to rehash all the typical stuff. Lots of random fun…

Before this recording if you asked me who was Mevina, id tell you he was the homie. A cool as hell, big Samoan guy that runs a few Polynesian dance school or classes. And i think owns a few restaurants back in the states. Turns out that's only partially right. Mevina comes from a long line of super influential members of the Polynesian dance and mu…

Here is a guy we should all know about but few do. He lived during the Golden Age of magic. He performed during that time. He knew all the greats, he wrote books for many of them. His life story is incredible. Listen and discover the world of William J. Hilliar.By Dean Carnegie

Hello,Today we have the Legend, the Man, the Ninja himself, Scott Popular. Scott has been able to take advantage of the panerabread to focus on one of his main projects, NinjaMan. Although of course there have been pitfalls the past year, he was able to find opportunity amongst the adversity.We also get into a lot of Atlanta talk. As one of the mai…