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The Magic Detective Podcast is a weekly podcast about the history of magic and magicians. Hosted by illusionist Dean Carnegie.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Magic Detective Podcast is a weekly podcast about the history of magic and magicians. Hosted by illusionist Dean Carnegie.
The Magic Detective Podcast is hosted by Dean Carnegie. The show has published 120 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep 120 Maryka Biaggo - Author of Margery & Me" (22 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Ep 119 The Life of Theodore Dash Hardeen" (20 September 2026, 31 minutes), and "Ep 118 Dr. Eric Colleary & Houdini's Library" (11 September 2026, 47 minutes).
The Magic Detective Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 120 episodes.
Booking probability for The Magic Detective Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Magic Detective Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Magic Detective Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Dean Carnegie hosts The Magic Detective Podcast, an arts podcast with 120 episodes published.
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Episode #120
Interview with Maryka Biaggo, the author of the new book Margery and Me. She has written a book of historical fiction all about the life of Margery the Medium and her confrontation with HOUDINI. Get your copy of the new...
Episode #119
Today we explore the life of Houdini's brother, Theodore, known professionally as HARDEEN. He had a very strong career, duplicating many of his famous brothers feats, but also doing many unique things of his own.
Episode #118
Prepare for an extremely informative podcast on Houdini's Library which resides in the Harry Ransom Center in Austin Texas. Also, Dr. Eric Colleary, the curator of the exhibit has a new book out, also called Houdini's...
Episode #117
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 interview, anywhere. Copies of the book are still...
Episode #115
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 mostly glossed over in the biographies, but today...
Episode #114
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 by the nickname of Harry The Hat, the friendly...
Episode #113
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 madness. Videos of Tommy Cooper are all over...
Episode #112
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 tours, survived earthquakes. fires, World Wars and...
Episode #111
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 creation was Balsamo the Talking Skull.
Episode #110
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 episode with clips from Velma herself.
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 adventures, we're saving the next part for a later...
This episode we explore the life of magician Paul Valadon, his connections to Egyptian Hall, and Harry Kellar and more.
Episode #107
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 inspired many kids to get into magic, many who...
Episode #106
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!
Episode #105
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...
Episode #104
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 lot of magic history, specifically the history of...
Episode #103
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 vanished. But he actually went underground...so to...
Episode #102
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.
Episode #101
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 #100
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...
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