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A show where 3 professional Magicians sit down and discuss the important questions of life.
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Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
56 min
Today we are joined by Tobias Beckwith discussing his career bridging theater and magic, the making of Jeff McBride’s shows, and his new book Wired for Wonder. He explains magic as live theater, breaking the fourth wall, and why storytelling, directing, and acting matter for every performer.
Practical tips include using silence and visuals, recording and reviewing performances, tailoring shows for different venues, and developing an original point of view - all aimed at helping magicians create more powerful, theatrical presentations.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
1 hr 1 min
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Christopher Wayne is back on the Magic Guys and for good reason! He has produced MANY successful shows over his career and his latest is selling out every week at the Boston Theatre Of Magic!
Go See Chris Live - https://www.bostontheaterofmagic.com/
Follow him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realchristopherwayne/
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
1 hr 1 min
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Kieron Johnson is a performer and creator whose magic effects are used by magicians worldwide, including Ice Qube and Too Hot To Handle as well as MANY others. His creative work has been featured by some of the biggest names in magic, with recent credits including Dynamo’s Buried Alive. Beyond creating, Kieron has performed and lectured internationally, consulting for The Magic Circle, BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. He’s also an accomplished bubble artist and one of the world’s few recognized human fountains. With appearances across international Got Talent formats and a strong online presence, Kieron continues to influence modern magic both on and off stage.
Follow Kieron on socials @kieronthemighty
Check out Kieron's releases - https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/kieron-johnson
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
1 hr 6 min
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Episode 251 of The Magic Guys walks listeners through how to turn a collection of tricks into a complete magic show. Nick, Josh and Doug explain starting with the ending, choosing the right material, using filters for character and audience, and building strong openings, middles and finales.
They cover pacing, transitions, callbacks, emotional stakes, rehearsal vs writing, and practical exercises you can use to plan, trim and rehearse your first show.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Jan 6, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
57 min
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Episode 250 of The Magic Guys celebrates the New Year as hosts Nick, Doug, and Josh review listeners' 2026 goals. They discuss booking higher-paying gigs, creating original material, improving promo and social media, and practical performance advice.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Dec 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025
1 hr 3 min
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Episode 249 presents the Magic Guys' first-ever annual awards, celebrating the best spitball ideas, gig stories, interviews, history lessons, books, and magic gear from 2025.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
1 hr 50 sec
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The Magic Guys celebrate episode 248 with a Christmas special full of host banter, live food deliveries to Doug, and listener speak-pipe stories.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
1 hr 1 min
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Episode 247 of The Magic Guys digs into the surprising history of magic kits - how industrialization, department stores and holiday gifting turned conjuring props into a childhood rite of passage. Josh, Nick and Doug trace kits from 19th-century parlor entertainments to mid-century department store sets and modern branded kits, and they share personal stories of how those boxes launched careers.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
1 hr 5 min
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On this episode Josh and Nick chat with magician-turned-keynote speaker Alex Moffat about using cognitive illusion and neuroleadership to make ideas stick. Alex shares his journey from fine art and banking into full-time speaking, explains how magic disarms corporate audiences, and how storytelling and brain science shape his keynotes.
Learn More About Alex - https://alexmoffat.au/
Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/al.moffat/
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
57 min
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Today's episode explores the history and controversy of the sawing-in-half (soaring through a woman) illusion. Discussing its origins, notable performers (P.T. Selbit, Horace Goldin, Oswald Williams, David Copperfield), and how sensational journalism and amateur copycats led to real-life tragedies.
The episode examines changes in presentation and safety over time, notable cases of misuse and murder, and how magicians protect the art today. It blends history, true-crime elements, and reflections on stagecraft and safety in magic.
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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.