The Magic Guys

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  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...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  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. Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Pod...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  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. Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay ta...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  The Magic Guys celebrate episode 248 with a Christmas special full of host banter, live food deliveries to Doug, and listener speak-pipe stories. Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  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...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  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 - ht...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  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 tim...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  Josh and Nick share a practical, no-nonsense prep guide for the busy holiday gig season: how to stock supplies (cards, flash paper, batteries), manage wardrobe and hygiene, plan travel and parking, confirm client details, and adapt sets for different venues. They also cover fueling your body with snacks and hydration, aftercare for clients and agencies, and plan...

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  Damien O’Brien brings a career stacked with awards, celebrity performances, and viral moments including being a Britain’s Got Talent 2020 finalist and appearing on Penn & Teller's Fool us. He joins The Magic Guys to break down the achievements that shaped his reputation as a top UK magician. Follow Damien! https://www.instagram.com/damienmagician https://www...

Patton is 24 yrs old, a student of the legendary card expert Allan Ackerman, and recently trained at the School of Juan Tamariz in Madrid Spain. He’s one of Lionsgate’s featured magicians at the John Wick Experience at AREA15 in Las Vegas, and serves as a one of the main magic consultants for Xavier Mortimer. Over his 15-year career, Patton has performed for television, radio, corporate events, tr...

Magician and author Eric Yuhasz returns to share his new release, The Practice Playbook. This essential guide for magicians explores how to turn practice into progress, with insights from performers around the world - including The Magic Guys. A must-read for anyone serious about mastering their craft. Get the book today! Magic guys Merch!  Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys...

Episode 240 of The Magic Guys gathers magicians sharing their worst gig stories - from being caught palming a card and an empty lemon reveal to overheating in costume and traumatised kids. The hosts and guests trade survival tips, quick recoveries and humorous reactions to on-stage disasters. Magic guys Merch!  Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagic...

Hosts Josh Norbido and Nick Kay, joined by Daddy Doug Conn, dive into a live, unrehearsed episode exploring oddball and overlooked magic props from Trick Supply. They demo and brainstorm uses for items like the card-to-flower Mylar card, TCC’s "The Moon" mirror (the twilight principle), a Sharpie slap-bracelet, magnetic popsicle sticks, an ice-cream paddle gag, and an electronic thread reel — plus...

Las Vegas magician Jason Bird joins The Magic Guys Podcast to talk about his new book Strolling for Dollars. With 25 years of experience performing everywhere from cruise ships to the Vegas Strip, Jason shares his real-world approach to building a career in magic - through systems, strategy, and collaboration. Get Your own copy of Strolling For Dollars Magic guys Merch!  Leave a voicemail for The...

This week the magic guys run their spitball segment and answer listener questions about pricing and imposter syndrome, creative ideas for a paintball color-match routine, scratchies/prize gags, and handling meddling family spectators during routines. Magic guys Merch! https://themagicguysshow.com/en-aud/products/im-a-magic-guy-t-shirt Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys - https://www.speakpipe.co...

In this episode of The Magic Guys Podcast, we host the brilliant Sonia Benito - a Spain-born, London-based magician blending elegant style with urban edge. She weaves classic and modern techniques into visual, interactive performances using everyday objects, while sharing insights on creativity, branding, and unforgettable magic. Follow Sonia on Instagram - @soniabenitomagic Learn More about Sonia...

This week on Magic Guys, we chat with magician and storyteller Petey Majik about his spellbinding production Mystic Night Show. Blending Vietnamese folklore, world-class illusions, and comedy, Petey shares the inspiration behind the show, audience reactions, and what’s next for this magical journey. Follow Petey's Show on IG - @mystic.night.show Book tickets to the show - https://mysticnightshow.c...

Derek Ostovani left his career as a Structural Engineer to pursue his passion of performing Magic. He travels across the country and internationally to share his unique art of performance in both sleight of hand Magic and stage performance. He is an award winning Magician, and lectures to his peers teaching them some of his own unique creations. Derek specializes in providing high-end entertainmen...

A circus star turned aerospace engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, April is a viral sensation, whip world-record holder, and fire stunt icon. She’s also a magician, instructor, and Production Director for Mystify Magic Festival, with global performances and magazine covers to her name. Learn more about April - www.apriljennchoi.com Follow April on IG @apriljennchoi Get the Magic guys Merch! h...

In this episode of The Magic Guys, we welcome Greg Dubin, a New York magician celebrated for his close up show Magic At The Clock Shop. With charm, wit, and incredible sleight-of-hand, Greg shares stories from NYC’s underground magic scene and his journey creating this unforgettable hidden show. Follow Greg on Socials @dubinmagic See Greg's show - https://www.precisionclockandwatch.com/ Get the Ma...

Episode 232 of The Magic Guys features Jonathan Goodwin — a retired stunt performer and escape artist — discussing his early inspirations, daring television stunts, a life-changing accident, and his path to recovery. Jonathan also describes his transition into hypnotherapy, writing, consulting, and Project Rewire, and shares practical advice for creativity, resilience, and facing life-altering cha...

Magician John Michael Hinton uniquely brings close-up magic to the big stage using everyday objects, live video, and impossible feats. Seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and stage all around the world! Follow John on Socials @johnmichaelhinton Learn More About John - www. JohnIsMyFriend.com Get the Magic guys Merch! https://themagicguysshow.com/en-aud/products/im-a-magic-guy-t-shirt Leave a voicem...

The Magic Guys host a fast-paced trivia episode where Josh, Doug, and Nick run a Kahoot-style history and card-magic quiz. They answer obscure questions about famous magicians, classic moves, and memorable quotes, share personal gig stories, and discuss remembering and organizing tricks. Get the Magic guys Merch! https://themagicguysshow.com/en-aud/products/im-a-magic-guy-t-shirt Leave a voicemail...

We've just been to Magic Live in Las Vegas! Here's what you need to know! Get the Magic guys Merch! https://themagicguysshow.com/en-aud/products/im-a-magic-guy-t-shirt Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys - https://www.speakpipe.com/themagicguys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! - https://discord.gg/sBUUCVwjPR Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbid...

Jon Armstrong, winner of Close Up Magician of the Year, has headlined at Disney and Las Vegas, toured 30+ countries, and is known for his signature Tiny Plunger routine. A consultant on Ant-Man, The Mentalist, and more, he stars in Netflix’s Magicians: Life in the Impossible and performs regularly at the Magic Castle. Join us live to ask this seasoned pro how you can enhance your own performances!...