Episodes Archives | Discourse in Magic

Today we're unpacking the secrets of creating a successful lead machine for your magic business.

Get ready to be amazed by the world of grand illusions with our extraordinary guest, Reza Borchardt

Transform your magic career by distinguishing between the flashy allure of marketing and the powerhouse of sales.

Magician and comedian Mike Hammer takes center stage, unveiling the secrets behind his 13-year run on the Las Vegas strip.

Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your holiday bookings this year!

We discuss the launch of our latest project, the Campers Playing Cards!

Magician, comedian, and consultant Bruce Gold joins us for an enthralling chat about his dynamic journey from a childhood fascination with magic to an influential career in Hollywood.

Learn how to diversify your magic career and discover why corporate gigs might not be the golden ticket they're often made out to be.

Unlock the secrets of trade show magic with Danny Orleans!

What if you could transform your passion for magic into a steady stream of gigs without quitting your day job?

Prepare to be amazed as we sit down with the extraordinary magician, Chris Michael!

Unlock the secrets to booking your own magic shows and lectures as you follow my whirlwind journey through August!

Renowned magic consultant Rory Adams joins us to share his incredible journey from a childhood fascination with magic, sparked by his grandfather's box of tricks, to a decade-long career in magic TV show writing.

Unlock the secrets to producing successful public ticketed magic shows with me, Jonah Babins. This episode pulls back the curtain on the often unseen challenges and rewards of organizing these captivating events.

Discover the remarkable journey of Spanish magician Jandro in this captivating episode of Discourse in Magic.

Unlock the secrets to making your magic performances more natural and convincing. Join Jonah Babins as he reveals his three favorite magic projects that have profoundly influenced his approach to magic and performance.

Legendary magician Gaetan Bloom joins us to share his journey from a curious child to becoming an iconic figure in the world of magic. Throughout our conversation, Gaetan opens up about the pivotal mentors who shaped his path and how these relationships inspired his most famous tricks. He discusses his innovative approach to magic, which involves transforming everyday objects through curiosity and...

What if charging $250 per show is the very thing holding you back from building a $100,000 magic business? This episode of Discourse in Magic, hosted by Jonah Babins, dives into the powerful strategy of reverse engineering your way to a six-figure income in the magic industry.

Jeki Yoo joins host Jonah Babins to discuss his magic journey, experiences in competitions, and his unique approach to crafting magic for television and social media. They explore the magic scene in South Korea and delve into Jeki's process of creating engaging pop-up magic videos, which can take weeks to perfect.

In this episode of the "Discourse in Magic" podcast, host Jonah Babins discusses the ten-hour rule for running a magic business. He advises magicians to limit administrative work to ten hours a week to focus on performance and creativity.

In this episode of "Discourse in Magic," host Jonah Babins interviews Franz Harary, a renowned magician and illusion designer. Franz shares his magical journey, starting with a childhood magic set that sparked his interest in fooling adults and led to his passion for creating original illusions.

In this episode of "Discourse in Magic," host Jonah Babins shares the exciting news about the podcast's return. Listeners can look forward to fresh interviews and episodes covering a wide range of topics within the magic community.

Jonah returns from the wild to let you know that tomorrow, November 9 2023, he and Ben Train will be appearing for the second time on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us!

Jonah is joined by Juan Esteban Varela, a master at performing without props. Juan is the mind behind Magic in the Dark and in this conversation he talks all about it, about magic without props, and shares his personal story through magic and how wonderful it is.