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The Magic Guys
A show where 3 professional Magicians sit down and discuss the important questions of life.
Episodes
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Joel Meyers hangs out with the Magic Guys! #293
Nick Kay sits down with touring magician and mentalist Joel Meyers to explore his rise from childhood magic to international stages and TV appearances…
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Magic Tricks that shouldn't work.. but do! #292
Hosts Josh and Nick trade stories from the road: themed gigs that demand wigs, glued eyebrows and shaved beards, LED suits and the grind of last‑minute tech…
The Magic GuysHow Dustin Marks Outsmarted Vegas! #291
This week, we welcome Las Vegas magician Dustin Marks, who spent years secretly cheating casinos while working as a blackjack dealer in the 1980s, without…
The Magic GuysKyle Purnell on Magic, Creativity, and Resilience #290
Nick Kay hosts Kyle Purnell in a wide-ranging episode about creativity, performing, and the making of modern magic. Kyle discusses his journey from using magic…
The Magic GuysEric Yuhasz on Cultivating Creativity! #289
Episode 289 features Eric Yuhasz discussing his new book "Cultivating Creativity" and how magicians build bold ideas. The hosts explore giving yourself…
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Las Vegas Magic Shows! #288
Episode 288 of The Magic Guys brings the hosts together after big guest episodes to swap gig stories, listen to SpeakPipe submissions (including a memorable…
The Magic GuysHelder Guimarães Hangs Out With The Magic Guys LIVE! #287
World Champion Magician Helder Guimarães joins The Magic Guys to discuss his extraordinary career and acclaimed one-man show, The Hope Theory. Helder shares…
The Magic GuysStuart McDonald’s Mirrors, Metrics, and Magic! #286
Stuart MacDonald joins The Magic Guys! A Penn & Teller: Fool Us winner, international magic champion and TEDx speaker, Stuart combines world-class magic with a…
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Doug's Vegas Reboot! #285
The Magic Guys catch up as Doug returns, shares his recent dental surgery and decision to leave Trick Supply, and explains his plans to reboot his magic career…
The Magic GuysBizarro! Character, Creativity and Vegas Magic #284
Bizarro! a Las Vegas-based performer, inventor and prop builder, in conversation with hosts about character, creativity and making original magic. They explore…
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Frankie Foti and his Ask For Magic Special! #283
Frankie Foti joins The Magic Guys to discuss his journey from discovering magic in Dean Dill’s barbershop to becoming a resident performer at House of Cards in…
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Edinburgh Fringe Debrief with Joel Fenton! #282
Guest Joel Fenton aka Stunt Man Joel (with Mika Harris) reports live from the Edinburgh Fringe, covering street shows, indoor productions, the buskers' draw…
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Harrison Kramer & Adam Axford on POV Magic 101 #281
Let's talk about Metas! where are we heading with POV filming and who better to talk about it with then the 2 guys getting millions of views with this style of…
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Turn Your Magic Into a Career #280
Josh hosts a solo episode packed with practical advice for magicians who want to go professional, covering how to find first paid gigs, build a strong brand…
The Magic GuysHarrison Kramer on Viral Videos With Meta Glasses! #279
Harrison Kramer has become one of the most talked-about sleight-of-hand magicians online, with his first-person POV street magic videos racking up millions of…
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Secrets, Scams & The Ethics of Magic #278
Episode 278 of The Magic Guys features Josh and Nick with guest Adam Axford. They share wild gig stories, a SpeakPipe from Seth, viral content wins, and…
The Magic GuysReid Ferry Talks on his new release Trident! #277
Reid Ferry is a rising star in modern mentalism, earning a reputation for creating practical, commercial effects used by performers around the world. He joins…
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Melbourne Magic Debrief #276
Episode 276 of The Magic Guys dives into practical advice for approaching audiences - from reading groups in bars and on the street to strategies when you're…
The Magic GuysSean Taylor on Creativity, Consulting & Reinvention #275
In episode 275 the Magic Guys welcome Sean Taylor, a British-born magician who has worked in Australia for decades. Sean discusses his creative process…
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How to Approach Spectators Like a Pro #274
How magicians should approach and manage groups in residencies, corporate events, and street performances. Hosts share scripts, attention-getting techniques…
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Quiz: Magic or Mentalism? #273
Episode 273 of The Magic Guys features last-minute guests Adam Axford and Anthony Denali as the hosts explore the boundary between magic and mentalism. They…
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Mentalism or Magic? The Line That Divides #272
Ep 272 dives into the heated debate between magic and mentalism. The hosts discuss definitions, ethics, real-life examples (like Derren Brown and Uri Geller)…
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Secrets Magicians Wish They Knew Sooner #271
Ep.271 of The Magic Guys distills practical lessons for performers: why simplicity, personality, and confidence matter more than flashy difficulty, how to use…
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Game Changers: 10 Props That Rewired Modern Magic
Episode 270 of The Magic Guys dives into the inventions, gimmicks, and ideas that reshaped modern magic. Nick, Doug and Josh discuss classics like the…
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Trade Show Stories & How We Became Full Time Magicians
The Magic Guys features Josh and Nick discussing trade-show magic, how to turn roving tricks into reliable income, and the realities of becoming a full-time…
The Magic GuysTim Ellis & The Melbourne Magic Festival! #268
As the director of the Melbourne Magic Festival, and owner of The Laneway theatre Tim Ellis is responsible for creating a rich culture of Magic in his home…
The Magic GuysJoseph Barry | Masterful Estimation #267
Joseph Barry is a highly respected card magician known for his adaptive, deceptive approach to sleight of hand. Through his platform No Dub, he teaches…
The Magic GuysMortenn Christiansen on Winning FISM Twice! and Crafting Magic #266
Nick and Josh sit down with two-time FISM winnerMortenn Christiansen to discuss his back-to-back wins, his comedy-driven approach to magic, and the thinking…
The Magic GuysSpitballing Magic Ideas: Color-Changing Cups & Juggling productions #265
Episode 265 of The Magic Guys is a spitballing session where the hosts and listeners trade creative magic ideas, from a chop-cup color-changing ball and…
The Magic GuysRadek Hoffman On The Art of Revealing! #264
Nick Kay interviews mentalist and magician Radek Hoffman, author of The Art of Revealing, about designing memorable revelations. Broadcasting from Poland…
The Magic GuysChristopher Carter and the Art of Mentalism! #263
Christopher Carter, a world-class corporate mentalist whose material has been refined across decades of real-world performances. We discuss his book "In the…
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Hair Is Bullsh*t #262
Support the show and grab some Merch! No guest this week, just the Magic Guys riffing on hair, wigs, and showbiz. They discuss recent trick supply visitors…
The Magic GuysJay Alexander has 1,658 google reviews! #261
Jay Alexander, a San Francisco-based magician, shares his career from street performing to touring with the Rolling Stones and performing for Robin Williams…
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The history of Cardini! #260
In episode 260 the Magic Guys (Josh and Nick) mix banter with history as they explore the life and legacy of Cardini -born Richard Valentine Pitchford - who…
The Magic GuysJonah Babins on Building YOUR Magic Business #259
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! Jonah Babins is a professional magician, entrepreneur, and magic business coach. As co-founder of the Toronto Magic Company…
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Asi Wind's Show, Speak Pipes and Gig stories #258
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! Episode 258 of The Magic Guys features Josh, Doug and Nick sharing live-show highlights, audience SpeakPipe stories, and…
The Magic GuysDerek Irwin "HUBB" The Bar Magic Specialist! #257
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! Bar Magic specialist Derek “Hubb” Irwin joins us to talk real-world close-up entertainment. From his residency at the…
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Magic Bars of Japan: Whiskey, Fork Bends and Midnight Cards #256
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! The hosts recount Nick's trip to Japan, exploring magic bars, close-up performances, and unique cultural exchanges with…
The Magic GuysWes Barker: Selling Out Theaters, Viral Clips & Experimenting On Stage #255
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! The episode covers Wes’s creative process, live-show strategy, reposting content, building specials, balancing life on the…
The Magic GuysTobias Beckwith on Magic, Theater, and the Fourth Wall #254
Get Tobias’ Book! 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…
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Christopher Wayne Is Here To Help YOU Write A Show! #253
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! Christopher Wayne is back on the Magic Guys and for good reason! He has produced MANY successful shows over his career and…
The Magic GuysKieron Johnson: Performer, Creator and socials extraordinaire #252
Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee! Kieron Johnson is a performer and creator whose magic effects are used by magicians worldwide, including Ice Qube and Too…
The Magic GuysWrite YOUR First Magic Show #251
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…
The Magic GuysManifesting YOUR 2026 Goals! #250
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…
The Magic GuysThe Magic Guys Listener Choice Awards! #249
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…
The Magic GuysPuddings & Speakpipes Christmas Special! #248
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…
The Magic GuysHistory of the Magic Kit! #247
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…
The Magic GuysAlex Moffat - Cognitive Illusions and Neuroleadership Keynotes #246
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…
The Magic GuysReal Magic Murder Mysteries #245
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…
The Magic GuysThe Magician's Holiday Gig Survival Guide #244
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…
The Magic GuysDamien O'Brien’s BGT Moments & TV-Magic Secrets #243
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…
The Magic GuysPatton Guillen Hangs Out With The Magic Guys #242
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…
The Magic GuysEric Yuhasz on Rehearsal Hacks! #241
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…
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Wildest Gig Fails! #240
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…
The Magic GuysTrick Supply Creative Magic Challenge #239
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…
The Magic GuysJason Bird on Building a Magic Career That Actually Pays! #238
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…
The Magic GuysSpit Balling Our Audience's Ideas! #238
This week the magic guys run their spitball segment and answer listener questions about pricing and imposter syndrome, creative ideas for a paintball…
The Magic GuysSonia Benito! Brand Campaigns, Dance and Modern Magic #237
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…
The Magic GuysPetey Majik! Street Magic to Vietnamese TV Star #236
This week on Magic Guys, we chat with magician and storyteller Petey Majik about his spellbinding production Mystic Night Show. Blending Vietnamese folklore…
The Magic GuysFrom Engineer to Magician: Derek Ostavani on Cruise Ships, Crowds & Signature Tricks #235
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…