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International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast

Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young
International Brotherhood Of Magicians
Magic Conventions
FISM
Ring 1221
Women In Magic
College Market
World's Greatest Magic
Standing Ovation
St. Louis Convention
Magic Contests
Georgia Wonder Act
Endowment and Development Fund
Modern Magic
IBM Convention
Magic Competition
Bizarre Magic
Magic History
Genii Magazine
Membership
Steve Queen

The official podcast of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. We talk about the art of magic (the entertaining kind) and all things I.B.M.

For more information about the I.B.M., please visit magician.org

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Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview the legendary Banachek and Kent Axell about mentalism. Kent and Banachek also share that they are granting two full scholarships to their upcomi... more

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Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young dive into a discussion about a recent performance when Jason lost his cool and went off on a heckler.

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Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Michael Close, the magic producer for Penn & Teller: Fool Us, creator of the Workers series of magic instructional books/ebooks, and incredible te... more

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Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome David Corsaro, a Penn & Teller Fooler, magic show producer, and Thank You Five Co-Host, to the show. They discuss David's incredible free marketin... more

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Recent Guests

David Corsaro
Magician and marketing educator for magicians
IBM community member; producer of Magic in a Bottle and creator of marketing videos for magicians
Episode: Meet David Corsaro - Penn & Teller Fooler, Magic in a Bottle Producer, Thank You Five Co-Host
Steve Queen
President of Ring One, the St. Louis IBM Ring
Ring One, IBM
Episode: Meet Steve Queen - President of Ring One
Michael Kent
Top performing touring comedy magician in the college market
Independent touring magician
Episode: Meet Michael Kent - The Top Comedy Magician for Colleges
Sindie Richison
International Executive Secretary, IBM
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Episode: Meet I.B.M. International Executive Secretary Sindie Richison
Stephen Levine
International President of the IBM
International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM)
Episode: Meet I.B.M. International President Stephen Levine
Matt Stanley
IBM convention organizer and co-convention planning team
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Episode: Meet Matt Stanley and Keith Fields & Lady Sarah are Back
Keith Fields
IBM member and speaker at convention
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Episode: Meet Matt Stanley and Keith Fields & Lady Sarah are Back
Lady Sarah
IBM member and convention participant
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Episode: Meet Matt Stanley and Keith Fields & Lady Sarah are Back
Bob Jaffe
Executive producer of World's Greatest Magic and related magic TV shows
World's Greatest Magic (TV)
Episode: Meet Bob Jaffe, Executive Producer of World's Greatest Magic and Numerous Other Magic TV Shows

Hosts

Jason Michaels
Host of IBM Official Podcast; IBM community member; career in magic communications
Ben Young
Co-host on IBM Official Podcast; IBM community member; experience in magic education and production
Scott Cantrell
Co-host on IBM Official Podcast; IBM community member; leadership in magic rings and clubs

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Meet Tiffany Allen Sauvage
Q: How has Tiffany kept the act fresh for modern audiences and incorporated it into other shows?
She preserves the core minimalist intrigue of the act—two props at most—while recontextualizing it through storytelling, empowerment themes, and cross-disciplinary elements like art, theater, and history to keep it relevant and engaging for contemporary audiences.
Meet Tiffany Allen Sauvage
Q: Tell us about the Georgia Wonder Act and its historical context.
The Georgia Wonder Act was an act from the 1880s where three lightweight women would overpower men on stage, often leading audiences to attribute supernatural strength to the performers; it was a pivotal moment in stagecraft and gendered performance history.
Meet FISM Winners Michael Bloemeke and PIP Billy Hsueh
Q: Has winning at FISM changed your life or opened new professional opportunities?
Both say yes, detailing increased inquiries, potential corporate gigs, media attention, and ongoing opportunities, while noting it's still early to quantify the full impact.
Meet FISM Winners Michael Bloemeke and PIP Billy Hsueh
Q: What was your rehearsal schedule like leading up to FISM, your personal rehearsal?
Both guests describe intensive, iterative rehearsals with teammates, frequent feedback sessions, and last-minute design tweaks, including 3D-printed props and coordinating with a distant partner.
Meet FISM Winners Michael Bloemeke and PIP Billy Hsueh
Q: And so did you compete? Remind me if I'm, did you compete at the Winter Carnival of Magic with a similar act?
Michael confirms he did not compete with that exact act at the Winter Carnival, but describes how the act evolved from early ideas into a debut at competitions, with IBM as a pivotal sponsor and support system.

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This series focuses on the art and business of magic, with conversations that blend performance craft, audience engagement, and industry insider insights. Episodes frequently explore branding for magicians, pitching to venues and corporate clients, convention planning, publishing projects, and ethical considerations around audience reactions and manipulation. A recurring thread is the community-driven culture of IBM rings, conventions, and member services, often illustrated through personal origin stories, leadership perspectives, and behind-the-scenes looks at producing magic content for television and live events. The show stands out for its hands-on, practitioner-oriented approach, practical tips, and a strong emphasis on authenticity, c... more

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