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The Magic Guys

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Magic
Christmas
Audience Engagement
Magic Shows
Mentalism
Magic Tricks
FISM
Las Vegas
Comedy
Magic Performances
Creativity
Theatre Of Magic
Magic Community
Community Engagement
Performance
Melbourne Magic Festival
Trick Supply
Rubik's Cube
Gigs
Performance Tips

A show where 3 professional Magicians sit down and discuss the important questions of life.

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Latest Episodes

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 to manage a lifelong stutter, his creative process ("magic goggles" and analyzing object a... more

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Episode 289 features Eric Yuhasz discussing his new book "Cultivating Creativity" and how magicians build bold ideas. The hosts explore giving yourself permission to fail, finding your creative voice, documenting and shelving ideas, and setting param... more

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 battery-to-lollipop moment), and talk shop about creating and staging magic shows.

They disc... more

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World Champion Magician Helder Guimarães joins The Magic Guys to discuss his extraordinary career and acclaimed one-man show, The Hope Theory. Helder shares how storytelling, sleight of hand and his journey from Portugal to America shaped his magic, ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Yuhasz
Magician, educator, author
Author of Cultivating Creativity
Episode: Eric Yuhasz on Cultivating Creativity! #289
Helder Guimarães
Magician, storyteller, and creator of The Hope Theory
Self
Episode: Helder Guimarães Hangs Out With The Magic Guys LIVE! #287
Stuart McDonald
Penn & Teller Fool Us winner, international magic champion, Tedx Speaker
Self-employed / Magician
Episode: Stuart McDonald’s Mirrors, Metrics, and Magic! #286
Frankie Foti
Professional magician based in Nashville; resident at House of Cards; creator of Ask For Magic
House of Cards Nashville
Episode: Frankie Foti and his Ask For Magic Special! #283
Joel Fenton
Magician and Edinburgh Fringe performer
Independent magician
Episode: Edinburgh Fringe Debrief with Joel Fenton! #282
Harrison Kramer
New York City magician, meta glasses proponent
Independent magician
Episode: Harrison Kramer on Viral Videos With Meta Glasses! #279
Reid Ferry
Magician, mentalist, and creator of Trident
Trident project
Episode: Reid Ferry Talks on his new release Trident! #277
Hernán Macaño
Magician known for coin routines and Fool Us appearances
Independent magician
Episode: Melbourne Magic Debrief #276
Sean Taylor
British magician, Australian-based consultant and creator
Independent magician, consultant
Episode: Sean Taylor on Creativity, Consulting & Reinvention #275

Hosts

Josh Norbido
Host; professional magician with extensive field experience and multiple episode appearances.
Nick Kay
Co-host and primary contributor; frequent guest in episodes focusing on performance strategies and ethics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Smart, Funny, Valuable

    This podcast is a joy : two fun magi-pros discussing the art & the business behind it

    *the added bonus of occasional busking talk, made this an easy subscribe for me.

    Keep up the good work fellas

    Doug Conn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connjure
    United States6 years ago
  • The greatest

    This is the greatest Magic podcast I have listened to the chemistry and chat between Josh and Jason is as good as any.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kellyg0089
    Australia6 years ago
  • Really great magic chat!

    Maybe the best magic chat podcast I’ve heard..!

    But seriously, if you’re a professional magician, and amateur or just interested in the art form, these guys are so easy to listen to and they know their stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy 13oyd
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Really entertaining

    It’s so much fun to listen to Jason and Josh talk about their magic, their philosophies, and just tell stories of their careers! Keep it up gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gregcnwy
    United States6 years ago
  • New favourite podcast!

    This is a fun show to listen to. These guys are hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    William S Gordon
    Australia6 years ago

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Content is entertaining and informative for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Guests highlight practical, actionable magic business advice.

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Helder Guimarães Hangs Out With The Magic Guys LIVE! #287
Q: How did collaborating with a film director influence a live theater show?
Working with Frank Marshall helped shape a language for the show that balances storytelling with magic, making staging decisions that fit the emotional arc and ensuring both party's visions coexist.
Helder Guimarães Hangs Out With The Magic Guys LIVE! #287
Q: What is The Hope Theory about, and why did you choose that subject?
It's about immigration and the challenges of starting over in a new country, told through Guimarães's own experiences and paired with a narrative-driven magic show to illuminate broader social questions.
Stuart McDonald’s Mirrors, Metrics, and Magic! #286
Q: Stuart McDonald, welcome to The Magic Guys Podcast. Please tell our friends who are you and what do you do?
Stuart describes himself as an American magician who uses Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement to improve magic shows, drawing on operational excellence concepts like Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanbans, and PFMEA to optimize performance and create compelling, efficient acts.
Frankie Foti and his Ask For Magic Special! #283
Q: What were the biggest challenges during production and how did you address them?
He describes the technical and logistical hurdles—sound, lighting, and post-production issues—along with the need to balance storytelling with magic. He highlights iterative problem-solving, keeping a collaborative mindset with friends, and persisting through setbacks to preserve the project's integrity.
Frankie Foti and his Ask For Magic Special! #283
Q: How did you approach moving from a traditional magic career to creating a full-on magic special with friends?
Frankie talks about treating the project like a film, assembling a production team, securing a venue, and accepting the learning curve of directing and producing. He emphasizes starting with a concrete plan, pitching to collaborators, and building a team that shares the vision, then letting the work guide the evolution of the project.

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A show by three professional magicians who riff on performance, business, and ethics across a wide range of magic topics. Episodes frequently cover street and stage magic, branding and career strategy, the psychology of audience engagement, and the evolving role of technology and media in magic. Listeners likely get practical tactics for gigs, insights into how to build a brand, and candid debates about what's ethical or effective in modern performance. The format often blends craft tips with personal stories, festival and industry context, and a sense of community among performers, making it helpful for aspiring guests and potential sponsors who want access to a deeply engaged magic ecosystem.

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Recent guests on The Magic Guys include:

1. Eric Yuhasz
2. Helder Guimarães
3. Stuart McDonald
4. Frankie Foti
5. Joel Fenton
6. Harrison Kramer
7. Reid Ferry
8. Hernán Macaño

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