The Magic Guys

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 Wired for Wonder. He explains magic as live theater, breaking the fourth wall, and why storytelling, directing, and acting matter for every performer. Practical tips include using silence and visuals, recording and reviewing performances, tailoring shows for different venues, and developing an original point of view - all aimed at helping magicians create more powerful, theatrical presentations. Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!    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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.    

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 his latest is selling out every week at the Boston Theatre Of Magic! Go See Chris Live - https://www.bostontheaterofmagic.com/ Follow him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realchristopherwayne/ 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.  

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 Hot To Handle as well as MANY others. His creative work has been featured by some of the biggest names in magic, with recent credits including Dynamo’s Buried Alive. Beyond creating, Kieron has performed and lectured internationally, consulting for The Magic Circle, BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. He’s also an accomplished bubble artist and one of the world’s few recognized human fountains. With appearances across international Got Talent formats and a strong online presence, Kieron continues to influence modern magic both on and off stage. Follow Kieron on socials @kieronthemighty Check out Kieron's releases - https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/kieron-johnson 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.  

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 vs writing, and practical exercises you can use to plan, trim and rehearse your first show. 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 how those boxes launched careers. 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 - https://alexmoffat.au/ Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/al.moffat/ 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 time, notable cases of misuse and murder, and how magicians protect the art today. It blends history, true-crime elements, and reflections on stagecraft and safety in magic. 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 planning for January so your work continues after the holidays.   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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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.youtube.com/damienmagician   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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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, trade shows and luxury private audiences worldwide , and has trained and jammed with some of the best magicians in the world. Follow and learn more about Patton @pattonguillen / www.pattonmagic.com Magic guys Merch!  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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 practical performance tips and gag ideas. Along the way they share a gig story where a personalized bottle reveal stole the show, and offer quick, creative ways to turn small, strange props into memorable effects for close-up and roving magic. Magic guys Merch!  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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 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 of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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.com/themagicguys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! - https://discord.gg/sBUUCVwjPR Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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 Benito - https://www.soniabenito.com/ 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 Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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.com/ 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 Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.