International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast

<p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>For more information about the I.B.M., please visit magician.org</p><p><br /></p>

Saving Stage Magic, Ego vs Service, and What is Better - Being Good or Being Connected?

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss which magician is saving stage magic, what happens when you perform from a place of ego vs service, and what is more important - being a great magician or a connected one. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic...

09-01
58:31

Meet FISM Winners Michael Bloemeke and PIP Billy Hsueh

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview FISM winners Michael Bloemeke and Past International President Billy Hsueh about their experience competing at FISM in Italy. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantr...

08-15
01:07:07

Convention Review, Disrespecting Your Audience Helpers, and Reverse Engineering Magic

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young review the recent I.B.M. convention, discuss the ethics behind reverse engineering a magic trick, and get passionate about treating your audience participants with respect. Register before August 31st for the 2026 annual convention and you can win a free pair of front row tickets to all of the shows. More details are at ibmconvention.com For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicia...

08-01
01:07:30

Why Do You Do Magic and Is Magic an Art?

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss the intricacies of why they do magic and if magic is an art. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellbls Ben Young can be found at @benyounglive

07-15
50:14

What Happens When a Team of Magicians Wakes Up in a War Zone (w/ Guest Mark Brown)

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome guest Mark Brown and they discuss waking up in the middle of a war zone. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellbls Ben Young can be found at @benyounglive

07-01
01:02:02

Why Some People Don't Respond Well to Magic and What to Do

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss why some people don't respond well to magic and what the public's expectation is of a magician. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellbls Ben Young can be found a...

06-15
59:09

Meet I.B.M. Convention Guest of Honor Randy Pitchford

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview I.B.M. Convention Guest of Honor Randy Pitchford. They discuss Randy's involvement purchasing the Magic Castle, up-and-comers in the world of magic, the similarities between magic and video games, and his Great Uncle Cardini. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Mich...

06-01
59:59

Humble Brags, Magicians who aren't Entertainers, and Close-Up as Stand-Up

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss some more of Jason's magic pet peeves and strange insights. They have a lively discussion about humble bragging, magicians who aren't entertainers, and how Close-Up Magic became the new Stand-Up Magic. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on socia...

05-15
46:55

Meet I.B.M. International President Mike Dunagan

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview International President of the I.B.M., Mike Dunagan. They discuss how Mike got started in magic, how he got involved with the I.B.M., and his love of magic and mentalism. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagi...

05-01
01:01:27

Portable Backdrops, Constructive Criticism, and Doing Your Time Onstage

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss some of Jason's magic pet peeves. They have a lively discussion about portable backdrops, constructive criticism, and why it is so difficult for magicians to "do their time." For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention, please visit https://ibmconvention.com/ For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician....

04-15
59:28

Meet Michael Dardant: Where Magic and Improv Meet

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Penn & Teller: Fool Us Fooler Magician Michael Dardant. They discuss Michael's experience on Fool Us, his vast knowledge of improv and how he uses it in his magic, and some of the very cool programs that he has created for the I.B.M. and the general public. To connect with Michael and watch some of the programs that are discussed on the podcast, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@Mic...

04-01
59:59

Previewing New David Blaine: Do Not Attempt TV Series plus Interview with "Bas"

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young preview the brand new TV series from Nat Geo - David Blaine: Do Not Attempt. They also interview "Bas" from the show. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellbls Ben Young ...

03-20
49:20

Meet Keith Fields: Why You Should Compete in Magic Competitions

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Keith Fields. Keith shares why competing in magic competitions is so beneficial to magicians. Jason, Scott, and Ben also share some of their experiences competing at various magic conventions. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media...

03-15
59:56

Why Doing a Great Show is NOT the Best Advertising

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss what Jason thinks is a flaw in the age-old advice that performing a great show is the best advertising. After tackling that fallacy, Jason then revisits his argument from episode one about performing a "clean" show and why that might make the magic community guilty of being seen as "old, white men" with no point of view. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians annua...

03-01
58:18

Annual Convention Preview

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss the upcoming International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Houston, TX. They share their favorite convention stories and give an update on the most recently announced talent. Early bird registration for the convention ends February 28th. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention, please visit https://ibmconvention.com/ For more information on ...

02-19
24:10

Meet Tom Vorjohan - Previewing the FINAL Winter Carnival of Magic

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Tom Vorjohan. Tom discusses his involvement with the I.B.M. over the years, how he has helped grow his local Rings and the international organization as a whole, and the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Winter Carnival of Magic and what to expect from the very last one! For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be f...

02-15
01:04:01

Meet Jason, Scott, and Ben - the Podcast Team

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young introduce themselves, introduce the podcast, and get into a discussion on whether or not it is okay to use "moth-eaten jokes" and questionable language in a magic show. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Can...

02-01
55:47

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