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>

A Spirited Discussion About Truth in Mentalism and Modern Magic Book

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young have a spirited discussion about when it is important to tell the truth as a magician and/or mentalist. They also chat about the brand new version of the book Modern Magic from the I.B.M. and Jason's latest project "Magician in the Kitchen." Magician in the Kitchen can be watched here: https://youtu.be/goHOllLIcd8?si=VJe7mLW5Vvk3_fjD For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, ...

11-15
58:44

Meet Christian Manahl and Ring 1221

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Christian Manahl and discuss his involvement with the brand new I.B.M. club for magicians ages 12 to 21, Ring 1221. Also discussed is Christian's background in magic and his experience competing in the international magic competition that was held at the I.B.M. annual convention in Houston in July of 2025. Christian Manahl can be found on Instagram at @discordillusions For more information ...

11-01
53:58

Meet Tiffany Allen Sauvage

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Tiffany Sauvage about her love of magic, art, and the New Georgia Wonder Act. 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

10-15
58:06

Zak Mirz on AGT and a Fascinating Magician in The Linking Ring Magazine

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss Zak Mirz's appearances on America's Got Talent and get into several interesting articles in The Linking Ring, including a great discussion on a fascinating magician from the past you've probably never heard of. The #DoTheImpossible Podcast featuring Zak Mirz can be seen or heard here: https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.com/episodes/2021/2/13/episode-four Zak Mirz's show that Scott mentioned can be...

10-01
56:10

Meet Past International President Ken Scott

Send us a text Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels and Ben Young interview I.B.M. Past International President Ken Scott while Scott Cantrell is out of town. They discuss how Ken uses music in his show to great effect, the upcoming Atlanta Harvest of Magic, and what people don't know about what it is like being the President of the largest magic organization in the world. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. c...

09-15
01:01:31

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

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