Discourse in Magic
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Jonah Babins and Tyler Williams
Jonah Babins from Discourse in Magic tackles magic’s hardest issues, theories, philosophies, discussion, and more to help you explore. He jumps into all sorts of magic, and resources, and most importantly actionable tips to help better the art and become a killer performer!
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Magic Appetizer: How to Test New Material
Magic Appetizer: How to Test New Material
The three biggest mistakes that magicians make when they're testing our new material for their shows. The post Magic Appetizer: How to Test New Material appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
08:0906/05/2022
Making Movie Magic with Kate Tsang
Making Movie Magic with Kate Tsang
Jonah connects with movie writer & director Kate Tsang to talk about her latest movie, Marvelous and the Black Hole The post Making Movie Magic with Kate Tsang appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
18:4528/04/2022
Building A Magic Community with Benjamin Barnes
Building A Magic Community with Benjamin Barnes
Benjamin Barnes on the unique Chicago magic scene and what to look for when you want to build your own magic community The post Building A Magic Community with Benjamin Barnes appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
54:1621/04/2022
Your Promo Video
Your Promo Video
This week Jonah offers up three tips to consider when making your promo video. The post Your Promo Video appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
08:4314/04/2022
Magic Minded Thinking with Jonathan Bayme
Magic Minded Thinking with Jonathan Bayme
This week Jonah is joined by Jonathan Bayme, CEO of theory11, to talk about his work applying magic minded thinking to his business and the products he creates. The post Magic Minded Thinking with Jonathan Bayme appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:36:3907/04/2022
I’m Back!
I’m Back!
Jonah returns with all new interviews and discussions coming your way. The post I’m Back! appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
09:3431/03/2022
Building Stronger Magic with Bizzaro
Building Stronger Magic with Bizzaro
This week Jonah is joined by prolific magician and prop maker, Bizzaro The post Building Stronger Magic with Bizzaro appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:05:5824/02/2022
Giving Value to your Online Magic with Bao Hoang
Giving Value to your Online Magic with Bao Hoang
This with Jonah connects with Bao Hoang to discuss how he’s grown as an online magician and his success in creating and selling unique collectible card sets. The post Giving Value to your Online Magic with Bao Hoang appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
57:3911/02/2022
Magic Appetizer: Software For Your Team
Magic Appetizer: Software For Your Team
Jonah offers up his suggestions for the best software you can use to maximize your team's potential.  The post Magic Appetizer: Software For Your Team appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
11:1703/02/2022
How to Get Over Your Fear of Performing with Ben Train
How to Get Over Your Fear of Performing with Ben Train
Ben Train pops in to offer some important tips to help you overcome any fear you may have surrounding performing the magic tricks that you've been practicing on. The post How to Get Over Your Fear of Performing with Ben Train appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
06:5527/01/2022
[LIVE Workshop] Double Your Magic Business
[LIVE Workshop] Double Your Magic Business
Jonah shares with you a sample of his workshop where he helps magicians grow their business and double their earnings The post [LIVE Workshop] Double Your Magic Business appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
20:2622/01/2022
Approaching Magic With Innovation With David Regal
Approaching Magic With Innovation With David Regal
This week Jonah connects with David Regal to discuss writing magic for television and the innovative ways that David approaches magic. The post Approaching Magic With Innovation With David Regal appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:27:4713/01/2022
New Year, New Podcast
New Year, New Podcast
Jonah welcomes you to the new year and new plans for Discourse in Magic in 2022 The post New Year, New Podcast appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
07:0006/01/2022
Happy Holidays from Discourse in Magic
Happy Holidays from Discourse in Magic
This week Jonah has a very short message for you going into the final week of the holiday season. The post Happy Holidays from Discourse in Magic appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
03:2023/12/2021
Transitioning To Stage Magic with John Graham
Transitioning To Stage Magic with John Graham
This week Jonah connects with John Graham who has just released his new book, "Stage by Stage", which is all about transitioning to stage magic. The post Transitioning To Stage Magic with John Graham appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:27:4116/12/2021
Magic Appetizer: The Best Magic Business Tool You Already Own
Magic Appetizer: The Best Magic Business Tool You Already Own
This week Jonah reveals to you what the best tool you can use to help grow your magic business. And it's something you already own...   The post Magic Appetizer: The Best Magic Business Tool You Already Own appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
05:0109/12/2021
Magic Appetizer: Top 3 Magic Theory Books
Magic Appetizer: Top 3 Magic Theory Books
Jonah shares with you his top three picks for magic theory books that will make the biggest impact on your magic. The post Magic Appetizer: Top 3 Magic Theory Books appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
09:2302/12/2021
Magic Appetizer: Grow Your Magic Business From Five To Six Figures
Magic Appetizer: Grow Your Magic Business From Five To Six Figures
Three tips on how to transform your five figure magic hustle into a six figure magic career The post Magic Appetizer: Grow Your Magic Business From Five To Six Figures appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
08:0425/11/2021
Preparing For Your Magic Comeback with Ben Train
Preparing For Your Magic Comeback with Ben Train
This week Ben Train fills in for Jonah and offers up some tips on what he is doing to overcome his fear of returning to the stage after so much time away The post Preparing For Your Magic Comeback with Ben Train appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
04:4218/11/2021
Magic Appetizer: Unconventional.fun 5
Magic Appetizer: Unconventional.fun 5
Jonah and Ben are back for one more time to talk about the fifth, and final, UnCoventional.fun virtual 8-bit magic convention. The post Magic Appetizer: Unconventional.fun 5 appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
23:2911/11/2021
The History of Magic with Professor Richard Wiseman
The History of Magic with Professor Richard Wiseman
This week Jonah connects with professor Richard Wiseman to discuss co-authoring his book with David Copperfield, debunking supernatural claims, and the ethical responsibilities that magicians have with their audiences. The post The History of Magic with Professor Richard Wiseman appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:22:2404/11/2021
Magic Appetizer: Getting Gigs
Magic Appetizer: Getting Gigs
Jonah shares with you three tips to help you get better at booking gigs The post Magic Appetizer: Getting Gigs appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
14:0028/10/2021
Teaching Magic Theatre with Jeff McBride
Teaching Magic Theatre with Jeff McBride
This week Jonah connects with Jeff McBride to talk all about the theatre of magic, the phases that every magician might go through, and his thoughts on the growth of virtual magic shows The post Teaching Magic Theatre with Jeff McBride appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
29:0921/10/2021
Reinventing Your Magic with Giancarlo Bernini
Reinventing Your Magic with Giancarlo Bernini
This week Jonah connects with Giancarlo Bernini to talk all about his journey navigating the pandemic so soon after his major breakout in magic on Fool Us The post Reinventing Your Magic with Giancarlo Bernini appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:04:0314/10/2021
Coin Magic & The Suspension of Disbelief with Tyler Rabbit
Coin Magic & The Suspension of Disbelief with Tyler Rabbit
This week Jonah connects with Tyler Rabbit to talk all about his amazing work with coin magic and his thoughts on the suspension of disbelief and the rise of exposure culture. The post Coin Magic & The Suspension of Disbelief with Tyler Rabbit appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:45:5607/10/2021
Truth & Deception with Colin McLeod
Truth & Deception with Colin McLeod
This week Jonah connects with Colin McLeod to talk about his return to his live show at the Mirage in Vegas. The post Truth & Deception with Colin McLeod appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:27:4030/09/2021
Magic Appetizer: Yeses, Nos, and Maybes
Magic Appetizer: Yeses, Nos, and Maybes
September, October, November, and December are ridiculously important months for your magic business. The post Magic Appetizer: Yeses, Nos, and Maybes appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
03:1223/09/2021
The Best Magic Show Of Your Life with Bill Malone
The Best Magic Show Of Your Life with Bill Malone
This week Jonah is thrilled to connect with the legendary Bill Malone. The post The Best Magic Show Of Your Life with Bill Malone appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:39:3716/09/2021
Between Dreams Podcast with Chris Ruggiero
Between Dreams Podcast with Chris Ruggiero
This week we share with you an episode from the Between Dreams podcast with Chris Ruggiero, who recently featured Jonah as a guest.  The post Between Dreams Podcast with Chris Ruggiero appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
44:4209/09/2021
Magic Appetizer: 3 Tips For Being Creative
Magic Appetizer: 3 Tips For Being Creative
This week Jonah offers up three tips to help you boost your magic creative output The post Magic Appetizer: 3 Tips For Being Creative appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:11:0502/09/2021
Three Questions With Jake Strong Podcast
Three Questions With Jake Strong Podcast
This week we share a segment from the Three Questions with Jake Strong Podcast, in which Jonah was recently a guest on.  The post Three Questions With Jake Strong Podcast appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
30:3226/08/2021
The Secrets of Rubber Band Magic with Joe Rindfleisch
The Secrets of Rubber Band Magic with Joe Rindfleisch
This week Jonah sits down with Joe Rindfleisch to talk all about rubber band magic and hoe Joe is at the forefront of developing the language used to teach this style of magic and the classic magic he taps into to influence the new tricks he's developing. The post The Secrets of Rubber Band Magic with Joe Rindfleisch appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
59:3619/08/2021
UnConventional.fun … In Space!
UnConventional.fun … In Space!
Ben and Jonah are back to get you excited about taking UnConventional.fun beyond the final frontier... space!  The post UnConventional.fun … In Space! appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
26:3112/08/2021
Magical Stories of Magic Legends with Howard Hamburg
Magical Stories of Magic Legends with Howard Hamburg
This week Jonah connects with legendary "underground" magician Howard Hamburg. The post Magical Stories of Magic Legends with Howard Hamburg appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:00:0805/08/2021
Creating Impossible Magic Experiences with Helder Guimarães
Creating Impossible Magic Experiences with Helder Guimarães
This week Jonah connects with Helder Guimarães, a prolific magician known for bending the expectations of what a magic show is capable of. The post Creating Impossible Magic Experiences with Helder Guimarães appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:37:0429/07/2021
The Toronto Magic Company Bought A Teleprompter!
The Toronto Magic Company Bought A Teleprompter!
Ben and Jonah discuss the winding down of virtual shows, what their first live show post-pandemic was like, and how they're planning for the future of in-person shows. The post The Toronto Magic Company Bought A Teleprompter! appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
28:5622/07/2021
Magic Appetizer: Tools For Your Team
Magic Appetizer: Tools For Your Team
This week Jonah shares with you six tools that will make working with your team easier as you expand your magic business.   The post Magic Appetizer: Tools For Your Team appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
15:0615/07/2021
Reviewing & Marketing The Secrets of Magic with Ekat
Reviewing & Marketing The Secrets of Magic with Ekat
Jonah connects with Ekat, to talk about creating content online, the difficulty in marketing magic, and the challenges that come up when trying to ethically review magic products. The post Reviewing & Marketing The Secrets of Magic with Ekat appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:26:5408/07/2021
Overcoming Obstacles In Magic With Cody Clark
Overcoming Obstacles In Magic With Cody Clark
Jonah connects with Cody Clark to talk about his sensory sensitivity shows for autistic audiences, performing with autism, and the obstacles that still remain in the magic community for minority and disabled performers The post Overcoming Obstacles In Magic With Cody Clark appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:11:0501/07/2021
Creating Magic Adjacent Content with John Gaspard and Jim Cunningham
Creating Magic Adjacent Content with John Gaspard and Jim Cunningham
This week Jonah connects with John Gaspard and Jim Cunningham, the minds behind Sunday Night Magic and the Eli Marks series of mystery novels The post Creating Magic Adjacent Content with John Gaspard and Jim Cunningham appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:13:0324/06/2021
Tips, Tools, and Tricks of the Trade with The Toronto Magic Company
Tips, Tools, and Tricks of the Trade with The Toronto Magic Company
How the Toronto Magic Company is handling the virtual slowdown, the future of Unconventional.fun, and recommended tools to help run your business The post Tips, Tools, and Tricks of the Trade with The Toronto Magic Company appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
42:2817/06/2021
Three Questions To Ask Yourself with Peter Samelson
Three Questions To Ask Yourself with Peter Samelson
Jonah connects with Peter Samelson where he offers up three questions we can ask ourselves to make our magic scripts better. The post Three Questions To Ask Yourself with Peter Samelson appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:08:4510/06/2021
Making Magic Funny with Doc Dixon
Making Magic Funny with Doc Dixon
Jonah connects with Doc Dixon to talk about comedy in magic and the work that goes into getting those laughs The post Making Magic Funny with Doc Dixon appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
56:4603/06/2021
Upgrade Your Magic Business with Upgrade Academy
Upgrade Your Magic Business with Upgrade Academy
Three success stories from the Upgrade Academy The post Upgrade Your Magic Business with Upgrade Academy appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
17:0527/05/2021
Not Taking Magic Seriously with Chris Cox
Not Taking Magic Seriously with Chris Cox
Jonah connects with Chris Cox to discuss his unique brand of mentalism, what it's been like to go from touring every day to virtual shows at home, and why he loves magic but doesn't find magic very interesting The post Not Taking Magic Seriously with Chris Cox appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:25:1420/05/2021
Toronto Magic Company Returns To MagicLand
Toronto Magic Company Returns To MagicLand
Ben and Jonah are back with the latest from the Toronto Magic Company. This week they're returning to MagicLand and they want you to return with them.  The post Toronto Magic Company Returns To MagicLand appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
27:1813/05/2021
Developing Magic Through Technology with Trigg Watson
Developing Magic Through Technology with Trigg Watson
Jonah connects with Trigg Watson where they break down how he quit his corporate job to perform in magic full time, how he developed his reputation as the "tech magician", and his advice for you when developing magic for a video camera lens. The post Developing Magic Through Technology with Trigg Watson appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:04:3606/05/2021
Toronto Magic Company: Is Virtual Magic Ending?
Toronto Magic Company: Is Virtual Magic Ending?
Ben Train returns to join Jonah in another check in with the Toronto Magic Company where they discuss the changing dynamics of the magic industry during the pandemic, the launch of their YouTube programming, and their fears about the future of virtual magic. The post Toronto Magic Company: Is Virtual Magic Ending? appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
58:0029/04/2021
Virtual Shows, Virtual Conventions, and Magic Podcasts with Kayla Dreshcer from Shezam!
Virtual Shows, Virtual Conventions, and Magic Podcasts with Kayla Dreshcer from Shezam!
A crossover episode with the Shezam podcast where Jonah and Kayla talk about producing magic podcasts, hosting virtual conventions, and the challenges facing the magic community today. The post Virtual Shows, Virtual Conventions, and Magic Podcasts with Kayla Dreshcer from Shezam! appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
01:21:1722/04/2021
Magic Appetizer: The Pivot Back
Magic Appetizer: The Pivot Back
Is virtual magic ending? This week Jonah offers up three tips to help you plan for the future when the world pivots back to live in-person events The post Magic Appetizer: The Pivot Back appeared first on Discourse in Magic.
08:4115/04/2021