Jason Bird on Building a Magic Career That Actually Pays! #238

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 - [email protected] 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 - [email protected] 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 - [email protected] 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 - [email protected] 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 - [email protected] 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 - [email protected] 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.

Derek Ostovani left his career as a Structural Engineer to pursue his passion of performing Magic. He travels across the country and internationally to share his unique art of performance in both sleight of hand Magic and stage performance. He is an award winning Magician, and lectures to his peers teaching them some of his own unique creations. Derek specializes in providing high-end entertainment for all kinds of corporate events, occasions, and special gatherings. He performs for celebrities, corporate executives, fortune 500 companies and audiences large and small around the globe, theaters throughout the nation, cruise ships and is a regular performer at The World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood Follow Derek - www.MagicwithDerek.com IG: @MagicwithDerek 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 - [email protected] 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.    

A circus star turned aerospace engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, April is a viral sensation, whip world-record holder, and fire stunt icon. She’s also a magician, instructor, and Production Director for Mystify Magic Festival, with global performances and magazine covers to her name. Learn more about April - www.apriljennchoi.com Follow April on IG @apriljennchoi Get the 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 - [email protected] 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, we welcome Greg Dubin, a New York magician celebrated for his close up show Magic At The Clock Shop. With charm, wit, and incredible sleight-of-hand, Greg shares stories from NYC’s underground magic scene and his journey creating this unforgettable hidden show. Follow Greg on Socials @dubinmagic See Greg's show - https://www.precisionclockandwatch.com/ Get the 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 - [email protected] 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 232 of The Magic Guys features Jonathan Goodwin — a retired stunt performer and escape artist — discussing his early inspirations, daring television stunts, a life-changing accident, and his path to recovery. Jonathan also describes his transition into hypnotherapy, writing, consulting, and Project Rewire, and shares practical advice for creativity, resilience, and facing life-altering challenges. Get Jonathan's new book! https://www.jonathangoodwin.com/ Get the 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 - [email protected] 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.