History of the Magic Kit! #247

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 - [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.

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 - [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.

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 - [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.

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 - [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.

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 - [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.

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 - [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.

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 - [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.

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 - [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 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.