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Episode 258 of The Magic Guys features Josh, Doug and Nick sharing live-show highlights, audience SpeakPipe stories, and impromptu street magic tips. They discuss Asi Wind's sold-out Sydney Opera House run, VIP close-up moments, and how presentation and work ethic elevate classic routines.

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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.

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Bar Magic specialist Derek “Hubb” Irwin joins us to talk real-world close-up entertainment. From his residency at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and regular performances at the Magic Castle, to producing his monthly Enchanted Escape tiki bar show, Hubb shares what it takes to build strong material, stronger reactions, and a sustainable magic career while balancing family and a full-time engineering role.

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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.

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The hosts recount Nick's trip to Japan, exploring magic bars, close-up performances, and unique cultural exchanges with local magicians.

They also share a tense on-stage Rubik's Cube recovery, stories about audience-sourced props, and reflections on differences between Japanese and Australian magic scenes.

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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.

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The episode covers Wes’s creative process, live-show strategy, reposting content, building specials, balancing life on the road, and advice for performers about experimenting on stage and making success a lower priority than passion and relationships.

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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.

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Today we are joined by Tobias Beckwith discussing his career bridging theater and magic, the making of Jeff McBride’s shows, and his new book Wired for Wonder. He explains magic as live theater, breaking the fourth wall, and why storytelling, directing, and acting matter for every performer.

Practical tips include using silence and visuals, recording and reviewing performances, tailoring shows for different venues, and developing an original point of view - all aimed at helping magicians create more powerful, theatrical presentations.

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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.