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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.

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Christopher Wayne is back on the Magic Guys and for good reason! He has produced MANY successful shows over his career and his latest is selling out every week at the Boston Theatre Of Magic!

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Kieron Johnson is a performer and creator whose magic effects are used by magicians worldwide, including Ice Qube and Too Hot To Handle as well as MANY others. His creative work has been featured by some of the biggest names in magic, with recent credits including Dynamo’s Buried Alive. Beyond creating, Kieron has performed and lectured internationally, consulting for The Magic Circle, BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. He’s also an accomplished bubble artist and one of the world’s few recognized human fountains. With appearances across international Got Talent formats and a strong online presence, Kieron continues to influence modern magic both on and off stage.

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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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Episode 251 of The Magic Guys walks listeners through how to turn a collection of tricks into a complete magic show. Nick, Josh and Doug explain starting with the ending, choosing the right material, using filters for character and audience, and building strong openings, middles and finales.

They cover pacing, transitions, callbacks, emotional stakes, rehearsal vs writing, and practical exercises you can use to plan, trim and rehearse your first show.

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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.