Discourse in Magic

Personality, Television, and Magic Competitions with Ryan Hayashi

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah sits down with Ryan Hayashi this week to talk about finding a personality, magic competitions, and the ins & outs of television magic. Ryan ...

Making your Magic Unique with Michael O’Brien

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jonah sits down with Michael O’Brien to talk collaboration, developing material, and making effects relatable for your audience. Micha...

The Magic of Collaboration with Brian Brushwood

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Brushwood joins Jonah this week to talk creating content, finding a niche, and failing until you succeed. If you’ve searched for magic on ...

Magician Appetizer #6: All-Purpose Magician

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Magicians Appetizer #6 Hi, Jonah here! This week I read an excerpt from an upcoming project that is available for preorder about the most i...

Finding a Moment with Curtis Kam

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Curtis Kam joins Jonah this week to discuss coin magic, thinking about your audience, and finding interesting plots. Although known for his coin work,...

Biohacking Magic with Anastasia Synn

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah is joined by Anastasia Synn this week to discuss biohacking, the future, and the shocking side of magic. Anastasia is a biohacker, magician and ...

Striking a Balance with Pit Hartling

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah is joined by Pit Hartling this week to explore creating magic,  counting tricks, and making presentation decisions. Pit is a German magician wh...

Comedy Magic Secrets with Amazing Johnathan

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Amazing Johnathan joins Jonah to talk about comedy, magic and earning your chops. Johnathan is a worldrenowed comedy magician known for ...

Bringing Closeup Card Magic to the Stage with Jimmy Ichihana

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah sits down with Jimmy Ichihana this week to discuss community, embracing your interests, and bringing card magic to the stage. Jimmy is a sleight...

Esther’s Follies’ Inner Secrets with Ray Anderson

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jonah sits down with Ray Anderson to discuss putting on a show, developing a character, and keeping your material fresh. Ray has been a fea...

Magician Appetizer #5: Listener Q&A

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You had questions, Jonah has answers! Recently, Jonah asked listeners via social media and the mailing list to send in any questions they have regardi...

Never Stop Exploring with Mario the Maker Magician

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah is joined by Mario the Maker Magician this week to discuss bringing value to your show, learning to be a flexible performer, and instilling pass...

Reinventing Your Magic with Stuart MacDonald

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jonah sits down with Stuart MacDonald to discuss storytelling, effective methods for practicing, and what to consider when changing your ac...

Finding Your Voice with Jamy Ian Swiss

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah is joined by Jamy Ian Swiss this week to discuss persona, creativity and the importance of learning the classics. Alongside being a dedicated, l...

Magician Appetizer #4: Reaching Out

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah serves up another bite-sized episode this week, giving you the motivation you might just need to hear.   The post Magician Appetizer #4: Re...

Magician Appetizer #3: Sitting Down to Write

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does the blank page scare you? Do you constantly find yourself deleting and retyping the same thing, only to repeat the process? Do you wish the compu...

F**k Fear with Adam Rubin

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah sits down with Adam Rubin this week to discuss creativity, writing, and applying magic to other aspects of your life. Alongside being a magician...

Perceiving Magic with Julie Eng

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jonah sits down with Julie Eng to discuss Magicana, the community within magic, and elevating the perception of magic. Julie is an award-...

Sammy Younan on My Summer Lair

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jonah is the one being interviewed as he joins Sammy Younan on his podcast, My Summer Lair, to discuss the perception of magic and develop...

Finding Beauty and Poetry in your Magic with Kiko Pastur

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kiko Pastur joins Jonah this week to discuss aesthetic magic, challenging your creativity, and finding symbolism in an effect. Kiko is a magician from...

Disillusionment and Exploring Intent with Nate Staniforth

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jonah sits down with Nate Staniforth to discuss disillusionment, determining your intent, and creating visceral effects. Alongside touring t...

The Heart and Soul of Magic with Ran’D Shine

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jonah sits down with Ran’D Shine to discuss performing on the college circuit, creating inclusive environments and the rich history...

Tips for Touring Tricks with Ryan Joyce

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jonah sits down with Ryan Joyce to discuss the realities of touring, marketing a show, and working towards a solid show. Ryan is a Canadian...

Magician Appetizer #2: Discovering Your Character

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another bite sized episode this week! This time, Jonah suggests an interesting way to discover your character. After the warm rece...

Magician Appetizer #1: The Audience’s Perspective

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jonah is trying out a different kind of solo episode. Short but packed with information, the Magician Appetizer episodes are meant to whe...

Searching for Real Magic with Gordon Precious

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 161, Jonah sits down with Gordon Precious to discuss exploring life and searching for real magic. Besides being an incredible magician, Go...

Finding Joy in Magic with Michel Clavello

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 160, Jonah sits down with Michel Clavello to discuss finding the magic that’s right for you, how to share joy through your magic and pro...

Wagers, Bets, and Gambles with Norman Beck

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gambling expert, Norman Beck, sits down with Jonah for episode 159 to discuss taking a logical approach, public speaking and when to take a bet. Alon...

Never Give Up with Matt Johnson

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 158, Matt Johnson joins Jonah to discuss escapology, adding human elements to your magic, and recreating your brand. You may know Matt fo...

10 Tips to Succeed at Magic Conventions

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Toronto’s annual magic convention, The Browser’s Bash, right around the corner, Jonah sits down for episode 157 to give you ten tips...

Making Better Magic with Brent Braun

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 156, Brent Braun sits down with Jonah to discuss what you need to do to improve your magic. Co-founder of the Magic Firm, Brent is regard...

Palm the Damn Coins with Kainoa Harbottle

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 155, Kainoa Harbottle sits down with Jonah to discuss coin magic, educating your audience on magic, and magic in the 19th century. Kainoa...

Bringing Card Magic to the Stage with Alan Marchese

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Alfredo Marchese joins Jonah for episode 154 to discuss choosing effects, creating emotion, and the Spanish School of Magic. Originally from Arg...

Brian Miller on One New Person

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Jonah sits down with Brian Miller on his podcast, One New Person, to discuss his identity as a...

Teamwork, Fallon, and the Audience with Dan White

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 162, Jonah sits down with Dan White to discuss working with a team, creating a show, and performing on television. Dan has appeared on t...

Being Conscious About Your Magic with Manuel Llaser

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah is joined by Manuel Llaser for episode 151 to discuss emotion in magic, learning from teachers, and analyzing your approach to magic. Manuel is...

Growth in Magic

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 150, Jonah would like to thank the listeners for accompanying him on this journey. To do so, he has sat down to reflect on a trick he has...

Honest Conversations for Performers with Ben Train

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 149, Jonah sits down with his roommate and business partner, Ben Train, to take a critical look at their own approach to magic and their ...

Make No Small Plans with Steve Cohen

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The “Millionaire’s Magician” Steve Cohen joins Jonah on Episode 148 to discuss branding, developing a show, and how to shape a care...

YouTube, Exposure and Making Magic with Jay Sankey

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Sankey sits down with Jonah for episode 147 to discuss magic online, creating and persuasive communication. Not only does Jay hold the world reco...

Scaling Up your Performance with Haim Goldenberg

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah sits down with Haim Goldenberg to discuss the business of magic, taking risks and finding your character for episode 146. Haim is an Israeli-Ca...

The Truth About Mentalism with Banachek

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To start off 2019, Jonah sits down with Steve Shaw, better known as Banachek, to discuss mentalism, the ethics behind deception, and parapsychology. B...

Magic 2018 vs. 2019 with Ben Train, Chris Mayhew, and Jacque Swan

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new magic! To ring in the new year, Jonah sits down with Ben Train, Chris Mayhew, and Jacque Swan to discuss their magic highlights and lowl...

Impact, Emotion, and Frustration in Magic with Pipo Vilanueva

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pipo Villanueva joins Jonah for episode 143 to discuss adding impact to your magic. Pipo is a magician from Spain who has performed at the Magic Castl...

Exposure and Behind the Scenes

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 142 is a new take on the catch-up episodes. In the first half, Jonah is addressing a topic in the magic community which has been a part of man...

Rituals, Experiences and Engaging Mentalism with Joe Diamond

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After several recommendations, Joe Diamond finally sits down with Jonah for episode 141 to discuss ritualistic magic, believability, and engaging your...

Marketing Secrets for Entrepreneurial Magicians with Zivi Kivi

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah sits down with Zivi Kivi for episode 140 to talk the business of performing. Zivi is not only a children’s entertainer, but he operates severa...

Creating Magic and Fooling Magicians with Ondřej Pšenička

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jonah sits down with Ondřej Pšenička to discuss creating magic, Fool Us, and the importance of community. Ondřej is an award-winning ma...

Monthly Catch up: Len Cooper and Esther Follies

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a solo episode for 138 as Jonah sits down to catch you up on his trip to Austin, where he’s at with his magic and new ideas for the podca...

Secrets to Developing Your Act with Carisa Hendrix

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Magic podcast hosts collide this episode as Carisa Hendrix, co-host of Shezam, sits down with Jonah to discuss performance, women in magic, cultural t...

Music, Magic and Using Your Other Passions with Jonathan Friedman

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Musician-turned-magician Jonathan Friedman joins Jonah this week to discuss combining outside passions with your magic and how magic has changed over ...

Vanishing Inc, Going Pro and Publishing your Magic with Andi Gladwin

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jonah finally sits down with Andi Gladwin—co-founder of Vanishing Inc.—to discuss the business of magic, publishing magic, and how to m...

Co-hosts, Banksy, and Getting Caught Up

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a short episode this week with Jonah talking about the state of the podcast, the Banksy painting fiasco, and the Toronto Magic Company. The Ban...

Why Tyler is Leaving the Podcast

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With his passion shifting away from magic, Tyler says goodbye to the magic community and to Discourse in Magic in episode 133. Over the course of two ...

Performance That Engages on Multiple Levels with David Parr

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Known for his appearance on Fool Us, David Parr joins Tyler and Jonah. Bringing his theatrical background to magic this episode, David discusses the v...

Bridging the Old and the New with Harapan Ong

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Harapan Ong joins Tyler and Jonah this week to discuss Instagram magic, developing your art, and the public’s exposure to magic. While Harapan is no...

Ads, Ethics, AGT

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Tyler and Jonah sit down to discuss their past month’s projects, advertising, their views on ethics in magic and Shin Lim.  Catching Up ...

Innovation and Being Unsatisfied with Existing Methods with Axel Hecklau

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are very excited to have Axel Hecklau join us. He is an award-winning magician, taking second place for parlour magic at the 2018 FISM World Cham...

Summer Catch-Up and Remaining Q & A

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We start episode 127 by catching up with Tyler and Jonah. While Tyler hasn’t been performing much practical magic, he has been developing his video ...

Magic Goals and Winning the Crowd with Karl Hein

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 126 is with Slight of Hand magician Karl Hein who is known for WOWing audiences with amazing and original magic and routines. Jonah has seen h...

Quarterly Q & A

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s monthly episode is a 1 am Q&A Episode, with Discourse in Magic: Nights. There was a lot of questions this time, mostly from the mailing ...

Using Magic to Make an Impact with David Peck

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Peck is a Toronto magician who specialized in manipulation. He is now a speaker, a writer, and a mover and a shaker in the world of social chang...

Becoming an Amazing Performer with Kayla Drescher

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kayla Drescher is a … magician, who recently performed on  Pen & Teller’s “Fool Us” and has a new podcast, called Shezam chatting all...

Internet Exposure, AGT, and Other Magic Updates

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for the Discourse in Magic boys to have their monthly get together episode, but this time they’re separated as Jonah has been touring On...

Hypnosis, and the Business of Show Business with Dave Curran

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hypnosis, Business, and Producing shows Dave Curran is a Ontario based Hypnotist known for his Las Vegas-like shows. He’s a friend of Jonah’s (who...

How to Perform Card Magic with Jason Ladanye

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Ladanye is a world-class sleight of hand magician and card cheating expert, known for his latest book “Confident Deceptions”, his studies wi...

Make Your Own Magic and Start to Get Bookings

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode (mini-episode) Jonah records a short episode with his advice to the responses he received to his regular email asking the Discourse i...

Is There a ‘Correct’ Type of Magic?

07 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for your regular catch-up episode with Jonah and Tyler. The episode starts with a quick recap of the last month, where Jonah talks about t...

Gambling, Cheating, and The Expert at the Card Table with Jason England

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For Episode 117, the Discourse in Magic boys got a chance to sit down with Jason England. If you didn’t know, Jason England is the leading exper...

The Toronto Magic Company

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jonah slides over to the other side of the couch so that he can pair with Ben Train and talk about the birth and the growth of the To...

The Internet, Creation, and Mutant Powers with Kyle Marlett

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jonah and Tyler talk with magician Kyle Marlett about his new show Mutant Powers. Kyle explains the ins and outs of working in the world of ...

Surrealist Performance Art

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for episode 114 and our monthly catch-up for Jonah and Tyler.  The pair like to get together every four weeks or so to talk about their m...

Character, Acting, and Honing Your Act with Rob Zabrecky

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Zabrecky is an actor, a songwriter and, most importantly for our purposes, a magician. Rob was a musician in the band Possum Dixon in the mid 1990...

A New Angle on The Chicago Magic Lounge with Ryan Plunkett

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Plunkett is well known as the author of A New Angle and from his work at The Chicago Magic Lounge.  We’ve been eager to get him on the podcas...

Succeeding as a Touring Duo Act with The Evasons

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been trying to get The Evasons on the show for a long time now.  Then out of the blue they phoned us up and said that they were in town.  We...

Teaching, Lecturing, and Making a Show with Joshua Jay

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re really excited to have the co-founder of Vanishing Inc Magic Joshua Jay on the podcast. Josh and Andi Gladwin founded the company on the b...

What do you love about Discourse in Magic?

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another catch-up interview with Jonah and Tyler. The episode starts with a quick recap of the last month. Tyler has made a terribl...

Show Business and Magic Consulting with Johnny Thompson

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve invited magic legend Johnny Thompson otherwise known as The Great Tomsoni onto the show today. Together with his wife Pamela Hayes Johnny ...

How to Love Magic with Denis Behr

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to have Denis Behr on the show this week.  Denis has consistently released some of the most innovative card magic in the world. ...

Money Magic with Josh Janousky

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You know him from his incredible Instagram presence – we’re super excited to have @JustJoshInMagic on the show this week. Josh became obsessed...

T-shirts and Talismans

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s episode 105 and time for another solo chat between Jonah and Tyler. It’s been a month since our heroes sat down for one of these. Jon...

Fool Us and Beyond with Teller

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s taken more than two years and over 100 episodes but we’ve finally done it.  We managed to convince one the biggest names in magic to...

Magic, Math and Pro Wrestling with Caleb Wiles

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He’s an incredible magician, a close friend but most importantly he’s a listener to the podcast. Caleb Wiles is well known for his amazing...

Religion, Psychedelics, and Other Types of Magic with Paul Vigil

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Vigil has burst out of his native Salt Lake City taking his magic to TV and the Las Vegas Stage. He has appeared on Penn and Teller’s Fool ...

Behind the Scenes at Ellusionist with Adam Wilber

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re have a really special guest this week. He runs Ellusionist and made waves with his viral performance on Fool Us. Adam Wilber also produced...

Real Magic with Jared Kopf

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is a brilliant mind in the magic community. He’s a magician, a priest and a raconteur – we’re really excited to have...

Is Discourse in Magic Ending?

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We made it! 100 episodes is a milestone we never expected to reach. Well, Jonah did. It’s why he started the numbering with 001. Even still, we&...

Get on Penn and Teller Fool Us with Michael Close

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been trying to get Michael Close on the show for a long time. You know him from his Workers project, his book Paradigm Shift and his work ...

Using Your Face with Mario Lopez

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mario Lopez was just a kid when a friend put a lit cigarette into his fist and made it disappear. He learned how it was done and from that moment on h...

Visual Magic and Ellusionist Secrets with Lloyd Barnes

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lloyd Barnes grandfather became a travelling magician shortly after the war. He developed many tricks over the years and passed those onto Lloyd. His ...

Look How Far We’ve Come

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s episode 96 and time for another solo episode with Jonah and Tyler. We start the episode talking about what we should do to celebrate our up...

Making Magic and the Playing Card Revolution with Alex Pandrea

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He is Blue Crown Magic, he is Alex Pandrea. He first got into magic when he was five years old.  A clown came to his birthday party and did tricks li...

Becoming an Entertainer with David Williamson

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are here with a very special guest this week.  David Williamson is an incredible comedy magician and sleight-of-hand master.  David first fell in...

Cardistry, Magic, and Getting Noticed with John Stessel

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week came across our Instagram feed and we knew we had to have him on the podcast.  His work as a cardist is truly awe-inspiring.  Jo...

New Year, New Magic

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome everyone to Episode 92 – our first episode of 2018! We both had a good New Year’s Eve. We relaxed with friends, some hors d’oeuv...

Inner Secrets of Instagram Magic with Felix Bodden

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Felix Bodden has appeared on Fool Us and has created a really popular Instagram feed.  He first became interested in magic when he was eight years ol...

Making Good Magic Great with Tony Chang

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been trying to get Tony Chang on the podcast for a long time and it’s finally happened!  Jonah and Tony spent some time together and NYC re...

What Makes a Great Magic Product with Geraint Clarke

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Geraint Clark runs one of the most popular magic blogs on the web and we’re super excited to have him on the show this week.  His entrée into the ...

Questions for Your Magic Mind

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are long overdue for a catch-up episode!  Tyler has been jamming a lot by himself over the last two months.  His landlord has been giving him not...

Instagram and the Cardistry Subculture with Sean O

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sean O is a master of cardistry and has achieved a lot at a very young age.  Sean is only twenty years old but has been honing his skills since he wa...