Discourse in Magic
Episodes
Modern Magic and Why it Lives Online with Xavior Spade
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Xavior Spade is making waves as one of the highest profile YouTube magicians. He is using live streaming to connect with an every-growing audience. ...
Understanding Magic with Garrett Thomas
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Thomas is an incredible magician, an opinion that was confirmed recently when Jonah saw him perform at the Buffalo 52 magic convention. Garr...
Presentation, Effect Selection, and How to Practice with Allan Hagen
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We first came across Allan Hagen on Instagram, which has become a gold mine for finding new magical talent. Allan grew up in Norway which didn’t h...
Becoming a Death Defying Escape Artist with Demian Aditya
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Demian Aditya has become world famous because of his insane escape acts. Demian first became interested in magic because of David Copperfield who wa...
Busking for Magicians & Earning Your Chops with Billy Kidd
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re really excited to welcome Billy Kidd to the podcast this week. Billy has gone from busking on the streets to performing for sold-out shows a...
No Hands, No Feet, No Excuses and No Limits with Mahdi Gilbert
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Mahdi Gilbert joins us to talk about the state of magic and not making excuses. He first got into magic as a little kid de...
How to Create Magic Out of Tricks with Lawrence Hass
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence Hass is the Associate Dean of the Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas. We wanted to invite him on to talk about the theory of magic at it...
How to Grow Your Instagram Following for Magicians with Jeremy Griffith
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know him from his incredibly popular videos The BC Shuffle and The Instagram Sessions. Jeremy Griffith has popularized social media magic in a w...
Everything You Need to Know about Gaffing Cards with @Gaffguy52
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Hanrahan is renowned in the magic community for his secret identity as @GaffGuy52. He started early and became completely obsessed. At firs...
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants with Steve Reynolds
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Reynolds is a renowned New Orlean’s card magician who is obsessed with keeping the history of magic alive. Steve first got into magic as a k...
he Artist’s Journey with Zack Mirza
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Zack Mirza has created a remarkable career both as a professional animator and a magician. He has animated a variety of children’s programs and hi...
A Masterclass in Comedy Magic with Harrison Greenbaum
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Greenbaum is the hardest working man in comedy and magic. His unique act has landed him slots on Last Comic Standing and America’s Got Ta...
Crafting Incredible Visuals with Glenn West
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Glenn West. Glenn is a fantastic magician who started his love affair with magic after being introduced to the craft by his f...
Cardistry, Community, and Content Creation with Anna DeGuzman
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 69 we sit down with cardist Anna DeGuzman to talk magic, cardistry, content creation and much much more! Anna knows a TON about cardsitry a...
How to Benefit From Magic When it’s Not Your Career with Jason Dean
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 68 we sit down with long time friend Jason Dean. We’ve known Jason since back in the Sorcerers Safari days, and have been pumped to get h...
The Laws of Magic and How to Give and Take Criticism with Michael Feldman
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 67 we sat down with the very brilliant Michael Feldman. Michael is a full time Lawyer as well as a recognized magician. He performs and cre...
How to be Meticulous in Your Craft with Ryan Edwards
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 65 of Discourse in Magic we sit down with old friend Ryan Edwards. We’ve known Ryan from once again, Sorcerers Safari, but we wanted ...
Falling in Love with Magic Again with Jeff Hinchliffe
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Not all hero’s wear capes, and not all magicians live on the stage. Some can be found sitting at the table at the magic shop, shuffling cards, o...
Success by Word of Mouth, and Behind the Scenes TV Magic with Mark Calabrese
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 63 of the podcast we sit down wit Mark Calabrese to talk about what it takes to make it in magic. Mark is an incredibly accomplished perfor...
Magic in the Stand-up Comedy Circuit with Matt Disero
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Canadian Comedy Magic Icon Matt Disero. Matt is a hilarious Canadian comedy magician, who has made his way up through...
From the Cinema to Centre Stage with Spidey
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We brought on expert mentalist, hypnotist and rockstar entertainer Spidey. If you haven’t seen Spidey on Youtube, Facebook, or on TV you might ...
The Magic of Apps with Marc Kerstein
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Marc Kerstein. If you haven’t used, or been fooled by one of Marcs magic apps, you’ve missed out. Marc i...
Helping Your Clients and Hearing Your Audience with Suzanne
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing our friend Suzanne. We met Suzanne at Sorcerers Safari (RIP) last summer! Suzanne is an expert ...
Pricing and Limiting Beliefs with Morgan Pierce
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a long time coming to get my good friend Morgan Pierce to join us on the podcast. Morgan is a wildly talented magician turned financial ad...
Networking for Magicians with Brian Miller
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 52 we chat with our first guest of “motivation month”. The point of the month is to give you the motivation you need to get off...
Magic in Toronto with Ben Train, Rosemary Reid, Chris Mayhew, and Mark Correia
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Boo Ya everybody! We made it to Episode 52! To celebrate we invited over four of our closest Toronto magic friends to talk about the Toronto magic com...
Tools and Tips to Make Your Comedy Magic FIRE with John Archer
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51…. we’re almost there! If you’re talking about comedy magic, there are just a few names that automatically come to mind. ...
How to Become an Unstoppable Old School Entertainer with Gazzo
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is absolutely no question in my mind that you’ve heard of Gazzo. Maybe you’ve seen his Fool Us performance. It’s possible you...
How to Get Noticed as a Performer with The Sentimentalists (Mysterion & Steffi Kay)
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you saw them walking down the block you would stop dead in your tracks. A haunted couple just walked out of a catalogue from the 1930s. Mysterion,...
Entertainment Value and Finding Your Shtick with David Malek
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 47 we sit down with David Malek…THE KING. He’s not just the King at entertainment, but he’s also one of the most skilled ...
The Napkin Approach and Enjoying the Process with John Guastaferro
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with John Guastaferro and we chat all about making your own effect awesome. John is an expert at working with different i...
Episode 45 – Scripting and Working with a Director with Nick Wallace
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Wallace spills the beans on exactly how scripting a show creates an incredibly powerful experience for your audience! In this episode he breaks...
The Effect Month: Props, Identity, and Paying Your Dues with James Harrison
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with James Harrison to talk all about the importance of your props, your identity and paying your dues. James was a specia...
Using Magic to Spread an Important Message with Chad Juros
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 43 we sit with Chad Juros to tell us his story of magic. I’ll save most of the details for the episode itself, but I can provide you...
Live in Toronto – Views, Comments, and Awesome Magic Content with Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, and Wes Barker
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first ever live show! We invited Wes Barker, Eric Leclerc and Chris Ramsay to Toronto to record an episode but we said HEY, why donR...
Secrets to Outreach and Building Relationships with Caroline Ravn
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tyler and I sit down with Caroline to chat all about everything it takes to build a community and following. Caroline Ravn is the que...
Why Being Sincere Means Connecting with Your Audience with Asi Wind
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t know who Asi Wind is, I recommend stopping the podcast episode and checking him out. Google, or Youtube or whatever. You’ll f...
How to Master Fringe Festivals with Keith Brown
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered how to get into a Fringe Festival, what it is, how to use it to make money and why you would want to do it, you’re...
How to Make Your Show About You with Chris Funk
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever seen anything that Chris Funk has ever done (which you probably have) you know how special what he does is. His performance and ...
The Value of a Great Introduction and How to Tweak Your Show with James Alan
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Toronto’s own James Alan to discuss some of the finer details of crafting a show. This episode was particularly exciting becaus...
Tools, Tips, and Tricks to Having TV Quality Magic with Justin Willman
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You know him from Comedy Network! You’ve watched his Viral Videos! You know him Cupcake Wars (okay maybe not) the one and only Justin Willman jo...
Magic Consulting and Making Your Own Inspiration with Daniel Garcia
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this perfectly timed episodes days after David Blaine’s special we have the very bright Daniel Garcia telling us about the ups and downs for ...
Magicians Guide to Mastering Every Social Media Platform with Justin Flom
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re reading this it means you care about modern media and social media. For that you are already a winner. Of course it’s not as eas...
Expert Online Marketing Tools and Tips for Magicians with Julian Mather
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get to sit down with the Magic Podcast king himself Julian Mather. Julian has basically done everything under the sun in terms of m...
Getting Booked with Branding, Taglines and Straight Up Tenacity with Wes Barker
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to know what type of procedure to use to get booked, you’re in the right place! The one and only Wes Barker brings the heat on episo...
Exactly What it Takes to Get Endless Bookings with Lou Serrano
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 28 we had the wonderful Lou Serrano chat with us about exactly how to book gigs. As he says, there isn’t one way to get gigs, but th...
Creativity Through Self Expression Instead of Endless Resources with Mathieu Bich
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you are into creative methods for magic, then I recommend listening to this episode. Mathieu Bich turns the standard notions of creativity on their...
Why Magic is Flirtatious, and How to Treat it That Way with Daniel Fernandez
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with the amazing Youtube star Daniel Fernandez. When I say amazing youtube star, I’m both referring to his 720,000+ ...
How to be Creative and Original with Methods with Chris Wiehl
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with the one and only Chris Wiehl to chat about being original and creative with magic effects. If you aren’t famili...
How to Fool Penn & Teller and Win FISM… Twice with Shawn Farquhar
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we got to sit down with the one and only Shawn Farquhar to talk about how to fool Penn and Teller, or win a contest like FISM, twice! ...
Why Mentalism is More Relatable for Audiences Than Magic with Bobby Motta
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we packed up our bags and travelled to Toronto (hehe) to our good friend Bobby Motta’s house. If you know anything about Bobby, ...
Why Risk Your Life on a Stunt and How To Try It At Home with Scott Hammell
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we sit down with our good friend Scott Hammel to talk about stunts. Scotty is a motivational speaker who uses magic and stunts as a to...
Art of Magic, Art of Play and The Importance of Style and Design with Dave Buck and Elliott Terral
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we got an opportunity to sit down with our friends at Art of Magic: Dave (of Dan and Dave), and Elliott Terral. It was a very insigh...
How to Add Comedy to Your Magic Without Hack Lines with Mark Corriea
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Mark talks about his approach to magic, and comedy from the perspective from an actor, and an expert in theatre. We hear the beginning...
Women in Magic with Rosemary Reid
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Discourse in Magic we got to sit down with our good friend Rosemary Reid to chat about women in magic. Rosemary has a very reasonab...
The Future of IBM and the Importance of Theatre in Magic with Oscar Munoz
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Oscar Munoz to chat about IBM( International Brotherhood of Magicians) , theatre in magic, and how to accept criticis...
A Journey From Technique to Theory Through Friends and Mentors with Simon Black
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After meeting Simon Black at Motor City magic convention in Michigan and watching and learning his mechanics I was knocked off my socks. But since the...
How to be a Great Teacher, Mentor and Student of Magic with Aaron Fisher and Adam Grace
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we sat down with Aaron Fisher and Adam Grace from Conjurer Community to talk all about the student teacher relationship in magic and t...
Playing Card Innovation and Economy in the Era of Crowdfunding with Lee Asher
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Woooooo! ten episodes in, what an exciting episode 10 talking about magicians best friend: playing cards! We hung out with our great friend Lee Asher ...
Magic Shops, Camps and Friends
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We thought it would be great to interview some key players in our magic communities in Toronto and Canada that helped to bring Discourse in Magic toge...
Performing Tips for the Working Magician, From Restaurants to Big Illusions with Chris Westfall
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we got to speak with a local Toronto magician and friend about his story through magic. He has a very unique tale of growth, possibly ...
Ethics and Morals for the Modern Magician with Ben Train
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7, we finally get an opportunity to sit down with Ben to chat about the finer details of ethics in magic. This is a topic that we know is n...
Designing magic for the screen and the stage with Patrick Kun
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we had a blast chatting with Patrick Kun about his experiences with David Copperfield and Calen Morelli and his stance on magic online...
Improv and being open to change with Chris Mayhew
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Mayhew explains how he uses improv in his magic and comedy to make it awesome! Humble beginnings In the start of the episode Chr...
Personality, character and connecting with your audience with Eric Leclerc
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Eric Leclerc gives us a an inside scoop on how he builds his character and how we can do the same!Eric gives us his strategy for findi...
Going viral, the Reddit secret, and Rubik’s cubes with Steven Brundage
23 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode and first interview Steven Brundage tells us all about how he got where he is through busking and then ultimately going viral Vi...
Introduction Episode
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode! Jonah and Tyler explain who they are and what discourse in magic is all about. Let us know what you think in the comment...