Discourse In Magic

Curtis Kam joins Jonah this week to discuss coin magic, thinking about your audience, and finding interesting plots. Although known for his coin work, Curtis is a well-rounded magician and writer who takes a unique approach to his presentations. He also once opened for a volcano.  The post Finding a Moment with Curtis Kam appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 stunt performer with 26 implants in her body that she uses in her performances and day to day life.  The post Biohacking Magic with Anastasia Synn appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined by Pit Hartling this week to explore creating magic,  counting tricks, and making presentation decisions. Pit is a German magician who brings his own take to sleight of hand card magic.  The post Striking a Balance with Pit Hartling appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

This week the Amazing Johnathan joins Jonah to talk about comedy, magic and earning your chops. Johnathan is a worldrenowed comedy magician known for his shocking humour and twisted magic tricks. The post Comedy Magic Secrets with Amazing Johnathan appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 of hand performer from Florida who has performed at the Magic Castle and has appeared twice on Fool Us. The post Bringing Closeup Card Magic to the Stage with Jimmy Ichihana appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 featured performer with the long-running variety show, Esther's Follies, for 20+ years. By mixing parody with grand stage illusions in an intimate setting, Ray brings a unique approach to magic. The post Esther’s Follies’ Inner Secrets with Ray Anderson appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

You had questions, Jonah has answers! Recently, Jonah asked listeners via social media and the mailing list to send in any questions they have regarding magic to be answered on this week's episode. The post Magician Appetizer #5: Listener Q&A appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 passion into your magic. Mario is a children's show performer who uses D.I.Y robots, handmade props and a slapstick performance style to show that magic can be found in anything. The post Never Stop Exploring with Mario the Maker Magician appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

This week, Jonah sits down with Stuart MacDonald to discuss storytelling, effective methods for practicing, and what to consider when changing your act. In 2017, Stuart made history at the IBM-SAM Combined Convention where he claimed all 5 top awards with his unique performance.  The post Reinventing Your Magic with Stuart MacDonald appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined by Jamy Ian Swiss this week to discuss persona, creativity and the importance of learning the classics. Alongside being a dedicated, lifelong student of magic, Jamy is a prolific writer, sleight of hand artist, and magic historian.  The post Finding Your Voice with Jamy Ian Swiss appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah serves up another bite-sized episode this week, giving you the motivation you might just need to hear. The post Magician Appetizer #4 appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 computer could just read your mind and write the script you want for you?  In this bite-sized episode, Jonah addresses writer's block and offers an easy strategy to start writing your magic script.  The post Magician Appetizer #3 appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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, Adam is the Director of Puzzles for Art of Play, a #1 New York Times best selling picture book author, and an ex-creative director in advertising.  The post F**k Fear with Adam Rubin appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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-winning performer and the executive director of Magicana. The post Perceiving Magic with Julie Eng appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 developing in your craft.  The post Sammy Younan on My Summer Lair appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Kiko Pastur joins Jonah this week to discuss aesthetic magic, challenging your creativity, and finding symbolism in an effect. Kiko is a magician from A Coruña, Spain, whose style draws on the beauty and wonder of our world.  The post Finding Beauty and Poetry in your Magic with Kiko Pastur appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

This week Jonah sits down with Nate Staniforth to discuss disillusionment, determining your intent, and creating visceral effects. Alongside touring the college circuit, Nate is the author of Here is Real Magic and Clouds and Kingdoms.  The post Disillusionment and Exploring Intent with Nate Staniforth appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

This episode Jonah sits down with Ran'D Shine to discuss performing on the college circuit, creating inclusive environments and the rich history of African Americans in magic. Alongside being a highly sought after, award winning magician on the college circuit, Ran'D is also a magic historian and educator. The post The Heart and Soul of Magic with Ran’D Shine appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

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 who spent thirteen years touring the country with a stage illusion show. Ryan has also been seen on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Canada's Got Talent, and his YouTube channel with over 8 million views.  The post Tips for Touring Tricks with Ryan Joyce appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

It's another bite sized episode this week! This time, Jonah suggests an interesting way to discover your character. The post Magician Appetizer #2 appeared first on Discourse in Magic.