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International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast
The official podcast of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. We talk about the art of magic (the entertaining kind) and all things I.B.M.
For more information about the I.B.M., please visit magician.org
Episodes
34 episodes
Meet Michael Kent - The Top Comedy Magician for Colleges
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Michael Kent, the top comedy magician for colleges, to the show. They discuss Michael's unique style of comedy magic, how the college market has changed over ...
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The Manufactured Standing Ovation Genii Article Discussion
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young dive into a discussion about the recent article in Genii Magazine about manufactured standing ovations. They also get feedback from the magic community about Episode ...
Meet I.B.M. International Executive Secretary Sindie Richison
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels and Scott Cantrell welcome International Executive Secretary of the I.B.M. Sindie Richison to the show. They discuss how Sindie became the International Secretary, how important customer service is...
Meet I.B.M. International President Stephen Levine
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels and Ben Young welcome International President of the I.B.M. Stephen Levine to the show. They discuss how Stephen got into magic, his journey from Mastle Castle Knight, to I.B.M. Legal Advisor and, ...
The Bizarre Community Responds & What is the One Thing You Want at a Magic Convention?
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young get more feedback from the bizarre magic community. They also dive into the things they have always wanted to see at magic conventions, but haven't.
Did the Guys Anger the Bizarre Community & How to Approach Strangers to Perform Magic
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young get a letter from a listener informing them that they may have offended the bizarre magick community. They also discuss magic and music & how to approach stranger...
Meet Matt Stanley and Keith Fields & Lady Sarah are Back
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Matt Stanley to the show and Keith Fields & Lady Sarah back to the show. They discuss all things I.B.M., including the upcoming St. Louis convention and i...
Storytelling vs Being Amazing, Your First Trick, and Are You a Hack?
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young share their stories and stories from the listening audience about their first magic tricks and if they still remember them. They also discuss the difference between b...
Meet Bob Jaffe, Executive Producer of World's Greatest Magic and Numerous Other Magic TV Shows
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Bob Jaffe to the show. Bob is the Executive Producer of The World's Greatest Magic, The World's Wildest Magic, Houdini: Unlocking His Secrets, The Hidden Secr...
Meet Shawn Farquhar, Modern Magic, and the E.D.F.
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Past International President of the I.B.M. Shawn Farquhar to the show. They discuss the brand new Modern Magic book, Shawn's role in helping make it happen, a...
The Wildest Shows You've Performed
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young share their stories and stories from the listening audience about the wildest shows that they've performed. They also discuss whether you can perform magic live and i...
Eric Schuster and the Brand New I.B.M. Website
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome I.B.M. Executive Committee Member and Technology Transformation Chairman Eric Schuster. Eric and the gang discuss the brand new I.B.M. website and discuss all...
A Spirited Discussion About Truth in Mentalism and Modern Magic Book
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young have a spirited discussion about when it is important to tell the truth as a magician and/or mentalist. They also chat about the brand new version of the book Modern ...
Meet Christian Manahl and Ring 1221
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Christian Manahl and discuss his involvement with the brand new I.B.M. club for magicians ages 12 to 21, Ring 1221. Also discussed is Christian's background...
Meet Tiffany Allen Sauvage
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Tiffany Sauvage about her love of magic, art, and the New Georgia Wonder Act.
Zak Mirz on AGT and a Fascinating Magician in The Linking Ring Magazine
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss Zak Mirz's appearances on America's Got Talent and get into several interesting articles in The Linking Ring, including a great discussion on a fascinating ma...
Meet Past International President Ken Scott
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels and Ben Young interview I.B.M. Past International President Ken Scott while Scott Cantrell is out of town. They discuss how Ken uses music in his show to great effect, the upcoming Atlanta Harvest ...
Saving Stage Magic, Ego vs Service, and What is Better - Being Good or Being Connected?
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss which magician is saving stage magic, what happens when you perform from a place of ego vs service, and what is more important - being a great magician or a c...
Meet FISM Winners Michael Bloemeke and PIP Billy Hsueh
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview FISM winners Michael Bloemeke and Past International President Billy Hsueh about their experience competing at FISM in Italy.
Convention Review, Disrespecting Your Audience Helpers, and Reverse Engineering Magic
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young review the recent I.B.M. convention, discuss the ethics behind reverse engineering a magic trick, and get passionate about treating your audience participants with re...
Why Do You Do Magic and Is Magic an Art?
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss the intricacies of why they do magic and if magic is an art.
What Happens When a Team of Magicians Wakes Up in a War Zone (w/ Guest Mark Brown)
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome guest Mark Brown and they discuss waking up in the middle of a war zone.
Why Some People Don't Respond Well to Magic and What to Do
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss why some people don't respond well to magic and what the public's expectation is of a magician.
Meet I.B.M. Convention Guest of Honor Randy Pitchford
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview I.B.M. Convention Guest of Honor Randy Pitchford. They discuss Randy's involvement purchasing the Magic Castle, up-and-comers in the world of magic, the sim...
Humble Brags, Magicians who aren't Entertainers, and Close-Up as Stand-Up
Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss some more of Jason's magic pet peeves and strange insights. They have a lively discussion about humble bragging, magicians who aren't entertainers, and how Cl...