Discourse In Magic

This week, Jonah sits down to give you a tip on how to practice your material for virtual audiences. The post Magician Appetizer #13: Testing Virtual Material appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined this week by Chris Pilsworth to talk about collaboration, appreciating your audience, and creative processes. Chris is a magician based out of Ottawa, Ontario, and is known for his creative ability and engaging performance style.  The post Exploring Creativity with Chris Pilsworth appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Discourse in Magic is pausing this week to give way for the voices that need to be heard. Jonah would like to help amplify these voices by handing over the mic to black magicians who have a message for magicians. We want to help educate. To help grow. To help make magic a more inclusive environment. The post A Message From the Team: Black Voices Matter appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

This week Greg Rostami joins Jonah to talk about creating, performing, and utilizing app magic.  Greg is a prominent app magic creator, known for creating apps like ReaList and Inject. The post The Versatility of Magic Apps with Greg Rostami appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Tim Hannig sits down with Jonah this week to talk about performing for kids, upping your production value, and the power of knowing every step of your show. Tim is a magician, author, and motivational speaker who tours schools in the States with his children and family shows.  The post Knowing Your Show with Tim Hannig appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

While it might be a short one this week, Jonah has packed this episode full of advice on how to continue growing your business during these times.  The post Magician Appetizer #12: The Best Investment During a Recession appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined by Francis Menotti this week to discuss virtual performances, working as a duo, and methods to improve your creativity. Francis is a performer, consultant, and half of the magic duo: Couple of Magicians.   The post Unique Creativity with Francis Menotti appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Derren Brown joins Jonah this week to discuss developing ideas, finding your own voice, and what magic means in our current society. Between his award-winning stage shows, TV specials, and books, you’re probably familiar with the UK based mentalist. The post Be Human with Derren Brown appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined by Nathan Coe Marsh this week to talk about finding inspiration, guiding your audience, and balancing your approach to business. Nathan is a magician from Orlando who splits his time between magic venues and the corporate performing world. The post Discovering, Scripting & Rehearsing Material with Nathan Coe Marsh appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

This week, Jonah serves up a bite-sized episode on virtual magic shows. The post Magician Appetizer #11: Virtual Magic appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined by Nick Diffatte this week to discuss comedy, finding a style, and embracing your ideas no matter how stupid they might be. Nick Diffatte might be young, but his strong magic and comedy chops have allowed him to not only perform internationally but headline residences on the Las Vegas strip and on the Disney Cruise Line. The post Writing Comedy Magic with Nick Diffatte appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah is joined by both Morgan & West this week to talk about scripting, creating an atmosphere, and understanding how character should influence your choices. Morgan & West are magicians, time-travellers & all round spiffing chaps who spend their time touring their shows around the U.K. The post Defining a Character with Morgan & West appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

David Ben joins Jonah this episode to discuss if magic is an art form, producing shows, and developing a curatorial eye to improve your magic. From being a performer to a producer to the founder of Magicana, David has spent the last 40 years shaping magic as an art in the public eye.  The post Aesthetics in Magic with David Ben appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Michael Ammar joins Jonah this week to talk about signature tricks, mentors, and leaving room for your audience's imagination. From teaching to creating to performing, Michael Ammar has done it all, building his name in the magic community. Want to join in on the discourse? Join the Discourse in Magic Facebook page The post Refining Your Magic with Michael Ammar appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Right now, we're living through some scary, uncertain times. But, with everyone self-isolating, we're flattening the curve and giving our healthcare system a fighting chance to get us back to some semblance of normal as quickly as possible. With all this time now, we should be focused on improving ourselves so that when we can come back, we can come back stronger than ever. The Discourse Team promises that in the coming weeks, we'll have some fantastic guests to keep you occupied and thinking about your magic.  The post We’re In This Together. appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Jonah joins Luke Dancy this week to discuss exposure online, consulting for Criss Angel, and the magic marketplace. Alongside being a magic consultant, Luke works with Murphy’s Magic Supplies and hosts a weekly livestream where he talks with magic creators about their recent product releases. The post Releasing Magic with Luke Dancy appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Mike Pisciotta joins Jonah this week to discuss transitioning from close-up to stage, originality, and expressing your you through magic. Mike is an established bar magician at the Magic Castle, having won Close-Up Magician of the Year twice and Parlour Magician of the Year. The post Follow Your Bliss with Mike Pisciotta appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Tyler Erickson joins Jonah this week to talk about working with a mentor, finding the positive, and what to consider when scripting. Alongside being an extremely skilled sleight of hand artist, Tyler is a magic coach who works to improve the approach magician's take to assessing their own magic. The post Stronger Magic with Tyler Erickson appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Discourse is back from our break and, to kick things off, Kostya Kimlat joins Jonah to discuss balancing your business and art, considering various audiences, and the importance of building a community.  Alongside being a skilled sleight-of-hand magician, Kostya is also a business consultant and motivational speaker based in Orlando, Florida.  The post Balancing Business and Art with Kostya Kimlat appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

One last bite-sized episode before we return to the interviews! This week, Jonah talks about the magic of scripting and why you should seriously consider it before going on stage. The post Magician Appetizer #10: The Magic of Memorizing appeared first on Discourse in Magic.