International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast

62:06

Magicians & Audiences with Short Attention Spans and...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss how magicians with short attention spans perform magic. They also posit how to more effectively perform magic for audiences with short attention spans. The guys also discuss the recent Harrison Greenbaum article on politics and magic in Genii Magazine. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social med...

en-us

56:02

Meet Geno Ploeger, America's Got Talent Magician...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/09/13

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Geno Ploeger, America's Got Talent Magician Semi-Finalist. Geno talks about the multi-year process of auditioning and making A.G.T. He also discusses early influences, mentors like Mat Franco, and his approach to creating opportunities. Vote for Geno on America's Got Talent on the A.G.T. app, on the A.G.T. Tik Tok account, and here: https://agt.vote.nbc.com/ For more information on the In...

en-us

57:10

Meet Moira Fletcher, President of the British Ring

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Moira Fletcher, President of the British Ring. They talk about how she was born "into" magic, why her favorite part of magic is the people and the community, and the upcoming British Ring Convention in Buxton, UK. For more information on the British Ring and its convention, please visit: https://britishring.org.uk/ For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, ...

en-us

65:29

Meet Lance Burton Master Magician LIVE Interview from...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/08/15

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Legendary Master Magician Lance Burton live at the I.B.M. Convention in St. Louis. Lance talks about his early mentors, how the Teen Seminar got started, what he does at EVERY show he performs, and much more. Lance Burton can be found at https://www.lanceburton.com/ For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be fo...

en-us

62:43

Meet Banachek and Kent Axell & Two Full Scholarships...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/08/01

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview the legendary Banachek and Kent Axell about mentalism. Kent and Banachek also share that they are granting two full scholarships to their upcoming Mentalism Bootcamp event. For full information and to apply for the Mentalism Bootcamp scholarships, please visit: https://unrealproductions.co/scholarships/ For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.m...

en-us

62:09

When Jason Went OFF on a Spectator and What He Should...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/07/15

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young dive into a discussion about a recent performance when Jason lost his cool and went off on a heckler. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellbls Ben Young can be found a...

en-us

75:00

Meet Michael Close - Magic Producer, Teacher, and...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/07/01

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Michael Close, the magic producer for Penn & Teller: Fool Us, creator of the Workers series of magic instructional books/ebooks, and incredible teacher to the show. They discuss his approach to teaching magic, the inspiration for several of his most iconic tricks - including the Pothole Trick, Frog Prince, and Big Surprise, and his belief of the number one job of a magician. For more inf...

en-us

58:01

Meet David Corsaro - Penn & Teller Fooler, Magic in a...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/06/15

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome David Corsaro, a Penn & Teller Fooler, magic show producer, and Thank You Five Co-Host, to the show. They discuss David's incredible free marketing series for magicians, what it was like to fool Penn & Teller, and why he is helping the I.B.M. get the word out. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be fou...

en-us

55:39

Meet Steve Queen - President of Ring One

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/06/01

Send us Fan Mail Magicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young welcome Steve Queen, the President of I.B.M. Ring One, to the show. They discuss how Steve helped grow his Ring, how he got started in magic, and what happens when you do magic in schools as a school resource officer. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be foun...

en-us

65:52

Meet Michael Kent - The Top Comedy Magician for Colleges

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/05/15

Send us Fan Mail 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 the years, microphone technique, and how to connect with the audience through authenticity. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media ...

en-us

58:41

The Manufactured Standing Ovation Genii Article...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/05/01

Send us Fan Mail 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 30 which was about the things they have always wanted to see at magic conventions, but haven't. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social me...

en-us

60:57

Meet I.B.M. International Executive Secretary Sindie...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail 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 to her, and if she has ever performed a magic trick! For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be fo...

en-us

64:35

Meet I.B.M. International President Stephen Levine

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail 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, finally, to International President. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social med...

en-us

60:13

The Bizarre Community Responds & What is the One...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Send a text 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. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic Scott Cantrell can be found at @...

en-us

63:48

Did the Guys Anger the Bizarre Community & How to...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/03/01

Send a text 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 strangers to perform magic for them. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonm...

en-us

58:37

Meet Matt Stanley and Keith Fields & Lady Sarah are Back

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/02/15

Send a text 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 its competition. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagic ...

en-us

56:52

Storytelling vs Being Amazing, Your First Trick, and...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/02/01

Send us a text 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 being a storyteller versus just being amazing and why delivering certain jokes might make you a hack. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social...

en-us

65:55

Meet Bob Jaffe, Executive Producer of World's...

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Send us a text 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 Secrets of Magic, and many more magic-themed television shows. They discuss The World's Greatest Magic TV Series, some of the insider secrets to how to make a great TV magic show, and Bob shares some of his favorite stories from his 1,0...

en-us

62:37

Meet Shawn Farquhar, Modern Magic, and the E.D.F.

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2026/01/01

Send us a text 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, and what exactly the E.D.F. is. Shawn Farquhar can be found on social media at @magichampion For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at...

en-us

62:00

The Wildest Shows You've Performed

International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text 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 in person that you've already released on TV, streaming, or social media. For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.org The I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGIC Jason M...

en-us

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Pop Culture Five

DEWVRE Podcasts and Such

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan MacDowell

The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily

American Public Media

The Great Detectives Present Broadway"s My Beat

Adam Graham

Stage Whisper

Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird