Discourse in Magic

Weaponize Your Show

August 17th, 2025

In this episode of Discourse in Magic, Jonah Babins dives into a powerful concept from his mastermind sessions: Weaponizing Your Show. The idea is simple—make your show book you more shows. Beyond just delivering a strong performance, Jonah shares five practical tactics to turn every gig into a...

Thoughts on FISM

July 25th, 2025

From mind-blowing performances to marathon-length competitions, Jonah walks through the highs and lows of the world’s biggest and most prestigious magic convention and...

Jamie Allan: Building Big Magic With Authenticity

July 17th, 2025

Jonah sits down with Jamie Allan, a pioneering illusionist and producer known for blending large-scale magic with theatrical...

The Art and Hustle of Modern Magic with Xavier Mortimer

July 7th, 2025

Viral magician Xavier Mortimer shares his unlikely journey—from learning back‑and‑front palming out of a gas‑station booklet to topping “Best Family‑Friendly Show” lists on the Las Vegas Strip and amassing billions of social‑video...

The Business of Fringe Magic with Luke Oseland

June 10th, 2025

Jonah Babins is joined by rising UK magic star Luke Oseland to explore a journey that spans from toy magic sets and teenage tinkering to Fringe Festival...

Summit, AI and Where I Am

May 29th, 2025

Jonah Babins returns with a behind-the-scenes look at the Mexico Mastermind Summit, his latest adventures in AI, and what’s next for the magic...

Pioneering Corporate Magic with Bill Herz

April 11th, 2025

Jonah Babins is joined by corporate magic legend Bill Herz to unpack a career that spans summer camps, corporate boardrooms, and headline...

Leah Orleans: Pushing Boundaries in Magic

March 30th, 2025

Jonah Babins sits down with magician, circus performer, and entertainer Leah Orleans to discuss her unique journey in...

Jonah Babins: Magic’s Business Whisperer

March 14th, 2025

This week on Discourse in Magic, we're bringing you a special repost of Jonah Babins' appearance on the Penguin Magic Podcast, hosted by Erik...

Public Shows and Upcoming Tour Dates

March 6th, 2025

Jonah Babins dives into the world of public shows, sharing his insights on why every magician should consider doing...

Magic and Mystery with Jonathan Levit

February 27th, 2025

Jonah Babins sits down with Jonathan Levit to discuss his multifaceted career in the entertainment...

Runnings Ads to Get Gigs

February 20th, 2025

Jonah shares his journey and lessons learned from running Google ads in his magic...

Magic and Mystery in New York with Rachel Wax

February 8th, 2025

In this episode, Jonah sits down with Rachel Wax to discuss her journey from fashion to full-time magic, performing at Speakeasy Magick, and her creative process for developing new...

The Art and Science of Illusions with Matt Pritchard

January 30th, 2025

In this episode of Discourse in Magic, Jonah Babins sits down with magician, science communicator, and viral illusion creator Matt...

The Preloaded Year

January 9th, 2025

Jonah Babbins kicks off the new year with an insightful discussion about the January...

UNO REVERSE: Jonah Babins gets interviewed by Eric Leclerc

December 12th, 2024

Join us for a unique twist as Eric Leclerc takes over as host to interview the usual host, Jonah Babins, on his own...

Reimagining Magic Performance with Taylor Hughes

December 5th, 2024

Renowned magician and captivating storyteller Taylor Hughes joins us for an insightful exploration of his magical...

Rider or Die

November 14th, 2024

https://traffic.libsyn.com/discourseinmagic/FINAL_DM_Rider_or_Die_mixdown.mp3Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More In this episode of Discourse in Magic, I explore the art of crafting the perfect artist rider for your magic performances. I break down the essentials of what a...

3 P’s of Magic Sales

September 26th, 2024

Join me in this holiday-themed episode of Discourse in Magic, where I guide you through maximizing your sales as a magician during this bustling season. I break down the three essential pillars that contribute to successful sales: pricing, promotional material, and the sales process. Learn how to...

Public Magic Shows

July 18th, 2024

Unlock the secrets to producing successful public ticketed magic shows with me, Jonah Babins. This episode pulls back the curtain on the often unseen challenges and rewards of organizing these captivating...

Visual Magic and Ellusionist Secrets with Lloyd Barnes

February 8th, 2018

Lloyd Barnes grandfather became a travelling magician shortly after the war. He developed many tricks over the years and passed those onto Lloyd. His focus was much more on sport as a teenager – especially boxing and gymnastics. His university career was less than successful – he was thrown out...