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No guest this week, just the Magic Guys riffing on hair, wigs, and showbiz. They discuss recent trick supply visitors like Paul Draper, a bargain daydream book, a Baroque Bicycle deck and costume stunt, and share practical advice for going onstage cold. The episode also demos quirky props, the flexagon "Policy" that reveals a selected card, remote-control chattering teeth, and other Trick Supply finds, plus wild gig stories from yachts, theater work, and tips for stage intros and emcee scripts.

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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

Jay Alexander, a San Francisco-based magician, shares his career from street performing to touring with the Rolling Stones and performing for Robin Williams. He explains how he builds audience connection, runs his 45-seat San Francisco Magic Theater, uses pre-show and merch strategies, and offers practical advice on editing shows, videotaping performances, and creating memorable experiences for guests.

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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

In episode 260 the Magic Guys (Josh and Nick) mix banter with history as they explore the life and legacy of Cardini -born Richard Valentine Pitchford - who developed his legendary glove-based manipulation during WWI, polished his act across Australia, Canada and the U.S., and became a benchmark of restraint and perfection in magic.

The episode also covers community moments: ideas for a Magic Guys convention, live chat donations and reactions, a memorable gig story, and conversation about craft, creativity, and maintaining an act over decades.

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The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.