International Brotherhood of Magicians Podcast

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 1,000+ hours of television that he has produced.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 @magichampionFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 of the cool stuff that members and non-members of the I.B.M. will get when they visit www.magician.org. The guys also learn more about Eric and his love of magic.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 Magic from the I.B.M. and Jason's latest project "Magician in the Kitchen."Magician in the Kitchen can be watched here: https://youtu.be/goHOllLIcd8?si=VJe7mLW5Vvk3_fjDFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 in magic and his experience competing in the international magic competition that was held at the I.B.M. annual convention in Houston in July of 2025.Christian Manahl can be found on Instagram at @discordillusionsFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 magician from the past you've probably never heard of.The #DoTheImpossible Podcast featuring Zak Mirz can be seen or heard here: https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.com/episodes/2021/2/13/episode-fourZak Mirz's show that Scott mentioned can be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pIFUmT8Oz4o?si=DsZG2OtCgxPEFvJmFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 of Magic, and what people don't know about what it is like being the President of the largest magic organization in the world.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 connected one.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 respect.Register before August 31st for the 2026 annual convention and you can win a free pair of front row tickets to all of the shows. More details are at ibmconvention.comFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 similarities between magic and video games, and his Great Uncle Cardini.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians 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 Close-Up Magic became the new Stand-Up Magic.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview International President of the I.B.M., Mike Dunagan. They discuss how Mike got started in magic, how he got involved with the I.B.M., and his love of magic and mentalism.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss some of Jason's magic pet peeves. They have a lively discussion about portable backdrops, constructive criticism, and why it is so difficult for magicians to "do their time."For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention, please visit https://ibmconvention.com/For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Penn & Teller: Fool Us Fooler Magician Michael Dardant. They discuss Michael's experience on Fool Us, his vast knowledge of improv and how he uses it in his magic, and some of the very cool programs that he has created for the I.B.M. and the general public.To connect with Michael and watch some of the programs that are discussed on the podcast, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelDardantFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgFor more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young preview the brand new TV series from Nat Geo - David Blaine: Do Not Attempt. They also interview "Bas" from the show.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Keith Fields. Keith shares why competing in magic competitions is so beneficial to magicians. Jason, Scott, and Ben also share some of their experiences competing at various magic conventions.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss what Jason thinks is a flaw in the age-old advice that performing a great show is the best advertising. After tackling that fallacy, Jason then revisits his argument from episode one about performing a "clean" show and why that might make the magic community guilty of being seen as "old, white men" with no point of view.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention, please visit https://ibmconvention.com/For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young discuss the upcoming International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Houston, TX. They share their favorite convention stories and give an update on the most recently announced talent. Early bird registration for the convention ends February 28th.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention, please visit https://ibmconvention.com/For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young interview Tom Vorjohan. Tom discusses his involvement with the I.B.M. over the years, how he has helped grow his local Rings and the international organization as a whole, and the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Winter Carnival of Magic and what to expect from the very last one!For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive

Send us Fan MailMagicians and I.B.M. Podcasters Jason Michaels, Scott Cantrell, and Ben Young introduce themselves, introduce the podcast, and get into a discussion on whether or not it is okay to use "moth-eaten jokes" and questionable language in a magic show.For more information on the International Brotherhood of Magicians, please visit www.magician.orgThe I.B.M. can also be found on social media at @IBMMAGICJason Michaels can be found on social media at @jasonmichaelsmagicScott Cantrell can be found at @scottcantrellblsBen Young can be found at @benyounglive