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Write YOUR First Magic Show #251
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jan 13, 2026 at 1:35 am.
Welcome to Episode 251
Food Deliveries and Podcasting
Writing Your First Show
The Importance of Storytelling
The Structure of Your Show
Choosing the Right Material
Corporate Shows vs. Theater Shows
The Middle of the Show
Making the Show Flow
Recommended Books for Magicians
Transitions and Through Lines
Evolving Your Show
The Purpose of a Magic Show
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Episode 251 of The Magic Guys walks listeners through how to turn a collection of tricks into a complete magic show. Nick, Josh and Doug explain starting with the ending, choosing the right material, using filters for character and audience, and building strong openings, middles and finales.

They cover pacing, transitions, callbacks, emotional stakes, rehearsal vs writing, and practical exercises you can use to plan, trim and rehearse your first show.

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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.