Smoke 'n Magic (Brad Colter & Bre Via)
Grain Valley, MO
Bre Via and Brad Colter are the passionate co-leaders of Smoke 'n Magic, a competition BBQ team dedicated to making the smoke and magic of barbecue approachable for everyone. Brad and Bre bring heart, heat, and a whole lot of flavor to both the competitive circuit and backyard cookouts across the country.
Smoke 'n Magic has gained recognition for its family-crafted, competition-tested sauces and rubs, all designed to bring professional grade taste to everyday cooks. Whether it's a high-stakes competition or a neighborhood gathering, Brad & Bre believe BBQ should be fun, flavorful, and full of that signature Smoke 'n Magic touch. Smoke ‘n Magic’s mission is clear: to share the flavor, family, and fire of BBQ with everyone—from first timers to pitmaster pros.
ACCOLADES
•1st Place Pork at the Jack Daniels World Invitational
•2nd place “Cook’s Choice” Beef Plate Ribs Jack Daniels World Invitational
•Grand Champions of the Inaugural Made for KC BBQ Championship
American Royal 2025 Rub/Sauce Awards:
•Spicy Sauce-Best On the Planet!! 1st place-Smoke ‘n Magic Spicy Sauce
•Sweet Sauce-7th place-Smoke ‘n Magic Sweet Sauce
NBBQA 2025 Rub/Sauce Awards:
•Seafood Category-1st place Smoke ‘n Magic Pork Rub
•Spicy Sauce-1st place Smoke ‘n Magic Spicy BBQ Sauce
•Drink Mixer-1st place Smoke ‘n Magic Bloody Mary Mix
National BBQ Association 2024 Rub/Sauce Awards:
•Vinegar Mild Sauce-4th place Smoke ‘n Magic Southern Twang BBQ Sauce
•Tomato Spicy Sauce-4th place Smoke ‘n Magic Spicy BBQ Sauce
•Beef Rub-2nd place tied for 1st-Smoke ‘n Magic Rib Rub
•Poultry Rub-4th place-Smoke ‘n Magic Chicken Rub
•Spicy Rub-9th place Smoke ‘n Magic Pork Rub
American Royal-2023 Rub/Sauce Awards:
•Spicy Rub-3rd place-Smoke ‘n Magic Pork Rub
•Mild BBQ Sauce-5th place-Smoke ‘n Magic Sweet BBQ Sauce
National BBQ News-2023:
•Pork Rub category-9th place-Smoke ‘n Magic Rib Rub
