About Us

How long have you been involved with magic?

I've been performing magic for 13 years. That doesn't include the years I wasn't performing for the public. I started my interest in magic as a Freshman in high school. It wasn't until my Junior year when I began performing for others.

How long have you been involved with magic?

Do you perform for parties and get-togethers?

Where have you performed?

What made you get into magic?

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Do you perform for parties and get-togethers?

Yes. Kids shows, adult parties, corporate events, and schools are just some of the types of shows I perform. Others include restaurants and carnivals. I travel to where the party is.

Where have you performed?

Good question! Okay, here we go (large air intake):

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Delaware County Fair (Indiana 1997)

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Pleasant View Elementary (Indiana 1998)

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Burlington Motor Carriers (Indiana 1998)

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Yorktown Health Care (Indiana 1998)

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Ball State University Freshman orientation (Indiana 2000)

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Ball State University Halloween Show

Emins Auditorium (Indiana 2000 and 2001)

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Kiowa Elementary School Elementary Show

(Colorado May 2008)

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Started my shop! (Colorado July 2008)

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Venetucci Elementary (Colorado Oct. 2008)

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States Apollo at Mr. Biggs (Colorado Nov. 2008)

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Private Birthday Parties (Colorado 2008-2009)

Bombers (Bar)(Colorado March 2009)

Mr. Biggs Theater (Colorado August 2009)

Mr. Biggs (Colorado November - December 2009)

Snojets Club(Colorado April 2010)

Red Hat Society(Colorado April 2010)

What made you get into magic?

When I started high school, my parents made me think of possible careers I could get into. They told me that I could be rich or poor. I could be happy with my job or not. Since my family has never been rich, I knew it was possible to be poor and happy. So, I decided that I wanted to like my job. I went through the phone book and looked at all the different companies and possible careers. Magicians was one subheading. I thought, "That sounds fun." So I went to the local library and checked out a professional magic book. For 2-3 weeks, I practiced a couple of tricks till I knew them solid. I then went to the local magic shop and showed the magician there what I knew.

He was impressed and invited me to a monthly meeting where I learned that magicians are everywhere. Most magicians are hobbiests, and most are friendly.

That is how it all started.

Why should others get into magic?

Why should others get into magic?

There are many benefits to magic, even as a hobby. Unlike video games, it forces someone to socialize. Think about it, does a magician perform magic for himself? Of course not. Illusions are meant to be shown to other people. Therefore, you have to interact with others both verbally and non-verbally. That's something you can't get from video games nor texting.

Some other benefits from performing magic include:

expanding your imagination

improving hand motor skills (for young kids or theropy)

increases problem-solving abilities

helps develop communication and public speaking skills

builds self-confidence

learn to read and follow directions

What is your best advice for someone getting started?

What is your best advice to someone getting started?

Have a trick ready to go at all times. Because magic is a social skill, you have to have a fresh audience. (Your family WILL get tired of your tricks, sorry.) As Shakespear once wrote, "All the world's a stage," so when you go shopping and you're waiting in line or waiting for your Mom to pick out some clothes, do the trick for someone you don't know. (Make sure your parent or guardian can see you!)

Parental support is just as important here as it is for success in school. Parents, if you support your kid in magic, incourage him or her to perform for people when you're waiting in line at a store or in the waiting room of a doctor's office. Make sure when you leave the house, that your kid has a trick in his or her pocket. This will show your kid that you support them and that little push of telling them to perform for someone they don't know will help them overcome public speaking fears. You can also purposefully schedule a dinner for friends and family just so your kid can put on a magic show. This gives your magician a purpose to practice and a sense of being involved with the family.