Holiday Party Pictures

14 Holiday Party Tips

As one of the top magicians in Los Angeles, I’ve performed at a wide variety of holiday parties. Whether your party is for a large company, a charity fundraiser, or an intimate family gathering, these holiday party tips will guarantee a successful night for all. Joe Skilton’s Holiday Party Tips FYI: I’m going to assume …

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13 things you DIDN'T know about the Magic Castle

My Thrillist Article is a Hit!

2,500 likes and counting… My fun article about the Magic Castle was published on Thrillist LA last week. It’s gotten over 20k views and 2.5k likes! When Thrillist asked me to write the article, I immediately said yes. Why? Partly because I’m a 10-year Magic Castle member… but mostly because I wanted the article to …

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Magic on TV

TV Magic Makes a Comeback

When I was growing up, I LOVED magic. The problem was… Hollywood didn’t. Growing up in suburban Pennsylvania, the only magic that made it on primetime TV was the annual David Copperfield special. Aside from David (and the occasional Johnny Carson magician guest), network television ignored magic completely. Today we live in a completely different …

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Masters of Illusion on the CW

I’m Back on National TV!

Even the best professional magicians rarely appear on TV. That’s especially true for guys like me who specialize in corporate event entertainment. But I have HUGE news! I’ll be appearing in the new season of “Masters of Illusion!” Brand-new episodes air every Friday night at 8pm/7c on the CW Network. Series Details I was incredibly …

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Joe Skilton performs in front of a green screen for Spike TV

Rules for TV Magic

Last week I shot some magic for a popular German TV show. It was a tough shoot. I had to perform my award-winning strolling magic for a high-class Beverly Hills crowd in a cocktail party setting while being hyper-aware of camera angles and what the magic would look like to viewers at home. Also… I …

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The Skiltons with Barry and Stuart

Barry & Stuart LIVE in L.A.

As a full-time magician in Los Angeles, I’ve seen hundreds of magic shows. So I can be a bit critical when watching other magicians on stage. But having just seen the UK duo Barry & Stuart, they get my highest recommendation! Barry & Stuart performed a special one-night-only show at Largo on 4/8/13. It was …

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Soho House Table

Soho House Magic Show

Last weekend I did a small VIP close-up show at a private 40th birthday party. The party was at Soho House, perhaps the coolest private club in the country. Honestly, I’ve performed at A LOT of private clubs, but Soho House is the only club I’d want to join. Great Venue – Narrow Room Unfortunately, …

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