The Magic Castle had a fire on Halloween last year, and was under renovation through January. I visited the club once it had fully reopened, and WOW, it has never looked better! The Castle team did much more than simply restore what was lost to the fire and water damage. Old rooms have been restored, …
This footage is amazing! Watch it right now! Channing Pollock was a world-famous magician in 1950’s America and Europe. He did Ed Sullivan, the London Palladium, and performances for Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II. More than just a famous professional magician, Channing Pollock was also incredibly innovative. His card and dove manipulation acts feature original …
Joe was honored to participate in the prime-time TV series “Masters of Illusion.” Over the years, the series has featured some of the world’s top magicians, mentalists and escape artists. Joe shot multiple segments for the show. This clip features Joe’s acclaimed performance of a modern classic of money magic. Many magicians consider this to …
This was shot by a magician friend of mine at a casual party in Los Angeles. There’s no camera tricks… just pure skill and a few Morgan Silver Dollars from the 1920’s.
This was shot at the Magic Castle way back in 2008. I found it on YouTube! It’s part of an old coin routine I used to do in my VIP Close-Up Show.
One of my very first videos. This was shot in 2005! A signed torn card is torn into pieces, and then put back together… one piece at a time. I performed this all over Southern California from 2004 – 2008. No camera tricks, tape, or glue were used!
Last night I performed at a black tie gala event in Riverside with a few of my magician friends. Matt Marcy is a great pal (and a great magician), and he hired us to entertain 550 people at an awards ceremony. Pictured above (L. to R.) are magicians Joe Skilton, Matt Marcy, Suzanne, and Jonathan …
I was a featured magician on the TLC program “Date My House.” I took two separately signed playing cards and magically merged them into one! This is the opening trick from my VIP Close-up Show – which is the perfect entertainment for smaller groups of up to 25 guests.
James Randi, the professional magician who became famous for challenging pseudoscience and false claims of the paranormal, was interviewed by world-renowned mentalist Max Maven at the Magic Castle last Monday. Randi’s books “Flim Flam” and “The Faith Healers” are an important addition to any library. It was a wonderful interview (Max is always a great …
I was in Las Vegas with some friends on Wednesday, and we saw Lance Burton’s show at hte Monte Carlo. The fact that we’re all full-time professional magicians means that we can be a pretty jaded audience. I mean seriously… we’re a VERY critical audience. But what can I say, Lance Burton was one of …
On Wednesday I filmed my third television interview with Spike TV for their program “1000 Ways to Die.” While previous interviews concerned magic tricks like The Bullet Catch and Sword Swallowing… this segment was about cheating at cards. I’ve never cheated at cards in my life (I’m an honest guy), but, like many magicians, I …
I’m extremely fortunate to make my living as a magician! Here’s what I’m thankful for this weekend: I have great clientele. I’m not the cheapest magician in Los Angeles, and they know why! They appreciate how difficult it is to do the type of magic I do, as well as I do it. I’ve spend …
