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About Joe Skilton

Joe Skilton is an award-winning corporate magician and mentalist with over 18 years full-time experience. He performs incredible magic and mentalism for smart audiences at company and association events nationwide.

Joe’s world-class magic, astonishing mind-reading, and charming stage presence have earned him multiple repeat bookings at corporate events, fundraisers, and at the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Joe has appeared on the “Masters of Illusion” TV series, and occasionally consults on network television and film projects.

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Bio:

In 2004, Joe began his performing career at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. Within a few years, Joe was entertaining foreign royalty, CEO’s, and A-list celebrities, often performing in their private homes for friends and family.

Today, Joe focuses primarily on corporate event entertainment, including employee retreats, meetings, and conferences. He’s proud to have worked with some of the country’s top event planners, and his corporate clients include Google, Cisco, State Farm, Skechers, and many, many more.

When not performing, Joe spends all of his free time with his wife Sarah and their son.

Corporate Clients Include:

  • Access Destination Services
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Adventist Health
  • AIG
  • Aluvision
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Assoc. for Corporate Growth
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brex
  • CalTech
  • Caruso Affiliated
  • Cathay Life Insurance Co.
  • Cisco Systems
  • City National Bank
  • Dell
  • Earthlink
  • Entire Productions
  • Fujifilm
  • Harrah’s Casino, Lake Tahoe
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Instride
  • Intuit
  • Lowenstein Sandler, LLP
  • The Magic Castle
  • Maguire Properties
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
  • Microsoft
  • O.C. Tanner
  • Outseer (an RSA company)
  • SecureSpace
  • SoFi
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • State Farm
  • Stone & Youngberg
  • StrongBox Data Solutions
  • Sysco
  • Velixo
  • The World Magic Awards
  • Wells Fargo
  • Wiz
  • Plus many more!

Corporate Clients Include:

  • Amazon Web Services
  • AIG
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brex
  • CalTech
  • Cisco Systems
  • Dell
  • Fujifilm
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Intuit
  • Microsoft
  • Sofi
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • State Farm
  • Sysco
  • Wells Fargo
  • Plus Many More!

The Magic Castle

Joe began his career at the world-famous Magic Castle in 2004. The Magic Castle is an exclusive private club in Hollywood, and the membership includes the greatest magicians in the world.

In 2005, Joe won TWO awards at the club specifically for his interactive strolling magic. The award was presented by Las Vegas superstar Criss Angel. It was then that Joe decided to make magic his full-time career.

Over the last 18 years, Joe has performed hundreds of shows all across the country. Today, he brings the same astonishing magic and mentalism to every corporate event.

Read Joe’s Thrillist article about the Magic Castle here.

The Magic Castle in Hollywood
Joe Skilton's strolling magic won 1st place.
Criss Angel presents an award to Joe Skilton in 2006 at the Magic Castle.
Joe gets big laughs in the Magic Castle

“Joe Skilton has delighted our audiences with his enchanting blend of magic and comedy. He’s always a hit at the Magic Castle.”

Todd Karr, Entertainment Manager
The Magic Castle

“We hired Joe Skilton to perform at a very high-profile event, and he was on top of all scenarios. The guests enjoyed his magic and his personality.”

Gay Blackstone, Executive Producer
The World Magic Awards

Further Credits

Television Appearances & Consulting

Joe has appeared on Spike TV, The Learning Channel, and the primetime television series “Masters of Illusion.” Joe has also consulted on-set for the hit CBS TV show “The Mentalist.”

Education & Background

Joe majored in communications, and after graduation from Ithaca College worked for two of the world’s most respected advertising agencies, Grey Worldwide and TBWA\Chiat\Day. in 2006, Joe decided combine his love of business and magic to create amazing presentations for corporate events worldwide.

Today

Joe’s background in advertising and communications give him a unique advantage when entertaining smart corporate audiences. His rare ability to connect with employees and clients, combined with his award-winning skills in magic and mentalism, have proved to be a hit at hundreds of events.

Make Your Next Event a Magical Success!