My wife Sarah’s third book comes out today and I couldn’t be prouder. CLUB DECEPTION is a mystery set in the world of magicians. (Safe to say she picked a topic near and dear to my heart.) I absolutely love the cover. Here are some of the great reviews: Skilton captures the romance of stage […]
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Looking to hire a professional magician? These tips will help you find the best magician for hire, regardless of what type of party or event you’re organizing. We’ll break these tips into 3 simple sections: I’ve also included 3 warning signs to look out for. Let’s get started! How to Find Magicians for Hire 1.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional magician? Take a peek behind the curtain and find out! A Personal Message from Joe Skilton: This video means a lot to me. After seeing my close-up show at the Magic Castle, an Italian director brought a film crew to my house. They weren’t
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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. And I’ve also written an article with 13 different corporate
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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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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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Even the best professional magicians rarely appear on TV. That’s especially true for guys like me who focus on the corporate market. 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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The vast majority of my performances are private, but next weekend is a rare public performance! I’ll be performing at the BritWeek Festival on the 3rd Street Promenade in downtown Santa Monica on May 3rd and 4th from 10am to 6pm. I’ve worked with BritWeek on many events in the past, and their leadership team
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The New Masters of Illusion TV series is going to be epic! They’ve got 12 HD cameras shooting every angle of the magic. I’m proud to be featured on this gorgeous stage. Today I’m shooting with some truly fantastic magicians, including Ed Alonso, Aaron Radatz, Jon Armstrong, Kyle Eschen, and the very funny magic duo
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I’m proud to be performing on the new Masters of Illusion TV series. We’re shooting 13 brand-new episodes LIVE on stage in front of a live audience, and tickets to the tapings are FREE! Shows are taping July 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 & 24 at Red Studios in Hollywood. Performances are from 7-9 with
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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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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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