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A Lifetime of Magic!
John Macko literally has been performing magic since age five. His introduction to the
timeless craft came when he saw a magician perform for his kindergarten class. John was so
entertained that he sneaked back to see the following show—against the rules. A magic
set soon appeared as a gift from his parents, and he has been performing ever since.
For Your Eyes Only!
John specializes in close-up magic, or, as he likes to put it, "amazement right in
front of your eyes." "If you've ever had seats in the front row of a concert,
met a celebrity, or even gotten the front seat of a roller coaster, you know that there's
nothing better than having the entertainment be right in front of you" says John.
"That's the feel that I want my audiences to have—that the magic is happening
just for them."
The primary venues to which John markets his close-up astonishment are
conventions, trade shows, special events, restaurants, hospitality suites, receptions
(especially wedding receptions!), and parties.
Hollywood!
John is a Magician member of the Academy of Magical Arts
of Hollywood, California, and is one of less than 2500 magicians worldwide
to share this honor. His membership allows him to network with the very
best in the field of magic, and enables him to continually improve his own
skills by attending lectures, seminars, and conventions.
World-class Training
Some of the magicians that John has studied under or attended lectures by
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Dale Salwak, of the Chavez Studio of Magic |
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Michael Ammar, world close-up magic competition
gold medallist, and twice named best close-up magician by the Academy
of Magical Arts |
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Jeff McBride, Magician of the Year and headliner at Caesar's
in Las Vegas |
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Eugene Burger, one of the foremost close-up
magicians on the planet, and also twice named best close-up magician
by the Academy of Magical Arts |
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Doc
Eason, the famous Rocky Mountain magician at The Tower restaurant in Snowmass,
Colorado |
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Mac King |
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Mark and Nani Wilson |
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John Carney |
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Christopher Hart, who played "The
Thing" in The Addams Family movies |
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Dave Madden, of "Partridge Family" fame |
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Carl Ballatine |
John is a graduate of both the Professional Performer's Workshop of Hollywood,
California and Master Class of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Magician of the Year
The membership of a local chapter of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians voted him to be the recipient
of the Mark Taylor award, effectively naming him close-up magician of the year.
Experience
He has given shows throughout the Central Ohio area, including the Ohio
State Fair; the Aladdin Temple Shrine; the Tuttle Crossing Mall; Max and Erma's, Denny's,
Hoggy's, Planet Hollywood and T.J.'s Country Place restaurants; and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra's "Picnic
with the Pops." He has also performed at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood,
California, the premier magical showcase in the world.
Photo credits on this page by Anne White, the leading photographer of
magicians worldwide.
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