Presenters
The Magic-Con 2010 Lineup:
Guest of Honor: Juan TamarizReferred to by many as the best magician alive, Juan Tamariz is a living legend who represents a body of work admired and studied worldwide. |
Dan and Dave BuckDan and Dave Buck are professional instructors of magic and authors of several books and DVDs on the subject. They are world renowned for their unique style and transformation of the craft into a visual art. |
John CarneyJohn Carney has been entertaining audiences with his comedy and magic in clubs, television and corporate events for 25 years. His amazing performances involve the participation of audience members in the fun, and is always a hit at any event. |
Sebastien ClergueHighly sought after corporate French magician and David Copperfield creative consultant, Sebastien Clergue makes his way around the world to present his unique magic that will leave you speechless! |
Derek DelGaudioDerek has earned a reputation as a world-class entertainer. He spends most of his waking hours on the road, dazzling and entertaining at corporate events, private parties, trade shows, hospitality suites and theater engagements. |
Daniel GarciaExtremely creative and entertaining magician leaves his busy schedule as a David Blaine creative consultant to mystify our convention attendees! |
Bill GoodwinBill Goodwin is one of the great creative thinkers and magic historians of our time with a superlative ability to handle cards. He is the author of several books on magic as well as the acclaimed quarterly, Penumbra. |
Guy HollingworthDirect from England comes one of the world’s foremost experts on sleight of hand card magic. Known the world over for making unbelievable magic look effortless, Guy Hollingworth will astonish you over and over again! |
Chris KennerExecutive producer for David Copperfield. World renowned sleight of hand artist and creator of magic. |
Chad LongMultiple award winner and all-around “cheesy” guy, Chad Long takes a few days out of his busy corporate schedule to remind us what it feels like to be a laymen again. |
John LovickHis skill and style as a magician have mesmerized and intrigued audiences in venues ranging from corporate events to private parties to the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. His creative flair and imaginative presentations add humor and excitement to any event. |
Max MavenOrson Welles wrote that Max Maven has “the most original mind in magic.” Fortuitously, he died before he could revise that opinion. He has published approximately two thousand articles, tricks and essays. |
Eric MeadResiding in Colorado, Eric Mead has been at the forefront of magic for the past 20 years. His insight on performing effective magic, in any situation, will not only leave an impression on you, but also on your audiences. |
Apollo RobbinsApollo Robbins is a unique combination of performer, speaker and consultant. He first made national news as the man who pick-pocketed the Secret Service while entertaining the former President. |
JC WagnerKnown around the world as a pioneer in bar magic, San Diego local legend JC Wagner will be on hand at the first annual Magic-Con to serve cocktails and card tricks! |
Michael WeberMichael Weber may just as well be the most influential thinkers in the magical arts today. He’s an accomplished magician, mentalist, speaker for fortune 500’s and film/television consultant with business partner and long time friend, Ricky Jay. |
Paul WilsonPaul Wilson is a world renowned expert on cons, scams and cheating methods. He is the star of the hit BBC show “The Real Hustle” with “partners in crime”, Alexis Conran and Jessica Jane Clement. |


Dan and Dave Buck
John Carney
Sebastien Clergue
Derek DelGaudio
Daniel Garcia
Bill Goodwin
Guy Hollingworth
Chris Kenner
Chad Long
John Lovick
Max Maven
Eric Mead
Apollo Robbins
JC Wagner
Michael Weber
Paul Wilson