Magician
Eric Buss
How Eric Got Started
Although it didn’t fully click until around age eight, Eric Buss knew he was destined to make people laugh from birth. The defining moment was when he began tinkering in his dad’s workshop — fondly nicknamed Dad’s Magical Tool & Gadget Nirvana. By 16, that love for inventing and magic merged and set Eric on the path to becoming a professional comedy magician — with original props and a wild imagination guiding his every move.
Fun Facts
- Eric’s props aren’t just gimmicks — they’re half mad scientist, half childhood dream — bred from the workshop and glued with wild imagination.
- Eric designed a viral contraption: the Bubble Wrap Bike. When Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo rode it on air, Kimmel praised it as “beautiful” and likened it to Da Vinci.
Influences
Eric Buss is a high-energy performer who blends comedic frenzy with gadget-driven illusions, often called “Pure Art! Pure Madness!”— crafted into a nonstop roller coaster of mischief and fun. His comedy training comes from The Second City, the Ivy League of improv, which sharpened his spontaneity and performance chops.
Noteworthy Appearances
(TV, Media, Live)
- America’s Got Talent, Season 7.
- Late Show with David Letterman.
- Wizard Wars.
- Just for Laughs Festival (Montreal).
- Performed for the Royal Family at Monaco’s International Magic Gala.
- Performed across five continents, in seven TV markets, and even headlined a one-hour Korean TV special.
Awards & Accolades
- At age 20, Eric was named “Stage Champion of the Year” at the International Brotherhood of Magicians World Convention.
- Won first place on SyFy’s Wizard Wars.
Favorite Magic Tricks
Eric’s favorite trick is the Spring Snake Symphony, a kinetic, musical spectacle that pairs absurdity with engineering flair.