Magician
Matt Marcy
How Matt Got Started
Matt Marcy began his magic journey two decades ago and hasn’t looked back since, performing more than 3,000 shows worldwide. At 20 years old, Matt earned a nod as the top-ranking young magician from the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts, The Magic Castle. As a Brown University graduate, he brings intellectual and creative layers to magic. He has even worked on Disney’s award-winning CinéMagique as a consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering.
Fun Facts
- Matt Marcy is the author of Magic for the Business World.
- He has over 1,000 performances at the Magic Castle.
- His client list spans Fortune 500 companies like Disney, PayPal, Northrop Grumman, and E&J Gallo — as well as royalty, including Prince Faisel of Saudi Arabia.
- Penn Jillette once dubbed Matt as “funny, brilliant, and wonderful.”
Influences & Style
Matt Marcy’s performances are known for blending sharp storytelling, original illusions, and razor-witted humor, creating unforgettable magic that’s both personal and unique to each audience.
Noteworthy Appearances
(TV, Media, Live)
- Matt has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and several seasons of Masters of Illusion, The Other, and What It’s Like to Date a Magician.
- He has appeared on Magic Castle After Dark, Good Day L.A., KTLA Morning News, and SA Live.
- Matt Marcy produces and stars in the award-winning web series Disillusioned.
Awards & Accolades
- Named “Top Young Magician” by The Magic Castle at age 20.
- Twice nominated as “Best Comedy Magician of the Year.”
Favorite Magic Tricks
One of Matt Marcy’s favorite tricks is the PowerPoint Card Trick, blending digital presentation with a mind-bending reveal. Another favorite is Matt’s “Matt Libs Prediction,” inspired by “Mad Libs.”