Magician
Naathan Phan
Magician Naathan Phan’s love of magic started with his grandfather’s love for practical jokes. At the time, Naathan only knew a couple of magic tricks, but those tricks were enough to spark his imagination. Growing up, he also loved performing, comedy, music, writing, and doing impressions. He spent part of his childhood in Glasgow, Scotland, where humor and voice acting became a way for him to connect with people. Magic became the perfect way to bring all of his interests together on one stage.
Fun Facts
- Naathan Phan is an Eagle Scout and a graduate of the Orange County School of the Arts, where he studied Creative Writing.
- Magician Naathan Phan is a singer, comedian, actor, improviser, writer, storyteller, and celebrity impressionist.
- One of Naathan’s signature feats combines two seemingly unrelated talents: escaping from a straitjacket while singing “Nessun Dorma.”
- Naathan has been described as having “Robin Williams-paced wit,” while Neil Patrick Harris has called him “hilarious.”
- Magician Naathan Phan is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the Academy of Magical Arts.
- Naathan is a frequent performer at Hollywood’s legendary Magic Castle.
- Naathan Phan has performed everything from intimate sleight-of-hand to large-scale stage illusions—and has even incorporated opera, celebrity impressions, live doves, and a six-foot balloon into his magic.
Influences & Style
Magician Naathan Phan’s style is all about giving audiences a chance to get to know him. His signature style combines sleight of hand and illusions with comedy, storytelling, singing, improvisation, impressions, and plenty of audience interaction. Every routine reveals another part of his personality. Two of his biggest magical influences are Penn & Teller and Derren Brown, particularly Brown’s ability to use storytelling to reinvent classic magical ideas. Outside of magic, Naathan has drawn inspiration from entertainers such as Robin Williams, Neil Patrick Harris, Jim Carrey, George Carlin, Nathan Lane, and many others.
Noteworthy Appearances (TV, Media, Live)
- Naathan Phan appeared on America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Wizard Wars, Masters of Illusion, Celebrity Name Game, Tosh.0, and The Hollywood Christmas Parade, among others.
- Naathan appeared in the feature film Superbad.
- Magician Naathan Phan is a longtime member of Masters of Illusion, appearing in its international television series as well as its national tour and Las Vegas and Atlantic City residencies.
- Naathan Phan’s performances have taken him to Bally’s Las Vegas, Caesars Windsor, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Winter Gardens Blackpool, cruise ships, theaters, casinos, and corporate events worldwide.
- Magician Phan’s most-viewed television performance came on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, earning more than 7 million views.
Awards & Accolades
- Magician Naathan Phan’s biggest competition accomplishment came on Syfy’s Wizard Wars, where he and his partner Joseph Reohm defeated the resident Wizard team and won the episode’s $10,000 prize.
- Naathan has been recognized as a strolling magic champion at the Magic Castle.
- Naathan Phan was nominated for Lecture of the Year in the 2020 Penguin Magic Awards.
- Magician Naathan Phan has been praised by Penn Jillette, Dick Van Dyke, and legendary magic consultant Johnny Thompson.
Favorite Magic Tricks
Some of Magician Naathan Phan’s favorite magic tricks are escaping from a straitjacket while singing opera and producing live doves while performing music from The Greatest Showman. For close-up magic, Naathan’s favorite trick is a three-phase card routine in which selected cards travel between the table and his pocket.