Magician
Chipper Lowell
Born into show business, Chipper Lowell spent his childhood on the road—literally! His parents were circus and arena performers — dad a Ringling Bros. clown and mom an aerialist and dancer — so growing up in that whirlwind of showbiz felt completely normal. By the time Chipper was 17, he was writing his shows, parodying classic vaudeville and circus acts, crafting magical effects, and channeling everything he loved into original routines.
Chipper sharpened his comedic edge with improvisation training at the famed Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles — the same place that nurtured the talents of Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Pee-wee Herman, and others. This foundation helped him launch into a full-fledged career on the comedy club circuit for seven years before headlining major casinos and theaters across the U.S. and Canada.
Fun Facts
- Chipper grew up in the circus and arena-show life.
- Chipper’s early acts poked fun at classic variety tropes, thanks to endless exposure to clowning, juggling, magic, and gymnastics.
- His improv chops come from Groundlings Theater.
Influences
- Chipper has been around Ringling Bros. performers and aerialist dancers from a young age.
- He trained in improv at the Groundlings Theater.
Noteworthy Appearances
(TV, Media, Live)
- The Tonight Show, Disney Channel, America’s Funniest People, Street Magic, Don’t Blink!, My Life, General Hospital, and all 11 seasons of Masters of Illusion on the CW network. Chipper has shared the stage with stars like Dana Carvey, Paul Reiser, Kevin Nealon, Osmond Brothers, Garry Shandling, Jo Koy, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Williams, and many others.
- Chipper’s one-man show “The Chipper Experience! — Where Comedy & Magic Collide!” has toured worldwide and even had a record 12-month run at Horizon Casino Resort in Lake Tahoe.
- Other big productions include CIRCUS 1903 (I played the Owner/Ringmaster internationally), Masters Of Illusion LIVE, Unbelievable! – A Magical Experience, Moon River & Me – A Tribute to Andy Williams, The Illusionists Experience, and more.
Awards & Accolades
- Twice awarded “Comedy Magician of the Year”.
- Named “Specialty Act of the Year” and recipient of the Senator Crandall Award for “Excellence in Comedy”.
- Nominated four times for “Stage Magician of the Year!” by the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle).
- Featured as one of the “Top Funniest Magicians Performing Today” by MAGIC Magazine.