Magician
Jon Armstrong
How Jon Got Started
Jon Armstrong grew up in Orlando, Florida, a theme park mecca. From a young age, he was captivated by their all-encompassing whimsy and dreamt of his own show one day. At age 20, Jon was a resident magician at Epcot, delivering daily performances. Eventually, Jon went to Las Vegas to headline at Caesar’s Magical Empire, then embarked on global tours — delighting audiences in over 30 countries. Jon frequently performs at the Magic Castle, where he dazzles guests with his sleight of hand tricks and guest interaction.
Fun Facts
- Jon Armstrong is the co-creator of the acclaimed “Tiny Plunger” card routine, called “the most original card trick” by Penn Jillette.
- Jon is a comic book nerd and regular at Comic-Con, where he explores and discusses the fascinating intersection of magic, visual storytelling, and branding.
Influences
Jon Armstrong’s performance blends nimble cardistry, sharp comedy, and audience connection.
Noteworthy Appearances
(TV, Media, Live)
- Magic consultant and designer for The Mentalist, Shut Eye, Spider-Man 3, and Ant-Man.
- Appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Little Big Shots, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and The Bachelorette.
- Featured in the Netflix documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible.
- Profiled in magazines such as Magic, Genii, The Linking Ring, The New York Times, LA Magazine, and Harper’s.
Awards & Accolades
- Named Close-Up Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts in 2007.
- Winner of numerous international magic awards and Fringe honors.
- His Comic Amazement cabaret show earned the Best Cabaret or Variety Show award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Academy of Magical Arts.
Favorite Magic Tricks
One of Jon Armstrong’s all-time favorite routines is the “Tiny Plunger” card effect.