Magician
Trigg Watson
How Trigg Got Started
Trigg Watson’s first experience with magic was at a friend’s fourth birthday party in Townsville, Australia. His research began with local library books, and his interest expanded when he moved to the U.S. at 11. Trigg has dual degrees in business management and theater studies from Southern Methodist University, which helped him develop his unique performance with purpose.
Fun Facts
Trigg Watson has entertained global audiences, including cruises and intimate venues, from London to Las Vegas.
Influences & Style
Trigg Watson can be described as “a new breed of magician.” He prefers an iPad to a deck of cards and robots to rabbits and blends tech-savvy illusion with sharp theatrical flow, creating a futuristic brand of magic.
Noteworthy Appearances
(TV, Media, Live)
- Trigg Watson has been featured on Don’t Blink, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and America’s Got Talent, where he reached the semifinals in Season 18.
- He appeared on TV segments like Wine & Magic, SA Live, and other live appearances, blending tech and illusion.
- Trigg has also consulted for Magic for Humans on Netflix.
Awards & Accolades
- Trigg was the highest-scoring American at the World Magic Seminar (Las Vegas).
- He is a two-time winner of the Texas Magician’s Contest.
- Trigg has been named Dallas Performing Artist of the Year (2013) and Dallas Magician of the Year (2015).
Favorite Magic Tricks
Trigg’s favorite is to use everyday devices to transform the familiar into the magical.