Mark Calabrese LIVE (Penguin LIVE)

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“Mark is someone I want to keep secret from the world yet tell everyone about. I’m fortunate to be among those he shares his secrets and ideas with. I’m his biggest fan.” – Daniel Madison

“Mark is an ‘in-your-face’ force of nature, unafraid to challenge magic’s conventional wisdom. His performances remind me that personality is at the heart of entertainment.” – Atlas Brookings

“I always enjoy seeing Mark’s work. He consistently surprises with gems when you least expect it.” – Alan Rorrison

“Every time I see Mark, he has something new to amaze me. A truly creative thinker with the skills to match.” – Doug McKenzie

What Will He Teach?

Rubik’s Revenge: A fantastic opener for MCs and any stand-up or cabaret setting! The magician demonstrates how to solve the Rubik’s Cube, claiming to hold the record for solving it behind his back. This hilarious routine culminates in a surprising kicker!

Cyrano: A closely guarded secret, this piece concludes Mark’s stand-up show! Two spectators, complete strangers, text each other while the magician reads one spectator’s mind and writes down their messages. No preshow or stooges involved!

No Dice: A versatile utility device that allows you to secretly force a number on a spectator, opening up endless possibilities for effects like Russian Roulette and Bank Night!

Blow: A chosen card is placed back into the deck. The magician spreads the cards and blows at them, causing one card to flutter out — it’s the spectator’s card! This effect is visually stunning!

Potato: A unique mentalism effect where the magician writes something on paper, crumples it, and sets a timer. The paper is passed around like a game of hot potato, and when the timer buzzes, the spectator holding the paper reveals the magician’s exact prediction of who would end up with it — without the magician ever touching the phone!

NLL: An intriguing concept for close-up performances that allows for impressive color changes and card switches, enabling you to lap without needing a lap!

Mark will also cover his work with invisible loops, unpublished material on “DVS/THE SEER,” memorized deck techniques, and other fantastic close-up ideas.

Who Is He?

With 15 years of professional experience, Mark Calabrese has established himself in the realm of close-up magic. His remarkable sleight-of-hand and engaging personality captivate audiences, blending deception with entertainment that keeps them laughing.

Everyday objects transform into magical wonders as Mark performs feats of prestidigitation. Coins multiply, cards soar, and audiences erupt in applause. His unique style has been refined across the country.

Mark forges a special connection with his audiences, creating intimate miracles that often unfold in their hands. As a seasoned street performer in New York City’s South Street Seaport, he has entertained numerous celebrities, including Mike Epps, Rosie O’Donnell, Rob Schneider, and Gilbert Gottfried.

His corporate clients include Meryl Lynch, MTV, and Morgan Chase Bank. In 2012, Mark was commissioned to consult for Las Vegas magician Criss Angel for both television and stage magic. He has appeared on shows across MTV, FOX, The SYFY Channel, and was a contestant on the popular series Penn and Teller Fool Us.

Mark also hosts his own one-man comedy magic show at Levity Live Comedy Club, performing to sold-out audiences over 15 times in the New Jersey/New York area.

As a magic creator and consultant, his best-selling works “DVS” and “The Seer” have sold thousands of copies globally.