Magic Camp Staff & Recent Guests

Asi Wind is a renowned magician and mentalist known for his innovative and mind-bending performances. With a unique blend of psychology, sleight of hand, and storytelling, Asi has captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a reputation as one of the most creative and influential magicians of our time. Weekly, he can...

Dave Williamson is thrilled to be invited as a guest counselor this year at Magic Camp. Dave has been studying and performing magic for over 50 years. Years of birthday parties, street fairs, table hopping, corporate events, night clubs, cruise ships, theatrical and TV shows have molded him into the...

Jinger Leigh’s unique blend of elegance and theatricality have redefined the role of the magician. Working together with husband Mark Kalin, together they produced and appeared in their award-winning shows, Carnival of Wonders, Illusionarium, Before Your Very Eyes,  and their own Underground Theatre in Reno, NV, Magic Underground. Jinger has...

Often described as "your favorite magicians' favorite magician," Paul Vigil is an author, lecturer, and award-winning entertainer who comes to us from Las Vegas. For a number of years he had a one-man show at The Mirage Hotel and Casino, but now travels worldwide to share his performances.  He's been...

Danny Garcia is a magician and creative consultant. He’s collaborated regularly with David Blaine and has consulted on many magic performances both on screen and on stage. He’s always makes time in his busy schedule to share his creativity with campers every summer.

Nick Diffatte is one of the most in-demand comedy variety acts in the country. He’s appeared on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden and can regularly be seen headlining on the Las Vegas strip, comedy clubs, and corporate events across the world.

Mark Kalin has been one of the most influential magicians of the last three decades, bringing his amazing illusions to arenas, performing arts centers, television shows and Broadway productions. Along with partner Jinger Leigh, the duo of Kalin and Jinger have toured the world performing their sensational, split-second marvels including...

Our fearless leader for over 40 years, Terri Cook began her journey at Magic Camp as the performance assistant of world-renowned magician and former Tannen’s owner Tony Spina. Terri’s immediate bond with the program and her impactful contributions to its growth quickly paved the way to her role as Camp...

Noah Levine has been coming to magic camp since 1996. He specializes in teaching close-up magic. During the year he performs magic full time, including a regular show at Tannen’s Magic Shop called Magic After Hours.

Alexander Boyce first attended Tannen’s Magic Camp in 2008 and (in)famously failed at escaping from a straitjacket while on a unicycle in the stage competition. Since then his appearances have included The McKittrick Hotel’s long running production of Speakeasy Magick, The Magic Castle in Hollywood, and Harvard A.R.T.’s The Conjuror’s...

Rachel Wax performs regularly around the country and at New York City magic shows A Taste of Magic and Speakeasy Magick at the Mckittrick Hotel, Monday Night Magic, the Chicago Magic Lounge, as well as television appearances that include Master of Illusion, Penn and Teller's Fool Us and Fox 5. Originally...

When Derek Hughes was 12 years old he traveled from his home state of Minnesota to attended Tannens Magic Camp. 6 years later he began coming back as a counselor. He now shares his magic at corporate events, comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters all over the country and has appeared...

Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a first generation Italian-American, New York-based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation.Mario has appeared on Sesame Street NBC's Universal...

Marc DeSouza has been intensely involved in Magic for nearly 65 years. He has won over 65 regional, national and international magic competitions. He is a performer, creator, author, lecturer, teacher, historian, consultant and mentor. Marc has been involved in some way with Tannen's Magic Camp since their move to...

Bill Herz is a full-time performing magician and agent for other magicians to corporate groups around the world.   Bill’s biggest claim to fame was that he was the first counselor at Tannen’s magic camp 50 years ago.   He still loves going to camp and always leaves inspired and excited aboutt...

John Reid has been a member of the Tannen's Magic Camp family since 1996. He is the resident balloon-twisting expert who also teaches beginner close-up magic and kid-show magic. He also specializes in iconic mustaches. John is a professional magic teacher, performer, and Guinness World Record recipient.

Frank Monaco has been donating his time and talent in Magic and Technology for 29 years at Tannens Magic Camp.  Frank is a Family Entertainer in upstate NY and has over 45 years of experience in the magical arts. Frank’s full time career is with IBM Corp for the past...

Mike Caveney has performed professionally for over fifty years. His talents have taken him from Japan to Russia, from Monte Carlo to Borneo, Australia, China, throughout Europe and South America, and most of the 50 States. Mike has published more than fifty books on the theory, history and practice of...

Upon hearing about the great things Tannen’s Magic Camp has to offer, Tina Lenert was privileged to join the 2017 staff. The Camp's mission is to inspire the next generation, yet we discover that the next generation inspires us! Tina was introduced to Magic on her first visit to the...

The Rubin is a performer, inventor and life-long student of illusions. His one man show "6 ½ Magic Tricks in a Basement" played comedy clubs and theaters in New York, Chicago, London, Madrid and Barcelona. The Rubin has worked behind the scenes with David Copperfield, David Blaine, Michael Carbonaro and...

Mark Calabrese is a second year counselor and guest lecturer along with his puppy Frankie! Mark is a full time magician who’s worked all over the country, and is one of the feature magicians at the hit show “Speakeasy Magick” in NYC.