Jason Dean is an American

United States

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 magician

Magic (illusion)

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. Even at a young age, he was described by Max Maven

Max Maven

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 as someone "with the power to raise even the most jaded eyebrows." In Kansas City

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, he has won the title of "Closeup Magician of the Year" for four years running, from 2002-2005.

Biography

Dean is from Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City, Kansas

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. Regarded as both a performer and a creator of original effects, he has released several instructional DVDs, is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians

International Brotherhood of Magicians

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, and been an invited speaker at such events as the Midwest Magic Jubilee

Midwest Magic Jubilee

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, Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp

Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp

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and the Las Vegas Magic Invitational.

Awards

• 2002-2005 "Closeup Magician of the Year", Ring 129 http://www.ring129.com/close5.htm
• 2003, First place, National Close-up Magic competition, Midwest Magic Jubilee
• November, 2006 "Close-up Magician of the Month", Ring 129
• "People's Choice" Award, 2006 & 2007, Ring 129