Matt Marcy
Encyclopedia
Matt Marcy is an American
comedian-magician
known for his original, comedy illusions. In 1997 Matt was named by the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle
) as its top ranking young magician when he was just 20 years of age. He was also a Master of Ceremonies at Wizardz Dinner Theater at Universal Studios Hollywood
. He is now primarily a corporate entertainer, and has performed for a variety of celebrities and dignitaries, including Prince Faisel of Saudi Arabia. He was also an opening act for The Amazing Johnathan
at the Sahara Hotel and Casino and the Golden Nugget
in Las Vegas
, and recently appeared on the A&E TV show Magic Castle After Dark.
Marcy wrote and consulted for Walt Disney Imagineering
in the Theme Park Productions department, including for the Thea award-winning CinéMagique
at Walt Disney Studios Park
in Disneyland Resort Paris
. He has also written for Magic Magazine.
In 2006, Marcy released his own instructional DVD, Simple Tricks...To Blow Their Minds!
He has a Political Science degree from Brown University
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
comedian-magician
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
known for his original, comedy illusions. In 1997 Matt was named by the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle
The Magic Castle
The Magic Castle, located at 7001 Franklin Avenue in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California, is a nightclub for magicians and magic enthusiasts, as well as the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. It bills itself as "the most unusual private club in the world."-Nightclub:The Magic...
) as its top ranking young magician when he was just 20 years of age. He was also a Master of Ceremonies at Wizardz Dinner Theater at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio and theme park in the unincorporated Universal City community of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use...
. He is now primarily a corporate entertainer, and has performed for a variety of celebrities and dignitaries, including Prince Faisel of Saudi Arabia. He was also an opening act for The Amazing Johnathan
The Amazing Johnathan
John Edward Szeles , better known by the stage name The Amazing Johnathan, is an American stand-up comedian/magician. His act is mostly composed of hijinks, interaction with one specific audience member and a few legitimate magic tricks. Since 2001, he has been a year-round headliner in Las Vegas...
at the Sahara Hotel and Casino and the Golden Nugget
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is a luxury casino-hotel located in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Fremont Street Experience. The property is owned and operated by Landry's Restaurants....
in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, and recently appeared on the A&E TV show Magic Castle After Dark.
Marcy wrote and consulted for Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of the Walt Disney Company, responsible for the creation and construction of Disney theme parks worldwide...
in the Theme Park Productions department, including for the Thea award-winning CinéMagique
CinéMagique
CinéMagique is a theatre show at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris mixing the live performance of an actor with synchronized movie scenes on a big screen...
at Walt Disney Studios Park
Walt Disney Studios Park
Walt Disney Studios Park is the second theme park to open at Disneyland Paris, owned and operated by Euro Disney S.C.A.. It is located to the west of the hub, next door to Disneyland Park at the heart of the resort in Marne-la-Vallée....
in Disneyland Resort Paris
Disneyland Resort Paris
Disneyland Paris is a holiday and recreation resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. The complex is located from the centre of Paris and lies for the most part within the commune of Chessy, Seine-et-Marne....
. He has also written for Magic Magazine.
In 2006, Marcy released his own instructional DVD, Simple Tricks...To Blow Their Minds!
He has a Political Science degree from Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
.