Tommy Wind is a 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...

 from Staten Island

Staten Island

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 in New York City

New York City

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. He has performed in many of his own original shows, combining illusion with rock and roll music, in New York City, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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, and Las Vegas

Las Vegas metropolitan area

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, Nevada

Nevada

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.

Tommy began his career when he was only 7 after his grandfather introduced him to magic by showing him the disappearing hanky trick. He has also appeared in TV shows including Criss Angel

Criss Angel

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's "Mindfreak" and NBC

NBC

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's "I Do!". He is now the youngest magician to perform in Las Vegas up to date.

Tommy received an award on October 10, 2009 from the International Brotherhood of Magicians

International Brotherhood of Magicians

International Brotherhood of Magicians is the world's largest organization for professional and amateur magicians, with approximately 15,000 members worldwide. The headquarters is in St...

for Best Teen Magician of 2009. After receiving the award, he performed his famous floating antique table trick, also bringing up a member from the audience. "When I had found out that I had won the award, one of my dreams had come true," says Tommy.

External links

• http://www.silive.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2009/03/master_illusionist_tommy_wind.html
• http://www.silive.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2009/11/staten_island_teen_wins_top_ma.html