Benjamin Barnes

Benjamin Barnes is best known for his performances before corporate audiences (New York Life, IBM, Discover, etc.), he has also appeared at some of magic's most prestigious showplaces including the world-famous Magic Castle, 69 Atlantic, & Speakeasy Magic. When he is not performing, Benjamin is the entertainment director of the Chicago Magic Lounge, Talent Chair for the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the newest editor at Genii Magazine. In addition to his roles he is a legendary performer of close-up magic and is known for deep respect for the art of magic, his knowledge on the history of magic, and a passionate advocate for elevating and supporting the art of Magic.

Bizzaro

The Optical Illusionist

In a world full of reality TV and lackluster entertainment, Bizzaro. The Optical Illusionist proves that "normal" is just the setting on a dryer. Bizzaro has performed in over a dozen countries and has appeared on FOX, NBC, America’s Got Talent, CWs Masters of Illusion and the Travel Channel’s Extreme Conventions. He creates original magic that is performed all across the world, creations that have been seen on TV shows such as Ellen, The Late, Late Show, The Carbonaro Effect, and Wizard Wars on Syfy. He also specializes in fabricating magic for other entertainers (including David Copperfield and Gallagher) and is a creative director and lecturer.

Rachel Wax

Rachel Wax has been studying magic since the age of 16. Inspired by her father’s ability to make people laugh and amaze them simultaneously, she strives to do the same in each performance. Originally from Chicago, Rachel moved to New York in 2013 to study fashion design at FIT. With a love of both magic and fashion, she found opportunities to pursue both. Rachel now performs at venues all over the country appearing as a regular 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.

Erik Tait

Erik Tait has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America, appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and was the 2018 current International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Cups Close Up Competition Champion. He took home 3rd place at FISM Quebec 2022, the world championships of magic, in the category of card magic. Erik is only the fourth American to accomplish this, and the first American to stand on the podium for card magic in two decades. Erik hails from Wausau Wisconsin, which he doesn’t remember because he left it when he was very young. A top graduate of the Comedy Writing and Performance Program at Humber College in Toronto, Erik is currently the only magician in the world with a college degree in hilarious and can academically prove he is hysterical. His client list has some of the most recognizable brands in the country including Honda, Macy’s, and Bark Box.