Jason Dean (magician)
Jason Dean in Kansas City, 2007
Jason Dean (born 1980) is an American magician. At a young age, he was described by Max Maven as someone "with the power to raise even the most jaded eyebrows". In Kansas City, Missouri, he won the title of "Closeup Magician of the Year" for four years running, from 2002 to 2005.
Biography
Dean is from Kansas City, Missouri. 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, and has been an invited speaker at such events as the Midwest Magic Jubilee, Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp and the Las Vegas Magic Invitational.
Mr. Dean is also an accomplished drummer that plays in the American rock band Sidewise.
Awards
- 2002-2005 "Closeup Magician of the Year", Ring 129
- 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