Joshua Jay

Josh Jay
Born October 30, 1981
Canton, Ohio
Occupation Magician, Lecturer
Website
http://www.joshuajay.com/

Joshua Jay (born October 30, 1981) is a magician, author, and lecturer who has performed his show in over 59 countries. In 1998 he was crowned World Champion of Close-up Magic at the World Magic Seminar, and he has subsequently appeared on every major television network. Notably, he has performed on Good Morning America and the Today Show. He is the author of seven books on magic, including Magic: The Complete Course [Workman, 2008], which is available in four languages. Jay specializes in close-up magic and is a headliner at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He attended Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. Joshua Jay currently resides in New York City.

TV appearances

As author

Joshua Jay has become one of the most prolific writers of the contracting literary scene in magic. Nearly all his books have been translated into other languages, and two titles have been published for the public: Magic: The Complete Course and The Amazing Book of Cards (Workman Publishing). He is also the publisher of many titles, through his company Vanishing Inc Magic with magician Andi Gladwin.

Awards

First place awards include:

Videos

Columns

External links

References

  1. Warren, Bobby (May 2010). "Moving Forward with Joshua Jay". The Linking Ring 90 (5): 1, 28–31.
  2. Jay, Joshua (May 2010). "Hocus Pocus Parade". The Linking Ring 90 (5): 87–100.