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USA Magician - Jon Armstrong

Jon Armstrong has performed for some of the most prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide. Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World. He was only 20.

After spending 5 years doing his show at Disney World, Vegas called and Jon answered, becoming a recurring headliner at Caesar's Magical Empire. It was between these runs in Vegas that Jon started doing his tours all over the world as both a performer and lecturer, teaching others how to add humor and entertainment to their magic. Also he worked on many films and television shows such as "The Mentalist" and "Spiderman 3" as a magic consultant and designer. Walt Disney Imagineering, ITEC Entertainment and Landmark have come to rely on Jon to help bring magic to all areas of theme park and theatrical design.

He now lives in Los Angeles and is a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle. His TV appearances as a talk show guest, featured performer or actor, include shows like "Magic Castle After Dark" on A&E, USA's "Ready For The Weekend", Fox's "Masters of Illusion.", NBC's Today Show and ABC's "Bachelorette" He has been featured in trade publications like Magic, The Linking Ring, MUM and other magic journals worldwide. Stories have been done on him in The New York Times, LA Magazine and Harpers just to name a few.

In December 2004 Jon appeared on the cover of Genii Magazine in a issue dedicated to his magic. In April 2007 Jon Armstrong was named Close up Magician of the Year by The Academy of Magical Arts. He has been nominated seven times total as of 2012. With 2010 as the first year he has been nominated for Lecturer of the Year by the AMA. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Magical Arts, the youngest person ever to be elected to this important group.