Jonathan Levit - Premiere Los Angeles Magician

Los Angeles magician Jonathan Levit, a regular performer at the Magic Castle, is the perfect addition to your dinner party, corporate banquet, or conference.

You've seen him performing magic in his starring role in the "X-Files", on Fox's "Masters of Illusion", as the host and judge on VH1's magic reality series, "Celebracadabra", and as an actor and host on networks such as CBS, FOX, NBC, USA, VH1, DISCOVERY and A&E.

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Jonathan is also sought after as a lecturer to others in the magic community. He frequently gives presentations to groups of magicians, not only teaching effects, but also his thinking on show structure, character, and approach to performance. For upcoming lecture dates or to discuss bringing Jonathan and his lecture to your area, send an email to jlevit@me.com.

"Jonathan really 'gets it' when it comes to magic. Not only does he fool everyone with his magic, but he makes a real connection to the audience. More magicians need to think this way. More magicians need to see this lecture."
Dan Garrett
S.A.M. National President 1994-1995
MIMC with Gold Star - London

"IBM Ring 22 hosted Jonathan Levit's "Moving the Moment" lecture. We've seen plenty of lecturers with strong magic and Jonathan's magic definitely delivers. But his magic is merely a vehicle to add something else to the mix. Jonathan teaches performance. He clarifies, in an entertaining and engaging way, the how's and why's to molding a trick into a performance piece; what makes an "effect" an "event" and where we, the magicians, fit in that event. This sets his lecture miles apart from others and, in my opinion, makes this a "must see" lecture. As one attendee remarked to me, "This was a welcome breathe of fresh air!""
Mark Kandel
Detroit, MI

"No pipe dreams, just strong material from a professional's working repetoire. Jonathan's matrix routine alone makes this a must see event! Go see this lecture - I did and I loved it!"
Keith Fields
Detroit, MI

"I have always been a X-Files fan, now I am a Jonathan Levit fan. He has put the time and thought into his magic to make it great, now he is willing to put time and effort with his fellow magicians We can now all benefit from his efforts. Great lecture, great magic."
Stephen Bargatze
Nashville, TN

"Thanks again for one of the best lectures we have had. You are an inspiration to our art!"
Joe Pon
Misdirections Magic Shop
San Francisco, CA

"Jonathan Levit's lecture is pure poetry in motion. The techniques, the timing, the attention to detail, and the mis-direction are a true work of art. Levit's performance tips alone make this lecture a must see. Jonathan's Un-Matrix effect should become a classic in the realm of close-up magic. This one gets 5 out of 5 stars!"
Johnny Reason
IBM Ring #310
Muncie, IN

"Jonathan Levit's lecture equips you with more than just physical tools and clever techniques; it enlightens you regarding the truly powerful experiences you can create when you understand the power of building connections with and within your audience. Magic is crying out for magicians who will apply these ideas. Be one of them."
Joe M. Turner
Atlanta, Georgia

"It was the best lecture I've been to. I would highly recommend it if Jonathan will be in your area."
Brandon Smith
Orlando, FL

"This is one of the great lectures in magic today."
Chris Rayman
Nashville, TN

For more information on Jonathan's "Moving the Moment" lecture, please click here.

Below are my upcoming lecture dates. To inquire about booking Jonathan into your area, please send an email to jlevit@me.com

2011
Mar. 21 - Cleveland, Ohio
Mar. 22 - Rochester, New York
Mar 24 - Philadelophia, Pennsylvania

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MOVING THE MOMENT - The lecture from Jonathan Levit

When Robert-Houdin said, "a magician is an actor playing the part of a magician," he had never met Jonathan Levit. If anything, Jonathan seems to be more of a magician playing the part of an actor. He is known as an actor, television host and magician. He first received notoriety for his starring role in "The X-Files", playing opposite Ricky Jay. He has since gone on to appear in numerous films and guest starring roles on television. Recently, Levit was seen in his role as Martin Dewey, the LA County Coroner on ABC's "FLASH FORWARD." He also served as magic consultant to the series. In addition to his acting roles, Jonathan has appeared on Fox's "MASTERS OF ILLUSIONS" and as the host and a judge on VH1's magic reality series – "CELEBRACADABRA" He has also hosted shows for Discovery Channel's "MIRACLE HUNTERS" and "WIRED NEXTFEST," Equator HD's "GREEN WHEELS", Biography Channel's "PARANORMAL U.S.A." and Fine Living Network's "GREEN WITH ENVY." As well as performing and acting, Jonathan is also producing and hosting a new series entitled "CAREER DAY."

Teller of Penn & Teller says "Jonathan is funny, elegant, and disturbingly smart. Like something cuddly with really sharp teeth."

Jonathan's Levit's "Moving the Moment" Lecture consists entirely of high-impact, visual magic. This is the material he uses to make a living and has been audience tested and honed over hundreds of performances. He will discuss the importance of audience connection, performance, presentation and timing within the structures of magic effects and routines. Several effects will be performed and explained to illustrate Levit's thinking with relation to these topics. Among these will be effects directly out of his professional routines. No secrets will be withheld!

In addition to the effects taught, he will also perform and explain in detail the work behind his popular coin matrix ("Un-Matrix"). David Regal says of this routine, "A graceful commercial Matrix with a surprise climax that devastates audiences and deeply burns magicians." Also taught in the lecture will be Levit's opening card routine, taken straight from his professional Magic Castle Close up act. David Regal says of this routine, "A true miracle in Jonathan's hands. This is high impact mental magic boiled down to a crystalline purity."

As a bonus, Jonathan will perform his smash hit "Sanitized for Your Deception" as performed on Fox's "Master's of Illusion."

What people are saying about "Sanitized for Your Deception":
"This piece is that rare thing—a stand-up trick that can be successfully performed for a group of twelve of twelve hundred, one that requires nothing in the way of expensive props yet delivers many minutes of entertainment capped by a deeply baffling event." - David Regal "

"Sanitized for Your Deception should have been called Perfected for Your Performance. Its all there, the magic, the comedy, the situation: a brilliant routine direct from Jonathan's professional act. This practical little jewel is a great opportunity for any working magician." -Jim Steinmeyer "

"Jonathan gives you all the work on his feature routine. I have seen this piece live and on television... In the right hands this is a thoroughly entertaining and amazing piece of magic." Jeff McBride

"A modern presentational premise, funny audience participation, and the opportunity to kiss a spectator through a pane of glass. Plus wetnaps. What more could you ask for?" - Max Maven