Go beyond the trick.
One-to-one coaching in character, scripting, and performance — with magician, actor, and director Jonathan Levit.
A free 30-minute conversation. No cost, no pressure.
It begins with you — not the trick.
Plenty of people can help you with a method. My work begins somewhere else: with you. Before we touch a single effect, I want to understand who you are on stage, what you bring that no one else can, and why an audience should care. From there we build — character, script, structure, performance — until your magic feels unmistakably yours.
I listen first
Every session begins by getting to know you — your instincts, your goals, the performer you want to become.
I find what's yours
The most compelling magic is personal. Together we uncover the qualities that make your performance yours alone.
I help an audience care
We shape your material so it does more than fool people — it connects, it engages, it stays with them.
You come on stage. I come to meet you. We make a third thing together.
What we'll work on together.
Bring a trick, a routine, a whole act, or simply a question. Anything is fair game.
Character & persona
Defining who you are on stage and bringing that performer into sharp focus.
Scripting & story
Writing words that carry meaning — speaking to your audience, not at them.
Routine structure
Shaping effects into a set that builds, flows, and pays off.
Stage presence
Performance choices that make every action considered and significant.
Connecting deeply
Finding the moments of truth that make your magic more than a trick.
Effect selection
Weighing methods — the pros, the cons, the details — to choose what truly serves you.
From magicians I've worked with.
My time working with Jonathan completely exceeded my expectations. He didn't just dive right into the trick I wanted to work on — he took time to get to know me, ask questions, and pull all the pieces together. By the time we were done, I hadn't worked on one trick with him… I had the framework for an entire act.
It is rare for us to receive deep insights into our character, stage presence, and how to make our performance consistent with these. Jonathan's breadth and depth of experience, his encyclopedic knowledge of magic, and his thoughtful approach to teaching make him a uniquely valuable source of the guidance we all really need.
Going to Jonathan is like getting a tune-up on character work… He understands acting choices and an actor's mindset. No matter your skill level or your artistic vision, he will help make you a better performer — and more than that, he will make you a better artist.
Jonathan's guidance was so insightful, I thought he might also be a mentalist. He quickly got to the heart of my questions about persona, character development, and presentation, and I was truly inspired as a result. And it was made all the more enjoyable because Jonathan is also just a great person.
I spent an hour with Jonathan working on character, scripting, and so much more. I walked away thinking about how to connect with my audience on an emotional level — how to bring moments of truth into our storytelling and have our magic be more than just the performance of a trick.
Phenomenal session with Jonathan. He clearly explained the pros, cons, and details of different methods for an effect. After one hour with him, I had a clear understanding of where to focus in order to improve my performance. It was also really fun.
I knew I would need someone with Jonathan's level of experience as I develop my Castle act. We pinpointed two areas to work on and made great headway toward defining my character. I've worked with many great magic teachers — so trust me when I say working with someone like Jonathan is a rare opportunity.
Jonathan has a talent for direction — squeezing every little magic moment out of your set while keeping it personal to you and entertaining for audiences. He is a world-class performer and director without ego, with a real, caring desire to help you improve. He will help you become a better magician.
Hear it from them.
Let's start a conversation.
The best first step costs nothing. From there, we go at the pace that's right for you.
The Free Intro Session
We'll talk through where you are, what you want from your magic, and whether coaching is the right next step. No pressure, no pitch — just a conversation.
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Private, focused sessions over Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. Bring a trick, a routine, or a question — we work on whatever will move you forward most.
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