This Year's Headliners

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 Daniel Garcia has earned his place as one of today’s most creative magic minds—both as a performer and behind the scenes. He has consulted for David Blaine, Dynamo and others, helping craft major TV and stage appearances.  

He is the creator of the acclaimed Daniel Garcia Projects video series—a staple among serious magicians. 

At this year’s convention you’ll see his original effects performed and explained, giving you actionable routines and creative frameworks that have fooled professionals and thrilled audiences alike.

 David Kaye—better known to magicians and family-audiences as “Silly Billy”—brings decades of high-level performance and industry recognition. He’s performed more than 300 shows annually in New York, including the families of celebrities like Madonna and Bruce Springsteen, and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman as well as on Comedy Central. He is the only children’s magician ever to appear on the covers of 6 different magic magazines, and in 2014 earned the Academy of Magical Arts Performing Fellowship Award—a recognition shared with legends such as Cardini and Slydini. 

At the PMJ his lecture will deliver polished show-material and insights on engaging audiences.

 Widely regarded as one of the finest card mechanics alive, Richard Turner is legendary for his precision, artistry, and the fact that he performs at a world-class level despite being legally blind. 

Known by many simply as “The Cheat”, he’s fooled top magicians (including Penn & Teller on Fool Us), appeared on major television specials, and earned his place in the Hall of Fame. 

His life and craft were the subject of the documentary Dealt, which won the Audience Award at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival. 

Richard’s inclusion at PDX Magic Jam is a major win!

John Shryock is a working professional’s performer and instructor—someone who delivers polished, high-impact material and also knows how to build a sustainable career. He’s appeared in over 100 cities on three continents, had a long resident engagement at Warren & Annabelle’s MAGIC! in Maui, and even performed at a command show for George W. Bush’s inaugural gala. 

He has also performed in all 3 showrooms at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and authored the book Sleightly Tricky. His session at the convention will focus on routines, audience centric performance and converting skills into income.

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Some say this man is but legend, but at least one recent attendee claims to have met him at the very first PMJ. Read how this initial meeting unfolded to a deeper journey of getting the know this legend further, as well as an extensive collection of stories.