Jason Bishop

Illusionist & Magician

Jason Bishop

Illusionist & Magician

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Biography

Magician/Illusionist Jason Bishop has starred in two of his own shows on Broadway, “Straight Up Magic” and “Believe in Magic”. He’s been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CW’s Master’s of Illusion, Canada’s popular Breakfast Television Toronto and Europe’s legendary Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde filmed in Paris, France. The New York Times said “How did he do that?” and “there’s real elegance and even wit in the precision of his gestures, the agility of each Finger”.

Bishop features stunning, original state of the art magic. His virtuosity distinguished him; each show can feature award winning sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto large screens along with the wit and timing of a professional comedian. Bishop’s performance abilities have led him from China to Paris and Hollywood to New York City, as well as every state in-between and over 40 countries on 6 continents.

Bishop has entertained celebrities like Christian Bale, Gerard Butler, Ice-T, Jennifer Aniston, Hank Azaria and James Spader among others. Jason’s combination of fast paced illusions, comedy, sleight of hand and audience participation has landed him in front of notable clients like, Met-Life, Securian, Cognizant, Little Caesars and WLRK to name just a few. Currently Bishop performs in theaters, Performing Arts Centers and corporate events internationally. Whether you need a fun and amazing stand up magic show or want to wow guests with large illusions; Jason Bishop will make your event memorable for years to come.

Speaker Videos

30 Sec Spot

Jason Bishop Magic - Live Online

On The Today Show

The Jason Bishop Show Promo

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Speech Topics

Gratitude: How Child Social Workers Saved My Life

The child of two heroin addicts, Jason Bishop’s childhood was defined by abandonment and hunger. He regularly had to pick through garbage to find food and was left alone in abandoned buildings at night. Bishop spent much of his childhood at St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Philadelphia, PA before entering into the foster care system. He did not let his nightmarish childhood prevent him from following his dreams and finding success. However, he did not do it alone. Bishop shares his gratitude for the child social workers, therapists and caseworkers who saved his life saying, "people I never met contributed to help save and enrich my life and the life of countless other children." In this inspiring talk, Jason shares how child welfare workers shaped his life and provided a support system that allowed him to thrive in the face of adversity.

The Jason Bishop Show

Testimonials

"Jason and his team did a great job, and it was a pleasure working with them."

- Keystone Family Alliance

"Awesome - it was a great night and he really connected with our group! Thanks so much for all your help."

- International Student Foundation

"Jason was amazing! We have received so much great feedback about him. I’d bring him back next year if we didn’t change out our entertainment each year! But I’d love to bring him back in the future for an encore performance since he was such a hit. I’m still getting questions from people about how he did those tricks. Most of the people I’ve spoken to have said he’s the best entertainment we’ve ever had! He is an Illusionist but also a bit of a comedian and really kept the crowd laughing."

- Howard County Chamber of Commerce

"We booked Jason for our annual Christmas party and the show was spectacular. I was very impressed with the wide array of talents he showcased. Our guests were mesmerized by his close up magic and grand illusions, which were all original. We found him extremely personable with a great sense of humor. In fact, I had numerous long time employees tell me that Jason was the best entertainer we have ever had at our Christmas party. It was a really fun evening and I would highly recommend Jason for any event."

- Herr Foods, Inc.

"We are delighted to have presented Jason Bishop (Kim and Gizmo too!) two seasons in a row. Having never presented a magic and illusions show, we wanted to introduce the genre to our audiences and it was a great success. Thank you so much for the beautiful, humorous, captivating way you produce your shows. The New Victory and our audiences are looking forward to the next iteration!"

- The New Victory Theater

"Jason Bishop is a master when it comes to all things involving the art of illusion."

- Tamron Hall, Today Show & MSNBC host

"I am recommending you and your fabulous show to my colleagues."

- UMASS Lowell Center for the Arts

"That was fantastic! What a great show! I am so happy you were able to perform for us… and make it even more special! Please pass on our appreciation (to your staff) on behalf of Little Caesars. You helped make our 50th Anniversary one to remember!"

- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.

"...a huge success! People were talking about this show for days and days after the performance! They immediately requested that he return..."

- Gorton Performing Arts Center

"It was an honor and a privilege for The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts to present Jason Bishop. We had 1,100 happy customers! Jason is incredibly talented and does a great job on engaging his audience. We will be inviting him for a return engagement!"

- Dunn Center for the Performing Arts

"His magic is truly astounding. He performs a number of jawdropping illusions that seemingly defy all laws of physics, but for me his facility with simple props like cards or balls was the most impressive of all. That level of skill is only possible with unimaginable hours of training and rare natural ability--it's a privilege watching someone do what they were unquestionably born to do."

- Jarrod Spector, Broadway Performer Les Misérables, Jersey Boys & Beautiful