The laughter that is created by the John Carlson Magic Show is very contagious and sometimes dangerous. Once a lady fell off her chair and nearly crushed a young child, so seat belts may be required. The laughter can be so extreme at times that audience members may pass out, get dizzy, or burst a brain vessel. If you are overweight, we are not responsible for lost buttons. Do NOT operate heavy equipment after seeing John's show.

This show has NOT been approved by the FDA and is Not recommended by your Doctor,after all. laughter is GREAT medicine and that would put him out of a job. Hiring another magician from your Internet search will result in nausea , vomiting and a stupid feeling when one of your guests say "where did you get this guy from?"The show features magic, ventriloquism, comedy, music, audience participation, live dove and bunny rabbit, balloon animals, magic souvenir prizes. John is an International award winning entertainer who performs strictly for the family audience. Nothing but good, clean fun for audiences from ages 2-92. What does 19 TV appearances on NBC's Conan O'Brien Show as well as International performances in Budapest, Hungary and The U.A.E., thousands of school, library and birthday parties mean for you?It means your audience will benefit from the twenty years of experience he has performing for family audiences. "Absolutely Hilarious"- Conan O'Brien, NBC' Late Nite.

John got interested in magic at 12 years of age. He got his first magic kit from his older brother. His mom always made sure he had the best birthday parties and she was his best audience member when he performed his first magic tricks.

John Carlson worked as a New York City Police Officer for 20 years. He started as a beat cop in Brooklyn, then worked in the SPECDA/DARE Program teaching school children about the dangers of drugs, and personal safety. He finished his career as an NYPD Officer in the Harbor Patrol shortly after 9/11.

In this picture, John appeared in 'Ripley's Believe it or Not' as a result of a civilian complaint for riding in his patrol car with a dummy on his lap.

John Carlson has recently authored the bestselling book, "Magic for Kids, Not for Dummies". Receiving rave reviews, the book teaches YOU easy to learn magic tricks that you can use to fool friends and coworkers! Be sure to ask John for a complimentary autographed copy when you book your event.