Mark Presley is an award winning magician who has competed in the Chicago Magic Competition, and is part of the Society of American Magicians.  Mark’s award winning magic will astound you, he is also famous around the world for his unique style of magic and manipulation using a lost form of magic… thimbles. 

 

Mark’s show is action packed and is full of audience interaction and participation making his show memorable. Mark uses audience volunteers who are asked to share the spotlight and assist in mind-boggling magic.

My love of magic began at an early age.  Entertaining already at 10 years old, I not only received my first “paycheck” but also experienced the thrill of my first “live” audience.  Hearing their laughter and applause and seeing the smiles on their faces was enough for me to know that I had found my niche in life.  Magic.  I set out to learn everything I could about the art.  I began by researching Harry Houdini, the master of all magicians.  It was because of his book, that I was able to use one of his most popular escape tricks and avoided becoming a victim of an armed robbery.  In 1995, I entered the Society of American Magicians competition for close-up magic and came home with an award. 

In 2015 Mark earned a scholarship to further his education and training in the magical arts at the McBride Magic and Mystery School, the world’s most prestigious magic school based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mark Presley’s magic always delivers a great, fun show. His approach to magic is new and very entertaining for all ages!

Jeff Hover

WGN Channel 9 Producer

 

 "Mark has a stage presence that truly says, I'm in charge."

  "The MAGIC is in the manner in which Mark presents it for your entertainment."

T. S. Winterrowd

 

"Magic Mark was very entertaining and everyone in attendance at my daughter's birthday party had fun. During Magic Mark's magic show, our family experienced more than a party and magic. 

A friend of our family has a child with autism. She seldom speaks or interacts with people nor her surroundings. At our party with Magic Mark, she was sitting and paying attention. She was smiling and she even took part in the show by saying..."Hocus Pocus." At the end of the show, she walked up to Magic Mark and received an animal balloon. Not only did her family share a milestone but all in attendance at my daughter's party shared a very special moment. Magic moves people."

 S. Tomura

       Palatine, Il