Ivan Amodei (born August 22, 1976) is an

illusionist Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means. It ...

. Amodei performs at the

Beverly Wilshire Hotel The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, commonly known as the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, is a historic luxury hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, it was completed in 1928. It has ...

and also tours internationally with his show ''Secrets and Illusions''.

Career

In 1999, Amodei became a regular performer at the

Magic Castle The Magic Castle is a clubhouse for magicians and magic enthusiasts, as well as the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. It is in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California and it bills itself as "the most unusual private club in ...

in Hollywood. In 2005, he won first place at the International Brotherhood of Magicians Close-Up Competition. In 2005, he won FIRST place at the Society of American Magicians Close-Up Competition, as well as, the People's Choice Award. In 2010, Amodei's book ''Magic's Most Amazing Stories'' was published and was nominated by ForeWord Review for book of the year. On October 23, 2010, Amodei opened a one-man show at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. It was named Made in Italy. On December 31, 2010, Amodei did a guest appearance at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills that led to an open run of his show at the hotel. The name of the show was then changed to Intimate Illusions. Splash magazine called him a "master in his art." In May 2012, Westlake Magazine included Ivan in their achievers issue. In June 2012, Amodei received recognition by the honorable Mayor of Beverly Hills William W. Brien M.D. for his contribution to the world of magic and illusion.

Personal life

Amodei currently lives in Southern California on his ranch with his twin boy and girl and wife. In 2016, he appeared on the season finale of '' Penn & Teller: Fool Us'' on which he was determined to have fooled Penn & Teller based on judges' decision.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Amodei, Ivan 1976 births Living people American magicians People from Brooklyn