Comedy Central to Premiere Magic Special SLEIGHT OF MOUTH, 4/6

Standout comedian and magician Justin Willman is breaking new ground with his one-of-a-kind comedy-magic show, Sleight of Mouth.

Executive produced by @MIDNIGHT host Chris Hardwick and Nerdist Industries, Brillstein Entertainment Partners' Alex Murray, and Emmy-winning producer Robert Morton (Late Show with David Letterman), this irreverent special is peppered with original sketch comedy, tech-savvy modern trickery, and cannabis-fueled social experiments with Doug Benson and Paul Scheer. "Only on Comedy Central can a guy do magic for stoners in a pot dispensary then go head-to-head with child-geniuses in the same half-hour," Willman says.

Executive Producer Chris Hardwick adds, "Justin is hilarious but quite honestly scares the crap out of me. His tricks are so good that I am convinced he is some kind of evil wizard who has been sent here to bring about the End of Times with his dark magic. PLEASE WATCH THIS SHOW and take vigorous notes. Your very life might depend on it!"

Airing at 12:30am on April 6, Sleight of Mouth will kick off immediately following Justin's return appearance on @MIDNIGHT with Chris Hardwick.

About Justin:

Comedian/Magician Justin Willman is a hit in the alternative comedy scene and is currently on tour with his new live show, Fake Believe. Among his numerous TV appearances, Justin has become a regular guest on The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show, and @MIDNIGHT on Comedy Central, and his hit web series, Magic Meltdown led to his upcoming Nerdist produced Comedy Central special, Sleight of Mouth with Justin Willman, airing April 6. His live performances have sold-out Largo (LA), Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin), Bumbershoot (Seattle), Sketchfest (San Francisco) and he is a staple performer at The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. His greatest trick yet, however, was receiving a standing ovation from President Obama, following a private performance at the White House. How did he do it? Magnets.

Photo: http://www.justinwillman.com