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Christened the "soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery" by the New York Times, Peter Samelson has performed atop the Great Wall of China, in the jungles of Bali and the universities of Tokyo, He has performed for Mexican peasants, and Grand Prix race car drivers on the World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth II.

He has entertained Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the jet-set of Paris and the fishermen mending their nets on the beaches of Cartegena. From Kenya to the Magic Castle, from television to trade shows, college campuses to commercials, the New York stage, night clubs and celebrity events, Peter Samelson has distinguished himself not only as a magician, but as an artist.

Peter performs and lectures at colleges, universities, and Theater and Performing Arts festivals. Peter has staged two one-man Off-Broadway shows; "The Magician" and "PaperWork." He also performs and designs for television, film and theater including: "What About Bob," "Whispers in the Dark," for Kraft Salad Dressing, host on a syndicated 13 part series on Magic, CNN's "Sonya Live!", Mabou Mines, The Bermuda Theater Festival, the new musical "Houdini" and the PBS Special, "The Art of Magic."

Peter Samelson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1997
Magician

Peter Samelson Productions

 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Illusion Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1997]
Magic
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1997]
Producer

Peter Samelson News


Chicago Magic Lounge Reveals Holiday Programming, First Artist-in-Residence For 2024


Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, kicks off its 2024 Artist-In-Residence series with Peter Samelson’s Magic, Love, Mystery. In this mesmerizing performance, Samelson takes you on a journey through the enigmatic world of love, exploring its many forms and revealing its secrets.

Chicago Magic Lounge Unveils Holiday Programming & First Artist-in-Residence For 2024


Chicago Magic Lounge presents Peter Samelson's Magic, Love, Mystery, a mesmerizing journey through the enigmatic world of love. Experience the mystery of love through the eyes of a magician as Peter explores its many forms and reveals its secrets. Tickets available at the box office or online.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Lineup For 2022-2023 LIBERTY MAGIC Season!


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has just announced the new season for 2022-2023, and you won't believe your eyes.

Fog City Magic Fest Returns To EXIT Theatre This January


Magic returns to EXIT Theatre with the Fourth Annual Fog City Magic Fest, co-curated by Master Magician Jay Alexander, and SFBG's 2018 Best Magician of the Bay, Christian Cagigal! Highlights include solo storyteller and magician David Hirata's historical excavation, The Jap Box, the welcome return of NYC's Peter Samelson, the magic of fan-favorite Jade, our first-ever Close-up Magic event hosted by Ryan Kane, a Saturday afternoon kid's show with YouTube's Grumpy Princess, and our signature closing night MAGIC SLAM!-the Iron Chef of magic competitions.

EXIT Theatre's FOG CITY MAGIC FEST Returns for a Third Year


Curated by Jay Alexander of the Marrakech Magic Theater, and Christian Cagigal (named 2017's Best Magician by San Francisco Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay), this year's festival will include the return of internationally-recognized magic sensation, Jade, Andrew Evans, creator of local hit, The Magic Patio; and our own fan-favorite competition: MAGIC SLAM, featuring Ryan Kane, Michael Feldman, Brad Barton, and David Gerard, and hosted by Christian Cagigal! Also joining this year's line-up, all the way from Chicago and fresh off his winning performance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, we're proud to welcome David Parr. These magicians and more comprise the line-up of the 2018 Fog City Magic Fest.

Allan Knee Continues CHRISTMAS CAROL Character's Story in THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT at The Workshop Tonight


Should Timothy Cratchit -- Tiny Tim of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol -- be one of those characters who just vanishes after being a one-book wonder? Playwright Allan Knee thinks not.

Allan Knee Continues CHRISTMAS CAROL Character's Story in THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT at The Workshop, 12/3-19


Should Timothy Cratchit -- Tiny Tim of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol -- be one of those characters who just vanishes after being a one-book wonder? Playwright Allan Knee thinks not.

Westchester Broadway Theatre to Present MAGICAL NIGHTS, 10/30


Straight from NYC! From the producers of MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC, NYC's longest running Off-Broadway magic show, and Hollywood Pop entertainment agency, With: Harrison Greenbaum as Master of Ceremonies. David Corsaro, Michael Dubois, and featuring Peter Samelson.

Larry Chance, Magical Nights and More Coming Up at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Sept-Oct 2013


Check out the exciting special performances coming up at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Details below!

Larry Chance, MAGICAL NIGHS and More Set for WBT's Special Events, Sept 2013


The Westchester Broadway Theatre has announced various special events to take place throughout October, including Italian House Party, Chicago Rat Pack, and Magical Nights, straight from New York City.

Larry Chance, Magical Nights and More Coming Up at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Sept-Oct 2013


Check out the exciting special performances coming up at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Details below!

Photo Flash: RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC Appears at La MaMa ETC


RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC follows the comeback of legendary underground magician The Great Radnevsky (portrayed by master illusionist Peter Samelson) who returns to the stage, following an absence of nearly three decades.

The Talking Band Returns to La MaMa E.T.C. With RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC, Previews 10/9


Acclaimed downtown theatre company The Talking Band returns to La MaMa E.T.C. (74 East 4th Street) this fall with RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC -- a magical new play by Paul Zimet and Peter Samelson about a master illusionist returning to the stage after almost thirty years out of the limelight -- with previews set to begin October 9, prior to its official press opening October 11.

The Talking Band Returns to La MaMa E.T.C. With RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC, Previews 10/9


Acclaimed downtown theatre company The Talking Band returns to La MaMa E.T.C. (74 East 4th Street) this fall with RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC -- a magical new play by Paul Zimet and Peter Samelson about a master illusionist returning to the stage after almost thirty years out of the limelight -- with previews set to begin October 9, prior to its official press opening October 11.

The Talking Band Returns to La MaMa E.T.C. With RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC, Previews 10/9


Acclaimed downtown theatre company The Talking Band returns to La MaMa E.T.C. (74 East 4th Street) this fall with RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC -- a magical new play by Paul Zimet and Peter Samelson about a master illusionist returning to the stage after almost thirty years out of the limelight -- with previews set to begin October 9, prior to its official press opening October 11.

The Talking Band Returns to La MaMa E.T.C. With RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC, Previews 10/9


Acclaimed downtown theatre company The Talking Band returns to La MaMa E.T.C. (74 East 4th Street) this fall with RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC -- a magical new play by Paul Zimet and Peter Samelson about a master illusionist returning to the stage after almost thirty years out of the limelight -- with previews set to begin October 9, prior to its official press opening October 11.

Chita Rivera and More Added to Feinstein's Winter Lineup


Feinstein's at Lowes Regency has announced additions to their upcoming winter lineup.

Full Casting Announced for Paper Mill Carnival; Pollock to Replace Hayden


Full casting has been announced for the Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Carnival, running from March 8th through April 9th; Charlie Pollock has replaced Michael Hayden in the role of Paul

Hayden, Schoeffler and Shaddow Star in Paper Mill's Carnival


Michael Hayden, Paul Schoeffler and Elena Shaddow will star in the Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Carnival, which will run from March 8th through April 9th

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