Graffiti Artist Hides Original Painting of Magic Johnson in Las Vegas for a Lucky Treasure Hunter

UNthink author and inspirational speaker Erik Wahl created a graffiti-styled painting of Magic Johnson and is hiding it in plain sight in Las Vegas on Friday, March 27th for one lucky treasure hunter. Magic autographed the 36"x 48" painting at the UltiConnect Conference in Las Vegas, where he and Wahl keynoted.

LAS VEGAS, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/Wahl's performance schedule keeps him traveling the world as he shares both his innovative messages and his one-of-a-kind paintings paintings that he never sells.

"I give my paintings away because everyone deserves a chance to discover how art can change lives,"Wahl says. By geo-caching his own artistic collection around the world through online treasure hunts, Wahl strategically places one of his original works of art somewhere in a city, and then offers clues online about where it can be located. His treasure hunts reward art lovers around the world in cities including Barcelona, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago and now Las Vegas.

There is only one rule The first to find the painting gets to keep it. To learn where Wahl will be dropping his next piece of art, treasure hunters can find hints on Facebook: iamerikwahl and Twitter: @ErikWahl

Wahl's signature graffiti painting serves as a catalyst for his audiences, helping them to rediscover their creative potential so they can be more effective, efficient and motivational leaders.

ABOUT ERIK WAHL

Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, author and creativity catalyst whose life's work is to inspire people to think differently to un-think. Considered the Warhol of Wall Street, the Renoir of ROI, the Picasso of Productivity, he pulled from his story as an artist, corporate executive and entrepeneur to become one of today's most sought-after corporate speakers. Erik's on-stage painting demonstration acts as a visual metaphor for his core messages, which inspire organizations to achieve superior levels of performance by channeling their creativity and driving innovation.

His clients include some of the largest corporations in the world such as Disney, Microsoft and FedEx. He lectured at the TED conference and at the prestigious London School of Business, among many others.

Wahl's popular business book, Unthink: Rediscover Your Creative Genius, has been hailed by Forbes.com and Fast Company for its challenge to corporate America to shift business-as-usual thinking to a more dynamic paradigm. Wahl's distinct style makes his graffiti and speed-painting artwork a favorite among celebrities, and with it, he has raised millions of dollars for charity.

In the past 10 years, he has shared his galvanizing message with the largest and most influential companies in the world, gifting them with his prized artwork as an ongoing reminder of his passion for breakthrough thinking.

Twitter: @ErikWahl

Facebook: iamerikwahl