The Story Behind Magic & Smiles
I was 9 years old when my journey into magic first began. By the age of 11, I had discovered the art of clowning, and by 14, I was performing professionally. What started as a childhood wonder became a lifelong calling rooted in something simple — making people smile. Today that calling lives on through Magic & Smiles, offering magic tricks and supplies for all skill levels.
A Life Spent in Magic - Now Offering Tricks and Supplies for All Skill Levels
I was 9 years old when a magic trick stopped me dead in my tracks. I had no idea how it worked, but I knew right then that I had to figure it out. By 11 I had discovered clowning, and by 14 I was performing professionally — though back then I had no idea that magic would become a lifelong journey rather than just a hobby. I joined the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM), the Society of American Magicians (SAM), and the Clowns of America, which later became Clowns of America International (COAI).
Over 45 years later I’m still learning, still performing, still that kid who can’t walk past a deck of cards without picking it up. Magic has taken me from backyard birthday parties to corporate stages, and every single show has taught me something new about the craft — and about people.
9
Years old when the journey into magic first began
11
Years old when the journey into the Art of Clowning began
14
Years old when he became a Professional Magic Clown
45+
Years of experience in magic, clowning, and entertainment
1
Mission: bring more magic, more smiles, and more joy
From Childhood Wonder to a Life of Entertainment
A Heart for Making People Smile
More than 45 years later I’m still performing, still learning, and still chasing that same feeling I got as a kid watching my first magic trick. Birthday parties, corporate events, special occasions — every audience has taught me something new about the craft and about people.
More than just a name
Magic & Smiles is the mission
Magic & Smiles grew out of that same passion. Not as a business first, but as a mission: more magic, more smiles, more joy. Every performance and every product comes from that place.
Today
Still magic. Just a different stage.
Today I run Magic & Smiles from Anderson, South Carolina — helping magicians of all levels find the right trick or prop, and offering guidance when they need it. Whether you’re picking up your first deck or your five-hundredth, I’m here to help you get it right.
That’s what Magic & Smiles is about. That’s what it’s always been about.