Bio
“There is a vast difference between not knowing how something is done and knowing something can’t be done.” – Simon Aronson
Tyler started pursuing magic at the age of 15 by reading books from the library. Quickly realizing he had no interest in fake boxes and hidden mirrors, he became drawn toward things that could be done with ordinary and unprepared objects. (Which, coincidentally, is significantly cheaper than having to buy fake boxes and hidden mirrors.)
Over the years Tyler had also developed the ability to get into a person’s head, to know what they are thinking and even influencing them without their awareness! He has leveraged his skills in both Magic and Mentalism to become a shockingly effective entertainer. (Basic translation: He has not had to work a “real” job in quite some time.)
He has entertained people from every walk of life and under every circumstance: Private Parties for celebrities such as Garrison Keilor and Family, Manufacturing Conventions, Trade Shows, Store Openings, Ritzy Costume Balls, and the list goes on. He’s also appeared in Industrial Films as an “Expert Manipulator” for Mervyn’s, Stonearch Productions and Media Loft.
Aside from performing, Tyler is also a Professional Magic Instructor, operating from out of the huge and impressive Twin Cities Magic and Costume building in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His students include everyone from rank beginners all the way up to full-time professional magicians. Tyler has designed custom illusions, and even full shows, for other entertainers. He’s also been a consultant for magic on Television.
Since starting his school TylerTeach, he has taught hundreds of different magicians from around the world.
In 2000, the year he joined Ring 19 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, he won the coveted “Magician of the Year” award, a feat he repeated in 2001 and 2002, becoming the first and only consecutive three-time winner in the history of the branch. He has many First Place medals from their Presidential Competition, both in the Stage and Close-Up categories. In 2003, Tyler was made a member of FFFF, an exclusive invitation-only convention for sleight-of-hand artists, considered by many to be the pinnacle honor that can be bestowed in the international magic community.
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