Meet the Magic & Mystery School Team

A school of any kind is only as effective as its teachers.

At the Magic & Mystery School, our teachers are world-class experts in their specialties. Just as important, they are trained and experienced educators, people who know how to help students achieve their best potential.

Please take note: many magicians today are using the language of education as a sales tactic. But they do not have the necessary skills and experiences to provide you with any more than you could get from a simple video or a standard magicians' lecture. For education, as with medicine, music, writing, and other specialized skills, it is essential to go to experts rather than novices or pretenders.

For 35 years, the Magic & Mystery School has educated magicians from all around the world. Our faculty and guest teachers are the best in the business.

SENIOR FACULTY

Jeff McBride Larry Hass, Ph.D. Abigail Spinner McBride Bryce Kuhlman

Jeff McBride

Founder

In addition to his work as a performer, Jeff is in demand as a teacher and lecturer for magicians and lay audiences.

Larry Hass, Ph.D.

Dean

The "philosopher-magician," Larry is an international performer and award-winning author and magic teacher.

Abigail Spinner McBride

Business Manager, Human Resources, Director, and Counselor

Abigail is a musician and artist, based in Las Vegas.

Bryce Kuhlman

Technology Mastermind

Bryce builds and manages custom software and websites for some of the top names in the magic industry.
Paul Draper Ross Johnson George Parker Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz

Paul Draper

Paul is a Comedy Presenter, Mind-Reader, and Keynote Speaker.

Ross Johnson

Ross is a world-class psychic entertainer, mind reader, and mentalist!

George Parker

George is a professional trickster who shifts people's minds with magic, comedy, and playful shocks.

Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz

Ricardo is the star of the acclaimed full-evening show, Physician Magician.
Tobias Beckwith Eugene Burger  

Tobias Beckwith

Manager Emeritus

Tobias worked for four decades as manager and producer for many of the world's leading magical performers.

Robert E. Neale

Faculty Emeritus

Celebrated creator and philosopher of magic. Recipient of the Max Maven FISM Special Award in Theory and Philosophy.

 

Eugene Burger

Our First Dean

Eugene Burger, now deceased, was universally recognized as perhaps the finest close-up magician in the world.

  
       

GUEST TEACHERS

Ferdinando Buscema Bob Fitch

Allan Ackerman

The Las Vegas Card Expert

 

Ferdinando Buscema

Tours & Events in Italy
Magic Experience Designer. Author of Amaze!

Colin Cloud

World-class mentalist and star of Colin Cloud Mastermind at Harrah's Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Bob Fitch

Bob shares his unique experience from 27 Broadway shows, on film and as coach & director for many top magicians in his workshops & lectures.
Greg Gleason
 		 David Morey
 		 Mario Morris
 		 Dr. Richard Nongard
 

Greg Gleason

Greg is an Illusionist, Sleight-of-Hand artist, Mentalist, and Memory Expert.

David Morey

David is Chairman of DMG Global, a strategic consultancy, and a professional speaker and author of 3 books, including Creating Business Magic.

Mario Morris

Focus on Street Magic

Mario is a renowned street performer and comedy magician who specializes in street theater.

Dr. Richard Nongard

Hypnotic Wizardry

Stage hypnotist, psychotherapist, and author
Enrico Pezzoli Stephen Shapiro

Jonathan Pendragon

A living legend of magic and grand illusion.

Enrico Pizzoli

Enrico Pezzoli is an actor and director and magician with a background in history of drama and theater.

Robert M. Place

Internationally celebrated artist, illustrator, and teacher who has designed some of the most acclaimed tarot decks of our time.

Stephen Shapiro

Public speaker extraordinaire and author of six books on business and innovation. Special guest for Magic for Speakers and Presenters.
Terry Tyson  

Terry Tyson

Terry is a popular conference keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and corporate entertainer.

Paul Vigil

Paul is one of the most accomplished and respected magicians and mentalists in the world.

Judge Gary Brown

A U.S. District Judge, Gary is an acclaimed and celebrated historian, innovator, and author of magic, with five books to his name.

  
       

STAFF

Sheryl Ann Garrett Simone Marron Katherine Rettke

Sheryl Ann Garrett
Staff Photographer

Sheryl is a lifelong freelance photographer. She started her magic photography career with the Siegfried and Roy World Magic Seminar.

Simone Marron
Social Coordinator

Performer, eternal student and best friend to magicians the world over.

Katherine Rettke
Executive Assistant

Katherine is a social worker and magic enthusiast who lives in Las Vegas

Daryl Rogers
Directors of Communications

Award-winning performer and teacher at our Master Classes.
Scott Steelfyre      

Scott Steelfyre
Director of Media and Technology

SteelFyre is a General Practitioner of Magic and a knife-throwing marksman.

 

    
       

 

INSTRUCTORS

Will Bradshaw, Jonas Cain, Tim "Santiago" Converse, Byron Grey, CJ May, Lynn Miner, Jason Porter, David Reed-Brown
Daryl Rogers, Jordan Rooks, Scott Steelfyre, Stonewick, John Tudor, Frank Zazanis

 

AMBASSADORS

Alexis Brouard, Jeff Christensen, Clinton Combs, Paul Craven, Jay Fortune, The Washington Magic Troupe