Mark Kalin has been one of the most influential magicians of the last three decades, bringing his amazing illusions to arenas, performing arts centers, television shows, and his own experimental theatre in Reno, Nevada, “Magic Underground.” 

As a young man Mark’s specialty was sleight-of-hand magic, but he later enlarged his act, with Jinger Leigh, to include tigers, panthers, and sensational, split-second marvels including the largest stage illusion of all time, the vanishing of an American Airlines  jumbo jet. Working together, as Kalin and Jinger, they produced and appeared in their award-winning shows, “Carnival of Wonders”, Illusionarium” and “Before Your Very Eyes”.

In addition to his onstage work, Mark has developed numerous illusions used in Broadway productions, live touring shows and Las Vegas revues.

In this interview Mark opens up about his career and his ability to reinvent himself again and again.  He talks about his start in magic and how his career direction changed when he met Jinger Leigh.  He talks in depth about The Carnival Of Wonders, The Illusionists and AGT as well as offering advice on performing on stage, creating a character, developing an Illusion Act and more.

Mark is a legend in the magic world and this interview is absolutely incredible.