For nearly twenty years I have had the pleasure of entertaining audiences all over the U.S. with my magic show. It is one of the first true passions I developed in my life, and has brought me several friends and opportunities I would not have had otherwise.

I enjoyed magic as a child, delighting over the illusions of Doug Henning and David Copperfield. However, I never really had the patience or interest to take it up myself. I did, however, have an interest in performing. After reading a book on comedy by Judy Carter, I started doing stand-up comedy at open mic nights in Milwaukee in about 1989. One of the spots that I used to perform at was a novelty cloak and dagger themed nightclub called the Safehouse. At that time, there was a magician who entertained at the side bar there between the drinks he served named Sneaky Pete. I watched him one night while waiting for the comedy show to start, and I was just delighted and spellbound. From that point on, my interest in performing magic began.

I started with card tricks from a very old book. I wasn't interested in those old mathematical effects, but rather the very visual tricks that required some rather difficult and elaborate sleight of hand. I catch on to things rather quickly, so it wasn't long until I was amazing not only audiences but other magicians as well.

I currently continue to perform for private parties, festivals, fairs, and company functions. You can visit my online press kit at www.jeffreyjenemagic.com.