2025 PERFORMERS & LECTURERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
WONDERBASH 2024 PERFORMERS & LECTURERS
TAYLOR HUGHES
Magician - Bestselling Author
Taylor Hughes fell in love with the art of illusion as a child when his parents bought him a magic kit for his birthday. More than 30 years and 3,000 shows later, Taylor has become known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling.
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He is a Bestselling Author of “Road to Wonder,” his Comedy Magic Special “Chasing Wonder” is streaming now on Amazon, and his newest Special "Enjoy the Ride" Debuts on YouTube on November 22.
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Taylor is married to his high school sweetheart Katie and they live in Southern California with their two daughters Madelyn and Kennedy.
TIM HANNIG
Family Entertainer - Author
One of the nation’s leading family entertainers, you’ll be STUNNED by the strength of Tim’s family show and his informative business-oriented lecture. Hailing from Chicago, Tim is a one-of-a-kind family audience performer. He speaks to kids like equals, doesn’t dumb down the magic, and is one of the most relatable performers you’ll ever encounter. Tim’s book, PERFORM, has been a hit with notable magicians worldwide and was voted “book of the year” on The Magic Cafe. We’ve asked Tim to present his family show for us and then lecture. Just you WAIT for the polished, touching, and amazing magic of Tim Hannig.
JOE DEVLIN
"The Matador of Magic" - Illusionist - Consultant
Devlin’s performances can be traced to his South American roots, offering magic with a Latin flair, weaving his mysteries with the air and confidence of a matador. Devlin was awarded the New York Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians' highest honor, “Magician of the Year”, and now holds office as the organization's President from 2023 to 2024. He has appeared (and disappeared!) on stages around the world, from Las Vegas to Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle.
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He is a star attraction on many luxury ocean liners, and his numerous performances onboard have taken him to all seven continents. He was chosen to appear and consult on A&E network's Number one hit show "Mindfreak" Season 6, watched in over 90 countries. Recently Devlin was hand-picked to consult and create magic on the first season of Criss Angels "Believe" for Spike television and also “Tricked up” for A&E. Most recently Devlin was awarded the coveted “Milbourne Christopher award” for
“Notable contribution to the art of magic” as “Illusionist of the year” 2021.
GIANCARLO BERNINI
Magician - Keynote Speaker
Magician Giancarlo Bernini has astounded international audiences with an incredible magic show experience, with multiple national television and radio appearances under his belt, including Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Jennifer Fulwiler Show. He has performed for 25,000 people in Lucas Oil Stadium, read listeners’ minds over Sirius XM, and has been touring the country with the show you are about to see.
BRYNN CUMMINGS
Ventriloquist - Magician - AGT Semi-Finalist
Brynn Cummings, a talented 13-year-old, has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2019, Brynn achieved a momentous victory, securing 1st place at the prestigious 82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan. Building on her success, she triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven, an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed, as Brynn was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: Try This At Home Too television program. Most recently, Brynn competed on America’s Got Talent, where she placed in the Top 5 on the live Semi-Final episode. With a bright future ahead, Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism. Check out her photo and video gallery and follow on social media to watch as her career continues to unfold!
JOHN STURK
Magician - Organist - National President of The Society of American Magicians
John Sturk is an award-winning comedy magician and current National President of The Society of American Magicians. Born and raised in Michigan, John spent his first summer out of college as a full-time street performer in Mackinaw City, MI. He moved to Chicago in 2007 as a Project Coordinator for Fun, Incorporated, a magic manufacturing company. John was a co-founder of the Chicago Magic Lounge in 2015 and worked there until 2019. Now he performs in various close-up and stand-up venues, including his regular public show, BAMBOOZLED.
In addition to magic, John is a busy musician and improviser, playing piano accompaniment for The Second City and several other Chicago improv comedy institutions, teaching musical improv, and performing in his jazz organ trio. John is an official artist for Hammond Organs USA.
FELICE LING
Street Performer - Producer at Boston Magic Lab
Felice Ling is an occasionally international street performer who can be found most often in Boston’s Faneuil Hall; she has brought her awkward comedic magic to fringe festivals and the streets of three different continents - including, Edinburgh, Adelaide, and Edmonton.
She is also the owner and executive producer of the Boston Magic Lab, home of Boston’s only open-mic magic show – where she has for the past 4 years been working to build a space and community for diverse local talent to grow and thrive.
RICK MERRILL
FISM World Champion (Close-Up and Comedy)
Rick Merrill won the FISM Grand Prix in 2006 in Stockholm, Sweden. What many do not know is, that in addition to his Grand Prix win, Rick also won the, rarely awarded, Comedy Award at FISM. Since FISM, Rick has traveled the world with his unique style of comedy and magic. He’s performed in over 40 countries headlining conventions, festivals, and private and corporate events. He also lectures and shares his most prized routines with magicians around the world.