Ivan Amodei

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Ivan Amodei (born August 22, 1976) is an illusionist. Amodei performs at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and also tours internationally with his show Secrets and Illusions.

Career[]

In 1999, Amodei became a regular performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. In 2005, he won first place at the International Brotherhood of Magicians Close-Up Competition.^[1] In 2005, he won FIRST place at the Society of American Magicians Close-Up Competition, as well as, the People's Choice Award.^[1]

In 2010, Amodei's book Magic's Most Amazing Stories was published and was nominated by ForeWord Review for book of the year.^[2] On October 23, 2010, Amodei opened a one-man show at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. It was named Made in Italy.^[3] On December 31, 2010, Amodei did a guest appearance at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills that led to an open run of his show at the hotel.^[4] The name of the show was then changed to Intimate Illusions. Splash magazine called him a "master in his art."^[5] In May 2012, Westlake Magazine included Ivan in their achievers issue.^[6] In June 2012, Amodei received recognition by the honorable Mayor of Beverly Hills William W. Brien M.D. for his contribution to the world of magic and illusion.^[7]

Personal life[]

Amodei currently lives in Southern California on his ranch with his twin boy and girl and wife.^[8] In 2016, he appeared on the season finale of Penn & Teller: Fool Us on which he was determined to have fooled Penn & Teller based on judges' decision.^{[citation needed]}

References[]

External links[]

• Official website