Peter K. Wood

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Peter Wood
Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible.jpg
Born (1984-07-23) July 23, 1984 (age 37)
Frederick, Maryland, United States
EducationUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County UMBC
OccupationMagician, illusionist
Known forImpossible objects, corporate entertainment, special effects design
Spouse(s)Christie Wood
Websitecollectoroftheimpossible.com

Peter Kenneth Wood is a magician[1] and "Collector of the Impossible"[2] based in Maryland. His clients include Microsoft, Frito-Lay, Cisco, Adobe, Lockheed Martin, USA Today, Baltimore Ravens,[3] and the International Spy Museum.[4]

Peter began performing professionally in 1994.[5] In 2003, his work with Immersion Active (an interactive design and marketing company in Frederick, Maryland) gained the attention of local media,[6][7] and won him a Silver Addy Award[8] from the Greater Frederick American Advertising Federation.[9]

Peter, then assisted by his brother Matt, was profiled in a 2009 Frederick News-Post article,[10] where Peter discusses his interest in magic as well as special effects. "'When I would play as a kid, it would usually involve setting up special effects in the backyard with a sprinkler and strobe light, or putting on a show in the basement with sound effects and lighting.'"[10] Peter's childhood interest in special effects has led to his involvement behind the scenes of several films.[11]

In 2010, Peter worked with the education department of the International Spy Museum to create an exclusive spy-themed magic show, "The Magic of Spying: Tradecraft Trickery."[12] It premiered in April, 2011.[13] Peter also appears in an interactive video exhibit, which premiered when the International Spy Museum moved to L'Enfant Plaza on May 12, 2019.[14]

Peter Wood partnered with Technica.ly in 2014 for Baltimore Innovation Week.[15] In October 2020, he was profiled in the Washington Business Journal for his virtual shows.[16]

Since 2015, Peter has presented Willard & Wood[17] with his colleague Willard. It's been named one of the four best performing arts spots in Baltimore.[18]

When not performing, Peter's specific skillset has led him to design and consult for film projects, theatrical productions, and his fellow performers.[19] His work has appeared in several film festivals,[20] and on stages in Sweden, Brunei, Las Vegas, New York, and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[21]

Peter resides in Mount Airy, Maryland with his wife Christie and their daughter.

References[]

  1. ^ "Magicians, the gathering: Local conjurers swap tips and tricks". Washington Post.
  2. ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/10/19/meet-peter-wood-collector-of-the-impossible.html[bare URL]
  3. ^ "Peter Wood - Magician Comedian in Baltimore and Washington DC". Collectoroftheimpossible.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  4. ^ https://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2015-02-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "A magical approach to selling products". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  7. ^ "College student offers the magic of marketing". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  8. ^ "Magician Peter Wood wins Silver Addy Award". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  9. ^ "AAF Greater Frederick". AAF Greater Frederick.
  10. ^ a b "Magic that transcends logic and age". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
  11. ^ "Peter Wood". IMDb.
  12. ^ "Upcoming Events · Calendar". Spy Museum.
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2015-02-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ https://georgetowner.com/articles/2019/05/09/this-sunday-spy-museums-grand-opening-in-lenfant-plaza/
  15. ^ "Partners — Baltimore Innovation Week 2014". 2014.baltimoreinnovationweek.com.
  16. ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/10/19/meet-peter-wood-collectorof- the-impossible.html
  17. ^ "Willard & Wood". Willard & Wood. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  18. ^ https://hoodline.com/2020/03/the-4-best-performing-arts-spots-in-baltimore/
  19. ^ https://www.magician.org/member/peterwood
  20. ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3189039
  21. ^ https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2004-03-25-0403250064-story.html

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