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Let’s be real. Nobody plans a wedding, corporate event, or birthday celebration hoping their guests will stand around awkwardly, staring at their phones and waiting for the food. You want laughter, connection, and memories that last. That’s where I come in. But probably not in the way you’re thinking. 1. Keep the Energy Alive Every event has those in-between moments. At weddings, the newlyweds are taking photos. At corporate events, guests are arriving and mingling. At birthd

Why Magic Clubs Matter More Than Ever Behind so many great magicians is something just as important as the magic itself… a community. For generations, magic clubs like the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) and its local chapters, known as Rings, have brought people together to learn, share and grow. More Than Just a Magic Club A magic club isn't just a place where magicians get together to show each other tricks. It's where friendships are made, ideas are excha

Sometimes, the most magical moments in life have absolutely nothing to do with magic tricks. On October 19, 2026, I had the incredible honor of appearing on Food Network’s Sweet Deceit, alongside two wonderful friends and fellow magicians, Julia Dryas and Jack Murdock. And as if being on national television wasn’t exciting enough, we got to film our episode at a place that’s very special to all three of us: the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood! What an experience! But l

Yesterday, I had the incredible honor of sharing the stage with some truly amazing magicians at Conjuring for the Cure, a sold-out charity event raising funds in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. First, I want to thank David and Robyn for their dedication, generosity, and heart. For seven years, they’ve continued bringing people together through magic for a cause that is deeply personal to them. What an incredible accomplishment! But yesterday also reminded me of somethi

A Little PSA to My Fellow Magicians This is said with love, because I love our art and I want all of us to look as good as the magic we work so hard to create. Dress to impress. And no, that doesn’t mean you need a three-piece suit, designer shoes, or, heaven forbid, a purple suit. 😂 It simply means: show up like you care. Iron the shirt. Fix the tie. Use the lint roller. Clean your fingernails. Comb your hair. And please, my magical brothers and sisters… If your deck of car

One of the things we really love is getting to bring magic to people who might not normally have the opportunity to go out and see a show. Over the years, we’ve had the chance to perform at convalescent homes, assisted living communities, senior living facilities, veteran care facilities. Of course, the residents and patients (and staff) get an afternoon of entertainment. They get to laugh, participate in the magic and spend some time doing something completely different

A magician recently said something to me that I haven’t been able to shake: “We aren’t in the magic business. We’re in the people business.” Now, I can already hear some magicians saying: “Yeah, yeah. I know that.” But do we? Because knowing it and building your entire show around it are two very different things. As magicians, we can obsess over the method, the newest trick, the perfect sleight, the strongest reaction. How do I fool them? How do I impress them? How do I make

Lately, I’ve had friends in magic open up to me about their struggles. Trying to build a career. Feeling overlooked. Wondering when their opportunity will come. Feeling like it’s them against the world. I understand because I’ve been there. I’ve spent nearly a decade building Molo Magic, but the hardest thing I had to build wasn’t the business. It was me. I was the quiet Asian kid. Shy, timid and unsure of myself. Life knocked me down, and for a long time I carried anger and

There’s a reason some magicians don’t perform for kids. Kids are honest. Brutally honest. An adult might politely clap when they’re not impressed. A seven-year-old will look you dead in the eye and yell: “I KNOW HOW YOU DID THAT!” They don’t. But they’ll say it with the confidence of someone who’s been studying magic for 40 years. And honestly, that’s one of the things I’ve grown to love about performing for kids. I didn’t start out doing children’s shows. I started as a clos

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve heard came from our friend and mentalist Michael Gutenplan: When you arrive at a gig, you’re nobody. That sounds brutal. Especially after spending years practicing, performing, winning awards, collecting five-star reviews, and convincing yourself that your rider absolutely requires a bowl of green M&M’s. But he’s right. Unless you’re David Copperfield or David Blaine, there’s a pretty good chance most of the people at that wedding, corpor

One of the most meaningful things we hear from clients is: “People are still talking about the show.” Days later. Weeks later. Sometimes months later. Why? I believe it comes down to two things: impossibility and connection. In Maximum Entertainment, Ken Weber talks about a hierarchy in magic: puzzles, tricks, and impossibilities. With a puzzle or a magic trick, there’s still an answer to the equation. “It was sleight of hand.” “There must be a trick to it.” “I don’t know how

Recently, I had the joy of being hired as a surprise for a bride-to-be at her bachelorette party. It was an intimate group at an Airbnb, fresh from the pool, a few piña coladas in, and ready to have fun. We laughed, made some memories, and shared some impossible moments. But what stuck with me afterward was the review. She talked about the magic, but she also mentioned something I believe matters just as much: warmth, kindness, and professionalism. Bachelor and bachelorette p

I’ve been a wedding coordinator and corporate event planner for over 15 years, so believe me when I say: Jonathan Molo will be one of the best decisions you make for your vendor team! I’ve worked with a lot of vendors and entertainers over the years, and here’s something couples don’t always realize: Talent is only part of what makes someone great at a wedding. Your wedding is not a stage built around the entertainer. It is YOUR DAY. The best vendors understand that. And that

This weekend, Molo Magic is lecturing about connection. Jonathan will teach some of the magic he performs and break down not only how he does it, but how he uses those moments to genuinely connect with the people in front of him. Then I get to talk about what happens beyond the trick. From my side of Molo Magic, and from my years working in event planning, I’ve learned that being a great performer can get you booked once. Connection is what gets you booked again and again. I’

Some shows are memorable because of the audience. Others because of the venue. And every once in a while, everything comes together perfectly. We recently had the privilege of performing at Junkyard Magic in Simi Valley, a truly one-of-a-kind destination celebrating 13 years of bringing magic, laughter, and unforgettable memories to its guests. From the moment we walked through the doors, it felt like stepping into a place where magic truly belongs. The restaurant itself is a

Every event starts with a checklist. Venue? Check. Food? Check. Music? Check. Decorations? Check. But here’s a funny question… Has anyone ever gone home saying, “You know what I’ll remember forever? That chicken.” Probably not. What people do remember is the moment everyone laughed together. The impossible thing they still can’t explain. The moment Grandma, your teenager, and your boss were all smiling at the exact same time. Those are the moments that become family stories a

Want to make your show better? Great. Before you buy another trick, another prop, or another shiny thing you’ll convince yourself you need (we’ve all been there), start here. Our philosophy has never been about doing magic to people. It’s about creating moments with people. Magic is simply the tool. Connection is the real miracle. 1. Make It Experiential Don’t turn your audience into spectators. Turn them into co-conspirators. The best shows aren’t the ones where people sit q

One of my favorite things about magic is watching it get passed from one generation to the next. It's easy to think of magic as something you learn from books or YouTube videos, but so much of it is learned by spending time with other magicians—sharing ideas, practicing together, and getting excited over a new trick. That's exactly what I saw when I met seven-year-old Benny, better known as The Golden Magician. Like a lot of kids, Benny can be a little quiet when you first me

So, a magician told me there’s a shiny new program claiming to automate success. Tempting? Sure. But let’s drop the illusions—there’s no magic dust. If you want real results, here are three moves you can make today—just part of the puzzle, but powerful. First: Build your digital stage. A Google Business profile stocked with reviews is your proof. Their voices turn “maybe” into “yes!” Second: Forget transactions, build friendships. Your strongest marketing is a client-turned-a

There are some shows you remember because of the tricks, and then there are shows you remember because of the people. Our evening at The Falconer in Redlands was one of those nights. The room was completely sold out. The drinks were flowing, conversations filled every corner of the restaurant, and before Jonathan even performed a single illusion, you could tell it was going to be something special. One of my favorite things about close-up magic is watching complete strangers