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Don’t JULY to Me—I Met Hamilton Porter and Fooled a Sheriff
Magic meets sandlot. Childhood complete. In July, I performed for war heroes, wine lovers, law firms, and two groups of grooms-to-be...

Jonathan Molo
Aug 13 min read


I’m a Shy Filipino Magician with Stage Fright… What Could Go Wrong?
Shy Filipino kid. Shaky hands. Magic gave me a voice. Still quiet offstage—but onstage? That’s where I shine. What’s your superpower?

Jonathan Molo
Jul 282 min read


I Got Exposed by a 10-Year-Old at Chuck E. Cheese — A True Magic Nightmare That Still Haunts Me
This kid didn't heckle-he launched a full investigation. Every magician has a horror story. A trick gone wrong. A table that didn’t clap....

Jonathan Molo
Jul 213 min read


Remember When You Believed Anything Was Possible – Experience The Magic
The split second when disbelief turns into wonder. There’s a moment right before the card flips or the coin vanishes, a moment when...

Jamie Perez
Jul 151 min read


How to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room
You don't have to be the one taking the photo just because you're Asian. …with a little help from the Man in the Purple Suit (that’s me)...

Jonathan Molo
Jul 73 min read


June Recap: Waikiki Wows, Bible School Blessings & a Malibu Magic Camp with Dick Van Dyke
Nani watched my show! Big mahalo to the talented Sydney Agudong for bringing the aloha spirit and so much love. Ohana means everything....

Jonathan Molo
Jun 303 min read


How to Lose Friends and Entertain Strangers: A Dad Joke Guide
From the Man in the Purple Suit Aloha! I just got back from an incredible week performing magic in Hawaii—and yes, a full recap blog is...

Jonathan Molo
Jun 242 min read


"ALOHA AND ABRACADABRA!” – I’M IN HAWAII AND READY TO LECTURE (WHEN I’M NOT MAKING TOURISTS SCREAM IN WONDER)
This is the exact moment a kid's brain exploded mid-show....and the kind of magic I will teach at my Hawaii lecture this weekend. Want...

Jonathan Molo
Jun 162 min read


The Real Trick?” (Spoiler: It’s Not the Magic)
Sharing smiles, gasps, and a little magic with this amazing family. Moments like this remind me why I love what I do—bringing people...

Jonathan Molo
Jun 92 min read


🎩 MAYhem, Magic & Mentalism: From Hollywood to Honolulu!
When the party's 100% glam, and the magic's 100% real. Honored to perform for the fabulous Scheana Shay on her big 4-0! If May had a...

Jonathan Molo
Jun 22 min read


From Snap-Happy Kid to Castle Headliner: A Week of Magic, Mayhem, and Michael Carbonaro
When you perform for your hero...and he doesn't vanish before the photo. Fifteen shows. One Magic Castle. A thousand emotions (and...

Jonathan Molo
May 273 min read


Secret Doors, Ghost Pianists & Mental Mayhem: A Peek Inside My Second Home — The Magic Castle
Straight from your VHS nightmares—Magically Mental hits The Magic Castle this week. This week, I’m honored to return to my second home:...

Jonathan Molo
May 192 min read


Your PowerPoint Won’t Amaze Anyone—But a Corporate Magician Might
That moment when your card trick is stronger than the open bar. Let’s face it. The words “corporate event” don’t exactly scream thrilling...

Jonathan Molo
May 122 min read


Why Magic Is Still the Best Icebreaker in 2025
This is what happens when your corporate dinner includes a magician instead of a keynote speaker. Forks vanish, minds are blown, and...

Jonathan Molo
May 52 min read


April Recap: Barongs, Bingo Balls & Big Deez Energy
When the show ends and you realize… they’re not leaving because it’s over—they’re standing because I finally found the last card. April...

Jonathan Molo
May 13 min read


Magic Myths Busted: What Clients Think Happens vs. What Really Happens
Nailed it… if the goal was to become a tangled, handcuffed burrito. Escape magic: 1, Dignity: 0. Let’s get one thing straight: I love...

Jonathan Molo
Apr 212 min read


Cheap Tricks: Why Bargain Magicians Might Make Your Event Disappear
Free high fives with a purchase of a magic show. Let me guess—you found a magician online who charges less than your lunch order at...

Jonathan Molo
Apr 142 min read


My 4-Step Process for Hiring Event Talent (Magicians, Musicians & More)
I’ve been an event and wedding coordinator for over 12 years, and...

Jamie Perez
Apr 72 min read


Molo Magic Monthly: Now With 37% More Wand Waving
I’ve been bouncing from gig to gig like a caffeinated playing card—sharing the stage with my heroes at Rotary Creates Magic in Carlsbad..

Jonathan Molo
Apr 33 min read


Why Your Company Party Needs More Than Just a DJ (Unless Your DJ Also Pulls Cards from People’s Ears)
When your brain says ‘logic,’ but the magician says ‘nope.’ Let’s be real. Every company party starts with good intentions: • Boost...

Jonathan Molo
Mar 312 min read
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