Jonathan Molo

Last Friday, before our late show at the Ice House, Jamie and I met a gentleman in his 90s carrying groceries. What caught our attention wasn’t the bags. It was the fact that he had walked nearly half a mile from the grocery store to get them. I had to head inside to prepare for the show, but Jamie immediately offered to help. Together, they walked two blocks to his apartment, carrying his groceries and sharing conversation along the way. When she came back, she was emotional. Not because of...

Last week, we celebrated my son Sebastian graduating high school with a trip to New York. Somewhere between debating pizza vs. bagels, we ended up talking about AI. Sebastian is a musician, and for him, creativity is sacred — no robots allowed. Honestly? I get it. In magic, we’re seeing a very similar debate happening right now. AI is everywhere. From “instant promo flyers” to questionable face-swaps that look like… well… AI. Some people call it “AI slop.” Others see it as the future. Either...

I was ten years old when I watched a magician vanish the Statue of Liberty on TV. As a shy Filipino kid, that moment cracked something open in me. I started with simple card tricks, but what I was really learning was confidence, connection, and the feeling that wonder is something you can share. Today, I still chase that feeling, but from the other side. I see kids discovering magic on YouTube and TV, and I recognize that spark. It reminded me: I want to be someone’s reason. Not for ego, but...