The 30th New Zealand International Magicians Convention

Whit Haydn

Whit Haydn is that strangest of creatures - an honest cheat. Whether on stage or performing close-up magic at an elegant private party, Whit Haydn combines his magic with charm of a con artist and the deftness of a pickpocket. His warmth, humour and incredible skill keep people talking long after the event.

Caesars chose Whit Haydn to be one of the acts to open the $60 million Caesars Magical Empire at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He also works on some of the world’s largest and most prestigious cruise ships including the Westerdam, the Norway and the QE2. He has performed as the opening act for stars such as Loretta Lynn and Jerry Seinfeld.

Whit has appeared on television in the United States, Canada, and Japan, worked as a consultant for David Copperfield’s television specials, and was the chief magic consultant for the film "Bogus" starring Whoopi Goldberg and Haley Joel Osment.

Top professional magicians from all over the world perform Whit’s original published routines. He is the author of several books, videotapes and DVD's on magic and has appeared at magic conventions on four continents.

Each year for the past ten years Whit has taught a popular course known as the School for Scoundrels for members of the Magic Castle. The course concerns the famous street swindles the Shell Game, Three-Card Monte, and the Endless Chain.

The Academy of Magical Arts have honoured him with six awards - "WC Fields Bar Magician of the Year," "Stage Magician of the Year," twice "Parlour Magician of the Year" and twice "Close-Up Magician of the Year."

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