Name: Eric Jones
Age: 37
Title: Prestidigitator
Married/Single: Single
Kids: 1
City you live in: Philadelphia
A typical day in my life includes…
studying the dark arts, creating freshly squeezed miracles and making strangers smile.
I was born…
in Richmond, VA.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the dry heat.
I’m listening to…
Drake, Anderson Paak and Bryson Tiller.
My family…
is as small as my circle of friends. They are as crazy as I am but I wouldn’t trade them for the world.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
James Baldwin. He lived in an era where people of color faced so many challenges, I wonder how he would view the challenges we face today.
One thing I cannot live without…
chapstick, especially in AZ.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a Jim Henson Muppeteer.
I’m inspired by…
all aspects of life. I find inspiration in the way a person walks up the street, how people talk with their hands, how music and movies elicit emotional responses and how words matter. My magic is often reflective of this.
The one person who motivates me is…
my son. He motivates me to be a better person daily.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
race and how people hide their prejudices. The only way to overcome fear is to tackle it head on. We would be much better as a country if we could have an honest discussion about race.
The perfect day would be…
laying in the couch with a deck of cards in one hand and Cheetos in the other while binge watching Netflix. No phone calls. no responsibilities.
My first job was…
a cashier at a gas station in Virginia.
My favorite escape…
I can get lost in a movie. I turn my phone on silent and I get immersed in a great story. I leave all my worries and stress and become a part of the film.
My life…
is crazy as hell. I travel 200+ days a year to perform, create and speak about magic in front of groups of people who seem to enjoy what I do. I live a blessed life.
Always…
peanut butter, hip hop and Supreme.
Never…
soup, country and Wrangler.
Favorite Quote…
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin
Biggest Dream…
to live to my fullest potential, to laugh daily and to love abundantly
My Pet Peeve(s)…
people who chew with their mouths open, those who break promises and people who put the toilet paper on the bar the wrong way.
More about Eric…
Eric Jones has made a name for himself in the world of magic. Armed with sleight-of-hand, Eric dazzles his audiences with his digital dexterity. He uses these tools to entertain and astound his audiences. Ordinary, everyday items become objects of fancy as Eric delicately handles them. Coins multiply, cards fly, and audiences cheer.
An award-winning performer, Eric Jones’s magic has been showcased at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and Monday Night Magic, NYC’s longest-running Off-Broadway magic show.
Eric has appeared on television in 19 countries spanning 5 continents, and has wowed dozens of A-List celebrities all over the globe. As an author, creator, performer, and consultant, Eric’s expertise is sought out by Fortune 500 companies such as Merrill Lynch, State Farm, Coca-Cola and more.
Eric was a contestant on Season 2 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us where he successfully fooled the duo and a top 12 semi-finalist on Season 12 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
Eric will be performing his thrilling new 90-minute live stage show, “Impossible”, at iPic Theater at the Scottsdale Quarter on October 19-21. Jones will perform a total of four shows: Friday, October 19 at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 20 at 6 and 9 p.m., and Sunday, October 21 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the shows can be purchased online at ipicmagic.com.
