Dante New Orleans magic, comedy and jazz showmanship
New Orleans, Louisiana

Dante

New Orleans magic, comedy and jazz showmanship

Dante is a close-up magic and comedy magic and stage magic artist based in New Orleans. Television appearances include featured guest performances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include induction into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame.

Career overview

Dante at a glance

Dante was a comedy and stage magician based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dante's career includes Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame induction and appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us 1 times.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Comedy Magic, Stage Magic
Based in
New Orleans, Louisiana
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Sep 20, 2026
The performer

About Dante

Dante is a New Orleans-based full-time magician with more than twenty-five years of professional performance experience. His official biography traces an early New York career and extensive work across the United States and abroad, including cruise voyages, festivals, resorts, nightclubs, trade shows and private and corporate events. His interactive shows blend magic, comedy and occasional jazz trumpet, reflecting his New Orleans setting. A direct email and phone support active bookings, and his Fool Us appearance provides a verified television-performance link.

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Signature disciplines
Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 1972 ·

    Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Inducted into the prestigious Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame, honouring historic luminaries and master contributors to conjuring. Official honours roll published by the Society of American Magicians.

  • 1972 · Society of American Magicians

    Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame

    Official induction as recorded in the S.A.M. Hall of Fame.

Society of American Magicians Official Hall of Fame

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

Every magician who has been on Fool Us

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Comedy Magic

Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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