Javi Benitez Fool Us winner, sleight-of-hand virtuoso
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Javi Benitez

Fool Us winner, sleight-of-hand virtuoso

Javi Benitez is a close-up magic and parlour magic artist based in Madrid. A FISM World Championship medalist, Javi Benitez earned 3rd Place, Card Magic in 2018 (Busan)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Television achievements include winning Penn & Teller: Fool Us, successfully stumping the legendary duo with original deceptive artistry.

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Career overview

Javi Benitez at a glance

Javi Benitez is a close-up magician based in Madrid, Spain, Community of Madrid, known for card magic and visual sleight of hand. Javi Benitez's career includes FISM World Championship honors, fooling Penn & Teller on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and being billed 12 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Parlour Magic
Based in
Madrid, Spain, Community of Madrid
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Sep 13, 2026
The performer

About Javi Benitez

Javi Benitez, a world-renowned magician celebrated for his breathtaking sleight of hand and captivating persona, has garnered accolades from both audiences and fellow magicians alike. Penn & Teller, on their TV show Fool Us, extolled his prowess, declaring him “The best Sleight of Hand artist we've ever seen.” Javi's unwavering dedication to the art of magic led him to forsake a prosperous career as a Creative Director to become a full-time magician.

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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.

  • 2018 · Busan, South Korea · Representing Spain

    3rd Place, Card Magic

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

1 of 2 appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us fooled Penn and Teller.

Every magician who has been on Fool Us

The Magic Castle

Billed 12 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2015, last billed 2026, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Close-Up (6), Lunch & Brunch (3), Parlour (3), Lectures (2), Peller (2), Palace (1). (17 room engagements across 12 weeks). Billed as Javi Benítez.

Every week on the record · What is on at the Castle now

Where to find Javi

The venue

The Magic Castle

Los Angeles, CA · previously

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

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

Parlour Magic

Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.

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Featured Performances

Play "The Best Sleight of Hand We´ve Ever Seen" | Penn and Teller Fool Us | Javi Benitez
"The Best Sleight of Hand We´ve Ever Seen" | Penn and Teller Fool Us | Javi Benitez
Play Magician Javi Benitez Performs String Magic Trick | Penn & Teller: Fool Us | The CW
Magician Javi Benitez Performs String Magic Trick | Penn & Teller: Fool Us | The CW
Play The most difficult card trick that I know. #magic #cardmagictricks #foolus #cardmagic #shorts
The most difficult card trick that I know. #magic #cardmagictricks #foolus #cardmagic #shorts
Play Magician REACTS to Javi Benitez's Insane Card Tricks on Penn & Teller Fool Us
Magician REACTS to Javi Benitez's Insane Card Tricks on Penn & Teller Fool Us
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