1 recorded performance · 21 May 2018
Monday Night Magic
The Players Theatre · New York, NY
Joel Ward is a close-up magic and comedy magic and corporate events artist based in Los Angeles. Television appearances include featured guest performances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle.
Joel Ward is a comedy and stage magician based in Los Angeles, California. Joel Ward's career includes Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us 1 times, and being billed 55 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Joel Ward is a Los Angeles magician whose act blends comedy and magic, performed hundreds of times a year across private parties, corporate events, weddings and casinos.
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Joel started presenting magic as a kid and was soon performing for corporate events, private parties and weddings — the experience behind a show built to hold a room of guests as easily as a small circle of friends. He has also added virtual magic to his repertoire, presenting shows over Zoom for audiences gathered on screen rather than in one room. From casino floors to wedding receptions and company celebrations, his magic is designed to be watched closely and laughed at often.
Honored by the Academy of Magical Arts at The Magic Castle Awards. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.
Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.
One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
Aired 27 July 2016
Did not fool Penn & Teller
Search YouTube We haven’t confirmed a clip of this performance yet.Castle debut 2001, last billed 2026, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them — one of the 25+ club. Rooms: Palace (23), Lunch & Brunch (17), Peller (14), Parlour (8), Close-Up (1), Hat & Hare (1). (64 room engagements across 55 weeks).
FindMagic has documented 1 individually dated public performance at The Players Theatre in New York in 2018.
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The Players Theatre · New York, NY
Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.
Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.
Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.
Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.
Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.
Interactive magic produced for digital broadcasts and remote events.
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Close-Up Magic · Comedy Magic · Corporate Events View page →Award-winning Magic Castle comedy magician
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