John Carney
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John Carney

A FISM World Championship medalist, John Carney earned 2nd Place, Micro Magic in 1991 (Lausanne)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Allan Slaight Award (Sharing Mystery), Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, induction into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Award.

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Career overview

John Carney at a glance

John Carney is a stage magician. John Carney's career includes a FISM World Championship First Prize, the Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award, Academy of Magical Arts Stage Magician of the Year honors at The Magic Castle, Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame induction, International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Award honors, and being billed 100 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. John Carney's performance history includes appearances at Chicago Magic Lounge, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and North Coast Repertory Theatre.

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Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Awarded First Prize at the FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 1991 · Lausanne, Switzerland · Representing USA

    2nd Place, Micro Magic

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

  • 1988 · Den Haag, Netherlands · Representing USA

    1st Place, Micro Magic

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Honored by the Academy of Magical Arts at The Magic Castle Awards. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.

  • 2017

    Lecturer of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 2014

    Performing Fellowship

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 2001

    Stage Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1998

    Stage Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1991

    Parlour Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1991

    Lecturer of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1989

    Parlour Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1988

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1984

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

Academy of Magical Arts Official Hall of Fame

Honoured by the Allan Slaight Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in the art of magic with international recognition. Official honours roll published by Magicana.

  • 2017 · Magicana

    Allan Slaight Award — Sharing Mystery

    Conferred by Magicana.

The Allan Slaight Awards 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.

  • 2008 · 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

Honoured with the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ highest competitive distinction. Official honours roll published by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

  • 1988 · I.B.M.

    International Brotherhood of Magicians — Gold Cups

    Prestigious Gold Award distinction conferred by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

International Brotherhood of Magicians Official Awards

The Magic Castle

Billed 100 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 1997, last billed 2026, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them — one of the 25+ club. Rooms: Close-Up (33), Parlour (31), Palace (21), Peller (14), Lunch & Brunch (3), Lectures (2), Hat & Hare (1). (105 room engagements across 100 weeks).

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

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 80 individually dated public performances across 9 venues in 9 cities from 1991 to 2026. This active touring footprint brings live wonder directly to major theatrical hubs, with Chicago serving as a frequent anchor on the performance calendar.

80 Performances
9 Venues
9 Cities

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

13 recorded performances · 24 July 2026 – 25 October 2026

The Signature Show

Chicago Magic Lounge · Chicago, Illinois

With Alyx Hilshey, Jan Rose, Mister Danny, Mark Toland, Francis Menotti, Lindsey Noel, Tori Noquez, Alex Offenkrantz, Mortenn Christiansen, Frank Everhart Jr., Walter King Jr. (The Spellbinder), Paige Thompson, Krystyn Lambert, David Parr, Ondřej Pšenička, Ryan Kane, Abby Segal, Jamie Sanden, Max Zawacki, Danny Moore, Ryan Plunkett, Mysterion, Luis Carreon, The Evasons, Austin Bumgarner, Elena Brocade, Jeff Hobson, Lee Benzaquin, RAdek hoffman, Adrian Saw, Reggie Rice, Thomas Solomon, Jacob Jax, Taylor Hughes, Bob Gebert, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, David Kovac, Alejandro Linian, Trent James, Andrew Zuber, Paul Robaia

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
Where to find John

Venues

Chicago Magic Lounge

Chicago, Illinois · previously

The Magic Castle

Los Angeles, CA · previously

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Cerritos, CA · previously

North Coast Repertory Theatre

Solana Beach, CA · previously

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre, CA · previously

Ramo Auditorium

Pasadena, CA · previously

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