Max Maven
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Max Maven

A FISM World Championship medalist, Max Maven earned Special Awards (Special Award) in 2022 (Quebec)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Allan Slaight Award (Lifetime Achievement), the Milbourne Christopher Award, Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, and induction into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame.

Career overview

Max Maven at a glance

Max Maven was a magician. Max Maven's career includes FISM World Championship honors, the Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award, Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards, Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame induction, and being billed 12 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Max Maven's performance history includes appearances at Tuscany Suites & Casino, The Players Theatre, and Suncoast Hotel and Casino.

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Sep 19, 2026
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.

  • 2022 · Quebec, Canada · Representing USA

    Special Awards (Special Award)

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Honored with the Masters Fellowship by the Academy of Magical Arts, celebrating lifetime mastery in the art of magic. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.

  • 2022

    Masters Fellowship

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

  • 1997

    Creative Fellowship

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

  • 1979

    Lecturer 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 — Lifetime Achievement

    Conferred by Magicana.

The Allan Slaight Awards Official Roll

Honored by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation, celebrating excellence in the art of magic, illusion, and lifetime contribution to the performing arts. Official honors roll published by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation.

  • 2010

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Lifetime Achievement

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

  • 1998

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Masters Award

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

  • 1996

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Mentalist of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

The Milbourne Christopher Foundation 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.

  • 2005 · 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

The Magic Castle

Billed 12 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2002, last billed 2017, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Peller (9), Hat & Hare (3), Close-Up (1), Lunch & Brunch (1), Palace (1), Parlour (1). (16 room engagements across 12 weeks).

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

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 31 individually dated public performances across 7 venues in 4 cities from 1990 to 2019. This active touring footprint brings live wonder directly to major theatrical hubs, with Las Vegas serving as a frequent anchor on the performance calendar.

31 Performances
7 Venues
4 Cities

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

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.
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Performance history and engagement logs are compiled from historical box office records, primary venue playbills, Ticketmaster, AXS, AudienceView, and verified artist itineraries.

Official Honours Rolls

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