Paul Gertner Award-winning magician
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I.B.M. Gold Cups · FISM 1st Prize — Micro Magic Fooled Penn & Teller ×2 Magic Castle
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Paul Gertner

Award-winning magician

Paul Gertner is a close-up magic and corporate events and stage magic artist based in Winthrop. A FISM World Championship medalist, Paul Gertner earned 1st Place, Micro Magic in 1985 (Madrid)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Fooling Penn & Teller on national television is a rare triumph; fooling them 2 times puts Paul Gertner in an extraordinarily rare circle of inventive masters who have repeatedly baffled the legendary duo. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Milbourne Christopher Award, Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Award.

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Career overview

Paul Gertner at a glance

Paul Gertner is a stage magician based in Winthrop. Paul Gertner's career includes a FISM World Championship First Prize, Academy of Magical Arts Close-Up Magician of the Year honors at The Magic Castle, Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards, International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Award honors, fooling Penn & Teller twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and being billed 5 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Corporate Events, Stage Magic
Based in
Winthrop
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 8, 2026
The performer

About Paul Gertner

Paul Gertner is an American sleight-of-hand magician, creator and corporate communication specialist with more than forty years in professional magic. His current sites offer keynotes, trade-show programs, technical seminars, receptions and the intimate production Miracles & Other Deceptions. Gertner’s original work includes the celebrated Unshuffled and Steel and Silver material, and he has appeared on Fool Us five times, fooling Penn and Teller more than once. A Massachusetts business address and direct phone support active bookings across the United States and internationally, with customization available for selected corporate messages.

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Signature disciplines
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.

  • 1985 · Madrid, Spain · 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.

  • 1995

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

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

  • 1994

    Close-Up Magician of the Year

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

  • 1994

    Lecturer of the Year

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

Academy of Magical Arts Official Hall of Fame

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.

  • 2009

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Close-Up Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

The Milbourne Christopher Foundation Official Roll

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

  • 1985 · 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

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Television Appearances

2 of 5 appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us fooled Penn and Teller.

Every magician who has been on Fool Us

The Magic Castle

Billed 5 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2007, last billed 2023, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Close-Up (4), Lunch & Brunch (1), Parlour (1). (6 room engagements across 5 weeks).

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

Where to find Paul

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.

Corporate Events

Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

See Paul in action

Featured Performances

Play Paul Gertner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — Season 5, Episode 2
Paul Gertner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — Season 5, Episode 2
Play Paul Gertner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — Season 7, Episode 1
Paul Gertner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us — Season 7, Episode 1
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