Wayne Alan is America’s World Champion Magician/ Illusionist, being the only American to win the prestigious Gold Medal for Grand Illusion at FISM, back in 1982; considered the World Olympics of Magic.
Mr. Alan has headlined Hollywood's famous magic show "It's Magic" and has performed 13 times at the White House.
On TV he has appeared with Oprah Winfrey, Larry King and Maury Povich; and magically produced Will Smith for MTV. He has performed on Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Good Morning America and on the ABC, NBC and CBS Network News programs.
Mr. Alan has been a technical consultant for the David Copperfield and has provided illusions to Criss Angel.
Wayne Alan is one of the world's leading authorities on Harry Houdini. Throughout his career as a full-time professional magician he has created several of Houdini's most famous escapes and illusions. His new book "HOUDINI-The Inside Story of his Life and Legend" is to be released this year, the 100th anniversary of the death of Houdini. He is also the author of the best selling cookbook, "Magical Meatless Meals, Famous Foods from Famous People and Places".
Wayne just might be the most famous magician that you’ve never heard. For over 40 years he specialized in Magic as a Corporate Illusionist®, performing around the world at trade shows and sales meetings for Fortune 500 companies; all under the radar of the general public, and even most Magicians.
Following his life long passion to perform in his own theater, he now owns and operates the Historic Art Moderne North Theatre in Danville, Virginia.