My life changed in the early 1990s when my Dad took me to see David Copperfield perform at the Warner Theatre in Erie, Pennsylvania. That evening wasn’t just a show—it was life-changing magic. It sparked a passion that fueled my dreams, taught me to believe in the impossible, and gave me the courage to take chances.

At 15, that passion inspired me to start my first business, Magic Just for Kids. Years later, it gave me the confidence to move to New York City and pursue a career in advertising. Through it all, the wonder and creativity of magic have been a constant force in my life.

Today, as a collector of rare and vintage magic apparatus, I feel the same awe I did watching Copperfield as a kid. For me, collecting is about more than the objects. It’s about preserving the stories and history behind them.

Magic occupies a unique place at the intersection of art, craftsmanship, invention, and theatrical performance. From the imagination of its creators and the skill of its makers to the performers who brought these objects to life, each piece tells a story that extends far beyond the illusion itself.