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Erik Tait

Erik Tait is an American magician and comedian from Knoxville, TN. He has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America, appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. In 2018 Erik Tait won the International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Cups Close Up Competition Champion. He graduated with honors from the prestigious Humber College Comedy Writing and Performance program, which means Erik can academically prove why he is hilarious. Beyond that, Erik is the only magician in the world with a degree in funny. He has put academic theory into practice on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including The Magic Castle, Second City Toronto, and the Hollywood Improv. His client list has some of the most recognizable brands in the country including Honda, Macy’s, and Bark Box.

Erik has also earned raves as an acclaimed burlesque host in both Los Angeles and across the Midwest. In recognition of his talent, Erik won the title “Master of Comedy” at the Burlypicks International Burlesque and Variety Arts Competition. Erik’s quick wit and easy-going demeanor have made him the perfect host of Quiz Box, the popular live game show that plays to packed audiences at Columbus, Ohio’s Shadowbox Live. But Erik has not restricted his creativity to live performances. Finally, Erik has been featured on Sirius/XM radio, and his debut standup album, Nerd is the New Black.

In 2021 Erik was chosen to represent North America at the 2022 Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques competition in Québec, Canada.

Erik is also a respected magic creator having produced several best selling magic tricks and video downloads.

When he is not traveling the world doing card tricks Erik streams on his twitch channel, susp1ciouswizard. On his channel he streams Dungeons and Dragons, lego building, and coop video games.