About Markus and His Shows
Who are you, Markus, and what should we expect?
Well first of all, thanks for asking. I've been performing stand-up comedy for a long time. I learned to do magic when I was cast as the wizard Octavius in Caesar's Magical Empire, an elaborate, theatrical show experience in a cavernous complex dedicated to illusion inside Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Having trained there under some of the best magicians in the world, I began to develop my own unique blend of comedy and sleight-of-hand. I mostly perform with ordinary household objects, accompanied by audience volunteers who become co-stars of the show. I don't do much with cards, coins, or big boxes. I might play with food, manipulate office supplies, or borrow objects from spectators. I use original jokes and physical comedy to keep the audience guessing, balancing gags with surprising magical effects. So you never quite know what to expect next. All in good fun, my act is always clean, and is appropriate for all audiences. Disclaimer: Not that you asked, but I possess no actual supernatural powers. My act is purely for entertainment purposes. I believe that laughter is the real magic.
Career Highlights
AWARDS & HONORS
Cast Member at Caesar’s Magical Empire
Named “One of New England’s Funniest Young Comics” during 1st year as a stand-up in Boston
Two-time finalist in “Las Vegas’s #1 Comedian” Annual April Fool’s Day Competition
Comedy Show “Laughter-Shocks” Named “Best of Las Vegas” in the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Interviewed for VANISH, the International Magic Magazine
Featured performer at the THEA Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel
2018 Winner of the coveted “Pizza Spot” at Flappers Comedy Club, Burbank
CREDITS
FILM & TELEVISION APPEARANCES
Gilmore Girls (CW)
The Heart That Sings
Vegas Weddings Unveiled (GSN)
Night of the Boogeyman
Not Taking Orders
NYPD Blue (ABC)
Reservations for Two
Security
“To Life” Chabad Telethon
When Hidden Cameras Attack (Fox)
Multiple commercials
CORPORATE CLIENTS (select)
Bridgestone/Firestone (SEMA Auto Show)
Disney Parks & Resorts
FN PLATFORM
Microsoft (Comdex)
SAP Canada (CES)
U.S. Foodservice
Verizon Wireless
BANQUETS & PRIVATE EVENTS (select)
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas (Featured Magician/ Entertainer, VIP Loyalty Party)
Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, (Emcee, multiple VIP parties and casino slot tournament parties)
Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Host, live comedy talk show)
Aish Institute, North Hollywood
Las Vegas Town Club, The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Or Hachaim Academy Annual Banquet, Valley Village, CA
Pacifica Senior Living, Santa Clarita CA
Shaarey Zedek “Men’s Club” Dinner, N. Hollywood
Young Israel Annual Gala, Las Vegas
COMEDY CLUBS (abridged list)
Boomers Humors, Las Vegas
Comedy Stop, Las Vegas
Dick Dougherty’s Comedy Vault, Boston
Flappers, Burbank, CA
Ha Ha Café, North Hollywood
I.O.West, Hollywood
Laugh Trax, Las Vegas
Nick’s Comedy Stop, Boston
Riviera Comedy Club, Las Vegas
The Comedy Connection, E. Providence, RI
The Comedy Store, Hollywood
The Ice House, Pasadena, CA
The Second City, Las Vegas
CHARITY EVENTS
“Conjuring for a Cure” (The Michael J. Fox Foundation), Valencia CA
“Pilot Program Comedy” Nellis Air Force Base, NV
The Assisted Living Program, Patient and Resident Entertainment (Multiple venues & locations, CA)
“To Life” Chabad Telethon
Toras Hashem “Comedy Night” Fundraisers, North Hollywood