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COMEDIAN / CONJURER / STORYTELLER

Derek Hughes.

A magician with a comedian’s timing.

Derek Hughes has performed in theaters and comedy clubs across the country, and on America’s Got Talent, where he was a season 10 finalist.

His television work includes Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central. Behind the scenes, he served as a consulting producer on The Carbonaro Effect.

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THE REVIEWS ARE IN

“One of my
favorite
magicians!”
DAVID BLAINE

“Thoroughly entertaining”
THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Engaging, artful, and smart.”
TELLER

“Critic’s Pick.”
TIME OUT NEW YORK

“Critic’s Choice.”
CHICAGO READER

“A superb magician with a gift for the unexpected and off beat.”
MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE

“Creating shows like beautiful crazy quilts sewing together sleight of hand, humor, philosophy, storytelling and straight acting with his sharp theatrical instincts.”
MINNEAPOLIS CITY PAGES