A magician known for his Urban Deception technique will be in Coquitlam next week to show his tricks.
Matt Johnson, who created the style that combines street magic with comedy and stage performance, will appear at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) next Wednesday.
The British native has entertained around the world, showcasing his skill at corporate events as far away as Argentina, Dubai and Japan.
He has performed for large companies like Mercedes, Ford, AT&T, Toyota and Microsoft to highlight his magic, sleight of hand, mind reading, power of suggestion, comedy and audience interaction.
The Abbotsford resident is also a regular at hotels and theatres and on cruise ships, and has performed his magic and illusion act on television programs.
This past summer, Johnson was on Penn & Teller Fool Us and, in 2014, Johnson starred in SyFy’s Wizard Wars, a show that pits top magicians against each other.
As well, Johnson is known for his Nationwide Insurance TV commercial in which he made a car disappear (he also famous for his appearance on the Britain’s Got Talent stage, where he was ejected after the water tank — from which he was trying to escape — split open during rehearsal).
Johnson has worked as a magic consultant on such programs as Secret Agent Man, Taken, 6th Day, Balderdash, Dog Dancing and SnowQueen, and he was a speaker at TEDx in 2015 in Vancouver.
• Tickets for Matt Johnson: Nothing Up My Sleeves on Oct. 4 range from $15 to $30. Call the Evergreen box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
