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Chris Canfield

Los Angeles, California

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About Me

Chris Canfield is a once-in-a-generation, unique, single-handed Los Angeles magician. His world-class close-up and stage magic inspires and entertains with original magic like nothing you've seen before in unforgettable audience-engaged events.

Chris has been featured on the hit TV show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, featured in magic’s largest publication, Genii Magazine, and frequently performs at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA.

In addition to magic, Chris is also an inspirational speaker. Drawing on experiences and successes across a variety of fields, he motivates and empowers others to push through adversity to create their own magic.

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