Joshua Jay

Joshua Jay is an American magician, author, and producer whose work spans close-up performance, large-scale stage shows, and magic publishing. A world champion in close-up magic as a teenager, he became a prolific creator of effects and a respected writer on the craft.

Jay has been a prominent advocate for the art of magic through his books, his consulting for television, and his role in producing theatrical magic in New York. His influence is felt across performance, literature, and the contemporary presentation of magic to general audiences.