Simon Pierro

When I just had started, there was a six-episode TV show in Germany called Magic Las Vegas. When I saw Kevin James perform on that show, I was totally thrilled by his style, ideas ... even the music he used. I just became an instant fan. It certainly felt like a dream come true when, twelve years later, I had a chance to work with him as a fellow magician on my own regular television segment. Show less «

I think my iPad magic caught on because it not only worked for all ages -- literally from 3-99 -- but also for any audience, almost anywhere in the world. I think its visual appeal is so strong because it crosses the divide between the digital world and reality. It helps that iPads have become such familiar household objects to so many people. Nearly everyone has held an iPad in their hands at least once. Show less «

My other hero when I was learning about magic was Lance Burton. By watching his show at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas, I was able to define how I wanted my own magic to be presented: with intelligence and gentle humor. Show less «