On February 11, 2026 I had the honor of speaking at the opening gala for the Mystery and Wonder exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. To stand in that institution – surrounded by archivists, scholars, fellow magicians, and members of the press – and talk about magic not as novelty, […]
Read the full post »Inside the Lotte New York Palace, a century-old parlor, glittering decorations, and Steve Cohen’s 25-year run turn a magic show into one of the city’s most unforgettable seasonal rituals. Written by: The New York Runway. Originally posted on Medium. New York in December has its own rhythm, a kind of shimmering pulse that makes even […]
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Chamber Magic Benefit Show in NYC – Supporting the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts On Saturday, October 25, 2025, I’ll be presenting a very special performance of Chamber Magic — one unlike any other in the show’s 25-year history. For this one night only, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the […]
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When Shaquille O’Neal takes a night off, he does it in style. During a break between NBA Playoff games, Shaq made his way to Chamber Magic — and promptly blew the roof off the room just by standing up. We were honored to welcome the legendary NBA center to the show. He sat in the […]
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I rang the opening bell at NASDAQ on April 9, 2025. And the market experienced its second-highest single day gain in history! Yes, I brought some magic to the market. NASDAQ invited me to open the stock market as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of my show Chamber Magic. It was a great experience. […]
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On March 28th, let’s celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Chamber Magic with valuable giveaways, and a post-show party. Join me for an intimate, unmatched, and unexplainable experience at the legendary Lotte New York Palace, on March 28th. The 25th Anniversary show is going to be one to remember! Our friends at Dos Hombres are sponsoring […]
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Bryan Cranston visited Chamber Magic and we had great “chemistry” together. Earlier this year we met at an industry party thanks to a mutual friend. Bryan knew I was a magician and when he introduced himself, he pulled a quarter from my ear. “What’s that behind your ear?!” Aaron Paul went bananas when I showed […]
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Iconic movie actor Christian Slater (Heathers, Interview With a Vampire, Mr. Robot) visited Chamber Magic, front row center. At the end he stood up and announced: “That was the best magic show ever!” That’s coming from someone who worked with Doug Henning on Broadway, and has been to the Magic Castle in Hollywood many times. […]
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For decades, NYC magician Steve Cohen ’93 has amazed well-dressed audiences with his mind-boggling, up-close illusions Cornell Alumni Magazine – originally printed on July 10, 2024 By Joe Wilensky For Steve Cohen ’93, one of his fondest Cornell memories is the time he stole the president’s watch. The scene of the “crime”: a student breakfast hosted […]
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I am deeply honored to announce that The Academy of Magical Arts, better known as the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, has awarded me with the 2024 Performing Fellowship. The Performing Fellowship is presented annually to a magician who has made an outstanding contribution, through performance and a lifetime of dedication, to the art of […]
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