@liztoonkel

Liz Toonkel is a queer magician and performance artist who combines sleight of hand magic with storytelling, comedy and activism. Toonkel thrives on storytelling being deemed “a fantastic storyteller” (The Sappy Critic) and “an irresistible performer who deserves to break out in the UK and worldwide” (To Do List) and her work ranges from performance and installations to films.

She has performed worldwide including headlining the Chicago Magic Lounge, the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival (Winner: Best Costume Design, Nominee: The Splash Award, Soaring Solo Social Impact Award, Best Cabaret & Variety), The Center for the Arts at Kayenta, the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (4 stars (To Do List), Highly Recommended Show (Fringe Review)), the 2023 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Aarhaus Festuge with Live Art Denmark, Honor Fraser Gallery, LAX Festival, ltd Gallery and the 2016 Queer Biennial in Los Angeles.

When she’s not performing, Liz is a production designer whose credits include the Oscar nominated animated feature “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”, for which her work was nominated for an Art Director’s Guild award, and “Emily the Criminal” starring Aubrey Plaza. Liz was the first time recipient of the Calarts Distinguished Young Alumnx of the Year Award in 2023 for her outstanding work across the arts.

Liz has been a resident at Asylum Arts, Automata, PAM, The Marble House Project and the Transart Institute in Berlin. She has studied clown and performance with Spymonkey, Dr. Brown and the Idiot Workshop. She earned her BFA at New York University’s Tisch School for the Arts in Film & Television Production with a minor in Gender & Sexuality and holds a dual MFA from the California Institute of the Arts in Art & Technology and Scenic Design. She is a magician member of the Academy of Magical Arts. Check out her production design work at www.liztoonkel.com

@kyle.littleton

Kyle Littleton is an Atlanta-based magician, who’s known for his absurd and comedic style and is regarded as one of the most creative magicians of his generation. Genii Magazine, the world’s largest magic periodical, has featured him on numerous occasions for tricks he has developed reflecting his unique approach to magic. Littleton also performs and lectures across the globe for his contemporaries. Kyle has recently appeared on Penn and Teller’s hit TV show, Fool Us, and performed at the world-famous, Magic Castle, in Hollywood, California.

With over 35 years experience and performing more than 300 shows a year, Magician Michael Boone has entertained millions with his unique blend of comedy and magic. Performing mind blowing sleight of hand while incorporating sidesplitting comedy, he hits the full spectrum of entertainment. He can be seen performing around the country on a regular basis. Traversing the ladder of success, working with David Copperfield for 5 years, appearing in commercials, television specials, trade shows, the Olympic Games, and a Headline Performer at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Magician Michael Boone leaves a lasting impression.

@theatlmagician