2007
From a Young Age
From a young age, a magician would perform at my father’s company party. Year after year, I watched in amazement, always asking myself the same question: “How does that trick work?!” And honestly, sometimes the clichés are true. It all started with a magic box. During a trip to London, my parents bought me Marvin’s Magic: Fifty Amazing Magic Tricks. Armed with playing cards, ropes and a Rubik’s Cube, I spent countless hours practising. Who could have imagined that fifteen years later, that curiosity would grow into a professional career as a magician?
2011
The First Booking
Everywhere I went, I performed my tricks. At school, at the tennis club and even on holiday. When I was 15, I suddenly received an email: an invitation to perform at a Thanksgiving dinner on a NATO base in the Netherlands. They wanted me to entertain guests with close-up magic from table to table. I felt exactly like Michael Scott from The Office: “Oh my God! Okay, it’s happening!”
On November 26th, the day finally arrived: my very first professional performance. Wearing my high school gala suit, I made my entrance among more than 200 NATO personnel. For three hours, I moved from table to table performing magic in English. I was incredibly nervous when I started, but by the end of the evening, I couldn’t stop smiling. This felt different. This felt like something I wanted to do much more often.
2013 – 2020
Studying, Working and
a Little Magic
During my high school and university years, I continued building my shows step by step. My parents and sister always supported me, but with one clear condition: earn your degree first. With that extra motivation, I completed a Bachelor of Engineering (cum laude) and later a Master of Science. I graduated from my bachelor’s programme with highest honours but missed the master’s distinction by just one-tenth of a point. To this day, I still find that slightly disappointing. Fortunately, my years of study also led to a successful career.
Alongside my first full-time role as a Team Lead, I continued performing. During the day I managed a team; in the evenings I travelled to events across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany with my magic case in hand. It was an unusual combination, but how long could it last?
2020 – 2022
Taking the Leap
The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily brought growth to a standstill. At the time, I was grateful for the security of my career in IT. But when the events industry reopened, things took off quickly. Shows became weekly, then almost daily. In July 2022, I announced that I would leave my IT career behind and fully commit to what I love most: creating wonder, building connections, and delivering unforgettable experiences. On January 1st, 2023, it finally happened. I traded the security of a steady job for the adventure of entrepreneurship, with one clear mission: turning my passion into a profession as a full-time magical entertainer.
2023 – Today
Enjoying Every Moment
The first year was challenging. The second year was fantastic. And from that point on, things grew faster than I ever could have imagined. Today, I perform more than 300 shows a year across multiple countries. Yet I still feel that healthy nervousness every time I step onto a stage. Having performed in Amsterdam, Berlin, Las Vegas and Medellín, I sometimes wonder which destinations will come next. And honestly? I still get a little nervous. Are they ready for tonight? Will this be a moment they’ll remember for years to come? Those are the questions I still ask myself before stepping onto the stage.
Magic has been a major part of my life for many years, but sometimes it feels as though this adventure has only just begun. I may be able to predict the card you choose, but what the future holds remains a mystery to me as well. One thing I do know: I am enjoying this magical journey to the fullest. Perhaps we’ll meet soon, somewhere in Europe, the United States of America, or on the other side of the world.
With magical regards,
