BIO

Matt The Knife (often referred to as “MTK”) is the outrageous mentalist, magician, and speaker that’s known for his trademark brand of wit that blends intense charisma with wickedly humorous improvisation and unique performance art.

He’s thrilled audiences in 21 countries across 4 continents and has gone on to shatter more Guinness World Records than any other magician ever – an astonishing total of TWELVE!

MTK has earned numerous industry awards and has been featured by more than 50 national and international media outlets including Discovery Channel, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, New York Post, ESPN Magazine, The History Channel, CNN, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Men’s Health Magazine, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, National Geographic, CCTV (China), Rai Tre (Italy) and The BBC (UK). He was even an answer on America’s favorite game show, Jeopardy!

LECTURE

“CON MAN: FRAUD & CONFIDENCE CRIME”

During his more indiscriminate youth Matt was once a Grifter and Card Sharp (more commonly known as a Con Man and Card Cheat). But now reformed and working on behalf of a multitude of law enforcement agencies, private security firms, and corporations – he’ll part the veil to give you an inside look like never before! This eye opening, candidly irreverent, and humorous romp into society’s underbelly educates while it entertains. His anecdotes teach you how to be in the know and the tricks to stay safe.

He’ll discuss the Con Man himself, the mind set, and many of his methods. Included are a variety of the types of crimes, the techniques used to accomplish them, and how these methods have evolved. Perhaps most notable is his thorough discussion of their connections to people who supposedly speak with the dead, perform miracles, and do the seemingly impossible.

A high point is always found in his demonstrations of the things he’s discussing (which might include memory implantation and removal, 3 Card Monte, pickpocketing, gypsy switches, change raising, speaking with the dead, card cheating, black money, psychic surgery, and the like).  Plus, time will be given for questions following the presentation.

You’ve seen TV and movies portray him… now meet the real deal!

PERFORMANCE

Matt The Knife isn’t your usual entertainer and this isn’t your typical show. He’s the intense performer that’s part comedian, part magician, and part mind reader – all jam packed into one wild, unforgettable event.

He takes the stage by storm and leaves your audience gasping for air with his unique style of improvisational comedy and unbelievable magic that’s branded him with the reputation of always delivering the perfect blend of high-octane charisma, spot-on comedic timing, and rarefied mysticism that both his clients and fans have come to love. It’ll set your crowd on fire and leave everyone raving long after they’ve gone home!

Audience members eagerly participate throughout the entire night as Matt thrills with an array of inconceivable stunts, astounds with advanced sleight-of-hand, and leaves the theater stunned with his unorthodox techniques to read & influence minds.

Whether it’s college campuses, corporate event planners, theater managers, or television producers – they all realize that this is who to book when you need the very best in interactive and incredible entertainment that people will actually want to attend.