Our Performers

Chris Ramsay

Canadian magician and YouTuber

Chris Ramsay will be our Master of Ceremonies for CardCon, sharing his love of cards, as well as showing off some of his featured tricks and cardistry moves. Chris is looking forward to personally interacting with fans at CardCon.

Rick Smith Jr.

Rick is an illusionist and master card thrower who will be attempting not only one, but two, Guinness World Record feats live at CardCon. Featured on The Tonight Show, Shark Tank and America’s Got Talent, Rick will demonstrate ways to use cards that you may never have considered before.

Richard Turner

Richard Turner is a professional card mechanic featured in the SXSW winning film “Dealt.” He can fix any game and is a master of illusion. He’s also a motivational speaker and an accomplished martial artist. And, he just so happens to be blind, although he prefers not to let his blindness define him. His story is perhaps unlike that of any other person on the planet. Richard will be sharing his mechanic skills with you - skills that have to be seen in person to be truly appreciated.

Chris “Orbit” Brown

Chris “Orbit” Brown is a magician, cardist, entrepreneur and community leader in the playing card world, known for his countless moves and effects, tutorials, and his dedication to his craft. His renowned magic seminar “The Classroom,” and his attention to detail has made Chris one of the biggest names in cards. One of the leading card community teachers and technicians, Chris looks forward to teaching you some of his specific moves and effects at CardCon.

Ekaterina Magic

Magician and cardist

Ekaterina was born in Moscow but immigrated to Quebec at the age of 8 where she found her love of magic. A successful YouTuber, she has performed throughout the United States, Russian, Canada, and Lebanon, plus she was a lecturer at the IMX magic convention. Ekaterina will show off her unique magic and cardistry skills, while sharing how she became a self-taught success.

John Stessel

John Stessel is an internationally-recognized magician who performs in-residency in New York City. His talent has allowed him to perform alongside some of music’s biggest names such as 50 Cent, Travis Scott, and Future, as well as perform at exclusive events like Z100's Jingle Ball, Marky Ramone's Holiday Concert, and privately for the likes of John Travolta and Neil Patrick Harris. He is perhaps known best for his viral magic videos that have millions of views, including a holiday project that ended up being a #1 trending video on YouTube and the top post on Reddit all in just 24 hours! Stessel's magic has been featured on TBS, ABC, The SyFy Channel, PageSix, People, Huffington Post, and more! John looks forward to sharing his talent with you at CardCon.