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Max Mayhem
Sayreville, NjMax Mayhem is a well known, sleight of hand artist, illusionist, and sideshow performer from New York City. He has appeared on White Rose TV's Culture and Main web series, Scott Wells' The Magic Word Podcast, Times Square Church of Tittilation, Karnevil Circus Sideshow, Rich Marotta's Magic Mania, and the off broadway cabaret smash hit The Nightmare Brothers Circus. He has performed at various venues throughout the tri state including Times Scare, Rogue Magic Bar, South Street Magic Theater in Philadelphia, and Pennhurst Asylum (Voted #1 Haunted Attraction in the country by USA TODAY). Max just finished headlining a 50 week run off broadway and continues to amaze audiences from every walk of life.
How did you first get started in magic?
It was a bug that bit me and never let go. I was born a performer. Its in my blood. I wouldn't give it up for anything.
Which artists have inspired you the most in your work thus far?
Dan Sperry definitely impacted my work the most. I connect with his style more than any other of my influences. Michael Finney is another who heavily inspires me, and I'm proud to call him my mentor.
What advice would you give to new performers just starting today?
3 cliché yet very true words. Never Give Up. You will get rejected and you will get brought down, but always get up and fight for your art because if you don't fight for it, no one will.
What is your creative process - how do you come up with new effects and ideas?
I listen to some music and picture the perfect magic show happening in my mind. Whatever happens in my head I write down and try and make it happen in real life. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't, but you have to start somewhere.