You might recognize Derek Hughes as one of the recent finalists on America’s Got Talent but his experiences range far beyond that. Derek’s original comic voice and strong interactive magic make him one of the most requested acts working today. Derek performs regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he was recently nominated […]
You might recognize Derek Hughes as one of the recent finalists on America’s Got Talent but his experiences range far beyond that. Derek’s original comic voice and strong interactive magic make him one of the most requested acts working today.
Derek performs regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he was recently nominated for Parlour Magician of the Year. He also is the only magician ever invited to perform at HBO’s prestigious Comedy Arts Festival.
The live performances of celebrated conjurer, “Stand Up Magician” Derek Hughes, have been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with the New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.”
Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us. He’s a consulting producer on TRUtv’s hit magic series, “The Carbonaro Effect” and was a top ten finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”.
Stand Up Magician: Comedy Meets Astonishing Magic
Stand Up Magician™, Derek Hughes, is an award winning magician and expert improviser with a gift for finding humor within any group’s dynamic. Hughes’ loveable sarcasm and warm charisma have paved the way to appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us!, and NBC’s America’s Got Talent, where he was the only comedy magician ever voted a top ten finalist.
In his virtual show packed with astonishing moments that viewers experience firsthand through their screens, Derek is the refreshing through-line, keeping everyone energized and smiling during your next online event. In times of uneasiness laughter is an unbeatable stress reliever, and if laughter is the best medicine, then Derek Hughes is just what the doctor ordered.
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