Jason Bishop
Jason Bishop
From his breathtaking Double Levitation to his cutting edge Op-Art and Plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning & original state of the art magic. Delivered with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock & pop soundtrack, Jason Bishop is redefining the art of magic … an illusionist for the next generation.
Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the MAES Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the IBM SAM combined convention. “Jason Bishop redefines the art of magic … an illusionist for the next generation.” 2007 saw Illusionist Jason Bishop recognized by his peers when he was awarded magic’s prestigious “Jack Gwynne award for Excellence in Presentation”. The previous year college campuses voted him A.P.C.A.’s “Best Performing Artist of the Year”.
The Jason Bishop Show now tours one of the most dynamic illusion and magic shows in the US. His performance abilities have led him from New Mexico to Maine and Florida to New York, as well as every state in-between.
Kim Hess
As Jason’s lead assistant Kim Hess is an indispensable part of the show. From performing illusions with Jason to assisting audience members, to knowing the show cues inside and out Kim is a vital part of the show’s success.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Kim began studying the performing arts at a very young age. At four years old she had an experience that absolutely changed her life. At the suggestion of a family member Kim’s mother took her to a local baton twirling production unit. Kim stayed with that group for more than nineteen years. In that time she won well over one hundred awards, among them were first place trophies from the National/World Baton Conference held at Notre Dame University. During those years Kim also studied dance and gymnastics and was a captain of her high school cheerleading squad. With her fun and warm personality, her striking looks and considerable talent, Kim is an irreplaceable member of the team.