I.B.M. Member Profile

Jim Vines Magician

Jim Vines - North American Champion of Close-Up Magic

About Jim Vines

Jim Vines performs close-up magic, stage magic, mentalism, and grand illusions, and divides his time between New York City and Long Island's East End.

Awards in Close-Up Magic:
North American Champion of Close-Up Magic - FISM
Peoples Choice Award - FISM North America 2017
1st Place - Gold Cups Championship - 2016 International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM)
Peoples Choice Award - 2016 Intl Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM)
1st Place - 2016 The Society of American Magicians National Convention (SAM)
People's Choice Award - 2016 The Society of American Magicians Nat'l Convention (SAM)
1st Place - 2016 Canadian Assn of Magicians (CAM)
Gold Medal - 2015 Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM)
Jury's Choice Award - 2015 Festival de Magie de Québec
1st Place - 2015 International Battle of Magicians
1st Place - 2015 Midwest Magic Jubilee
1st Place - 2015 Winter Carnival of Magic
Peoples Choice Award - 2015 Winter Carnival of Magic
1st Place - 2014 Daytona Beach Festival of Magic / Florida State Magic Convention
1st Place - 2006 Southeastern Association of Magicians

Jim can been seen performing his unique style of magic at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater in Philadelphia, PA; The Parlor of Mystery in Port Jefferson, NY; The Broadway Magic Hour in Manhattan, and many other venues throughout the US.

His original magic effects have been published in Genii Magazine, The Linking Ring, and Harry Lorayne's Apocalypse.

"Jim has flawless technique and a mysterious charm that connects to the hearts of his audiences... see him live if you can." - Jeff McBride

"First rate and entirely original!" - Bob Fitch