Dazzling spectators across the globe with his ability to defy the laws of nature and science, Rick Smith Jr has amassed a loyal cult following who are always keen to tune in to his latest trick. As a magician and illusionist, it is no understatement to say that Smith has set the world alight with his array of impressive sleights of hand. As a young boy Smith would hole himself up in his room learning the latest tricks before performing them to the delight of his friends and family. However, Smith didn’t intend to pursue his passion as a career and went to Cleveland State University to study business and marketing. During his college career, Smith realized he could dedicate his life and career to the art of magic tricks when he impressed his football colleagues with his distinctive card-throwing skills. In fact, card-throwing is something of a trademark of Smith’s as he has broken three Guinness World Records including throwing the farthest card, the most accurate card throw and the highest playing card throw.

Smith’s unique and captivating talents have ensured that fans never tire of his spectacles. Cultivating a loyal legion of 502K YouTube subscribers, Smith is also dedicated to providing fans with a sense of wonderment as highlighted by his achievement of performing over 640 shows in 2019. Appearing on television shows such as America’s Got Talent, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Steve Harvey’s Big Time and The Wayne Brady Show alongside releasing his own videos teaching card tricks and founding the charity Magic Gives Back, a real wonder is how Smith manages to fit everything in. Perhaps Smith’s real magic trick is his tireless devotion to the entertainment of spectators.