Maritess Zurbano

Hypnotist

  • Had own illusion show in Japan

  • Competed at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés (FISM) World Championships in Lisbon against 150 nominated competitors around the world. Considered the Olympics of Magic.

  • Recurring performer at The Magic Castle in Hollywood

  • Her hypnotism show has been enjoyed from just one to a 13,000 seat basketball stadium to international television

  • 100% rated G shows, but you will never laugh harder in your life when you see hypnotism

  • Profiled on the BBC, Lifetime Television

  • Former Las Vegas magician at corporate events at every major hotel on the Vegas Strip

  • Former official house strolling close-up magician at Harrah’s Casino Las Vegas

  • Performed over 200 shows around the world

  • Acclaimed lecturer at magic societies internationally

  • Her plays about magic have been produced at major theater festivals in New York City and across the country

  • You will never laugh harder in your life when you see your friends and fellow students perform amazing feats. The hypnotism you see is 100% real. No secret assistants.

  • Her Opinion Editorials on magic published at Ms. Magazine and The Seattle Times

  • Humans are her only use of live animals. Shows are all audience participation

  • Professional lecturer around the world at magic societies on the art of magic, mentalism, and hypnosis

““...urban sophistication with an edge…” ”
— New York Newsday
““Today Zurbano’s magic act is about taking back power, exerting that power over her audience, and owning the sexual overtones...””
— Bust magazine
““With her street-smart stage presence, dazzling illusions, and great sense of humor, Maritess redefines magic for a hip new multicultural age.””
— David Henry Hwang, Tony-Award-winning playwright, M. Butterfly, Aida on Broadway

Maritess Zurbano is the only Filipina-American magician and hypnotist in history. She is a former Las Vegas croupier, former member of a professional baccarat team, and had her own illusion show in Japan. Zurbano competed in the coveted world championships of magic (also known as the Olympics of Magic) at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques in Lisbon against 150 other nominated magicians.

She has been profiled by Newsday, Lifetime Television, the BBC News and The Village Voice. You can find her opinion essays on magic published at Ms. Magazine, and The Seattle Times. Through the years, she has performed at hundreds of college/casino/private events, and brings hilarity and entertainment to people of all ages internationally. Her specialty is in amazing even the most critical thinkers.