Peter K. Wood

Peter Kenneth Wood is a full-time magician[1] based in Maryland. He performs throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC as the "Collector of the Impossible[2] " for adult audiences, and as the "Explorer of the Impossible[3] " for family groups. Peter specializes in banquet entertainment,[4] and has been a headline entertainer[5] for Frito-Lay, AOL, Lockheed Martin, Toys R Us, and the Baltimore Ravens.[6] He regularly appears at the International Spy Museum and Magooby's Joke House Comedy Club.[7]

Peter Wood
Born (1984-07-23) July 23, 1984
Frederick, Maryland, United States
EducationUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County UMBC
OccupationMagician, illusionist
Known forImpossible objects, corporate entertainment, special effects design
Spouse(s)Christie Wood
Websiteimpossiblepw.com

Peter founded "Shazam Magic" in 1994,[8] and is sometimes assisted by his younger brother, Matt Wood.[9]

In 2003, his work with Immersion Active (an interactive design and marketing company in Frederick, Maryland) gained the attention of local media,[10][11] and won him a Silver Addy Award[12] from the Greater Frederick American Advertising Federation.[13]

Peter and his brother were profiled in a 2009 Frederick News-Post article,[14] where Peter discusses his interest in magic as well as special effects. "'When I would play as a kid, it would usually involve setting up special effects in the backyard with a sprinkler and strobe light, or putting on a show in the basement with sound effects and lighting.'"[14] Peter's childhood interest in special effects has led to his involvement behind the scenes of several films.[15]

In 2010, Peter worked with the education department of the International Spy Museum to create an exclusive spy-themed magic show, "The Magic of Spying: Tradecraft Trickery."[16] It premiered in April, 2011,[17] and continues several times annually.

Peter Wood partnered with Technica.ly in 2014 for Baltimore Innovation Week.[18]

Since 2015, Peter has presented Willard & Wood[19] in Baltimore with his colleague Willard.

He resides in Mount Airy, Maryland with his wife Christie and their daughter.

References
  1. "Magicians, the gathering: Local conjurers swap tips and tricks". Washington Post.
  2. "Baltimore Magician Peter Wood | Corporate Event Entertainment". collectoroftheimpossible.com. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  3. "Baltimore's Family Magician | Maryland Children's Magic Shows". exploreroftheimpossible.com. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
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  9. Alexander, Sandy. "Brothers prepare to perform their larger-than-life tricks of the trade". baltimoresun.com.
  10. "A magical approach to selling products". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  11. "College student offers the magic of marketing". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  12. "Magician Peter Wood wins Silver Addy Award". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  13. "AAF Greater Frederick". AAF Greater Frederick.
  14. "Magic that transcends logic and age". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
  15. "Peter Wood". IMDb.
  16. "Upcoming Events · Calendar". Spy Museum.
  17. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2015-02-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. "Partners — Baltimore Innovation Week 2014". 2014.baltimoreinnovationweek.com.
  19. "Willard & Wood". Willard & Wood. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
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