Judge Gary Brown

Judge Gary Brown is a distinguished United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York. Beyond the courtroom, he’s an accomplished author and creator within the magic community—his works include The Coney Island Fakir, a celebrated Al Flosso biography, and Wandcraft: Making and Using a Magic Wand.

Yet it’s his magic and storytelling that truly shine. Performing since age seven, Judge Brown has invented striking illusions like the Viking “Spirit Trumpet” and “Telekinetic Chess,” and his mentalism skills have been showcased on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. As a sleight-of-hand innovator, he expertly weaves narrative into his acts—his routines often use historical or paranormal themes, with the magic wand serving as both prop and storytelling device. Judge Brown combines legal precision with theatrical flair to create performances that captivate both the mind and the imagination.

Mike Maione

Mike Maione is a highly skilled magician and mentalist based on Long Island, with more than two decades of experience creating unforgettable performances. What sets Mike apart is his mastery of bizarre, paranormal-style illusions that blur the line between sleight of hand and supernatural phenomena. He’s renowned for eerie mind-reading feats—like predicting hidden choices or revealing long-forgotten thoughts—and uncanny manifestations performed in dim candlelight, invoking true otherworldly atmosphere . His creations often involve experimental elements—pendulums, tarot, vanishing messages—designed to immerse audiences in mysterious storytelling that pushes conventional magic into chilling new territory.