In 2006, as a high school student, Jeki Yoo won Asia’s premier magic contest, The Busan International Magic Festival, and quickly began captivating audiences worldwide. Like a comet, he swept through international competitions, inspiring fellow magicians and winning applause for his fresh, innovative style. In 2009, he earned a close-up magic award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, one of  the world’s largest magic organizations, which further fueled his rise. In 2011, he won the Grand Prix in Close-Up at the FISM continental qualifiers, and in 2012, he placed third in card magic at Blackpool. Jeki’s journey led him to the stage of America’s Got Talent, where his unique close-up magic wowed over 13 million viewers and impressed the judges, including the notoriously tough Simon Cowell. Although his time on the show was brief, he won the hearts of the nation.

During the pandemic, Jeki’s magic evolved further as he turned to online platforms, capturing countless viewers with creative videos tailored for the digital audience. His relentless dedication and inventive magic have inspired not only fans but also fellow magicians worldwide.

From fooling Penn and Teller on “Fool Us” to appearing on The Steve Harvey Show and Access Hollywood, Jeki has become a recognized name in magic, constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft. His journey continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

TV APPEARANCE

2025 Masters of Illusion on The CW
2022 Penn and Teller Fool Us (Second appearance)
2022 iUmor ‘Romanian TV show’
2022 Access Hollywood with Mario Lopez
2021 Penn And Teller – Fooled Penn and Teller
2017 America’s Got Talent
2018 Britain’s Got Talent ‘Semi-final list
2018 Steve Harvey Show
2018 THE CW, Masters of illusion
2021 Penn and Teller’s Fool Us
2021 Access Hollywood

AWARDS

• 2022 Milbourne Christopher Awards  ‘Close-up Award’
• 2016 Guinness World Records ‘The most outfit changes in 30 seconds!”
• 2013 Swiss Magic Competition 1st prize
• 2012 FISM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF MAGIC Card Magic winner
• 2009 IBM Magic competition in Nashville, Close-up magic 1st prize
• 2008 Japan W.M.S.A (UGM) Competition magic 1st prize