Seth Grabel on Making Magic Happen

Seth Grabel’s achievement as a celebrated performer and magician is the quintessential American success story— from his childhood passion for mystery, illusion and fun to his spectacular performance on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller’s “FOOL US”. Seth Grabel was born and raised in Los Angeles, then moved to Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. Grabel hit the entertainment scene as a star personality and has touched the hearts of millions. As a finalist on NBC-TV’S “Americas Got Talent” he was crowned “The Showman” by Peirce Morgan and received a standing ovation by judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osborn. Grabel amazed the judges by getting shot from a cannon, and produced the Famed Delorian equipped with Mini-Judges which quickly became an international hit. Grabel has been featured in a number of national television shows including EXTRAS Talk soup, NBC, ABC, Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker, Animal Planet’s TANKED and Penn & Teller’s “FOOL US”. As a reality TV star, Grabel continues to bring excitement, wonder and enjoyment to the screen. Combining his acquired marketing and branding experience from his father, along with a top education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Grabel’s love for magic exploded into a serious and lucrative profession. With a fierce determination and dedication, he began perfecting his skills in front of a mirror, in a small studio apartment. Soon after, his mesmerizing talents were in high demand. Grabel was discovered by the Amazing Johnathan and was soon asked to perform alongside him. Grabel describes the three-year experience as “One of the most incredible periods of my life. I learned everything from timing and precision to the smallest details, like mental preparation and stressing the importance of showmanship and likeability.” Working with the Amazing Johnathan allowed for the development of a truly fresh sense of humor to be incorporated into his shows. He takes every trick to the limit, leaving his viewers astonished, completely blurring the lines between reality and illusion. With an impressive body of work behind him, from producing and staring in his own Las Vegas show to a touring show in Asia, Grabel has enjoyed the success of a star performer. Grabel rattled the cage of the entertainment industry, executing various forms of magic— black art’s, Illusions, close up, and of course larger than life stunts. He was an overwhelming fan favorite and brought high praise from all the judges—especially Howie Mandel. Grabel has since been tirelessly perfecting his skills as a TV personality, illusionist, actor, and comedian while touring and selling out major venues across the country. His success hasn’t wavered his immense passion for helping those who are less fortunate, collaborating with major charities like Best Buddies, St. Rose Hospital, Nevada Ballet and many more. Grabel is all about pushing the envelope in both his career and personal life. Millions saw him as he was married to Tammy Grabel on the 2014 Grammy’s. Queen Latifah performed the historical ceremony during a Macklemore song with Madonna. The ceremony was seen by 27 million viewers and was the largest message for marriage equality in history. The Washington Post states, “These two make an interesting couple.” Seth visionary approach to magic continues to escape the confines of tradition, successfully manipulating an audience with illusion and blurring the lines of reality.