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Jim Vines is an American magician and illusionist. He has been profiled in regional publications on Long Island, New York,[1][2] and appeared as a guest performer on the television series Penn & Teller: Fool Us (season 10, episode 17).[3] Vines co-stars with magician Carl Mercurio in the family-oriented stage show Broadway Magic Hour in New York City.[4]
Career
editA 2024 profile in Northforker reported that Vines lives in Greenport, New York, performs sleight-of-hand, and also runs a marketing company.[1] A 2024 feature about a Halloween-themed program at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson described Vines as a long-time collaborator of magician Michael Maione.[2] In 2026, the Queens Chronicle reported on Vines and Mercurio’s partnership and the development of Broadway Magic Hour.[4]
Television
editVines appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us (season 10, episode 17, "It Takes Balls to be a Magician"), originally aired March 29, 2024 on The CW.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 Meyer, Lee (June 18, 2024). "Do the trick: Illusionist Jim Vines makes magic on the North Fork". Northforker. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- 1 2 Arnold, Melissa (October 17, 2024). "Theatre Three to host spooky night of Halloween magic" (PDF). TBR News Media. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- 1 2 "Penn & Teller: Fool Us". CW Press. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
It Takes Balls to be a Magician ... Original airdate 3/29/2024.
- 1 2 Meditz, Stephanie G. (February 12, 2026). "Magic act to bring wonder to Rego Park". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
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