Draft:Rokas Bernatonis
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Rokas Bernatonis is a Lithuanian magician and card thrower from Lentvaris.[1] He has appeared on the television programme Penn & Teller: Fool Us and has held Guinness world records related to playing card throwing.[2]
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Rokas Bernatonis | |
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| Born | August 15, 1992 Lentvaris, Lithuania |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Known for | Guinness World Record holder |
| Notable work | Pelican Playing Cards |
| Website | rokasmagic.com |
Career
Bernatonis has performed internationally and has worked with American card thrower Rick Smith Jr.[1] In an appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us Bernatonis and Smith performed a card-throwing act and were awarded the show's prize (a trophy given when the magicians are not able to determine the method used to perform the trick).[2]
The magician has also participated in charitable fundraising connected to a local screening of his Fool Us episode in Vilnius, with donations directed to a children’s day centre in Lentvaris.[1]
Public Videos on Tourist Scams
Bernatonis has published videos documenting alleged scams targeting tourists, including a money-exchange scam in Bali and street-sale practices involving printed canvases presented as original artworks in Rome.[3] These videos have received substantial online views and have drawn media attention.[4][5]
Pelican Playing Cards
Bernatonis has been associated with a custom playing-card project titled Pelican Playing Cards.[6] The deck was designed with original illustrations by artist Rimas Valeikis, with packaging design by Julija Gaidelytė, and printing planned through the United States Playing Card Company.[6]
Magic Castle
The illusionist staged 20 shows at The Magic Castle in 2025, after previously attending as a spectator and applying to perform there.[7][8]
Guinness World Records
Bernatonis has been listed as a record holder by Guinness World Records for card-throwing achievements, including:
In February 2026, Bernatonis set a third record related to card throwing, described as the longest playing card throw into a 10-foot basketball hoop from beyond half-court, shortly before returning to Cosmo’s Magic Theater in Colorado Springs for performances.[11]
Movies and Television
The magician was the host of the television project I Can See Your Voice (local version).[12] He has appeared on shows such as Romanians Got Talent, Adivina qué hago esta noche (Game of Talents), and Dream of Aces, a short film. He was also featured on the American magic show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us.[13]