Peter K. Wood
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| Born | July 23, 1984 Frederick, Maryland, United States |
| Education | University of Maryland, Baltimore County UMBC[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Magician, illusionist |
| Known for | Impossible objects, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, special effects design |
| Website | peterwood |
Peter Kenneth Wood is a magician[2] and "Collector of the Impossible"[3] based in Maryland.
Peter began performing professionally in 1994.[4] In 2003, his work with Immersion Active (an interactive design and marketing company in Frederick, Maryland) gained the attention of local media,[5][6] and won him a Silver Addy Award[7] from the Greater Frederick American Advertising Federation.[8]
Peter, then assisted by his brother Matt, was profiled in a 2009 Frederick News-Post article,[9] where Peter discusses his interest in magic as well as special effects. "'When I would play as a kid, it would usually involve setting up special effects in the backyard with a sprinkler and strobe light, or putting on a show in the basement with sound effects and lighting.'"[9] Peter's childhood interest in special effects has led to his involvement behind the scenes of several films.[10]
In 2010, Peter worked with the education department of the International Spy Museum to create an exclusive spy-themed magic show, "The Magic of Spying: Tradecraft Trickery."[11] It premiered in April, 2011.[12] Peter also appears in an interactive video exhibit, which premiered when the International Spy Museum moved to L'Enfant Plaza on May 12, 2019.[13]
Peter Wood partnered with Technica.ly in 2014 for Baltimore Innovation Week.[14] In October 2020, he was profiled in the Washington Business Journal for his virtual shows.[15]
He has appeared twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us on The CW Network, first on January 29, 2021 (Season 7, Episode 18)[16] and later on November 11, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 5).[17]
When not performing, Peter's specific skillset has led him to design and consult for film projects, theatrical productions, and his fellow performers.[18] His work has appeared in several film festivals,[19] and on stages in Sweden, Brunei, Las Vegas, New York, and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[20]
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