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, corporate entertainment, special effects design |
| Website | collectoroftheimpossible |
Peter Kenneth Wood is a magician[2] and "Collector of the Impossible"[3] based in Maryland. His clients include Microsoft, Frito-Lay, Cisco, Adobe, Lockheed Martin, USA Today, Baltimore Ravens,[4] and the International Spy Museum.[5]
Peter began performing professionally in 1994.[6] In 2003, his work with Immersion Active (an interactive design and marketing company in Frederick, Maryland) gained the attention of local media,[7][8] and won him a Silver Addy Award[9] from the Greater Frederick American Advertising Federation.[10]
Peter, then assisted by his brother Matt, was profiled in a 2009 Frederick News-Post article,[11] 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.'"[11] Peter's childhood interest in special effects has led to his involvement behind the scenes of several films.[12]
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."[13] It premiered in April, 2011.[14] Peter also appears in an interactive video exhibit, which premiered when the International Spy Museum moved to L'Enfant Plaza on May 12, 2019.[15]
Peter Wood partnered with Technica.ly in 2014 for Baltimore Innovation Week.[16] In October 2020, he was profiled in the Washington Business Journal for his virtual shows.[17]
Since 2015, Peter has presented Willard & Wood[18] with his colleague Willard. It's been named one of the four best performing arts spots in Baltimore.[19]
On January 29, 2021, Peter Wood appeared on Season 7, Episode 8 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us on The CW Network. His performance featured a painting which appeared to give host Alyson Hannigan x-ray vision. Penn Jillette said "I don’t think we’ve ever said this before on the show: it was really, really enjoyable to do your thinking along with you.”[20]
When not performing, Peter's specific skillset has led him to design and consult for film projects, theatrical productions, and his fellow performers.[21] His work has appeared in several film festivals,[22] and on stages in Sweden, Brunei, Las Vegas, New York, and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[23]
Peter resides in Mount Airy, Maryland[24] with his wife and daughter.
References
- ^ "Building the Magic". Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Magicians, the gathering: Local conjurers swap tips and tricks". Washington Post.
- ^ Neibauer, Michael (19 October 2020). "Meet the area magician and 'Collector of the Impossible' who's taken his act virtual". Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Peter Wood - Magician Comedian in Baltimore and Washington DC". Collectoroftheimpossible.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Spy Museum Calendar".
- ^ "Columbia Conjurors keep the magic alive - Baltimore Sun". Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "A magical approach to selling products". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- ^ "College student offers the magic of marketing". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- ^ "Magician Peter Wood wins Silver Addy Award". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- ^ "AAF Greater Frederick". AAF Greater Frederick.
- ^ a b "Magic that transcends logic and age". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
- ^ "Peter Wood". IMDb.
- ^ "Upcoming Events · Calendar". Spy Museum.
- ^ "International Spy Museum Washington, D.C. Daily Deals and Discounts | LivingSocial". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "This Sunday: Spy Museum's Grand Opening in l'Enfant Plaza". 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Partners — Baltimore Innovation Week 2014". 2014.baltimoreinnovationweek.com.
- ^ Neibauer, Michael (19 October 2020). "Meet the area magician and 'Collector of the Impossible' who's taken his act virtual". Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Willard & Wood". Willard & Wood. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ^ "The 4 best performing arts spots in Baltimore". 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Peter Wood Gives Alyson Hannigan X-Ray Vision - Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Season 7 Episode 18". YouTube.
- ^ "Peter Wood - the International Brotherhood of Magicians".
- ^ "Peter Wood". IMDb.
- ^ "Risks paying off for UMBC theater".
- ^ Panuska, Mallory (January 27, 2021). "From fan to 'fooler': Frederick County magician attempts to stump famous magic duo Penn & Teller on national TV". The Frederick News-Post.