John Michael Hinton
| John Michael Hinton | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | Magician, author, speaker |
| Known for | Close-up magic, television appearances, book Imaginate |
John Michael Hinton is an American magician, author, and speaker. He is known for his close-up and stage magic, television appearances, and his book Imaginate, which explores themes of creativity and purposeful living.[1][2]
Career
Hinton performs primarily in the style of close-up magic and has incorporated everyday objects into his routines.[3][4] Some of his stage shows have used live video projection to allow audiences to see sleight-of-hand tricks more clearly.[4]
He is the author of the book Imaginate, published in 2022, which addresses themes of creativity and collaboration.[2][1]
Hinton has appeared on the television program Penn & Teller: Fool Us in both 2018 and 2025. In the latter appearance, he was awarded the show's "Fool Us" trophy.[5][6] He has also been featured on Good Morning America, where he discussed Imaginate and performed magic as part of the “Faith Friday” segment.[1]
Appearances
- Performed on Penn & Teller: Fool Us – Season 5[7]
- Winner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us – Season 11[6]
- Featured on Good Morning America[1]
- Featured on Good Morning Texas (WFAA)[8]
- Featured on Good Morning Washington (WJLA)[4]
- Featured on All Indiana (WISH-TV)[3]
- In-studio performances on KDFW FOX 4 Good Day (Dallas)[9][10]
- Featured on All Indiana (WISH-TV).[11]
- Interview/performance on Today in Nashville (WSMV, Nashville).[12]
- Featured by WCCB Charlotte’s CW for the Fool Us episode “Here Comes the Magic.”[13]
- Profiled by The Charlotte Observer ahead of his Season 5 appearance on Fool Us.[14]
Publications and creations
Hinton co-created the marketed effect POW (Perfect Oil & Water) with magician Erik Casey.[15]
In 2023, Hinton published Imaginate: Unlocking Purpose, Creativity, and Collaboration through BroadStreet Publishing.[16][17] The book, which encourages readers to explore creativity and purposeful living, was also featured on Good Morning America and regional outlets such as WJLA and WSMV.[18]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Faith Friday: John Michael Hinton discusses new book "Imaginate"". Good Morning America. ABC News. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Illusionist and magician John Michael Hinton talks new book "Imaginate"". Good Morning Texas. WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas–Fort Worth). 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "John Michael Hinton brings power of illusion, storytelling to magic". All Indiana. WISH-TV (Circle City Broadcasting). 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Illusionist John Michael Hinton brings the magic". Good Morning Washington. WJLA (ABC 7 Washington, D.C.). 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "Carnival Game Magic Trick – Penn & Teller: Fool Us". YouTube. The CW Television Network. 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Penn & Teller: Fool Us – Season 11, Episode 11 "Penn and Teller Get Ducked"". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "Charlotte magician John Michael Hinton on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us"". The Charlotte Observer. McClatchy. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "See if Magician John Michael Hinton Can Fool Us". Good Morning Texas. WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas–Fort Worth). 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "You won't believe your eyes: Magician John Michael Hinton". Good Day. KDFW FOX 4 (Dallas–Fort Worth). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "Anchors stunned at John Hinton's close up magic tricks". Good Day. KDFW FOX 4 (Dallas–Fort Worth). 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "John Michael Hinton brings power of illusion, storytelling to magic". WISH-TV. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Magician John Michael Hinton on his new book "Imaginate"". WSMV. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Penn & Teller: Fool Us — "Here Comes the Magic"". WCCB Charlotte. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Charlotte magician John Michael Hinton on Penn & Teller show". The Charlotte Observer. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "POW (Perfect Oil & Water) by Erik Casey & John Michael Hinton". Penguin Magic. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ "Faith Friday: John Michael Hinton discusses new book, 'Imaginate'". ABC News. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Illusionist John Michael Hinton brings the magic". WJLA. 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Magician John Michael Hinton on his new book "Imaginate"". WSMV. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
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