Jon Tai is a Pittsburgh-based magician and storyteller who creates unforgettable, interactive experiences for events of all kinds. Blending sleight-of-hand with meaningful moments of connection, Jon’s performances go beyond tricks. They spark wonder and bring people together. Whether you’re planning a private party, a corporate event, or a theatrical show, Jon delivers magic that feels personal, thoughtful, and truly extraordinary.
Jon Tai’s in-person magic experience is more than a show—it’s an intimate journey into connection, wonder, and the extraordinary hidden in the everyday. Live in Pittsburgh, Jon blends storytelling with impossible feats of magic to create moments that feel deeply personal and unforgettable. Perfect for those seeking an evening that’s thoughtful, surprising, and uniquely human, this experience invites you to step away from the ordinary and share in something truly magical.
Jon Tai’s virtual magic experience brings wonder and connection to your screen, creating shared moments that transcend distance. More than a magic show, it’s an interactive journey of storytelling and impossibility designed to make everyone feel part of something special. Whether you’re gathering friends, celebrating a milestone, or hosting a remote team event, Jon’s online experience turns any virtual space into a place of amazement, laughter, and genuine human connection.
Jon Tai is a celebrated magician and storyteller whose mission is to foster connections between people through shared moments of astonishment. He performs magic across the country and around the world, in person and virtually, and has called the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Liberty Magic Theater his home base since its grand opening in early 2019. He is best known for having co-created and starred in “Missed Connections” Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters in New York City, following its premiere at MacArthur Award-winning A Red Orchid Theatre, as well as for “Road Signs”, most recently in Chicago also in partnership with A Red Orchid. A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Psychology, he lives in the Regent Square neighborhood of Pittsburgh where he can often be found drinking coffee at one of his many favorite neighborhood cafes.
