Mark Kalin and Jinger
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Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh are an award-winning American magic
couple known for large-scale stage shows and for appearances on network television specials.
Jinger is both an on-stage assistant and business partner to husband Kalin. In 1997, they formed Supreme Entertainment Productions and produced Before Your Very Eyes, a themed revue that played at Trump's Marina in Atlantic City, New Jersey
. In 1999, together with comedy magician Jeff Hobson, they staged the magic-illusion show Carnival of Wonders. The show won awards and prompted Magic Magazine
to draw comparisons with Le Roy, Talma & Bosco
.
In 2001, Kalin & Jinger purchased the remaining company interest in Supreme Entertainment and formed a new company, Majikal Productions, employing the talents of magician and former Copperfield
choreographer Joanie Spina
and leading illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer
. Their first venture under the new company name was Illusionarium at the Reno Hilton, in Reno, Nevada
. Their current projects include Magic Underground a dedicated magic venue in Reno.
Kalin and Jinger have made numerous television appearances. They featured in the Gary Ouellet
-produced World's Greatest Magic II
in 1995 and NBC's Hidden Secrets of Magic in 1996. On the 1998 network special The World's Most Dangerous Magic
, Kalin performed the "Table of Terror" (a "Table of Death
" style escape).
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
couple known for large-scale stage shows and for appearances on network television specials.
Jinger is both an on-stage assistant and business partner to husband Kalin. In 1997, they formed Supreme Entertainment Productions and produced Before Your Very Eyes, a themed revue that played at Trump's Marina in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
. In 1999, together with comedy magician Jeff Hobson, they staged the magic-illusion show Carnival of Wonders. The show won awards and prompted Magic Magazine
Magic (magazine)
MAGIC, also known as The Magazine for Magicians, is an independent magazine for magicians that is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. A creation of Stan Allen, magician, it debuted in September 1991, with its first issue featuring Lance Burton on the cover, and over the years it has also featured David...
to draw comparisons with Le Roy, Talma & Bosco
Servais Le Roy
Servais Le Roy was a Belgian magician, illusion designer and businessman. He is known for the act Le Roy, Talma and Bosco and as the inventor of the classic levitation illusion Asrah the Floating Princess....
.
In 2001, Kalin & Jinger purchased the remaining company interest in Supreme Entertainment and formed a new company, Majikal Productions, employing the talents of magician and former Copperfield
David Copperfield (illusionist)
David Copperfield is an Emmy Award-winning American illusionist, and was described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history. Copperfield's network specials have been nominated for 38 Emmy Awards and won a total of 21 Emmys...
choreographer Joanie Spina
Joanie Spina
Joanie Spina is an American magician, dancer, choreographer and director who achieved prominence through her work with the famous illusionist, David Copperfield.-Early life and beginnings of career:...
and leading illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer
Jim Steinmeyer
Jim Steinmeyer is an internationally respected designer of magical illusions and theatrical special effects. His best known illusions include Origami, Interlude, and Walking Through a Mirror. He is also an author, consultant and producer....
. Their first venture under the new company name was Illusionarium at the Reno Hilton, in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
. Their current projects include Magic Underground a dedicated magic venue in Reno.
Kalin and Jinger have made numerous television appearances. They featured in the Gary Ouellet
Gary Ouellet
Gary Ouellet was a French-Canadian television producer and magician who lived and worked in the United States.He may be best-known as the driving force behind a number of network television specials that helped some of the top performers in modern magic to gain a national and international profile...
-produced World's Greatest Magic II
The World's Greatest Magic
The World's Greatest Magic was a series of American television specials showcasing magic acts.The first of five shows was broadcast by NBC in 1994, and continued with annual editions through 1998. These shows were most often first telecast during the Thanksgiving holidays when special programming...
in 1995 and NBC's Hidden Secrets of Magic in 1996. On the 1998 network special The World's Most Dangerous Magic
The World's Most Dangerous Magic
The World's Most Dangerous Magic was the title of two American television specials showcasing illusion and escapology acts, which were made for the NBC network...
, Kalin performed the "Table of Terror" (a "Table of Death
Table of death
The table of death is a predicament escape that is alternately considered as falling into the categories of a magic trick or an act of escapology.-Description:...
" style escape).