NEMCON 45 PERFORMERS
Rob Zabrecky
There’s truly no magician quite like Rob Zabrecky. In his live performances, he crafts a mesmerizing world of magic, blending strange and beautiful effects with impeccable timing and a striking sense of theatricality. Much like film director David Lynch, Zabrecky takes the familiar and transforms it into something extraordinary, often turning the mundane into the surreal. His innovative approach has earned him seven prestigious awards from the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle. With his distinct voice and vision, Zabrecky is one of the rare magicians who has helped redefine magic’s zeitgeist. Zabrecky’s magic is designed those who don’t realize they love magic. His blackly comedic and bizarre magic persona transcend the medium into something between performance art and transformative comedy. His performances are at times challenging, and always unexpected. He has appeared at magic festivals and conventions from Tokyo to New York City. In 2026, he released the magic concert film, The Zabrecky Hour, on Amazon Prime.
Zabrecky's career began as a musician while being the singer- songwriter and bassist for the Los Angeles group Possum Dixon, who released three albums on Interscope Records during the 1990s.
Jonathan Burns
Combining his love of comedy, creativity, and a live audience Jonathan Burns is truly a crowd-pleaser! He has amazed the judges on America’s Got Talent, been told he was "Absolutely Fabulous” by Penn & Teller on their show Fool Us (well, at least Penn), The New York Times called him “Extremely Funny,” and has been crowned “Variety Artist of the Year” - THREE TIMES! All of these accolades have made him one of the most in demand performers in the country.
Alyx Hilshey
Alyx Hilshey started her career as a travelling street performer, amassing 1000's of shows across the country. Today she is known for her skillful work on the classics, her deft manipulations, and her effortless ability to make magic feel fun. She has performed and lectured at most of the major magic conventions and been featured at magic venues and touring shows like the Castle, Chicago Magic Lounge, The Magician's Table, The Magic Duel and many others.
The Duo
The Duo is a three-person magic show featuring a magician, a mentalist and their roommate Charlie. When two best friends needed to add a third person to their show, Charlie was at the top of their list – alphabetically. Together, they push the boundaries of what magic can be, creating shared, electric moments that audiences can’t stop talking about. Praised as 'the best magic I have EVER seen' (Kenny Ortega), expect jaw-dropping magic, impossible mind-reading and sharp humor. A deeply engaging night of unbelievable moments that explore friendship and connection.
Feat. Jacob Greenwald, Dan Winter and Charlie Phillips
Professional Magician, Comedian and Entertainment Expert Matt Roberts helps people just like you make their special events unforgettable and uproariously fun with unique and entertaining performances consisting of clean comedy, astonishing magic and fun audience participation.
Hooked on performing magic since the age of six, Matt has gone on to become a full-time professional entertainer who specializes in helping clients like New Balance, Macy's, RC Knox, IKON, Webster Bank, MIT, Mohegan Sun Casino and numerous private party planners make their events (large and small) a smashing success! He has opened for legendary tightrope-walking superstars The Flying Wallendas, headlined his own sold-out theater show and he even received military clearance while performing for the U.S. Navy.
Matt Roberts
