A NEWPORT teen could be the next Penn or Teller after dazzling judges at a magicians-only contest with his guillotine trick.
Jordan Parton, 14, has been doing magic tricks since he was nine and in December was named South Wales’ best close-up magician under 18 by the Cardiff Magic Society, of which he is the youngest member.
“There are four main types of magic – cardistry, close-up magic using cards and small props, stage magic, and illusions,” said the St Julian’s School pupil.
Also a juggler and balloon entertainer known as Crazy Clown Balloons, Jordan never leaves the house without a deck of cards.
“I started after I saw a video of Penn and Teller,” said Jordan, who does youth work at St Julian’s Baptist Church when he’s not performing magic tricks to passers-by in Newport city centre.
“I love the reaction from people. I am constantly practising tricks, I learn or create two to three tricks a week.”
For details about Jordan’s balloon skills email crazyclownballoons@gmail.com
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