Mat Franco
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Mat Franco (born May 10, 1988) is an American magician best known for his personality driven, skill-based sleight of hand magic. He gained fame as the first magician to win America's Got Talent, in the show’s ninth season. Franco went on to produce and star in his own primetime TV specials on NBC, Mat Franco’s Got Magic. In 2015 he created and debuted his live stage show in Las Vegas, Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly, and he is currently headlining at The LINQ Hotel + Experience at the Mat Franco Theater.[1][2] In addition to winning "Best Magic Show" at the Best of Vegas Awards,[3] Franco's live production was the top-rated magic show in Las Vegas according to Billboard.com in 2021.[4][5] Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly was awarded Best Show on the Las Vegas Strip again in 2022.[6]
Mat Franco | |
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Born | (1988-05-10) May 10, 1988 (age 36) Johnston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
Occupation | Magician |
Years active | 2003–present |
Known for | America's Got Talent Season 9 winner
Mat Franco’s Got Magic NBC TV Specials Las Vegas Headliner at The LINQ |
Website | matfranco |