John Reid wears many hats – to begin with, he is the owner of Tricky Business magic shop. He has been an independent business owner for over 12 years, in addition to producing the internationally renowned Cresey Product line. Check out www.cresey.com to see the stunning array of coils, streamers, and more that John and his company produce.

John is also an internationally award winning balloon twister. He took 1st place in medium sculpture at the 2010 Twist and Shout Balloon competition. John’s detailed and original sculptures are a hit with children of all ages, and his larger installations have wowed crowds across the country at venues as diverse as movie premieres, trade shows, and even the White House!

As if that weren’t enough, John is also an accomplished magician. His magic delights audiences at schools, libraries, corporate events, and private parties along the east coast.

In addition, for 13 years John has been a lead instructor at Tannens magic camp the longest running magic camp in the country. His workshops have the highest number of repeat students of any instructor at the camp. He is also a featured presenter for Teach By Magic, a program that teaches teachers to engage their students using magic.