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The Incredible Aaron Balcom

Like most people who practice the art of illusion, Aaron Balcom?s interest began at a very young age. At five years old, his parents took him to see a magician in Toledo, Ohio and he chose Aaron to assist him on stage. From that very moment, his fate was set?the interest in magic had begun.

At seven, his parents gave him a ?Houdini Magic Set? for Christmas and he began performing feats of mystery for anyone who would watch.

Not long after he was going to see other live performers, meeting them after the shows and getting advice. And every weekend he would faithfully visit the local magic shop, eagerly buying every gimmick and how-to book he that was of interest or use to him.

Now performing at local events and birthday parties with a small ?stand-up comedy magic act out of a suitcase,? Aaron was also busy learning difficult sleight of hand and dreaming about breaking into the world of large stage illusions.

However, that dream wasn?t far off. In 1996, with the assistance of his parents, Aaron purchased his first major stage illusion. Known as ?The Temple of Benares,? his assistant would enter a small representation of an East-Indian temple, and half dozen swords would be inserted in every direction. The cabinet would be opened?and she was gone!

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