Matthew King

Matthew King is an American magician, actor, and producer. He was born among the agricultural landscapes of California's Central Valley, in the town of Hanford, California, to Elizabeth (Morris) and Timothy King, a grocery manager. He has an older brother, Jason, a younger brother, Kevin, and a daughter, Ava. Matthew's foray into acting was sparked by his role as an extra in the 2005 film "Coach Carter" starring Samuel L. Jackson, and later reignited by his 2024 appearance on "Let's Make a Deal" on CBS. Matthew's first professional magic performance was at the age of 12. By age 17, in the year 2000, Matthew was accepted into the "Junior Society" of "The Academy of Magical Arts" in Hollywood, CA (also referred to as "The Magic Castle") after he auditioned with a magic act that involved a grand illusion called "Cutting a Woman in Sixths". Just prior to graduating high school, Matthew was hired by an entertainment production company and asked to relocate to New York immediately after graduating to work a season as the entertainment and stage crew at Rye Playland amusement park. In late 2001, Matthew moved to San Diego, where he would cement his status in the magic community. He achieved the accolade of San Diego's "Performer of the Year" for three consecutive years - 2020, 2021, and 2022 - as voted by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Matthew simultaneously pursued a career in law for 17 years, where he developed skills that later enhanced all his performances with a professional edge. In 2017, Matthew co-produced a stage show in San Diego called "The Mystic Playground" with Las Vegas magician Tim Wise, which was an immersive experience featuring artistic demonstrations, metaphysical exhibits, and a variety of stage performers including magicians, jugglers, and dancers. With the birth of his daughter in 2006, who served as both an audience and an inspiration for his performances, Matthew balanced his family life with his burgeoning magic and legal careers. When his magic dominated his legal career in 2019, he quit working in law, and focused on magic. With his daughter reaching adulthood in 2024, Matthew became available for more demanding opportunities, including acting. His involvement with the Society of American Magicians, particularly the Paranormal Investigation Committee, and continued association with the International Brotherhood of Magicians, highlight his deep commitment to the art of magic. Naturally drawn to the magic of movies and television, he aims to bring the same enchantment he crafts in his magic to the screen.