Peter Wood, owner of Shazam Magic, was included in the feature story of DramaBiz magazine's April, 2008 edition. In an article concerning special effects design in small theater spaces, Peter shares some examples from his theatrical endeavors where size constraints had to be overcome to achieve the desired effect. Many times utilizing his background of magical principles, Peter enjoys the challenges of designing special effects for film and stage. Download the full story! (PDF, 42 kb) View the full DramaBiz article! (PDF, 1.75 mb) 
Magician receives originality award from colleagues
(Columbia, MD) Magician Peter Wood was presented with the trophy for originality by the Columbia chapter of the Society of American Magicians on Monday night, winning a contest judged and attended by fellow magicians. “It’s wonderful to perform for audiences and see their reactions” Peter said, “but to be given an award by a group of magicians is truly an honor.” “I introduced this routine about a year ago, and have been adjusting and polishing it ever since” Wood noted. “It’s made up of three mind-reading effects, so I’m three times more likely to mess it up. Audiences don’t actually want to see me fail, but they enjoy the suspense that I might.” Read the entire article! (53 kb) View clips from the award-winning illusion Photos from the winning performance  The Passing of the Wand
Shazam Magic purchases the collection of magician Richard Kitterman Zeryln the Wizard’s magic will now be performed by Peter and Matthew Wood, of Shazam Magic. On September 12, 2006, magic collector and magician Richard Kitterman passed along a large collection of magic effects, props, and memorabilia to the Wood brothers, as he and his onstage persona “Zerlyn the Wizard” move into retirement. “Much of my collection simply was not being used and would not fit in my dwindling living space,” Kitterman said. “I have watched Peter and his brother Matthew grow to manhood and continue their love and dedication to the art.”
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Magical Business  Many college students wait tables, work in libraries or tutor to make some money. Peter Wood turns a small hamster into a giant one.
As owner of Shazam Magic, the 21-year-old University of Maryland, Baltimore County senior also makes sponge balls disappear, multiplies scarves and does "mind-reading" tricks with cards. "It's a great weekend job for a student," said Wood, who got his first paid job as a magician when he was 10 years old ...
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"This year, Peter and Matt bring their unique blend of comedy, magic, and audience participation to lucky fairgoers through Saturday.
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"He added his younger brother to the act at their first Howard fair in 2000. " 'I'm definitely more of the magician, he's more of the comedian,' Peter Wood said. "The Wood brothers pride themselves on updating their act each year with new tricks and audience participation. This year's theme will be 'Shazam Labs,' with moving parts and blinking lights in their props, a bubble machine and well-timed fog. "Peter Wood said, 'I want to keep having new tricks. ... That's what keeps it interesting for me.' " Originally published in The Baltimore Sun on July 31, 2003 Golden Web Award Shazam Magic is the proud recipient of a Golden Web Award for the ShazamMagic.com web site. This honor, awarded by the International Association of Webmasters and Designers, allows ShazamMagic.com to be a representation of the 2003-2004 online year. April 24, 2003
Immersion Active and Shazam Magic's "Business Builder Plus" marketing efforts were awarded a Silver Addy by the Greater March 1, 2003 " 'Peter is quite a talent,' said David Weigelt, a partner at Immersion Active. 'As a magician, Peter helped us develop a marketing stunt to get the attention of NaturaLawn's corporate office. He worked with myself and our staff at developing a concept that married the benefits of Immersion Active's service with our prospect's goals.' ... "Weigelt said Wood's strong background in drama and set design and construction helped Immersion Active 'develop all the supporting props that were so important in terms of initially grabbing our prospect's attention and then giving them something to remember us by.'
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A magical approach to selling products
"Many businesses feel as if they could use a bit of magic to help them become successful, but one marketing firm is using it to communicate with potential clients. "Peter Wood, founder of Monrovia-based Shazam Magic, is working with Immersion Active, an award-winning marketing firm, to provide customized magic pitches that are not only entertaining, but also relevant and compelling.
"Mr. Wood emphasises that the act can be customized for each client. As an example, Mr. Wood recently presented an Immersion Active pitch to a national lawn care franchise. He presented a small blade of grass, placed it in the prospective client's hand, sprinkled Immersion Active's 'magic ingredient' and the blade of grass tripled in size. " 'It happens right in their hands and many times they ask to keep the prop as a reminder,' said Mr. Wood. 'As part of my corporate performances, I can brand the props with my client's name and contact information.' " 'One of our biggest challenges in marketing as a company is finding offline methods of illustrating the power of relevant interaction,' said David Weigelt, partner in Immersion Interactive. 'Peter and Shazam Magic has been extremely powerful and cost effective marketing tool for us,' Mr. Weigelt said. Originally published in The Frederick News-Post on February 3, 2003
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Young magicians enterain at parties, special events
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"Peter Wood started doing magic tricks when he was age 5 and began performing in public when he was 10. 
Frederick Advertising Federation at the 2003 Addy Awards. Held annually, the Addy's honor the best of advertising in Frederick County, Maryland, and Shazam Magic received a silver in the New Client Pitch category. For more information about the stunt, check out the Frederick News Post's coverage of it 
" 'It's not a new idea in marketing,' said Mr. Wood. "There are plenty of corporate magicians across the country. But the Frederick region really hasn't taken advantage of this sales approach.'
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