Jacob

Jacob is the editor who steers Mind Trick™—a publication where stagecraft meets science. A master magician and educator, he brings a performer’s eye for misdirection and a teacher’s instinct for clarity to everything the site publishes. At Mind Trick, Jacob leads a team of magicians and instructors dedicated to turning the mechanics of wonder into accessible, ethical learning—covering mentalism and mind reading, persuasion, and the psychology of cognitive biases alongside practical magic and number-based effects. Before the editor’s chair, Jacob spent years on stage as one half of the Seattle duo “Jacob & Marti,” performing everywhere from corporate banquets and trade shows to schools and community events—experience that anchors his editorial standards in real-world audience impact. His north star: demystify methods without killing the wonder, champion deliberate practice over gimmicks, and always respect the art—and the audience.