Jamy Ian Swiss

Jamy Ian Swiss is a renowned American magician, author, and speaker who currently serves as an Editorial Advisor for Dent the Future LLC.13 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Magic Career

Swiss is a highly skilled sleight-of-hand performer specializing in close-up card magic, stage magic, and mentalism.1 Some highlights of his magic career include:

• Performing his show "Magic: Close-up in Concert" for six months at the Rainbow Room in New York City1
• Co-founding and producing Monday Night Magic, New York City's longest-running Off-Broadway magic show1
• Presenting a one-man show called "The Honest Liar" at the New York International Fringe Festival in 20001

Writing and Speaking

As an author and speaker, Swiss has:

• Written essay collections on magic including "Shattering Illusions," "Devious Standards," and "Preserving Mystery"1
• Spoken at events like The New Yorker Festival and the EG creativity conference1
• Given presentations on topics like "Empathy: A Job Skill" and "How Magic Works" to business and creative audiences2

Scientific Skepticism

Swiss is also known for his work in scientific skepticism:

• He's a co-founder of skeptic organizations like New York City Skeptics1
• He's been a critic of "psychic con artists" who use deception for personal gain1
• He served as a Senior Fellow of the James Randi Educational Foundation1

Media Appearances

Swiss has appeared in various media, including:

• Television shows like PBS's NOVA and Brain Games on National Geographic1
• Documentaries like "Merchants of Doubt" and "An Honest Liar"1
• Publications such as The New Yorker and Vanity Fair1

In his role as Editorial Advisor for Dent the Future LLC, Swiss likely brings his diverse experience in magic, skepticism, and communication to help shape the organization's content and events.34