Peter K. Wood
Peter Kenneth Wood is a magician[1] and "Collector of the Impossible"[2] based in Maryland. His clients include Microsoft, Frito-Lay, Cisco, Adobe, Lockheed Martin, USA Today, Baltimore Ravens,[3] and the International Spy Museum.[4]
Peter Wood | |
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Born | Frederick, Maryland, United States | July 23, 1984
Education | University of Maryland, Baltimore County UMBC |
Occupation | Magician, illusionist |
Known for | Impossible objects, corporate entertainment, special effects design |
Spouse(s) | Christie Wood |
Website | collectoroftheimpossible |
Peter began performing professionally in 1994.[5] In 2003, his work with Immersion Active (an interactive design and marketing company in Frederick, Maryland) gained the attention of local media,[6][7] and won him a Silver Addy Award[8] from the Greater Frederick American Advertising Federation.[9]
Peter, then assisted by his brother Matt, was profiled in a 2009 Frederick News-Post article,[10] where Peter discusses his interest in magic as well as special effects. "'When I would play as a kid, it would usually involve setting up special effects in the backyard with a sprinkler and strobe light, or putting on a show in the basement with sound effects and lighting.'"[10] Peter's childhood interest in special effects has led to his involvement behind the scenes of several films.[11]
In 2010, Peter worked with the education department of the International Spy Museum to create an exclusive spy-themed magic show, "The Magic of Spying: Tradecraft Trickery."[12] It premiered in April, 2011.[13] Peter also appears in an interactive video exhibit, which premiered when the International Spy Museum moved to L'Enfant Plaza on May 12, 2019.[14]
Peter Wood partnered with Technica.ly in 2014 for Baltimore Innovation Week.[15] In October 2020, he was profiled in the Washington Business Journal for his virtual shows.[16]
Since 2015, Peter has presented Willard & Wood[17] with his colleague Willard. It's been named one of the four best performing arts spots in Baltimore.[18]
When not performing, Peter's specific skillset has led him to design and consult for film projects, theatrical productions, and his fellow performers.[19] His work has appeared in several film festivals,[20] and on stages in Sweden, Brunei, Las Vegas, New York, and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[21]
Peter resides in Mount Airy, Maryland with his wife Christie and their daughter.
References
- "Magicians, the gathering: Local conjurers swap tips and tricks". Washington Post.
- https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/10/19/meet-peter-wood-collector-of-the-impossible.html
- "Peter Wood - Magician Comedian in Baltimore and Washington DC". Collectoroftheimpossible.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- https://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2015-02-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "A magical approach to selling products". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- "College student offers the magic of marketing". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- "Magician Peter Wood wins Silver Addy Award". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- "AAF Greater Frederick". AAF Greater Frederick.
- "Magic that transcends logic and age". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
- "Peter Wood". IMDb.
- "Upcoming Events · Calendar". Spy Museum.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2015-02-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- https://georgetowner.com/articles/2019/05/09/this-sunday-spy-museums-grand-opening-in-lenfant-plaza/
- "Partners — Baltimore Innovation Week 2014". 2014.baltimoreinnovationweek.com.
- https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/10/19/meet-peter-wood-collectorof- the-impossible.html
- "Willard & Wood". Willard & Wood. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- https://hoodline.com/2020/03/the-4-best-performing-arts-spots-in-baltimore/
- https://www.magician.org/member/peterwood
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3189039
- https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2004-03-25-0403250064-story.html