Wayne Gonce: Making Magic a Reality
How the Magic Started: Wayne's Childhood
Magician Wayne Gonce is the son of former Purgatory lead guitarist Randy Gonce. Wayne grew up in the small town of Elkton, Maryland. As a youngster, he began watching David Copperfield specials on television with his grandmother. At the age of 9, after a long day of pretending to be Spiderman, Wayne and his father decided to clean out the living room closet. After pulling out old comics and newspapers, his father came across some 60’s TV magic cards. Without a moments notice, Wayne had scrambled to his room to begin his career in magic. Years later, Wayne still has the cards that started it all.
Now, Wayne's unique style of magic has brought smiles and standing ovations all across the country.
The Magic Man: Wayne's Early Career
Wayne soon found himself traveling to the country, where he trained with several award-winning magicians. Wayne started performing for Comedy Clubs, Carnivals, Colleges, High schools and venues all over. Today, Wayne keeps close contact with his fellow magicians sharing their plans and ideas for the future.
Wayne has performed magic on celebrities like Britney Spears and Drew Carey, to name a few. He has been featured in many newspapers and magazines such as The Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer, Cecil County Maryland's Cecil Whig, and the Linking Ring Magicians Magazine. Wayne is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, whose members include David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Penn & Teller.
The New Age of Magic: Wayne's Future
Now located in the heart of Los Angeles, California, Wayne also likes to donate his free time to charity, helping kids in need and troubled teens. Wayne is a proud sponsor of Disney’s Friends for Change, which helps keep our planet clean. In the year 2010, Wayne has put together a foundation called Make the Magic happen where he raises teen awareness on drugs and alcohol and other issues.
Wayne is surely becoming one of the next young, up-and-coming memorable magic performers of our time, and hopes to entertain and put smiles on the faces of everyone he meets! Book an exciting show today and experience the comedy magic of Wayne Gonce!