Seeing beyond the illusion of knowledge: Jason Latimer at TEDxWallStreet

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Jason Latimer has spent his entire life wondering about one question, "What is possible?" In the pursuit of answering that childhood question, Latimer's ongoing education spans multiple fields of science including mathematics, applied physics, chemistry, perceptual psychology, and economics. Jason's research, work, and performances have ushered in entirely new genre of magic and illusion for the twenty-first century rooted in applied sciences.

"...The secret to bringing impossible situations to life is wonder. ...Wonder is the first step in the evolution of science, mathematics, art, medicine, and everyday life. Wonder changes the world. It makes us challenge what we know... I didn't become a magician to trick anyone. I want to inspire wonder." -- Jason Latimer

Today, Latimer has stolen the spotlight on multiple occasions as "one of magic's most gifted creators" (Genii Magazine). Latimer's imagination has developed a style of magic on an unprecedented level. With seventeen consecutive championship titles and awards for his work, including the highest honor the world of magic can bestow on an individual, the title of "The Grand Prix 'Best Overall' World Champion of Magic," and the title of series champion of the BBC One's six live specials, "The Magicians," Jason has globally raised the bar to the classic paradigms of magic.

With numerous international television specials and appearances, Latimer has captivated audiences by offering live effects such as shaping water into objects then popping them, bending light with his bare hands, levitating liquids, animating drawings on his skin, forming smoke, teleporting people through time and space, and countless other jaw dropping effects. Latimer's infectious love for the unknown is inspiring millions around the world to join in and ask, "What is possible?"

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"Jason Latimer is standing the magic world on its head." - Los Angeles Times
"One of the superstars of tomorrow." - Daily News
"With Latimer, the future of magic is in good hands." -Siegfried & Roy
"The greatest magician working today." - Parade Magazine

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