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Josh Pele is an American magician, mentalist, and entrepreneur known for his interactive performances in live entertainment, corporate events, private events, nightlife, and other venues. He is the founder of JoshPele Magic, an entertainment company and magic agency that provides performances and magician services for clients in the United States and internationally. His work combines close-up magic, stage magic, mentalism, audience participation, and psychological elements.

Early Life and Education

Josh Pele was born on October 26, 1998, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States.

He developed an interest in magic and later began exploring live performance through practical experiences. According to interviews about his career, an early turning point occurred during a trip to Milan, Italy, where he began experimenting with a card trick and performing for strangers in public places. The positive reactions he received encouraged him to pursue magic professionally.

Pele attended Rutgers Business School, where he developed his business knowledge alongside his growing interest in entertainment and entrepreneurship.

Career

Pele began building his career as a magician by performing in different environments and adapting his routines to a wide range of audiences. His early experiences included performing street magic, which helped shape his approach to audience interaction and live entertainment.

Over time, he expanded his work to include close-up magic, stage performances, mentalism, corporate entertainment, private events, nightlife entertainment, hosting, and team-building experiences. His performances often emphasize direct interaction with participants, incorporating elements of perception, psychology, suggestion, and illusion.

In a 2025 interview with CanvasRebel, Pele described his journey from developing an original card trick while traveling in Italy to booking professional performances and expanding his work across multiple entertainment formats. He stated that his goal is to create memorable experiences and encourage audiences to remain engaged in the present moment.

Personal Life

Josh Pele was born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States. He maintains a professional focus on magic, mentalism, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and the continued expansion of JoshPele Magic.