UNIVERSAL MAGIC
 presents
GARY  LAZOK

Biography

Written by: Bob Kubota

Gary Lazok has been performing incredible magic since the age of 14. He has been a full time professional since 1987, performing at countless venues such as schools, churches, libraries, weddings, private parties, dinner theatres and corporate events.     

 

A native of Phoenix, AZ. Gary graduated with the highest of honors from the Jack Sutherland School of Magic in 1986. This training was accompanied by the education in the performing arts at AZ State University

 

From these disciplines he developed a unique and versatile style, performing close-up, in a parlor setting (30-50 people) and on stage in front of large audiences. The name of his company, Magical Options, reflects his dedication to that versatility.

 

Gary’s performing resume includes a long list of restaurants, dinner theaters, resorts and clubs throughout the southwest. Special highlights include engagements in Las Vegas at The Mint Hotel, The MGM Grand, And Casino Arizona, as well as television appearances, and multiple performances at the CJS Movie Studios.

 

Gary specializes in developing shows that fit specific themes to suit the needs of his various clients. His signature piece is also his most popular,

The Wild West Wonders, performed under his alter ego Gary West. With this show, Gary has taken traditional magic effects along with his “own magic” and added a flare of the old west, which WOWS his audiences everywhere he goes. Gary’s magic is suitable for all ages.

With a passion toward the creative he has focused this energy into designing and developing numerous original magic affects, for both close-up and stage performances. Following in the footsteps of the greats in magic, he is constantly striving to present the wonderment of magic in new and exciting ways.

 

Gary has been an active member of the Society of American Magicians (SAM) since 1976, and severed as president in 2006-2007. He is a member of two other magical organizations, The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) and Kidabra International.

 

As a performer, Gary has won many awards throughout the years most recently taking first place in the SAM contest while boldly choosing to perform but only one magical affect. It must have been a miracle because he won the prize.

 

As a gifted instructor, he can be found helping fellow magicians polish their trade , as he was asked to do recently by the IBM as well as by Kidabra International and by the Society of Young Magicians (SYM). Which specializes in teaching young performers

 

Gary West performs throughout the southwest but keeps Phoenix his home. If you are lucky enough to catch his act you will be amazed as some of the magic will actually happen in “your hands”.

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