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Christophe Fox (born April 29, 1998) is an American magician, mentalist, and keynote speaker based in the Washington D.C. area who performs throughout the United States. He is known for his public and television performances and filmed tricks that have gone viral on social media platforms such as TikTok.

Biography

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In 2018, Fox participated in a competation at regional magic club, IBM Ring 50, against fellow magicians. Fox's act ranked first place, earning him the title of "D.C.'s Magician of the Year." He was 19 at the time, making him the youngest performer to win the award. The following year, Fox competed again and ranked first, holding the title two consecutive years.[1][2]

In 2020, Fox graduated Summa Cum Laude from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in Business. He has stated that his skills in magic were largely self-taught with the help of books and videos.[3]

After graduating, Fox began posting short-form magic videos to social media. Broader recognition came from his presence on platforms including TikTok, where he posted clips of his tricks and illusions. Several of these performances went viral and his following grew to over one million followers.

Fox has appeared on several regional morning television shows in cities such as Washington D.C., Baltimore, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids/Iowa City.[4][5][6][7][8]. In April of 2024, Christophe appeared on "The Jason Show[9]".

He has also been featured several times in the DC regional publication Modern Luxury Magazine, including in the publication's December/January 2024 Arts issue, where he was selected as a "Modern Man".[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Magi-Whirl 2020 Gala Show – I.B.M. Ring 50: The National Capital Ring". Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  2. ^ Patterson, Bob (2019-05-01). "Ring 50 Selects Magician of the Year" (PDF). Magi-Gram Volume. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  3. ^ "Videos". FOX 32 Chicago. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. ^ "Videos". FOX 5 DC. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  5. ^ "Magician Christophe Fox blows Amy and Tim's minds - CBS Baltimore". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  6. ^ "Videos". FOX 32 Chicago. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  7. ^ Everyday Iowa - Mentalist Christophe Fox, 2024-01-29, retrieved 2024-03-24
  8. ^ Hiley, Thomas (2024-01-29). "Magician and mentalist Christophe Fox showcases astounding tricks on Iowa's News Now". KGAN. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  9. ^ "Videos". FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  10. ^ Garbacik, Lindsay (2023-12-19). "Modern Man". Modern Luxury. Washington D.C.: Modern Luxury. p. 123. Retrieved 2024-03-24.