He may not know all the tricks of the trade, but he has more than a few up his sleeve. Studebaker, originally from Texas, now lives in Las Vegas and travels the world to entertain. His comedic sleight of hand draws gasps, laughter and applause at corporate and society events from Houston to Hong Kong. From haunting the magic section of the public library to sweeping the floors of the local magic shop, Peter “got serious” about conjuring, particularly sleight of hand, at age 13. “I wasted the first 12 years of my life,” he says now.
After graduating from UTAustin with a degree in International Business, Peter began a job in auto parts sales that took him around Texas and the Gulf Coast. He became a full time performer in 1981. Peter performed in upscale restaurants and hotels in Houston and DallasFt. Worth over the next 20 years, with long term appearances at Hyatt, Doubletree, Radisson, Loews, Hilton, and Westin properties among others. These jobs led to numerous bookings for corporate and society events.
Comedy Clubs and colleges provided other venues in which to perform, and then it was Trade Shows. Helping exhibitors succeed at trade shows combines the sales and magic skills in a way that is valuable to his clients.
As a trade show performer, Peter began traveling to various parts of the US and the world, including Paris, Rio, Hong Kong, Geneva, Montreal….where hasn’t he been? He has lectured to magic groups in Rio de Janeiro, Montreal, Quebec City, Boston, St. Louis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Sacramento, and Providence, among other cities.
Peter has appeared on ABCTV’s “Put to the Test” and “America’s Funniest People.” He has worked every type of event imaginable. These days his talents are in demand for important live events, both as entertainer and speaker.
Peter is a Journeyman Magician; he delivers FUN along with brainfrying sleight of hand…leaving audiences laughing and thinking. He is long recognized by most of “The Inner Circle of Magic” and has performed and collaborated with a “Who’s Who” of magic “names” over the years.
In his spare time, Peter studies French, sales, philosophy, economics, and origami. He is an avid squash player.
