Curtis Waltermire
P.O. Box 161
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)293-7368 (h)
(316)293-7369 (c)
Website: www.CurtisMagic.com
Email: Curtis@CurtisMagic.com
 

IBM 1984
NO.40433-R

Curtis’ great uncle Charlie from Missouri had no idea that the couple of coin tricks he would perform at a family gathering each year would cause his little nephew to be launched into a lifelong fascination with the art of magic. Several years later, Curtis would show up at the family gatherings and entertain family and friends with much more than a couple of coin tricks. By the time Curtis was in High School, he was performing semi-professionally for birthday parties, churches, restaurants, and business gatherings. He even performed a series of stage effects and illusions for an evening talent show his senior year, hosted by a local television personality. Curtis knew then that magic was not going to be just a hobby for him, but a major part of the rest of his life on a professional level.

After High School, Curtis joined the Army National Guard and paid his way through college, where he studied acting and theatre production. During his college years, he performed wherever he could and also worked part-time for Andy Dallas at Dallas & Company Costume and Magic Shop in Champaign, Illinois. He also had the privilege of meeting some of his early inspirations, such as the late Albert Goshman, the “Amazing” James Randi, and David Copperfield. He starred in a number of productions over the years in a mixture of college and community theatre productions. He combined his theatre experience with his magic and formed a small, magic/comedy troupe called “Magedy” during the late 1980’s, doing primarily shows for children that contained special messages against alcohol or substance abuse, promoted safety, etc. He also joined the International Brotherhood of Magicians in the Urbana, Illinois ring, and was an active member there for a few years.

After college, Curtis became heavily involved in ministry and business pursuits outside of magic, and did not perform for several years. His pursuits have taken him from Illinois to California, Virginia, Alaska, and Washington State. He moved to Wichita from Washington State in September 2004 with his wife and their two teen-aged daughters. In 2007 he decided to return to performing magic professionally, and became reunited with the I.B.M. and joined the Wizards of Wichita. He now combines his business, ministry, theatre, and magic talents and performs for various venues, including churches, restaurants, outdoor festivals, corporate functions, private parties, and more.
He can be found on the web at www.CurtisMagic.com