Biography
About Matt & Peter Wood
Peter Wood has been preparing for your show since he was ten.
That may sound like hyperbole, but when he was merely a decade old, he began performing professionally.
Word quickly spread, and the young magician began entertaining families throughout Maryland. Peter's mom was pressed into service with costuming, while his dad acted as chauffeur.
In middle school, Peter was asked to perform at a trade show, creating customized routines to convey a message. This sparked his interest in sharing magic with companies, realizing the power of magic as a communication tool.
Access to his father's well-equipped workshop led Peter to construct many props from scratch, initially as a matter of economy. His custom-made tricks now set him apart from other entertainers, and Peter's repeat clients look forward to new magic at their annual events.
After graduating from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a degree in Technical Theatre, Peter continued to pursue magic as his full-time career.
Today, he entertains at private parties, festivals and corporate events. Top companies such as Frito-Lay, Toys R Us, and USA Today rely on Peter for entertainment, as do government organizations including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Marine Corps.
Peter is a member and past local president of the Society of American Magicians, a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and a lifetime member of the International Magician's Society.
Along with his brother Matt, Peter stars in an instructional DVD series, Do Some Magic.
He resides in Towson, Maryland with his wife Christie.
Matt Wood is not a magician, but is good enough to lend his services to his older brother as needed. Many have said that he has elevated schlepping props to a level of fine art ... but for Matt, it's all in a day's work.
Onstage, Matt takes on the role of a solemn butler, assisting Peter as needed, and providing a quiet contrast to his older brother's outgoing personality.
But off-stage, Matt is quite gregarious and witty, entertaining family and friends at parties not just with magic, but with stories and anecdotes, as well.
In the "Do Some Magic" DVD series, he co-stars with his brother, explaining thoughts and theory on the magic tricks revealed. The DVDs are available on Amazon.com and via DoSomeMagic.com.
Since 2000, Matt has been the official rabbit wrangler of Shazam Magic, and serves as balloon sculptor, illusion crafter, and sound technician as needed.
When not performing, the he can be found fly fishing, welding, or woodworking. Matt is also a student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.