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Quintessential funny man Derek Hughes has been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with the New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.” Awarded First Place in Stage Magic by the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Derek has joined the ranks of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having appeared in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." He’s a consulting producer on TRUtv’s hit magic series, The Carbonaro Effect and was a finalist on season 10 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent where he gained notoriety for his provocative materializations.

Derek Hughes returns to Liberty Magic with his hit show, BAG OF TRICKS. Derek has built on his astonishing reputation and devotion to the prestidigitation craft; bringing comedy and gravitas to each and every magical effect he performs. Rarely know to speak in public; Teller (of Penn & Teller) has remarkably broken his silence to complement Hughes, calling him "Engaging, artful and smart.” BAG OF TRICKS combines Derek's witty sense of humor with his unique take on the art of conjuring.