Technology-Driven Magic & Mentalism Duo; Creators of "Alakazoom"; Featured in Forbes; Performers for Google & IBM
Digital Deception Biography
Digital Deception is a magic and mentalism duo based in New York City, featuring magicians Doug McKenzie and Ryan Oakes. The act combines interactive magic with technology, creating stage presentations that encourage audiences to reconsider the boundaries of possibility in the modern world. The show incorporates technology platforms and devices commonly used today, such as mobile phones, social media, GPS, text messaging, and drones, making audience participation a central element.
Doug McKenzie is a magician, mentalist, magic consultant, and television producer whose approach, known as Magic 2.0, merges traditional sleight-of-hand with technology, utilizing phones, robots, and artificial intelligence. He has been profiled on CNN Tech, performed for royalty, and developed original magic for televised specials. McKenzie has shared the stage with performers including Liza Minnelli, Cher, Prince, Dave Matthews, Billy Joel, James Taylor, and David Blaine.
Ryan Oakes is recognized as a corporate entertainer, performing more than 100 shows annually across at least 20 states. He began his career by becoming the youngest person to win the Society of American Magicians National Magic Competition. Oakes has been profiled in Forbes and The New York Times, and has appeared on HARRY, The View, and Inside Edition, as well as on CNN, The Discovery Channel, ESPN, and The Disney Channel. He also co-starred in "The Real Hustle," a television series on truTV.
Throughout their careers, McKenzie and Oakes have performed a range of illusions, making items such as cell phones, doves, watches, silk handkerchiefs, rings, dollar bills, computers, and people disappear. As Digital Deception, they have performed in more than 800 virtual events worldwide, engaging audiences through text messaging, emails, phone calls, and digital imagery. Their clients include Google, IBM, Procter & Gamble, PwC, UNICEF, and WeWork. Their virtual show, "Alakazoom," is a technology-driven magic and mentalism act that has been featured in a cover story in Forbes.
Digital Deception integrates magic, mentalism, and technology into interactive performances that utilize phones, screens, and digital tools. The duo's approach makes them a fit for general session openers or keynote transitions at technology-focused events. Whether performing in-person or virtually, McKenzie and Oakes specialize in audience engagement, a skill relevant in hybrid and virtual event environments.
Digital Deception Speaking Topics
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Magic + Video Conferencing: Alakazoom!
No stage? No problem! Live, interactive entertainment is possible in virtual meetings! Regardless of your video conference or webinar platform, Digital Deception has an arsenal of interactive magic effects that can create a shared experience for your group in a virtual environment. With their unique tech-based magic effects, the duo can bring professionally-produced, memorable moments to your online meeting. Possible formats: virtual meeting kickoff, webinar session breaks, or interstitial moments through a video conference.
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Digital Deception
Digital Deception fuses magic and technology in an entertaining, customizable stage show performed by two of the country’s most exciting industry practitioners. This interactive show seamlessly integrates the technology platforms and gadgets audiences know and use everyday: mobile phones, social media, GPS, text messaging, and even drones. Every show can be custom tailored to include your meeting message or product information to make it a truly memorable experience. Guaranteed to make your audiences say…OMG!
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Digital Deception is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Digital Transformation, Entertainment, Magician, Modern Media, Performing Arts, Technology -
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Digital Deception is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Magic + Video Conferencing: Alakazoom! and Digital Deception. The estimated speaking fee range to book Digital Deception for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Digital Deception generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Carbonaro, Kevin Viner, Ben Seidman, Christophe Fox and Asi Wind. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Digital Deception for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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