For booked clients

Everything for your event with Kostya.

The videos to share with your attendees, photos and bios for your program, the production requirements for your AV team, and the videos to play before he walks on.

02Publicity

Photos for your program and promotion

High-resolution photos cleared for promoting his appearance at your event.

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03Bios

Bios you can copy and paste

Say it: COAST-yuh KIM-lat

For publication

For your program, website, emails and press.

Kostya Kimlat is The Business Magician—a world-renowned speaker and entertainer who teaches audiences to Think Like A Magician™. Hailed by Penn Jillette as “one of the best magicians we have in the world today,” Kostya gained international acclaim after fooling Penn & Teller on their hit CW TV show Fool Us and closing their Las Vegas show at the Rio Hotel & Casino.

As CEO of See Magic Live, Kostya’s company has provided magicians for the NBA’s Orlando Magic since 2010 and serves major corporations nationwide, creating astonishing brand experiences at scale. He has presented his blend of magic and business insights in over 200 cities across five continents, working with organizations from NASA to NASCAR.

Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Kostya immigrated to Orlando as a Soviet refugee in 1992. What began with his father’s $160 investment in magic books grew into a global enterprise that bridges magic and business strategy.

In 2006, he became the youngest magician to appear on the cover of MAGIC Magazine, and his instructional materials have been translated into French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Kostya quickly pivoted to virtual performances, entertaining tens of thousands online and proving his methods transcend stage and screen.

Kostya shares the centuries-old psychological tools magicians use to read audiences, influence perception, and create unforgettable experiences—empowering professionals to better connect with customers, colleagues, and teams.

To introduce Kostya on stage

For your host or emcee to read aloud as he walks on.

You’re about to meet someone who’s amazed and inspired audiences in over 200 cities across five continents—from NASA to NASCAR and everywhere in between. He fooled Penn & Teller on national television and went on to close their Las Vegas show at the Rio. As CEO of See Magic Live, he’s brought mind-blowing experiences to companies across the country, including the NBA’s Orlando Magic.

Born in Kyiv and raised in Orlando, he blends centuries-old principles of magic with powerful insights on perception, communication, and connection.

Get ready for an astonishing experience.

Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for The Business Magician—Kostya Kimlat!

04For your AV and venue team

Production requirements

Download the requirements (PDF) Send this PDF to your team and vendors.

The tech

Computer: Kostya’s presentation is run directly off of his Apple MacBook Pro running Keynote. Please supply an HDMI cable to connect your projection system to his computer. An audio cord is needed as well to plug into the laptop audio jack. Presentation slides are not supplied ahead of time.
Microphones: Please provide a dedicated wireless lavaliere (lapel) or a hands-free headset. A secondary, handheld microphone is needed for audience participation. The two microphones should be on separate channels to be used simultaneously.
Lighting: Please provide a general wash of light in the middle of the stage. For magic shows, keep the audience at 70-90% dark. For keynote presentations, the audience should ideally be 25-50% dimmer than the stage area, but not totally in the dark.

The room

Room size: Select the smallest room that will comfortably accommodate the number of attendees you expect. The less empty space in the room, the better the energy and connection, creating a better show.
Seating: The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible. To create the best connection between Kostya and your audience, please make sure there is not a dance floor or orchestra pit separating the audience from the stage.
Backstage or green room: Please provide two chairs and a small table in a secure room or backstage, out of sight of the audience.

The stage

Stage riser: A 12’ x 16’ or larger stage area, 1’-3’ off the ground, in the best-lit area of the room.
Stairs: Audience members will be invited to join Kostya on the stage during the presentation. When possible, please have stairs placed directly in the front center of the stage. Stairs on the side of the stage are also ok. If stairs require handrails, please place the stairs on the side so they do not obstruct anyone’s view.
Set pieces: Please provide one chair and one table (round high-top or a serving tray stand covered in black cloth). Please ensure there is no podium to block the front of the stage or that the podium may be moved during performance time.

Special requirements

Meal: If the client requests it and the schedule allows it, Kostya can be invited to have lunch or dinner with the client. Otherwise, please supply one gluten-free meal after showtime.
Filming: Please obtain prior consent and written permission before videotaping, recording, or filming Kostya’s presentation/show.