LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kevin Li is a talented magician who will ensure your next event is a memorable one. On his personal website, Kevin describes himself as “an award winning close-up, sleight of hand artist at the World Famous Magic Castle.”
He steps onto the grand stage of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 as a new talent who is pushing the boundaries of magic. Remarkably skilled at just 25 years old, Kevin aims to establish himself as the potential next Shin Lim of 'AGT'.
He also holds the distinction of being the youngest returning guest on the hit television show 'Penn and Teller: Fool Us,' where he fooled the Masters. Kevin's approach is contemporary, impactful, and indelible, introducing a unique style of magic.
Who is Kevin Li on 'AGT'?
Kevin is an expert magician who seeks to give meaning to life through his magic. What distinguishes him is his personal and cultural charm, which is rooted in his Chinese-American background.
He became interested in magic at an early age, and what began as a hobby rapidly turned into a lifelong love. Kevin is an award-winning magician, touring all over the world after becoming a junior member of the Magic Castle.
On the hit television show 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us,' he is the youngest returning guest. In his first appearance on the show, his performance elicited genuine emotion, causing Teller to cry on stage. Returning for a second time, Kevin was able to capture millions with a technique that taught anybody to speak Chinese, which "fooled the masters."
Kevin thanks his parents for encouraging faith in his work and nurturing his development as a magician and as a person. Their advice cuts across cultural borders, laying the groundwork for his early accomplishments. Despite his low-key personal life, Kevin's connection to his culture remains strong.
While information on his family and parents is limited, it is clear that Kevin's upbringing has had a significant influence in defining his remarkable path.
Kevin has also just begun an innovative collaboration with worldwide music superstar, Jackson Wang. Their enthralling performance at Coachella was the consequence of their dynamic collaboration. For the first time in the festival's history, magic took center stage.
Kevin envisions a future in which magic becomes a platform for communicating personal narratives that touch hearts and minds as he grows as a performer and artist. His purpose is to change people's perceptions of magic while also encouraging individuals to engage with the art form on a deeper and more relatable level.
'Kevin the brand'
Kevin has embraced technology so his magic can be experienced anywhere in the world. His Instagram profile, which has over 180 thousand followers, demonstrates his popularity and reach. He has made his presence felt on the Internet by creating a personal website and through social media. He organizes events, presents virtual magic performances, and shares links to his mind-boggling illusions on his website. In the field of illusion, he stands out because his magic reflects a modern sensibility but connects to his Chinese heritage too.
Kevin, who has one of the highest social media followings for a magician, is able to design fresh tricks with a youthful perspective. His objective is to bring joy to people by sharing his creativity and engage with audiences of all ages, which has led to collaborations with Netflix, Google, Panda Express, and Instagram. Kevin's objective is to motivate people to care about magic beyond being astonished by things disappearing, appearing, or changing color.
Kevin Li on 'AGT' Season 18
Kevin was a magician act from 'FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time'. He was knocked out in the semifinals. Now he is returning for Season 18 of 'AGT' to have another crack at a title. In April, Kevin first shared the news on Instagram. In the caption, he wrote, "Just auditioned for #AGT and my head is still in the clouds! Truly an out of body experience to perform on the world’s biggest stage. It’s been my dream since watching the show in grade school A toast to my love @raquel.olsson who believed in me fiercely and helped bring this to life. Can’t wait for y’all to tune in this season."
Later, he shared a snap with Simon Cowell and wrote, "FINALLY I can announce that I’m airing on America’s Got Talent @agt next Tuesday 8/8 at 8 pm ET/PT on @nbc I put my entire heart into this act. I can’t wait for you to see it, and how @simoncowell reacted Truly a dream come true!!" Kevin also thanked his partner, Raquel Olsson, for her support all through his journey.
New episodes of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 air every Tuesday on NBC at 8 pm ET.
