He Quit His Government Job—and Fooled Penn & Teller ft. Wes Barker
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He quit a government job for magic—then fooled Penn & Teller on TV.
Wes Barker shares the risk, TV setbacks, viral fame—and a live card trick.
In this episode, we break down:
- How Canadian magician Wes Barker walked away from a secure government job and pension to pursue an unlikely career in magic.
- The unforgettable moment he fooled Penn & Teller on Fool Us and why it changed his career forever.
- How he built a massive social media following with millions of views across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Why Canada's entertainment industry makes it difficult for homegrown talent to achieve mainstream recognition.
- The influence of David Blaine, the secrets behind magic tricks, and why revealing illusions can actually attract more fans.
- The disappointment of losing his TruTV series Big Trick Energy and how he rebuilt his motivation and creative career.
- An incredible live card trick that leaves the host completely stunned.
- His book AbracaDumbass, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and magic tricks readers can learn.
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- Hosts: Rob Pagetto
- Guests: Wes Barker
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Intro – From government worker to professional magician
- 03:59 Marriage, social media success, and millions of views
- 07:02 How Wes Barker fooled Penn & Teller
- 10:01 Making a living as a Canadian magician
- 12:19 What's missing from Canada's entertainment industry?
- 15:02 David Blaine, inspiration, and magic legends
- 17:00 TV success, career setbacks, and finding happiness
- 19:36 Wes Barker performs an unbelievable live card trick
- 23:47 Where to find Wes Barker and his new book
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Links:
Wes Barker: https://stuntmagician.com
Wes Barker's Book: https://wesbarker.shop
Pillars: Happiness
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