Mario Marchese, whose stage name is Mario the Maker Magician, has a feature in Vogue after the magazine’s theater critic became a fan after taking his toddler to see him. The article is part-review—the author describes Mario’s show as conveying “an inspiring message about the importance of being who you are, doing what you love, and making magic out of the ordinary”—and part-profile, delving into Mario’s magic origin story and partnership with his wife, Katie, who is described in the article as “his producer, publicist, tour manager, and unofficial life coach.”
Left: Photo by Daniel Eden. Right: Katie Rosa Marchese
The piece does a great job conveying Mario’s style and appeal to children (and adults), and includes this delightful anecdote: “One of the greatest compliments we ever got,” Marchese told Vogue, “was after a show in Chicago, when a kid said to his mom at the merch table, ‘Mom, when I go home, I’m gonna go through the garbage can and build a magic show like Mario.’” May we all find our own joy, wonder, and magic routines in our own metaphorical garbage cans.
Adam Green