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Matt "the Knife"
Born	1981 Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation(s)	Mentalist, Sideshow Performer, Escape Artist, Comedian, Lecturer, Magician
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Website	Matt The Knife

Matt the Knife (or MTK, as he’s commonly called) was born in Massachusetts in 1979 and grew up in Boston but now resides in Rhode Island. He's a highly regarded Magician and Mentalist as well as the breaker of a multitude of Guinness World Records. .

A Transition in to the Magical Arts

Sometime around 2000 he began to adapt his talents from that of a criminal to the skills of a conjurer and slowly transitioned out of an illegal lifestyle over the next couple of years. Since then his magic has taken him on to perform in 10 countries across 3 continents (including television shows in the United States, China, Italy, Canada, the United Kingdom and several others).

He’s probably best known for his feats of mentalism but also often mixes sword swallowing, stunts, escapes, magic and his irreverent brand of humor in to his stage shows.

Guinness World Records

As of 2009 he’s broken 12 Guinness records. They include records for things such as escapes, sword swallowing, fire manipulation, feats of strength, and card manipulation. He usually performs these stunts either for publicity or for the climax of his various television specials.

Lecturing

Since his transition from a grifter to a performer he's also gone on to be an anti-fraud expert. The stories from his early years along with tips on how to protect yourself, information about fraudulent activities, and demonstrations of many of these feats were put together for his keynote speaking engagements. The lecture has been featured at theaters, colleges and corporate events.

Consulting

In 2003 he went on to found a successful consulting firm that specializes in fraud and the prevention of cheating within the gaming-industry. It supplies knowledge to corporations, casino personnel, as well as security & police forces. Additionally he works with the film industry, the literary industry, theaters and the television industry to create realistic characters and help develop more accurate depictions of topics involving criminal activity, the occult, the allied arts, the magical arts and mentalism.

References

^ DeLuca, Sharon (September 2007). "It's Magic!". QUAD angles. p. 35.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
^ Bozigian, Terri (June, 2007). "Prestidigitation Plus". Your Smithfield Magazine. pp. 4–6, 68. {{cite magazine}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
^ Martin, Dick (September 9, 2004). "Not A Hard Act To Swallow". The Observer. pp. 1B, 3B, 20B.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
^ Jones, J.W. (October 25, 2006). "Guinness Book record holder comes to J&W". The Wildcat Chronicle. p. 4.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
Guinness World Records. United Kingdom: Guinness. 2005. p. 177. ISBN 1-904994-02-04. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
Guinness World Records. United Kingdom: Guinness. 2006. p. 177. ISBN 978-1904994022.
Guinness World Records. United Kingdom: Guinness. 2008. pp. 102 and 175. ISBN 978-1904994374.
Ryan-Herndon, Lisa L. (2007). Guinness World Records To The Extreme. United States: Scholastic Reference. p. 33. ISBN 978-0439865623. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
Brown, Seth (2007). Rhode Island Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. ISBN 978-0762743384. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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