Shlomo Levinger

Shlomo Levinger
Born1997 or 1998 (age 27)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • Magician
  • mentalist
Spouse
Shani Roth
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(m. 2022)​
Websiteshlomolevinger.com

Shlomo Levinger (born 1997 or 1998) is an American magician and mentalist. He has performed internationally and for major-league baseball teams,[1] and also posts videos of his performances online.[2]

Life and career

Levinger grew up in Queens, New York.[3] He was a baseball fan[4] and he studied at Yeshiva Ketana of Queens and Tiferes Moshe for elementary school, followed by Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim for high school.[5] His interest in magic began after he watched an online video of a magician performing card tricks. From then on, he continuously practiced magic as his skills progressed.[5] After graduating high school he studied in Chofetz Chaim in Israel,[3] after which he returned to the United States and attended the Yeshiva of Waterbury.[5]

Levinger began his career by performing street magic in New York City and posting videos of these performances online.[5] At the age of 17, he started performing at small events,[6] with his first paid gig being a Chanuka party where he earned $50.[5] He continued to perform at various events throughout his time at yeshiva.[5] Levinger's career advanced in 2021 after baseball player Mike Trout started following him on Instagram. Initially skeptical, Levinger soon realized it was Trout's official account and sent him a message. Trout expressed interest in seeing Levinger perform live, leading to a special performance in late August 2021. Levinger entertained Trout, Justin Upton, Dexter Fowler, Alex Cobb and Anthony Rizzo in the Angel Stadium players' parking lot after a game against the Yankees.[5] The hour-long set, posted on YouTube, went viral and attracted attention from other baseball players, including Alex Bregman, who requested live performances.[4]

Levinger has performed at several charity events, including those for Joe Smith and Walker Buehler.[4] He performed for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their clubhouse during spring training in March 2024[7] and then for the Los Angeles Angels in March 2025.[4] His performances have also included appearances for the Nashville Predators,[5] the Houston Astros,[1] Kris Bryant,[8] Donovan Mitchell,[5] Ben Shapiro,[5] and companies such as Sony and ABC Audio.[5] Additionally, he has also performed at various international events.[3][6]

Levinger married Shani Roth in April 2022, and they live in Far Rockaway, New York.[5][9][10] He is an Orthodox Jew and always performs wearing a yarmulke and tzitzis.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Dubey, Sanskar (April 27, 2024). "Alex Bregman and Astros Copy Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers' Trick to Improve Their Luck; Invites Magician Shlomo Levinger Into Their Clubhouse". EssentiallySports. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Janes, Jack (March 12, 2025). "Magician brings light-hearted fun to Angels clubhouse". The Sporting Tribune. Tempe, Arizona. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Exclusive Interview with Frum Mentalist/Magician Shlomo Levinger". The Jewish Vues. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d Bollinger, Rhett (March 13, 2025). "Angels 'stunned' by magician who wows club with 'mind-blowing' tricks". MLB.com. Tempe, Arizona. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Green, Baruch (May 15, 2023). "How a Queens Yeshiva Boy Became a World-Class Magician for Celebrities and Athletes". VIN News. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "The Jew Project: Shlomo Levinger, A 24-Year-Old Magician and Entertainer". CrownHeights.info. July 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Maguire, Brent (March 13, 2024). "'Wow!' Ohtani blown away by clubhouse card trick". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ^ Elsey, Jacob (March 13, 2024). "Mentalist Shlomo Levinger Boggles Shohei Ohtani's Mind With Befuddling Magic Trick". BroBible. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Engagement of Shlomo Levinger to Shani Roth". Simcha Spot. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  10. ^ "Wedding of Shlomo and Shani Levinger". Simcha Spot. April 29, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
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