MUM Magazine is a trade publication for members of the Society of American Magicians. In this article, you can discover how Shaun got started in magic and how he decided to turn his passion into a career.

Shaun’s career was definitely not handed to him on a silver platter. Through doubtful beginnings and overcoming constant negativity, Shaun Jay was able to push beyond the obstacles and follow his passion.

From his humble beginnings as a street performer at the age of 12 to multiple national television appearances on Masters of Illusion on The CW, Shaun Jay’s story about becoming a professional magician is one of triumph over great odds that sheds light on what it takes to become successful in show business.