Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Name: Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible
Address: Mount Airy, MD, US
Telephone: +13012462442

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Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Peter Wood is a magician/mentalist who makes corporate events and private parties unforgettable. As seen twice on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us"

Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible, magical objects with unparalleled showmanship. He's based in the Baltimore and Washington DC area. Peter has appeared twice on national television, where Penn & Teller said his act was “beautiful, subtle.” Baltimore Magazine described Peter as “charming, witty, and amazing,” and Washington Business Journal said that he “will blow yo

ur mind.”

His interactive show feels like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities, and your attendees are the stars of the show! With intelligence and humor, Peter shares one-of-a-kind impossibilia: supernatural paintings, mysterious elixirs, mind-reading devices, and more. Guests who “have seen it all” will be thrilled by Peter Wood’s unique demonstrations of the impossible.

08/31/2024

Wondering where the magic has gone?

To the right. The magic is over there on the right 🤣

08/28/2024

Looking forward to once again being a part of the Washington DC Festival of Magic THIS weekend at the Capital Hilton!

I'll be breaking out my "theatre blacks" and helping the festival lights, sound, and video run smoothly. It's a GREAT lineup of performers, and there are still tickets available if you'd like to join us ✨

08/28/2024

Sure was a fun time!

Many thanks to Peter Wood, Collector of the Impossible, who blew us away with his amazing Civil War magic show. We had a full house of mesmerized visitors on both days!

Be sure to check the calendar on our web site (www.civilwarmed.org)for more upcoming Museum events.

Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

08/26/2024

The holidays are coming up! Make this year's party the one they remember! ✨🤯🗝🔮🔍 Up close or on stage, I have so much fun making company events unforgettable with my collection of interactive impossibilities.

Got a special event coming up in the DMV? Drop me a line and let's talk about how I can make it the one they can't stop talking about 😄

08/26/2024

Big thanks to everyone who came to see me at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine this weekend! Had a great time sharing some tales and impossibilities 🗝️💡✨

08/23/2024

Was hired to be the grand finale at a summer camp talent show. I came in third 😂

08/22/2024

Hey look, I'm in the newspaper! Looking forward to talking magic and the Civil War this weekend at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Most Civil War museums and educational events are understandably focused on the various aspects of combat. What did drill formations look like? How did the brilliant generals out-maneuver each other?

08/18/2024

Picking up a few new artifacts for the collection 🪨 🔮

08/13/2024

That's a wrap on my 26th season at the Howard County Fair! Despite some hot and rainy days in there, we sure did end on a high note 🎉

08/09/2024

Woo hoo! Two weeks away from bringing a unique, one-of-a-kind show to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Please help us spread the word to anyone you know who enjoys magic, medicine, or the Civil War 🙌

08/09/2024

Won't be appearing at the Howard County Fair today (thanks Debby 🫤) but back tomorrow with shows at 1, 2, and 3pm!

08/07/2024

Awesome crowds today, and thankful to have gotten my shows in before the rain 💦 Back on Friday!

08/06/2024

Awesome crowds on Monday at the Howard County Fair! Thanks to everyone who made my show part of their visit ❤️

08/04/2024

Peter Wood brings his magic back to the Entertainment Stage Monday with shows throughout the week. Lots of fun for everyone!!!! Show schedule…
Monday, Wednesday & Friday -
Shows at 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm
Saturday (8/10) - shows at 1, 2 & 3 pm

08/04/2024

Premiering this year at the Howard County Fair: a brand new curtain! Made the first one back in 2006, but I'm really digging the red. Plus, it's machine washable, which is a huge plus 🤣 Thanks to old blue for 19 years of service.

08/03/2024

Had a hot but fun day kicking off the 78th Howard County Fair! Looking forward to being back on Monday 🙌

08/02/2024

Gearing up for a week at the Howard County Fair 😄 (and at least this much water) The fun starts tomorrow @ 11am!

07/31/2024

Leaving Barry's Magic Shop in August of 1994, my mom and I had a life-changing conversation. As I played with my new magic tricks in the back seat of our '88 Suburban, she mentioned that some people perform magic shows as their job. That simple chat planted quite the seed.

When we got home, I used some vinyl letters to advertise "SHAZAM Magic by Peter Wood" on my performing stand, and got a hundred business cards printed at a kiosk in the mall. My first paid gig came not too long after. I was ten years old.

This August marks three decades as a professional magician.

There's a bunch of folks to thank for this crazy journey. My parents, for supporting without pushing, my brother for being my go-to assistant, and my sister for watching endless tricks and buying me my first flash paper.

Our family friend Richard Kitterman, a part time magician, connected me and my folks to magic resources beyond the library and toy store. Several teachers along the way, especially Joyce Bruchey, nurtured, encouraged, and provided performance opportunities.

But I'd like to thank you, as well! It doesn't matter how or when our paths first crossed, you're a part of this journey that I'm so lucky to be on.

I'm not usually nostalgic, but throughout the coming year I'll be sharing photos, videos, and stories from thirty years of performing. Stay tuned, and here's to the next thirty!

07/26/2024

I don't do a lot of summer camp shows, but when I do, boy they're a wild time! 🤣

07/26/2024

Ponies, Sheep, Pigs, and Peter 😆

07/24/2024

Gearing up for my 26th season at the Howard County Fair! Crazy to think that I've been involved for a THIRD of an almost eighty year old institution 🤯

07/21/2024

What a fun time last night! Great magic and HILARIOUS crowd work by Joan Dukore. So glad Willard - Mystery Entertainer and I got a chance to see her DC debut 🥳

07/04/2024

Meow Wolf Las Vegas was absolutely wild. Photos don't do it justice, but here are a couple of tableaux that looked like things I'd have in my collection.

07/02/2024

Checking out some fun illusions at the Paradox Experience Las Vegas 🎈

06/27/2024

Finally getting started on a project I've been thinking about for a while: a haunted Ouija board that moves on its own! (pic for attention, mine will be custom 😎)

Watch the progress by becoming a supporter of my project on Patreon! 🔮

06/26/2024

How amazing is this library?!? Such a fun night sharing some impossibilities in Cumberland County, PA at the Amelia Givin Library ✨

06/22/2024

Having a magician at your birthday: not just for kids! Fun times last night celebrating with Jordana & friends at The Henri

06/20/2024

What a fun afternoon! Had a great time sharing some impossibilities with my fellow Mount Airians.

06/18/2024

It's tomorrow! 🥳 I'm bringing a bunch of up-close magic, curiosities, and impossibilities to the Mount Airy Farmers Market from 3-7 pm. Come on out to Watkins Park and check out all the cool stuff that my Mount Airy neighbors are growing & making ✨🍎🥕🍻

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+13012462442

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http://CollectoroftheImpossible.com/

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That's a wrap on my 26th season at the Howard County Fair! Despite some hot and rainy days in there, we sure did end on a high note 🎉

I don't do a lot of summer camp shows, but when I do, boy they're a wild time! 🤣

Retrograde Clock - Making a Ridiculous Steampunk Timepiece

For everyone who guessed I was making a "retrograde clock" (OK, that was no one), here's the finished product. Another fun collaboration with my pal Lokno! Behind the scenes video in the comments.

Retrograde Clock - A Ridiculous Steampunk Timepiece

Awesome time last night at Sideyards! Thanks to The Yards DC for hosting, and to Skylark Creative Group Events & Entertainment and everyone involved with planning the festivities 🎉

Halloween, Maryland-Style ❤ Just finished up this custom animatronic, with programming by my pal Lokno. Enjoy your Halloween!

Talking about the joys of building a wooden box piece by piece, when the measurements don't really matter 😆 This is an excerpt from a "Museum of the Impossible" build video. See what I'm making AND support my dream project by visiting http://patreon.com/theimpossiblepw

3D Printed Audio Plates

Custom audio plates for my "Ghost Microphone" exhibit in the Museum of the Impossible. Want to see how I made them? Want to help make the Museum a public place that folks can actually visit? Then head on over to patreon.com/theimpossiblepw #museumoftheimpossible #3dprinting #characterpaint #props

Am I allowed to dismantle a family heirloom? Before I reimagine this cabinet for my "Museum of the Impossible" project, I have to get permission! For more about the Museum, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.com

New 60 second promo!

Wonderspaces Philadelphia

Visited Wonderspaces Philadelphia last week! Great inspiration for my "Museum of the Impossible" project. For a video of what I learned, and to help support the project, head on over to http://MuseumoftheImpossible.com

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Am I doing this right?

Introducing my biggest and most ambitious project ever: The Museum of the Impossible! http://MuseumoftheImpossible.com By day, it'll be a walk-through attraction featuring unique, interactive magic illusions. By night, it'll become a theater space for ticketed public shows and private events. I want it to feel like "Ripley's Believe It or Not" meets "Harry Potter." Just the right theatrical lighting, the perfect background music, and one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits that let folks experience impossiblilities first hand. If you're able to throw a few bucks my way each month, we can build it together. The more you're able to help out, and the more folks we can get on board, the faster we can turn this dream into a reality! Thanks for your support, and I can't wait to welcome you into the Museum of the Impossible.

Some of the best ideas come from sitting around saying "You know what would be cool?" Find out more on 2/3/23 @ 2:30 pm EST

Big thanks to my radio host buddy Matt Davis - Afternoons 100.7 The Bay for the shout out!

Episode 0 - Intro to the Podcast of the Impossible

Introducing the "Podcast of the Impossible!" You're invited to peek behind the curtain and be a "fly on the wall" as my magical colleagues and I share stories and insights. First week guests include @Willard - Mystery Entertainer , Brian Curry The Good Liar , Adam Stone Magic , Jeff Eline , and Joel DeWyer, with many more to follow! WHO: You, me, and my friends WHAT: A podcast (a.k.a., digital radio show) WHEN: Launching Monday, November 7th, with new episodes out each week WHERE: Your smart phone, smart TV, or computer WHY: It's my hope that you'll enjoy sitting around the "virtual table" with us. Plus, the podcast will be an extension of my social media, allowing for bigger announcements and longer discussions in the future HOW: Search for "impossible peter wood" on your favorite podcast platform, and/or subscribe at http://youtube.com/peterwood to be notified when each video episode airs Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback, and I'm so excited to get this off the ground!