Josh & Lea Knotts
Josh and his team, Extreme Illusions & Escapes, was awarded the Merlin award for Entertainer of the Year in 2016. The Merlin Award is the highest award one can receive in the world of magic and it is the equivalent of the Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, or Tony Award. Extreme Illusions & Escapes shares the honor of this award with such performers as David Copperfield, Criss Angel, and Penn & Teller. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to one of over 41,000 magician members worldwide for contribution to the art of magic & illusion by a selection committee and presented by President Tony Hassini of the International Magicians Society. Extreme Illusions & Escapes also has been listed as one of the top 100 magic acts in the world.