Shlomo Levinger

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Shlomo Levinger
Born1997 (age 28)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Magician
  • mentalist
Spouse
Shani Roth
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(m. 2022)​
Websiteshlomolevinger.com

Shlomo Levinger (born 1997) is an American magician and mentalist. He has performed internationally and has been called "the athletes' magician" due to his performances for various major-league baseball teams,[1] and also posts videos of his performances online.[2]

Life and career

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Shlomo Levinger was born in 1997[3] to Rabbi Chaim Levinger. He grew up in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York, and has four siblings.[1] 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,[6] after which he returned to the United States and attended the Yeshiva of Waterbury.[5]

Levinger began his career at the age of 14[1] by performing street magic in New York City and posting videos of these performances online.[5] His brother, Dave, serves as his videographer.[1] At age 17, he started performing at small events,[7] 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 New York 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 is known for his performances for various sports teams, leading to him being named "the athletes' magician" by Sports Illustrated.[8] He performed for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their clubhouse during spring training in March 2024[9] and then for the Los Angeles Angels in March 2025.[4] His performances have also included appearances for baseball teams such as the Houston Astros,[10] the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets, and the Nashville Predators ice hockey team. He does not charge for his performances for sports teams, besides for travel expenses.[1]

He has also performed for celebrities such as Kris Bryant,[11] Donovan Mitchell,[5] Ben Shapiro,[5] and companies like Sony and ABC Audio.[5] Additionally, he has performed at several charity events, including those for Joe Smith and Walker Buehler,[4] and at various international events.[6][7]

Levinger is described as having a casual, amiable, and non-threatening presence. His persona as a magician is portrayed as being "the guy next door" who has some cool tricks, aiming to create a "light energy" rather than something "creepy." He tries to be creative and original in his work, and he has a laid-back vibe and a natural, non-gimmicky style.[1]

Levinger is an Orthodox Jew and always performs wearing a yarmulke and tzitzis.[5] He married Shani Roth in April 2022, and they live in Far Rockaway, New York.[5][12][13] They had a son, Avi, in June 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bensoussan, Barbara (August 5, 2025). "Works Like Magic". Mishpacha Magazine. Retrieved August 29, 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. ^ "The Jew Project: Shlomo Levinger, A 24-Year-Old Magician and Entertainer". CrownHeights.info. July 19, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2025. Bensoussan, Barbara (August 5, 2025). "Works Like Magic". Mishpacha Magazine. Retrieved September 14, 2025. Twenty-eight year old Shlomo has an affable, casual presence that puts his audience at ease.
  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 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 "Exclusive Interview with Frum Mentalist/Magician Shlomo Levinger". The Jewish Vues. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "The Jew Project: Shlomo Levinger, A 24-Year-Old Magician and Entertainer". CrownHeights.info. July 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ^ Sandoval, Ricardo (March 13, 2024). "Watch Shohei Ohtani's Reaction to Insane Magic Trick in Dodgers Clubhouse". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Maguire, Brent (March 13, 2024). "'Wow!' Ohtani blown away by clubhouse card trick". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Elsey, Jacob (March 13, 2024). "Mentalist Shlomo Levinger Boggles Shohei Ohtani's Mind With Befuddling Magic Trick". BroBible. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  12. ^ "Engagement of Shlomo Levinger to Shani Roth". Simcha Spot. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  13. ^ "Wedding of Shlomo and Shani Levinger". Simcha Spot. April 29, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2025.