Jim Steinmeyer

Jim Steinmeyer (born November 1, 1958) is an American author, inventor, and designer of magical illusions and theatrical special effects. He holds four US patents in the field of illusion apparatus, including a modern version of the Pepper's Ghost illusion. Steinmeyer has consulted for many famous magicians, including David Copperfield, Doug Henning, Siegfried and Roy, and Lance Burton.

Steinmeyer is also known for his work on Broadway, and received two Drama Desk nominations for his effects in ''Merlin'' and ''Into the Woods''. He has also designed illusions for Disney's stage productions of ''Aladdin'', ''Beauty and the Beast'', and ''Mary Poppins''.

Steinmeyer has written multiple books on the history of magic, including the ''Los Angeles Times'' bestseller ''Hiding the Elephant''. Provided by Wikipedia