The New York Times
'Wizard Wars,' on Syfy, Lets Magicians Compete
2014
Coverage of the Syfy series John competed on.
Read the piecePress and recognition
The press can't explain it either.
Twelve years of coverage, from a Syfy competition series to a weekly residency in Chelsea. A few highlights, each linked to the original piece.
Coverage
National press.
The New York Times
Red Rabbit Club, Style section
2019
On John's Saturday night residency at the Meatpacking District club.
“He does everything but pull a red rabbit out of a hat.”
Good Morning America
Magician uses his passion to help dogs get adopted
2023
National segment on John's Magic for Shelter Dogs.
Read the pieceNewsweek
Magician Performs for Shelter Dogs, and Their Reactions Get Them Adopted
2023
On the shelter dog videos and the adoptions that followed.
Read the piecePeople
Magician Entertains Shelter Dogs as an Adorable Reminder to Adopt
2018
On the TBS holiday video.
Read the pieceHuffPost
Shelter Dogs Have Sweetest Confused Reaction To Magician's Holiday Tricks
2018
On the holiday tricks performed for adoptable dogs.
Read the pieceInside Edition
Magician John Stessel Helps Shelter Dogs Get Adopted
Video feature.
Read the pieceFlaunt
Moxy Chelsea: Not Just a Place To Stay
2026
Announcing John's residency.
Read the pieceZ100 / Elvis Duran Show
Recurring guest since 2020
Two on air appearances with the Elvis Duran Morning Show.
Credits and awards
Recognition.
Magic Technical Advisor
Criminal (Prime Video, 2026)
John is magic technical advisor across all 8 episodes of the series adaptation of Ed Brubaker's comic, starring Charlie Hunnam and Emilia Clarke.
See the listingMagic Producer
The Puzzle Room with David Kwong (Netflix, 2026)
John serves as magic producer on the Netflix video podcast hosted by David Kwong.
See the listingShorty Impact Awards
Finalist, Nonprofit Partnership
For Magic for Shelter Dogs, created and directed by John: over 3 million organic views and every featured dog adopted.
See the finalist pageHead Magic Consultant
The Magician at The NoMad
Dan White's headline show at the NoMad Hotel, produced by theory11, where John served as Head Magic Consultant.
See the creditCreator of Flush
Published by Vanishing Inc
John's original rubber band illusion, published by Vanishing Inc and sold by magic retailers worldwide.
“The best rubber band trick I've seen in years.”
Elsewhere
Also seen in.
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