Pop Haydn

Pop Haydn is the theatrical stage persona of Whit Haydn, a highly respected American magician and sleight-of-hand artist. He is a six-time "Performer of the Year" award winner at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He uses the 19th-century medicine showman character to perform classic close-up magic and mentalism.

School for Scoundrels is a popular magic instruction brand created by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton. It focuses on teaching magicians how to perform classic street cons like the Three-Card Monte and the Shell Game using authentic, historic routines. The materials detail the specific sleight-of-hand and psychology used by real hustlers.

Pop Haydn is a regular headliner at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he frequently performs in the Close-Up Gallery. He also performs at private corporate events and hosts his own virtual magic shows online. Additionally, he frequently headlines at the Magic Santa Monica night at Trejo's Cantina.

He is particularly famous for his masterful execution of the Linking Rings and his fast-paced, comedic delivery. His routines are heavily rooted in classic vaudevillian street conjuring and mentalism. He often incorporates elements of the classic medicine show, pitching fake miracle cures as part of his act.