Kostya Kimlat

Kostya Kimlat (born 1983) is a magician, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and business consultant.

[5] By age 18, after graduating Winter Park High School, Kimlat had written his first book of magic and toured the United States lecturing to other magicians.

[1] Kimlat began delivering corporate keynote presentations in the early 2000s, combining magic performances with business messaging.

In order to avoid miscommunication and misperceptions, we have to be able to see things from our audience’s point of view, whether that audience is a client, a customer, a patient, a child, or a spouse.”[7] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimlat adapted these presentations to virtual formats, continuing to deliver keynotes through digital platforms.

[14] Based in Orlando, Florida, See Magic Live is a company of magicians that performs for corporate events, non-profit galas, trade shows, and private celebrations throughout the country.

Following the pandemic, Kimlat maintained both in-person and virtual magic performances as part of his corporate entertainment offerings.

[16] Kimlat helps businesses drive relationship-based growth by using the lessons of magic to see things from another person’s perspective.

Penn, failing to understand how the trick worked, reacted with mock anger, lifting his stool over his head and throwing cards in Kimlat's face, while Teller reacted with delight, emitting audible giggles (rare for the typically silent performer).

The duo correctly guessed that Kimlat was not, in fact, performing a "trick," but displaying a talent of skill.

[7]After the "bust" Penn & Teller left their seats to shake Kimlat's hand on stage, an honor typically reserved for those magicians who fool them.

"[20] Kimlat's team of See Magic Live magicians regularly perform at Orlando-area non-profit fundraisers.

His team has also taught magic summer camps and classes for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando.