One of the most sought-after illusionists and magic lecturers in the world today, Jeff McBride was raised in Upstate New York, and still maintains a home studio there, in addition to his primary home and studio in Las Vegas. He first gained prominence in 1992, when his "Mask, Myth, and Magic" tour included a stop in Barcelona, Spain, for the Barcelona Olympics Arts Festival. In 1993, McBride performed his trademark, award-winning Mask routine on World's Greatest Magic 2, which originally aired on NBC.

He's been named Magician of the Year by The Magic Castle, has gone on tour as the opening act for such performers as Tina Turner and Diana Ross, and has been featured on countless magic specials and documentaries such as PAX's Masters of Illusion, ABC's Champions of Magic, PBS's The Art of Magic, and all three episodes of The Learning Channel's Mysteries of Magic. Additionally, his role as Joran Belar on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) was created specifically for him.

Aside from performing, McBride has lectured and led workshops for such diverse groups as The Smithsonian, The Disney Institute, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Center for Symbolic Studies and others.

McBride is founder of The Mystery School, a unique experiential retreat for magicians (and subject of an acclaimed 1994 CBC-TV documentary hosted by Arthur Kent), and creator and co-founder of the WorldMagics Festivals. His Las Vegas studio is home to "McBride's Master Class" which he co-created with magic expert Eugene Berger. Past students include such luminary magic professionals as Lance Burton, Mac King (of Mac King's School of Magic), The Pendragons, Siegfried (of Siegfried and Roy), Teller (of Penn and Teller), Luna Shemada, and Fielding West, as well as countless fans and magic enthusiasts.

In 1980, shortly after his 20th birthday, Burton wins the "Gold Medal for Excellence" from the International Brotherhood of Magicians and moves to Southern California. Bill and Milt Larsen, the founders of the Magic Castle, feature him in their annual "It's Magic" show and land him an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. To date, Burton has appeared on the "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson ten times and appeared five more times with Jay Leno as the host.
Competes and Wins FISM:
In 1982, Burton competes in the Olympics of magic, "F.I.S.M." (Fédération International Société de Magie) in Lausanne, Switzerland and wins the "Grande Prix." Burton was both the first American and the youngest performer to be so honored. Burton accepts an eight-week trial engagement at the "Folies Bergere" in Las Vegas.
Burton Stars at the Hacienda:
In 1991, Burton produced, directed and wrote his own show, which opened at the Hacienda Hotel and played for five years.
The Mantle of Magic:
In 1994, Burton was given the honor of having the "Mantle of Magic" passed to him from Magician Lee Grabel, which allowed him to join "The Royal Dynasty of Magic." This honor, has been passed in an unbroken line beginning from Kellar to Thurston in 1908, to Dante in 1936, to Lee Grabel in 1955 and to Lance Burton.
Monte Carlo Calls:
Also in 1994, Burton entered into a contract to star in, produce and direct a new version of his magic show at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino which opened in 1996. This 13-year contract is the longest legal agreement ever given to any entertainer in Las Vegas history. The $27 million Lance Burton Theatre was built especially for him and designed to his specifications.
Burton has been featured in numerous television specials and starred in four network television specials. He has performed for President Reagan, (during his presidency) and was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, after a Royal Command Performance at London's Palladium Theatre.