Billy Kidd
Although relatively new to magic, Billy Kidd has been performing professionally since the age of 11. Her career started as a professional actor in Canada performing in theatre,film and television. She is also classically trained in ballet, tap and hip hop dance as well as the piano, saxophone and is well known for creating/conducting/choreographing The Slappyfeatherwhistle Nose-flute Ensemble. After earning a BFA in Acting from the U of A and continuing her career in the theatre magic started to become a secret passion.
In 2008 Billy left her job, her friends and her country to move to the UK and become a magician. She learned how to street perform under guidance of the famous Gazzo and since then she has performed on numerous tv programs, Cruise Ships, Corporate events, and Festivals around the world. In 2009 she was picked to help create and perform the magic for O2 Load & Go card advert. In 2011 she performed in BBC ‘s Xmas lecture series. In 2012/2013 she starred in Discovery Channels series Breaking Magic/ The Magic of Science viewed by over 100 million people worldwide. In 2014/15 she competed in Syfy channels Wizard Wars in the USA.
After earning the only standing ovation from Penn & Teller she was then cast as a full time wizard for season 2. In 2016 Billy was featured on ITV’s new show The Next Great Magician. She has performed for audiences in Canada, USA, U.K, Ireland, Sweden, Japan, Dubai, Oman, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China and the Philippines, She performs weekly at Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre in Bath, England.