Jay was born and raised in northern California. He first became interested in magic at 4 years old when his parents surprised him by hiring a magician to perform at his birthday party! At age 11, he watched a magician levitate a woman in midair on T.V. Jay was so impressed, he urged his mother to take him to a magic shop in a neighboring city to purchase some tricks and a magic book. For the next four years Jay sought out all the information he could find on magic. His free time was spent practicing sleight of hand and other tools of the trade. After perfecting his skills in front of friends and family Jay performed his first magic show to a third grade class at age 14.

In his junior year of high school Jay saw Doug Henning’s World of Magic show at the San Francisco Opera House. Never before had Jay realized that a magic show could be staged and performed so brilliantly. Returning to see the show several times, Jay met Doug and his crew and started a friendship what would help him achieve his goal of becoming a professional magician.

After High School Jay moved to Montana to attend college at MSU. Jay graduated from MSU with a degree in Psychology; a field that gave him the necessary insight on the illusionist’s skills of perception, suggestion and manipulation. Although Jay was offered a promising career in broadcasting, Jay chose to remain true to his dream. After years of hard work Jay and Susan have developed one of the most successful touring shows in the country. Jay’s new show was voted, “Best Touring Family Show In Asia”!

Owenhouse spent 2008 touring China and Japan, Where Jay’s show received the “Best Touring Family Show in Asia”-Jay can also currently be seen on Fox T.V. in the show Magic On The Edge and in the T.V. Special called “Masters Of Illusion” a program profiling the best Magicians in the world. Produced by Associated Television International, the show is currently airing in Europe, Asia, Australia and in the U.S.
Jay has invented magic effects and designed illusions not only for his show, but also for other magicians of world renown.

Come See Why- Hollywood entertainment journalist, Mark Ebner, calls The Magic of Jay Owenhouse, “[With apologies to PT Barnum] the greatest touring Family show on earth.”