Matt learned how to juggle over seventeen years ago,
back in his senior year of high school. One of his fellow students taught
him how to toss and catch two objects in one hand using clay balls that
they made in pottery class. From that small bit of success, a spark
ignited. Over the next couple of years, he met other jugglers, mostly
at local juggling clubs, and tried to absorb all of the new and fascinating
ways to manipulate objects.
Then, during his sophomore year at Ohio State, Matt
had the fortunate luck to have a roommate that was a professional magician.
This was truly a blessing as the magician was able to teach Matt the
business side of show business. He taught him how to work with agents
and create promotional material. During the rest of his years at Ohio
State, he used the money that came in from juggling gigs to pay his
way through school.
After graduation, Matt decided to see where this career
path would lead so he packed up his things and he hit the road. During
this time he started working for venues such as Holland America Cruise
Line, Universal Studios Florida, Foxwoods Resort/Casino and many others.
Since then, he has kept adding to an impressive client
base and now performs over 300 shows a year, traveling nationwide from
his home in Columbus, Ohio.