Y the Magician
Y the Magician | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 November 1991 |
| Occupations | Illusionist, mentalist |
| Website | www |
Y Dzięgielewski (born 3 November 1991), commonly known as Y the Magician, is a Polish illusionist, mentalist and online creator. He first gained public attention through televised talent shows and later built an online presence through digital media.
Early life
Dzięgielewski was born in Węgorzewo, Poland. He developed an interest in magic during childhood and started studying techniques from books and online resources. He briefly studied applied mathematics before focusing on his performance.[1]
Career
He first appeared on national television on the talent show Mam Talent! where he reached the semifinals. Subsequently, he started a YouTube channel dedicated to magic and illusion techniques. According to Puls Biznesu newspaper, his online magic videos have made him one of the most followed magicians on social platforms[2]. He is known for his large online audience and digital magic performances, with a combined online audience approaching three million followers.[2]
Dzięgielewski has performed for internationally recognizable figures including Mike Tyson[3], Jared Leto, DJ Tiësto, MrBeast, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, and other cast members of the Lionsgate film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025). He also collaborated with Lionsgate to create personalized illusions for the film’s global press junket.[4][5]
His television appearances include a feature on the U.S. series Magic Caught on Camera on the Travel Channel.[6]
Collaborations with global brands
Dzięgielewski has developed custom illusions and promotional content for multinational companies, including TikTok, Coca-Cola, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and Procter & Gamble, with the performance for P&G broadcast simultaneously to audiences in more than 25 countries.[7][8]
Performance style
Dzięgielewski is known for a “one-man-show” approach that emphasizes interaction with spectators. His style combines elements of traditional illusion with psychological techniques emphasizing audience interaction. He has described magic as a way to address personal challenges and build confidence.[8][9]
Personal life
Dzięgielewski has stated that he originally turned to magic as a way to overcome shyness, later developing it into a full-time artistic career and establishing his digital-magic brand.
External links
References
- ^ Kaczyńska, Dorota (24 October 2019). "Myśleć jak magik". Puls Biznesu (in Polish). Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Magia zasięgów marketingowych. Iluzjonista Y zdradza przepis na dwa miliardy wyświetleń". pb.pl (in Polish). 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Czary-mary z Marylą Rodowicz, film z Robertem Lewandowskim. Zawód: iluzjonista". wyborcza.biz. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Now You See Me… Now You Don't – Lionsgate Junket Illusions by Y". YouTube. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "Y Dzięgielewski". Venture Café Warsaw Foundation. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Season 1 – Magic Caught on Camera". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "UFC – Official Instagram Post Featuring Y the Magician". Instagram. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ a b Gryn, Magdalena (5 April 2024). "Zaczął od występu za 500 zł w firmie znajomego. Dziś „Y" na iluzji zarabia miliony rocznie". Forbes (in Polish). Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "Business Market Night Edition Nowe strategie i trendy biznesowe na 2023 rok! - Polishnews.com" (in Polish). 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2026-02-28.