Y the Magician
Y the Magician | |
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| Born | 3 November 1991 |
| Occupations | Illusionist, mentalist |
| Website | www |
Y Dzięgielewski (born 3 November 1991), commonly known as Y the Magician, is a Polish magician, mentalist, and digital creator.
Early life
Dzięgielewski was born in Węgorzewo, Poland. He developed an interest in magic during childhood, learning techniques from books and online sources. Before pursuing performance full-time, he briefly studied applied mathematics.[1]
Career
Dzięgielewski first gained broader visibility through television exposure and the rapid growth of his YouTube channel, which later surpassed one million subscribers.[2] His content established him as a leading figure in contemporary social-media magic, with a combined online audience approaching three million followers.[3]
Dzięgielewski has performed for internationally recognisable figures including Mike Tyson, 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 personalised illusions for the film’s global press junket.[4]
Dzięgielewski’s work has appeared on international television, including the U.S. series Magic Caught on Camera on the Travel Channel, where he was featured among magicians from around the world.[5]
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.[6][7]
Performance style
Dzięgielewski is known for a “one-man-show” approach that emphasises interaction with spectators. His style combines psychological principles, attention-management skills, and personalised effects, many of which are designed for specific individuals or events before becoming part of his broader repertoire.[7]
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.
- ^ "Y the Magician – Official YouTube Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "Y the Magician – Official Website". Y Dzięgielewski. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "Now You See Me… Now You Don't – Lionsgate Junket Illusions by Y". YouTube. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "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.