Rising Stars: Meet Junior Ascanio of Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Junior Ascanio

Hi Junior, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I am an artist born in Venezuela in 1988. During my adolescence, I trained as a Recreational Leader for Vacation Camps and later began learning various circus disciplines, such as stilts, juggling, unicycling, magic, mime, and more.

Recreational Leader for Vacation Camps

In 2014, I was hired as a clown for Circo Mágico Rolan, a wonderful experience that was a dream come true. The following year, after several attempts, I became the National Children’s Magic Champion of Venezuela 2015, in a competition held at a magic convention.

In 2017, due to the situation in my country, I emigrated to the United States. Little by little, I started making a name for myself again in the entertainment world with my shows. In 2019, I had the opportunity to work with the Atlanta Braves, performing numerous shows at their stadium. In 2021, when the Braves won the World Series, I received a championship ring as part of the entertainment staff—possibly making me the only magician in history to win an MLB championship ring for performing shows (haha!).

In 2023, I played the lead role in a commercial that aired on TV. That commercial was nominated for the Emmys, and we later won in our category. It was a great victory, and I never imagined that upon arriving in this country, I would receive such a prestigious award.

Currently, I continue performing my shows and enjoying every moment on stage. And I will keep doing this… until my body can’t do it anymore.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Having to emigrate and leave the country I love so much due to political issues was extremely difficult. Starting over in a different country is not easy, especially with a climate so different from what I was used to. But the most painful part is being far from my family. Leaving my mother, sisters, and nephews was harder than I ever imagined. Saying goodbye to my grandparents, knowing it would be the last time I saw them, was really hard

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in events in general, as a magician at children’s events, but I offer services for all ages. However, magic is my favorite. Making children and adults laugh or surprise them makes me feel happy to have chosen the profession I chose.

How do you think about luck?
I don’t know. I don’t believe much in luck. I think that more than luck, goals are achieved with discipline and a lot of perseverance!!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.magojunior.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/soymagojunior?utm_medium=copy_link
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juniorascanio

Image Credits
Edgar Malave
Mijito photos
Luzreyherphotos
Marcos Suárez productions