How I overcame challenges as a female magician, followed my dreams and got to perform on the television show Penn and Teller's Fool us and Masters of illusion

The Journey of a Female Magician

If you told me 10 years ago that I would be performing on the television shows Penn and Teller’s Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, I would have thought you were crazy. But that is exactly what happened; I am proud to say that I have achieved my dream of performing as a female magician on both shows. It wasn’t easy—it took a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance to get where I am today—but it was worth it! Let me tell you how my journey began and how I conquered the challenges along the way.

The Beginning of My Journey

My journey began when I was just 3 years old. When my parents and I watched the movie the Wizard of OZ, I knew that I wanted to be an entertainer -they had no idea what they had started. From then on, I was hooked. I would go to musicals and listen to Broadway soundtracks with pure excitement and anticipation. After I turned 17 I started working as a princess at children’s parties and became hooked on magic. I practiced every day for hours until I mastered each trick. I eventually dropped the princess costumes and started designing my own scripts, tricks and routines.

Facing Challenges Head On

I faced many obstacles during my journey as a female magician. As a woman in this traditionally male-dominated field, there were many who doubted me or tried to discourage me from pursuing my passion. But instead of letting those doubts bring me down, they only served to motivate me more to prove everyone wrong by showing them what an amazing female magician can do! Through all of these challenges, one thing remained constant—my unwavering commitment to excellence in everything that I did. This commitment paid off in spades when I received invitations to appear on Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Masters of Illusion!

Realizing My Dream

After months of preparing for these television appearances, it was finally time for show day! As soon as we arrived at the set, all my nerves melted away because everyone was so friendly and welcoming—it felt like coming home after being away for so long! After rehearsing several times with incredible precision, filming began and before we knew it; we had wrapped up shooting for both shows without any major issues or hiccups! Although it seemed like a blur afterwards, this experience will always stay close to my heart forever because it showed me that if you believe in yourself enough and never give up on your dreams—you can achieve anything that you put your mind to!

Making appearances on Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Masters of Illusion is something that has been on my bucket list since childhood; being able to fulfill this dream is truly an unforgettable experience that will stay with me forever! If there’s one thing this journey has taught me it’s this: never let anyone tell you that your dreams are impossible because if you work hard enough at something—you will eventually make them come true! To all aspiring female magicians out there—believe in yourself and don’t let anyone stop you from chasing your dreams; with enough determination you can make anything happen!

Katrina Kroetch