From Grok:
Dan Stapleton is a seasoned magician with a career spanning decades, known for captivating audiences worldwide. Originally from Wisconsin, he began performing at Disney World in 1973, demonstrating tricks in their magic shops. His career took him to cruise ships for 23 years, where he entertained globally, including at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Nanjing Festival in China.
Stapleton has appeared on television shows like The Love Boat and competed on America’s Got Talent Season 3, though he was eliminated in the audition round. He owned the Theatre of Illusions at Circus World, where he met his wife, a former elephant trainer. A respected figure in the magic community, he’s a life member of the Society of American Magicians, an IBM Order of Merlin member, and former president of the Florida Magicians Association (1995). He’s also organized magic conventions and cruises, designed magic sets, and performed at corporate events, trade shows, and children’s parties, tailoring his acts to diverse audiences. Stapleton lives in Orlando with his wife, Faryln, and their twin daughters, Amber and Ashley