America’s Got Talent Winner Mat Franco became fascinated with magic at age four. For Mat, magic quickly became an obsession. Over the years, Mat has developed a unique performance style that blends college humor with shocking magic. He is recognized for creating interactive presentations for his audiences that allow for spontaneity and improvisation. At just 12 years old, after saving money from local shows, Mat traveled to Las Vegas to study and learn from some of magic’s biggest names. Just a few years later, Mat was invited back to Las Vegas, being hired to perform at the Riviera Hotel and Casino as part of the Society of American Magicians National Convention. Before approaching magic as a full time endeavor, Franco was a student of Business (Marketing) at the University of Rhode Island. Mat also minored in Communication Studies. Using his education as a tool, he was able to morph his hobby into a career. Since graduating from College in 2010, Franco has become a campus favorite across the country. Earlier this year, Franco won the coveted Male Performer of The Year award from Campus Activities Magazine.
