Matthew King's lifelong passion for magic began at age 7 when he was captivated by a magic effect that left him determined to uncover its secret. Fueling his curiosity, he began devouring magic books at his local library and received his first magic kit shortly thereafter. His eagerness to learn led him to perform shows for family acquaintances, and at 12 years old, he was asked to perform his first paid public appearance.

At age 16, Matthew auditioned for his high school talent show with a "Substitution Trunk" stage routine, which he and his assistant won first place. The following year, he took on the challenge of building a new routine and bought plans for an illusion, "Cutting a Woman in Sixths," which he had a carpenter friend build for him.
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At 17, Matthew's father took him to audition for The Magic Castle's Junior Society, where he performed an act with doves and visual effects that featured his "Cutting a Woman in Sixths" illusion. His mesmerizing act earned him a spot in the prestigious society, which held meetings at the Victorian mansion nestled in the Hollywood Hills, complete with an extensive magic library.

In his teenage years, Matthew King was privileged to attend a David Copperfield magic show in the year 2000, which became a significant turning point in his magical odyssey. He was fortunate to be summoned to join Mr. Copperfield on stage for a comedic slow-motion skit, and subsequently, was introduced to him by a peer illusionist after the show, an experience that has undoubtedly influenced his artistry ever since.

Magician Matthew King and his Daughter Ava, heading to a Father-Daughter Dance.

​During his senior year of high school, Matthew King competed in a countywide talent show, where he took first place, and also won first place at a citywide competition, garnering attention from the local newspaper. Just days after graduating high school, he was hired by an entertainment production company to perform at Playland, an amusement park in New York. Following the end of the season, he relocated to San Diego in 2001. In 2006, his daughter was born, who now provides him with an audience to practice his magic on. Despite her preference for Xbox over magic, she enjoys hearing about the various venues and audiences her father entertains! Matthew's passion for his craft is evident in his work, and he always strives for excellence.