Tey Marzetti – Magician & Candle Cart Experience in Columbus, Ohio
A Lifetime of Close-Up Magic · Columbus, Ohio
Tey Marzetti is a Columbus, Ohio magician with over four decades of experience in close-up magic, mind reading, and storytelling—now uniquely combined with artisan soy candles through his one-of-a-kind candle cart experience.
Where It Started
Long before stages and nightclubs, Tey was focused on fundamentals — misdirection, timing, human behavior, and the quiet power of close-up magic performed inches away. His style developed naturally: intelligent, conversational, and personal.
The Club Years
From the late 1970s through the early 1990s, Tey performed regularly in Columbus nightclubs during an era when live entertainment was a central part of the nightlife. These years shaped his confidence, pacing, and ability to connect with people in fast-moving, unpredictable environments.
- Whisper — Mid 1970's
- Montego Bay — 1980's
- Dazzlers — 1990's
Performing night after night in these venues refined a style built on interaction, not spectacle — moments that felt spontaneous, impossible, and memorable.
Why It Changed
After decades of performing, Tey stepped away from formal club work and traditional bookings. The decision wasn’t about leaving magic — it was about finding a way to share it that felt more natural, meaningful, and human.
That same creative mindset led to another craft: hand-poured soy candles. What began as an artisan pursuit eventually became the foundation for something new.
Where He Is Now
Today, magic appears quietly as part of the Marzetti Candle Cart experience. There is no stage, no schedule, and no announcement. A conversation, a candle, and sometimes — an impossible moment with a deck of cards.
The cart shows up around Columbus, especially in areas like the Short North, blending craftsmanship, nostalgia, and close-up magic into something unexpected and memorable.