The Amazing René began studying magic in 1980 at the age of 12. Like many of this young age, René performed primarily at small private functions. Within three short years however, at the age of 15, The Amazing René had honed his skills enough that he was invited to demonstrate magic to the guests at Canada’s Wonderland. The Amazing René would spend the next two years studying and performing magic while living in Toronto. During this time, The Amazing René also performed street magic on a regular basis in Toronto’s trendy Yorkville district where he quickly became a regular favourite amongst the summer tourists as well as spending countless hours perfecting his craft while in the company of some of North America’s most experienced magicians of the day. Equally during this period, The Amazing René taught a successful course in magic titled “Abracadabra” for two years at the YMCA.
The Amazing René would spend the rest of his teen years perfecting his art as well as performing at countless events on both stage and television throughout Canada. While at University, The Amazing René enhanced his interest in the performing arts with the study of Theatre, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Literature, History, and Education; elements that would all heighten The Amazing René’s already strong presence and professionalism on stage. Since this time, The Amazing René has been performing and charming audiences of all ages on a full-time basis with his unique and distinctive approach to the art of magic at countless venues throughout North America.