Marco Tempest

Who Is Marco Tempest?

Marco Tempest is a globally acclaimed creative technologist, thought leader, and cyber illusionist. He serves as the Extended Reality Lead Consultant for Accenture, a Creative Technologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and is a Director’s Fellow Alumni at the MIT Media Lab. As the Founder and Director of the MagicLab in New York City, Marco merges technology and illusion to create captivating, immersive experiences. His groundbreaking work has redefined the boundaries between science, magic, and storytelling.

What is his Background?

Marco Tempest began his career in Zurich, Switzerland, combining his engineering talent with a passion for magic to create “technomagic,” a unique genre blending advanced technology with illusion. Early in his career, he gained recognition for performances like “The NeXT Wave of Magic,” which led to collaborations with major technology companies such as NeXT, Sony, and Microsoft. Over the years, Marco has founded Newmagic Communications, collaborated with Fortune 100 companies, and launched a globally distributed TV series, *The Virtual Magician*, viewed by over 250 million people.

He has delivered keynote speeches at events such as the Milken Institute Conference, EmTech, and the World Economic Forum. Marco has also been invited to speak at TED seven times, demonstrating his ability to inspire audiences with his visionary use of technology. He is deeply involved with the tech industry, advising on emerging products and collaborating with top innovators on projects such as Google ATAP, Microsoft HoloLens, and Project Soli.