Amanda Nepo
USC PTD616 ▪ 614 Hellman Way ▪ Los Angeles, CA 90089 │ (914) 598-7232 │ nepo@usc.edu │ www.amandanepo.com
Education
University of Southern California, Class of 2027 Los Angeles, CA
Major: Arts, Technology & the Business of Innovation; GPA 3.87 Fall 2023–Present
Byram Hills High School, Class of 2023 Armonk, NY
GPA: 4.27, high honor roll each marking period Fall 2019–Spring2023
ACT (34); AP Physics 1 (5), AP Physics C (5);
AP World History (5); AP Computer Science A (4)
Experience
MAGIC CREATOR
Spring 2016–Present
- Design and build original magic effects for in-person and virtual performance
- Developed two original magic tricks being produced by Penguin Magic; Penguin’s youngest magic creator
- Diamond Cutter (released Aug 2022); Gum-n-Get Some (released Feb 2023)
- Troubleshot production issues with magic company through several prototypes to optimize the gimmicks for efficient manufacturing and smooth performance for the user
- Filmed promotional materials, including a description of the products and live performances to capture audience reactions
- Prepared tutorial videos on how to use the products, including physical handling and suggested performance options
- Wrote and recorded a 2.5-hour Penguin Live Magic lecture for magicians about my original effects and approach to creating magic; youngest Penguin Magic lecturer
MAGIC CONSULTANT
Winter 2022–Present
- Fool Us performer; Summer 2023
- Designed and built gimmick for magician to use in Fool Us performance
- Provided advice on presentation, scripting, and physical manipulation to be used in the act
- Pippin (Byram Hills High School); Winter 2022
- Created, choreographed, and taught magic effects for theater production
- Designed and constructed magic chests to make characters appear from an empty box
Skill
- Programming languages: Java, Python
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Google suite
- Die cutting/ Laser cutting
- 3D printing
- Electromagnets
- Woodworking/construction