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

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