Handcrafted Mysteries

A magic show with Greg Van Holsbeck

The Show

Handcrafted Mysteries is a captivating magic performance featuring the original illusions of Greg Van Holsbeck. Greg’s creates a unique experience by putting the magic in the hands of the audience. The magic takes place all around the room and gets everyone involved.

Greg’s style of magic draws a lot of inspiration from his own life, manifesting into engaging presentations with comedic charm.

The show started in 2019 and has been performed over 100 times for happy ticketed audiences. After a 3 year hiatus, Handcrafted Mysteries is returning to it’s Southern California roots.

Who is Greg Van Holsbeck?

Greg Van Holsbeck is a world class magician and frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He can also be seen performing in venues around the country as well as luxury cruise ships. Known for his creativity, Greg’s original magic has also made its way into the repertoire of fellow magicians around the world.

Greg got started in magic from a Marshall Brodien magic kid when he was 9 years old. He was immediately hooked on the artform and has spent the last 23 years in pursuit of making the impossible happen for real audiences…and doing it all through fun, participation and personality.

What is the Union on Garey?

The Union was originally built in 1919 as a YMCA. It was restored in the late 2010s by Ray Adamyk and Spectra Company to be a community hub. It was created with one sole purpose; to create a safe and brave place for community innovation, development, and growth to organically flourish. Proudly housing local businesses, Non-profits, Local Artists, and Creatives, The Union building celebrates over 100 years of Pomona history with its architecture and continues to embrace the community of today with its creative use.

“Greg Van Holsbeck has a wholesome, unassuming charm that makes his performances all the more disarming and astonishing. He has an incredible ability to surprise audiences with powerful, well constructed magic and mentalism. I’ve personally used one of Greg’s ideas on national television shows to great success. His work is thoughtful, deceptive, and impactful.”

-Paul Draper

“One of my favorite magicians to watch perform.”

-Jon Armstrong

“Greg is amazing!”

-Hilary Duff