Steve Cuiffo is a multidisciplinary theater artist, illusion designer, and magician whose work bridges the worlds of performance art, magic, and theater. As a creator of both solo and collaborative performances, Cuiffo’s innovative approach integrates sleight of hand, misdirection, imitation, and reenactment to craft unique and captivating experiences. His practice reflects a deep commitment to experimentation, often developing new works through collaboration with performers, directors, and designers.

Cuiffo’s notable credits include co-creating A Simulacrum with Lucas Hnath at the Atlantic Theater Company, serving as the Illusion and Lip Sync Consultant for Hnath’s Broadway production of Dana H., and acting as a Magic Consultant for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He has also designed illusions for productions such as Home and The Object Lesson by Geoff Sobelle, and The Thin Place at Playwrights Horizons. His groundbreaking work extends to co-creating the absurdist magic show Elephant Room with Trey Lyford and Geoff Sobelle, a production that received a Creative Capital Grant and toured extensively.

Steve has collaborated with renowned institutions and artists, including the Wooster Group, David Blaine, and Walt Disney Entertainment. As Magic Director for David Blaine Live, he completed a 40-city U.S. tour, demonstrating his ability to merge theatrical storytelling with astonishing visual effects.

An alum of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Cuiffo trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory and the British American Drama Academy. His career began as an associate artist with the Wooster Group, and he continues to contribute to experimental and devised theater as a performer and consultant. Cuiffo’s solo show Steve Cuiffo is Lenny Bruce earned critical acclaim for its portrayal of the legendary comedian.

As the co-founder of Secret Arts, Cuiffo offers workshops, consulting, and performances that blend the artistry of magic with theatrical innovation. A two-time Princeton Atelier artist and a Helen Hayes Award nominee, Cuiffo remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of performance, enchanting audiences with his visionary approach to art and illusion.