Tey Marzetti – Magician, Inventor & Candle Cart Experience in Columbus, Ohio
A Lifetime of Close-Up Magic · Inventor of PorchWatch
Tey Marzetti is a Columbus, Ohio magician, inventor, and creator with over four decades of experience in close-up magic, mind reading, and storytelling—now uniquely combined with artisan soy candles through his one-of-a-kind candle cart experience.
Known for blending creativity with real-world problem solving, Tey brings a unique perspective to everything he builds—whether it’s a moment of magic or a product designed to protect everyday life.
The Inventor of PorchWatch
Tey is also the inventor of PorchWatch, a smart package protection system designed to stop porch theft before it happens. While most security cameras simply record crime, PorchWatch actively responds—using detection, lighting, and voice deterrence to protect deliveries in real time.
Built from real-world observation and a deep understanding of human behavior, PorchWatch reflects the same principles found in Tey’s magic: awareness, timing, and anticipation.
PorchWatch represents a new approach to home security—one that focuses not just on recording events, but preventing them.
Where It Started
Long before stages and nightclubs, Tey was focused on fundamentals — misdirection, timing, human behavior, and the quiet power of close-up magic performed inches away. His style developed naturally: intelligent, conversational, and personal.
The Club Years
From the late 1970s through the early 1990s, Tey performed regularly in Columbus nightclubs during an era when live entertainment was a central part of the nightlife. These years shaped his confidence, pacing, and ability to connect with people in fast-moving, unpredictable environments.
- Whisper — Mid 1970's
- Montego Bay — 1980's
- Dazzlers — 1990's
Performing night after night in these venues refined a style built on interaction, not spectacle — moments that felt spontaneous, impossible, and memorable.
Why It Changed
After decades of performing, Tey stepped away from formal club work and traditional bookings. The decision wasn’t about leaving magic — it was about finding a way to share it that felt more natural, meaningful, and human.
That same creative mindset led to another craft: hand-poured soy candles. What began as an artisan pursuit eventually became the foundation for something new.
Where He Is Now
Today, magic appears quietly as part of the Marzetti Candle Cart experience. There is no stage, no schedule, and no announcement. A conversation, a candle, and sometimes — an impossible moment with a deck of cards.
The cart shows up around Columbus, especially in areas like the Short North, blending craftsmanship, nostalgia, and close-up magic into something unexpected and memorable.