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Erik von Markovik | |
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![]() Von Markovik in 2013 | |
Born | Erik James Horvat-Marković September 24, 1971
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Other names | Mystery |
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Known for | Mystery Method, VH1's The Pickup Artist |
Erik von Markovik (born Erik James Horvat-Marković; [1] September 24, 1971 [2]), more popularly known by his stage name Mystery, is a Canadian pickup artist and television personality. He was profiled in Neil Strauss's The Game and he appeared on the VH1 television show The Pickup Artist. [2] [3]
He has been criticized for promoting unethical and manipulative behavior. [4]
His work has also been used to help people to initiate long-term stable relationships, as the study "The Dating Mind: Evolutionary Psychology and the Emerging Science of Human Courtship", done using his book The Mystery Method. [5]
The character Mystery was created by Erik von Markovik in the late 1990s for his performances as a mentalist, titled Natural Magic. He has done magic performances in many places, including Toronto, Las Vegas and Hollywood. The name Mystery was also used by von Markovik as an internet username. [6]
I was born Erik James Horvat-Markovic' (There is an accent over the C). I started using the name Erik Von Markovic as a stage name for my illusionist shows, and decided to change it legally at the age of 22.