Column: New Yorkville priest combines magic with ministry
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By Denise Crosby
Published on April 5, 2026.
The Rev. Jerome Kish, a priest with the Joliet Diocese for 28 years and a magician, has been a life-changing career since his childhood and college days. He believes that his talents can help him deliver the word of God in unique ways. Kish uses magic to help children and adults better understand the Bible and has a trick for couples undergoing pre-marriage counseling. He has previously tried out for “America’s Got Talent” on the show, but the school is still operating despite his efforts. Kishes believes that magic can help us understand the universe and its creation. He also has a passion for science and understands how faith and reason are formed.
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