Warning About Magician Ivan Stratienco (Amazing Ivan/Ivan Michael): My Experience With Blackmail, Rage Quitting, and Defamation

Ivan Stratienco (also known as Amazing Ivan and Ivan Michael) Magician...

The Facts About His Smear Campaign and Extortion Attempt

If you’re searching for an honest review or real customer experience with Ivan Stratienco (also known as Amazing Ivan and Ivan Michael, Guinness World Record magician and Long Island entertainer),

here’s my factual account... supported by evidence and screenshots.

There’s a lot of noise online about magicians and entertainers, but facts matter.

Recently, Ivan Stratienco... who promotes himself as an award-winning illusionist, mind reading magician, and performer at over 1,000 events... joined my daygame coaching program.

Despite his reputation as a “record-breaking magician” and “officially amazing” entertainer, Ivan rage quit my program after just 14 days, having completed only 12 drills.

He expected instant results...

wanting to get laid and pull women home from daygame with almost zero effort.

When he didn’t achieve those results (without putting in the real work),

Ivan Stratienco attempted to extort money from me, threatening to damage my reputation if I didn’t pay him.

When I refused, he launched a coordinated smear campaign, posting negative reviews and false claims across magician review forums, using his stage names:

Amazing Ivan and Ivan Michael.

Below, you’ll find censored screenshots of his actual messages (with names and private details blurred for privacy), as well as a legal notice addressing his actions.

If you’re looking for a real Ivan Stratienco review, or you’re considering booking Amazing Ivan for your event, make sure you know the full story behind the magician....

and the facts about his customer experience and business practices.

Look, this isn't just some random online troll. We're talking about a person who attempted to blackmail me for cash. Seriously. And it didn't stop there. They went on to launch this whole coordinated effort to slander my name and throw out false accusations. It's honestly quite alarming.

You know, this is a pattern I see all too often in the coaching and entertainment world.

Someone decides they don’t want to put in the effort, then starts pointing fingers at everyone else.

And when things don’t go their way? That's when the threats and smear campaigns come out.

They act all victimized, but honestly, the evidence usually tells a different story.

Just to set the record straight:

I’ve got over 666 real laid and pull testimonials from students who actually rolled up their sleeves and did the work.

If you’re searching for a John Elite PUA Dating Coach review or looking for honest feedback about my coaching, you’ll find proof all over my site and YouTube channel.

Unlike some entertainers and magicians out there, I don’t hesitate to remove students who are toxic, unteachable, or who try to mess things up for others.

It’s all about protecting my coaching community and the real results we achieve together...

this usually happens about once a year.

Now, regarding Ivan Stratienco (also known as Amazing Ivan and Ivan Michael, the Guinness World Record magician), I didn’t kick him out.

He simply rage-quit my coaching program after just 14 days and 12 drills, even though he promotes himself as an award-winning illusionist and mind reading magician.

So, if you come across some outrageous claims, negative reviews, or hit pieces about me or my business, you’ve got the full scoop now.

Always, always ask for real proof and verified testimonials before buying into any magician review or coaching story.

I’ll keep sharing genuine results, student success stories, and receipts—because, at the end of the day, that’s what really counts.

To: Ivan Stratienco

Re: Cease and Desist Demand for Defamation, Harassment, and libel, slander.

To: Ivan Stratienco

Re: Cease and Desist Demand for Defamation, Harassment, Libel, and Slander

Dear Ivan Stratienco,

We represent AKA John Elite (“Our Client”).

It has come to our attention that you have engaged in a coordinated campaign of defamatory statements, harassment, and unauthorized use of Our Client’s likeness across various online platforms, including but not limited to the creation and use of multiple alternate accounts.

This conduct includes spreading false allegations, malicious attacks, and repeated attempts to harm Our Client’s personal and professional reputation.

Such conduct constitutes defamation, harassment, and a violation of Our Client’s rights to privacy and publicity under applicable laws, including but not limited to New York Civil Rights Law §§ 50 and 51.

Accordingly, we hereby demand that you:

• Immediately CEASE AND DESIST all defamatory, harassing, and harmful actions targeting Our Client.

• Permanently REMOVE all false and damaging statements made against Our Client from any online platform or publication.

• Immediately CEASE any further use or distribution of Our Client’s likeness or personal information without explicit written consent.

• Provide written assurance within seven (7) days from the date of this letter confirming your compliance with these demands.

Failure to comply with this demand will leave Our Client with no alternative but to pursue all available legal remedies, including but not limited to initiating a defamation lawsuit and seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages.

We reserve the right to disclose your identity upon commencement of such legal action.

This letter is sent without prejudice to Our Client’s rights and claims, all of which are expressly reserved.

Govern yourself accordingly.

Sincerely, [Legal Counsel for John Elite]

-John Elite (Best Daygame Coach In The World)