cover story in the August 2021 edition of The Magic Circular Magazine in London, England, the publication of The Magic Circle. He was previously profiled in a six-page cover story in the March 2017 edition of M-U-M Magazine, the publication of the Society of American Magicians. He is a member of the senior faculty of the McBride Magic & Mystery School. Draper sits on the board of directors for the Inclusion Center for Community and Justice. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic Draper began offering live magic shows over streaming platforms. He has been described as a pioneer in this field, also offering two educational lectures to assist other performers. Draper's online presentations include corporate speaking as well as family entertainment and school shows, and he regularly has thousands of viewers participating in his online streamed performances. Before the pandemic he was regularly performing at Disneyland. In February of 2022 it was announced that Draper had accepted a faculty position as an adjunct professor and distinguished lecturer at Soka University of America. Awards 2021 Society of American Magicians Presidential Citation for being the World's Preeminent Virtual Magic Presenter 2020 Adam Cheyer Adam Award for Virtual Performance 2014 Merlin Award for Best Corporate Performer, International Magicians Society 2009 Houdini Award winner for Best Mentalist 2003 Volunteer Award, National Conference of Community and Justice 2002 PCAM First place award winner for mentalism 2000 Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship 1999 American College Theater Association, National Theatrical Management Award 1997 Finalist in Original Oratory, National Forensic League competition Film, television and radio/podcasts appearances The Discovery Channel Josh Gates Tonight "Behind Closed Gates" The Hallmark Channel Travel, Ghost Adventures "Fear Factory" Season 9 Episode 5 FOX, Hell's Kitchen 13 Chefs Compete The History Channel, "Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery" A&E, "Criss Angel's Mindfreak: Burning Man" Oxygen Network, "Hairbattle Spectacular 2: I'm a Beautician, Not a Magician" Steven Spielberg, "Poltergeist (25th Anniversary Edition)" HGTV, "House Hunters Las Vegas" episodes 1-5 The History Channel, "Pawn Stars: Learning the Ropes" The History Channel, "Pawn Stars: Crosby, Stills & Cash" Comcast, "Hocus Pocus: Denny and Lees Magic Studio" Comcast, "In Utah: Mysteries of the Mind: Parts 1-3" WB, "15 minutes of fame" ABC, "Duel", June 27, 2008 (contestant on US game show) CBS, "Touched By an Angel: Show Me The Way Home" What'sHerName women's history podcast, "THE DISAPPEARING WOMAN: Adelaide Herrmann" The Magic Word Podcast, "An Hour With Paul Draper" February 2013