Ace of Spadess Went From Street Magician to IMAX's Resident Evil Campaign

Before the streams and the brand deals, Ace of Spadess was a street magician on the East Coast. COVID pushed him online, TikTok gave him a platform, and now he’s one of the creators IMAX tapped for its Resident Evil release campaign. The partnership didn’t happen overnight either. He’s been working with IMAX since 2022, and he pitched playing Resident Evil at their headquarters long before the cameras started rolling.

That persistence paid off in a big way. Resident Evil was shot with IMAX-certified cameras and stands as the first film in the franchise made explicitly for the format, with horror filmmaker Zach Cregger directing. For Ace of Spadess, it’s proof that Black gamers can work with major brands by staying true to their passions instead of chasing trends.

He’s also using the moment to clear up what streaming really is. It’s not just playing games, it’s a professional space with something for everyone, and he wants older generations to see it that way. His biggest piece of advice for creators? The algorithm rewards consistency, not quality. So, which matters more to you: posting every day or waiting until something is perfect? Drop your answer in the comments.