
What is Close-Up Magic?
Close-up magic is magic at its most personal. Instead of watching from across a theater, your guests experience impossible moments just inches away, with the magic happening right under their noses—and often right in their own hands.
For an intimate close-up show, a small group of approximately 10–20 guests gathers around as I perform sophisticated sleight-of-hand magic with cards, coins, everyday objects, and plenty of audience participation. There are no camera tricks and no distant stage. You’re close enough to see everything…and somehow, the impossible still happens.
Close-up magic is also perfect for larger events as walk-around entertainment. I mingle with guests and perform short, interactive sets for small groups throughout cocktail hours, receptions, corporate events, hospitality suites, private parties, and other social gatherings. It’s a great way to break the ice, get people talking, and create memorable moments throughout your event.
Whether it’s an intimate show for a handful of guests or walk-around magic for hundreds, close-up magic creates a personal experience your guests don’t simply watch—they become part of it.

