Private Event Magician for Orange County's Most Exclusive Gatherings

Sophisticated Entertainment. Absolute Discretion. An Experience Your Guests Won't Stop Talking About.

shaun springing cards from hand to hand in blue suit and pink tie.

Not Every Event Needs a Stage. Some Need a Secret.

You’re not planning a company picnic. You’re hosting something with a guest list, not a headcount. A private dinner at a Newport Beach estate. A milestone birthday for someone who already has everything. A celebrity after-party where the entertainment needs to match the room.

This is where I operate best. Intimate groups. High expectations. Guests who’ve seen it all and think they can’t be surprised.

Fifteen years of performing in the most unpredictable environments on the planet taught me one thing corporate magicians never learn: how to read a room in seconds and give every person exactly the experience they didn’t know they wanted.

Private event magician performing close-up magic for VIP guests in Orange County

Close Enough to Touch. Impossible Enough to Remember.

Close-up sleight of hand magic at exclusive private party

This isn’t a stage show scaled down. It’s a completely different form of entertainment designed for proximity.

I work the room — or the table — performing sleight-of-hand inches from your guests’ hands. Borrowed watches, signed cards, personal objects that end up in impossible places. Every piece is interactive, every reaction is genuine, and every moment is tailored to the energy of the group in front of me.

For larger private events, I combine strolling magic with a short stand-up set to give the evening both texture and a centerpiece moment. For intimate dinners of 10-20 guests, the close-up work alone carries the night — no stage, no microphone, just impossible things happening right in front of people who thought they couldn’t be fooled.

The comedy is sharp, clean, and calibrated to the audience. If your guests skew sophisticated, so does the performance. If the room wants high energy, I match it. You’ll never hear the same patter I’d use at a corporate mixer — this is built for your specific crowd.

Built for Events Where Details Matter

Private Celebrations

Birthday milestones, anniversary dinners, engagement parties, holiday gatherings at private residences. Entertainment that feels curated, not booked.

Celebrity & High-Profile Events

After-parties, exclusive gatherings, events where discretion isn’t optional. I’ve performed in rooms where the guest list alone requires an NDA. Your privacy is non-negotiable.

Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties

Interactive, hilarious, and endlessly surprising. Works perfectly for groups of 8-30 in private venues, restaurants, or rental properties. A magician is the one thing nobody expects — and everyone remembers.

Your Event. Your Rules

I don’t photograph your guests without permission. I don’t name-drop past clients. I don’t post about your event on social media unless you explicitly ask me to.

When you hire entertainment for a private gathering, you’re trusting someone to enter a space that isn’t public. That trust is earned, not assumed. I coordinate directly with you or your event planner, arrive through whatever entrance you specify, and conduct myself as a professional guest — not a vendor looking for exposure.

Flexible Formats, Premium Experience

Strolling Close-Up Magic — 1 to 2 hours of room-working magic for events of any size. Ideal during cocktail portions, dinner transitions, or as continuous entertainment throughout the evening.

Stand-Up Comedy & Magic — 15 to 60 minutes of high-energy performance for the full group. Works as a reception opener, after-dinner surprise, or the main entertainment event.

The Complete Evening — Strolling magic combined with a stand-up set, timed to your event flow. The most popular choice for hosts who want both ambiance and a showstopper moment.

Investment starts at $1,500. Every event is custom-quoted based on duration, format, travel, and the specific requirements of your gathering.

Common Questions

When is the best time to have a magician at a private event?


During the first hour, when guests are arriving and energy is building. Strolling magic gives people something to react to immediately and sets the tone for the rest of the night. A stand-up set works best after dinner or as a mid-evening surprise.

Strolling magic works for any size — I move group to group. The stand-up show is ideal for 10-100 guests. For very intimate dinners (under 10), I perform extended close-up sets where the entire group is involved simultaneously.

Frequently. Estates, penthouses, vacation rentals, yacht clubs, private dining rooms — anywhere your guests are gathered. I’m fully self-contained and need zero setup from you.

The default is sharp, sophisticated, and universally appropriate. For 21+ events, I can adjust the comedy to match the room’s energy — edgier humor, more interactive moments, content you wouldn’t see at a corporate function.

Reach out through the contact form or call directly. I’ll ask about your event details, recommend a format, and send a custom quote. A signed agreement and deposit secure your date.

Let's Talk About Your Event!

No pressure, no sales pitch. Tell me what you're planning, and I'll tell you exactly how I can make it better.