Companies whose events have featured See Magic Live performers
Magic written for adults
Sleight of Hand and Mind Reading, Performed Inches From Your Guests
Close-up magic from our Philadelphia roster happens at conversation distance. Cards change while a guest holds them, a borrowed ring disappears and turns up somewhere it could not be, and a mentalist names the word someone only thought of.
The material is written for adults, so it holds up in front of executives, clients, and wedding guests. Strangers at a reception end up trading theories about what they saw, and that conversation keeps going after the performer moves on to the next group.
What vetting means here
Kostya Kimlat Vets Every Performer Against a Written Standard
Skill earns a magician a conversation with Kostya. Keeping a place on the roster depends on See Magic Live’s team standards, which every performer agrees to: material chosen for each audience, a pre-show checklist before every event, attire suited to the occasion, planned transportation, and homework on your schedule, your contact, and your guests.
Performers on the team also agree to give and take blunt feedback from one another, a practice Kostya brought home after lecturing to magicians in Spain. Acts get sharper between bookings because peers point out what falls flat. The full standard is on our how we vet page.
Who performs at Philadelphia events
Two Fool Us Performers and a White House Show on One Roster
Kostya Kimlat fooled Penn & Teller on Fool Us, and Peter Wood has appeared on the show twice. Ryan Oakes has performed at the White House and been profiled in Forbes and The New York Times. Adam Elbaum has spent over 30 years at venues like The Magic Castle, and Brian Curry, creator of the mind-reading show The Good Liar, has performed for Capital One, Microsoft, and NASA.
Adam Elbaum and Steve Reynolds are based in Philadelphia, and the other performers on this roster travel in for Philadelphia events. We recommend a performer based on your guest count, your venue, and the tone of the night.
The Magicians We Book for Philadelphia Events
From inquiry to showtime
How Booking Works
Step 1
Send the Basics
The date, the venue, the guest count, and the kind of event. A few sentences is enough.
Step 2
Get a Recommendation
We suggest the magician whose style fits your audience, and a team of performers for larger crowds.
Step 3
Confirm and Hand It Off
Your performer arrives briefed on the schedule and the guests, with a set chosen for your event.
What Clients Wrote After Their Events
“I wish I could give Adam 6 stars! We wanted to celebrate the magic of our membership and hiring Adam Elbaum was an exceptional decision. He had the audience captivated from the start. Everyone was mesmerized, from the card tricks to the sleight-of-hand displays. His professionalism and engaging personality made our event a success. We cannot wait to hire him for future events.”
Tracey Abby-White
Google“Kostya performed at a recent corporate event for a room of skeptical lawyers, and he was simply phenomenal!”
Sancha Brennan
Google“Alex was beyond fantastic! His magic was definitively the best part of the wedding and I'm so glad we booked him! We hope to bring magic to a future event!”
Julia K.
“Kostya was absolutely amazing. He mingled with our 300+ guests, performed amazing magic, and everyone loved him. We already confirmed him for next year. Truly unbelievable. A unique and incredible experience.”
Jason Mendelsohn
Google“Thank you for the show this morning, the team came out excited and have been talking about it since. I really appreciate how you involved the audience and showed your knowledge of our company and our people, it made it more personal for them.”
Tony L.
“It went really well, thank you for checking in. Everyone loved Adam's set.”
Parker P.
Two formats, or both
Close-Up Magic for Receptions, a Stage Show for the Seated Program
A magician circulates through your event and performs five to ten minute sets for small groups, with the magic happening in guests’ own hands.
A 15 to 60 minute show for your whole audience, with volunteers from the crowd, humor, and mind reading that plays to every seat.
What your booking includes
One Team Behind Your Performer
Booking through PhiladelphiaMagicians.com puts See Magic Live’s full team behind your performer, from the first email to the end of your event.
Other Vetted Performers to Call On
If your performer falls ill, we make every effort to find a replacement among the other vetted magicians on our team.
Details Settled in Advance
Our team confirms the schedule, the audience, and the stage setup with you beforehand, and your performer arrives briefed on all of it.
Clear Terms, Secure Payment
Pricing, payment, and what the performance includes are spelled out in writing before you confirm.
Advice Before You Book
Start with your event date
Tell Us the Date. We’ll Recommend the Magician.
Send the date, the venue, and your guest count. Our team replies the same day with a recommendation matched to your audience.
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