Close-Up & Walk-Around Magic Shows

A simple rope trick can be one of the most baffling illusions when you see it up close. This young volunteer is trying to figure out how the knot just vanished right in front of him.

Moving through the crowd at a large wedding event, I found a guest ready for some magic. These impromptu, close up performances are a great way to break the ice and entertain guests.

This is the moment of wonder. These guests are watching intently as I perform a card trick right in their hands. Close up magic creates a very strong and memorable connection.

My style is to be right in the middle of the action. At this outdoor party, I'm performing for a group of guests, making them part of the show instead of just spectators.

The reactions are always best when the magic is up close. These ladies at a party are laughing in disbelief as a flower appears from my hand, a perfect example of interactive roving magic.

A little bit of magic can bring a smile to anyone's face. I love approaching small groups at events and surprising them with a quick, visual trick that leaves them laughing.

Now you see it, now you don't. I'm performing a vanishing act with a banknote for a guest at an outdoor event. This kind of close up illusion always leaves people asking "How did you do that?".

Pure, uninhibited laughter at an arcade. Even in a busy, noisy environment, a good magic trick can stop people in their tracks and create a moment of shared joy and amazement.

Sometimes the reaction is to run away in shock. This guest was so surprised by my flower trick that she just had to step back. It's a hilarious and common reaction to my close up comedy magic.