Hiring a Bay Area magician for your event can turn a buttoned-up corporate affair into a whimsical and memorable event. Whether you’re looking for close-up magicians, stage show magic, immersive magic acts, or a magician to work the booth at your trade show, this article has you covered. We also included some alternative event entertainment ideas if you discover a magician might not be quite right for your event.
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Here’s a rundown of some of the top corporate event magicians working in the Bay Area. These magicians for corporate events have been vetted for quality, customer satisfaction, accolades, and wow factor.
David Martinez was a senior creative at Apple who left the tech world behind to pursue his passion for magic. He is one of our favorite Bay Area magicians because he offers many options for how he performs magic at corporate events. He can entertain guests at happy hour with close-up magic, perform full stage shows, or even host and emcee your event. Clients find his style quick, funny, and professional.
Best for: Close-up magic and emceeing events.
Spencer Gray is a Bay Area magician who has entertained guests from Google events to high-end galas. He is known for his ability to seamlessly weave company branding into his performances. Spencer can delight your guests with close-up mingling magic, fantastical magic shows, or his award-winning interactive magic experience. He has a 5.0 rating across 85 reviews that highlight his strong stage presence and impressive tricks.
Best for: Interactive magic shows.
Cosmo Comedy Magic is a talented and motivational magician who specializes in corporate events. His goal is to immerse and interact with guests and leave the above group feeling optimistic and upbeat. Cosmo offers stage magic, lounge magic, and up close magic. Clients love his positive messaging, clean comedy, and interactive magic tricks.
Best for: Stage magic and close-up magic.
Zach Waldman is an electric corporate magician with a long tenure at the illustrious Magic Castle in Hollywood. Zach is a great magician for your booth at a trade show because he’s great at incorporating important branding and sales points into his act. He can also come perform close to magic at a corporate event, and guests are sure to love his quick wit and warm personality.
Best for: Trade shows.
You might recognize Magical Katrina from Chappell Roan’s “Red Wine Supernova” music video, or from Penn and Teller’s acclaimed magic show “Fool Us”. She’s the closest this list has to a celebrity magician, and lucky for us, she offers corporate events in the Bay Area! Magical Katrina’s signature style blends drama, mystery, whimsy, and comedy. She can make your CEO appear onstage in her stage show or run a magic workshop on Zoom for your team.
Best for: Stage shows, and magic workshops.
Dan Chan bills himself as “Silicon Valley’s Favorite Magician”, and after you hear his client list, you might just agree. Dan made his name performing for companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb. Dan offers magic shows and close-up magic like many of the other magicians on this list, but he also has an original skill he calls “Fraud Detection”. His years of working with venture capitalists had given him unique insight into the psychology of influence and deception (which is also a part of a good magic trick) that he explores and reveals in this unique experience.
Best for: Fraud Detection Experience, and tech events.
This is a list of alternative entertainment ideas to hiring a corporate event magician, as well as activities that can be paired alongside a magician at a corporate event.
At this Hands-on Cocktail Bar you’ll learn to channel your inner mixologist as you craft a signature, pre-selected cocktail with the guidance of your Expert Bartender. Follow along as you mix, shake, and garnish a perfectly balanced drink, mastering professional techniques along the way. Non-alcoholic substitutions are available,e allowing everyone to enjoy the same expertly designed cocktail or mocktail.
The Cocktail Rim Spice Blending Bar lets guests unleash their creativity by blending their own custom mix of salt, spices, and zests for the perfect cocktail rim. This interactive station is a quick, engaging, and memorable way for guests to customize their drinks while taking home a branded jar of their unique blend. Whether they enjoy a cocktail or a mocktail, their personalized spice mix adds an extra touch of flavor to their home bar.
Discover the art and science of bitters as you craft a custom blend tailored to your taste. Guided by your Expert Host or Mixologist, you’ll explore a variety of bitters and then create a one-of-a-kind bitters blend. Bottle your unique creation to elevate future cocktails with a personal touch.
Turn an everyday snack into a gourmet treat by seasoning popcorn with your own custom blend of spices, herbs, and toppings. Choose sweet or savory for this interactive experience that lets guests get creative and walk away with a pouch of personalized, perfectly seasoned popcorn.
Go nuts for flavor! Guests will mix and match a variety of nuts, spices, and seasonings to create their perfect custom nut blend. From sweet or smoky to bold or savory, the possibilities are endless—and you’ll take home a branded pouch of your delicious, crunchy creation.
Our Savory S’mores Bar lets guests put their own creative spin on this viral trend. They’ll choose from a selection of cheeses, cured meats, and delicious preserves or honey, then head to the roasting station to melt their cheese, build their s’more, and indulge. It’s a unique, nostalgic experience, great for all seasons.
Our Tongue Twister Bar is all about flavor, perception, and your senses. Choose two flavor experiments to build your bar; from flavor tripping with miracle berries to playing jelly bean plinko and more. The bar is hosted by your Avital “Flavor-Tender” and take-home gifts vary by experiment. A fun, unique bar for nearly all dietary restrictions.
You may have done a wine tasting before, but have you ever analyzed the nuances of water? This Water Tasting Bar is a great pick for groups with dietary restrictions or those trying to de-center alcohol during their event. Additionally, offering a water tasting bar can provide valuable insights into your guests’ preferences, helping you enhance future event planning.
Our Interactive Bars are designed to be enjoyed in bundles of 2 or more. You can mix and match different bars to your hearts desire, but here are a few of our favorite combos!
A magician for a corporate event is a magician who entertains specifically at corporate parties. The way these magicians differ from non-corporate magicians is that they have cleaner comedy, can incorporate company branding into their acts, and create an immersive experience specific to corporate crowds.
If you’re wondering how to hire a magician for corporate events, a good first step is to go to the magician’s website and check out their contact form or booking request link. The magicians on this list specialize in corporate events, so you don’t have to research whether they offer this service if you go with one of our recommendations. The booking process is often very straightforward and asks for your booking date, budget, venue, and other pertinent info. The magician will respond, possibly ask for a deposit or a travel stipend, and if you agree on terms and their availability lines up, you should be good to go!
Magicians for corporate events provide entertainment value, encourage networking, provoke conversation amongst guests, and integrate branding creatively. These are assets to a successful corporate event and make a magician a popular entertainment choice.
Interactive Bars are the perfect alternative or addition to a corporate magician. They’re hosted, all-inclusive, and most importantly, so much fun! With branded signage and custom take-home gifts, they’re the perfect addition to corporate events in San Francisco.
Avital Ungar is dining and restaurant expert and the founder of Avital Experiences. She has spent 15+ years designing dining experiences nationwide and has been featured in The New York Times, Shark Tank, Travel Channel, Bon Appétit, and more. Learn more
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