What I Do
Strolling Magic
and Mentalism
I work the room during cocktails and dinner, table to table, a few people at a time. No stage, no sound, no setup. I show up and start making moments your guests will still be telling people about months from now. People who have never met end up leaning over the same card, and the room warms up on its own. I arrive early, check in and GO! Best for cocktail hours, receptions, trade show booths and holiday parties.
The Seated Show
Thirty to fifty minutes of mind reading built for a room that is sitting down and paying attention. This is not a kids' magic show. It is the kind of thing that makes a VP say "there's no way... that's impossible" out loud in front of two hundred people. I provide a microphone and AV equipment when needed, I work to whatever time slot you give me, and I finish when I said I would. I am still the easiest part of your event. Best for awards dinners, galas, sales kickoffs and after dinner entertainment.
Corporate Mind Reading
Your message can be incorporated into the magic to deliver an unforgettable takeaway for your business. A product name, this year's theme, a sealed prediction that reveals the highlights of your meeting. I will work with you and your content team to ensure every element of the customized presentation is the exact message you want conveyed to your group. This type of performance is best for conferences, product launches, incentive trips, team building, and client appreciation events.
See Mike in action
About
Hundreds of events, thousands entertained
When I was seven years old, I performed my very first magic trick for the most supportive audience anyone could ask for, my parents. I remember standing in my living room while they patiently sat on the couch as I did the same trick over and over. The amazed look on my dad's face and the sound of my mom laughing made me realize I had found my calling.
Rooms have gotten larger and the audiences have gotten bigger.
One thing hasn't changed, my love of hearing the laughter and excitement of a group at an intimate cocktail party or looking out and seeing hundreds of jaws drop in amazement while performing onstage at a national convention.
My passion is creating memorable moments of magic and mind reading that your guests will talk about for years after your event is over.
In addition to my extensive performing, I've also spent more than twenty years inside corporate America, and I know how important it is to entertain an audience while not being offensive or embarrassing anybody. I pride myself on being able to connect with a wide array of audiences and being easy to work with, creating a stress-free experience and giving you peace of mind that your guests are having a good time, so you can focus on other elements of your event and not worry about the entertainment.
Home is Philadelphia, with my family, who are still the toughest crowd I work all year. I perform across New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DC, New York and Connecticut, and I carry performer liability insurance and can send your venue a certificate on request.
Proof
Real rooms, real reactions
"We brought Mike in as a nice complement to a cocktail reception, but instead, he became the main event. The whole room followed him around, chasing the next trick, because once people saw one they wanted more. Mike is genuinely talented, has great energy, and is a crowd-pleaser in a room that's not easy to win over; we'll definitely be bringing him back."
Christine R. Felice, SVP, Mitchell & Ness Commerce
"Mike is magic! We hired Mike for my 40th at a winery and all I can remember is random screams of amazement among the crowd. He is flawless in his execution and left us all in awe. My family and friends talked about his performance for weeks!"
Ankur Patel, 40th birthday celebration
"Michael was absolutely incredible! We had him at our end-of-summer carnival party, and he completely captivated the entire crowd. With a big party, it's not easy to hold everyone's attention, but he had people gathered around, laughing, amazed, and genuinely trying to figure out how he was doing what he was doing! Our guests were talking about him all night and even afterwards."
Kejal Bhatt, end of summer party
Below, photographs from real events, taken on the night, with real guests reacting in real time. Ballrooms, cocktail receptions, hotel function rooms and convention stages across the East Coast.
Volunteers from the room
Two guests who walked in as strangers, now standing next to me in front of a full house. Nobody is planted and nobody is the punchline.
A full room
Cocktail hour at a black tie gala, guests closing in on both sides. No stage and no microphone, just a room full of people who came over to see what everyone was looking at.
Black tie season
Arriving for an annual charity gala. One case, no setup, ready before the doors open.
Partial client list
Vanguard · Insight Partners · Alimera Sciences
New American Funding · Fox Chase Cancer Center
Mitchell & Ness · Marriott · Wyndham · AtlantiCare
Mohonk Mountain House · Borgata · Harrah's
Ocean Casino Resort · Live! Casino · SugarHouse Casino
Disney Cruise Line
Questions I get asked
How long do you perform?
Once I know a bit more about your event, I will come back with a recommendation on the length and the format that fits it best.
What do you need from the venue?
Strolling needs no stage, no sound and no setup. I simply start. For a seated show I need somewhere the whole room can see me, and a small riser helps past about 80 guests. I bring my own microphone and speaker if the venue has none.
Where do you travel?
Philadelphia and the surrounding region are standard: NJ, DE, MD, DC, NY and CT. Further afield is possible, just ask.
Is it right for a mixed audience?
Yes. Nothing in the show is off color, nothing embarrasses a volunteer, and nothing needs explaining to the client's boss afterwards.
Insurance and dress?
I carry performer liability insurance and can send your venue a certificate on request. Standard dress is a dark suit. Black tie or a costume brief is no problem if your evening calls for it.
Contact
Tell me about your event
Send the date, the venue and roughly how many guests. You'll hear back the same day with what I'd do and what it costs.