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Daniel C Schaffer
- Cincinnati, OH
- Corporate Magician
- Travels nationwide
- $1500-$9000
Overview
Daniel C Schaffer is the funny, uplifting multi award-winning magician, mentalist, and speaker serving the United States and Canada based in Cincinnati, OH. See why corporations and organizations around the nation including many Fortune 500 companies trust Daniel when looking for professional entertainment that represents their brand. Any magician can perform magic, but the reason clients trust Daniel is because of the way he makes your guests feel. A student of the legendary motivational speaker Les Brown, Daniel's funny and uplifting presentations will have your guests laughing, and feeling inspired. Message Daniel today to learn more and make your next event unforgettable.
20 Reviews
Just caught Daniel's show tonight, and wow, it was something else! I've been to my fair share of magic shows, but this one was like a live theater experience more than anything. The guy had us hooked from the get-go with his performance. The magic tricks were mind-blowing, and the stories he weaved in were just awesome. Totally recommend checking out Daniel!
Magician, Corporate Magician
Response from Daniel C Schaffer:
Thank you Liam for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the experience!
We had Daniel come for our Q3 awards banquet, and he knocked it out of the park! He helped us take our awards to the next level. He started by introducing people by name during the social hour and had people laughing and talking in ways we haven't had at previous events. His stage show was extremely professional and had everyone completely enthralled. My favorite part was when he bent the fork with his mind and gave it to one of our favorite employees as a souvenir. He gave a custom message at the end about goals and achievements that inspired everyone to reach higher and really set up the awards we were going to present. For the awards, he worked with us beforehand to get the favorite song of each one of our top sales staff, so when we announced their award, they came on stage to their favorite song. The way their eyes lit up as they recognized the song was a beautiful touch we would have never thought of.
We were blown away by his positive energy and professionalism of Daniel. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a true professional to make their people feel appreciated while having the time of their lives
Corporate Entertainment, Emcee, Mentalist, Corporate Magician
We had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Schaffer at our company dinner in Indianapolis, and it was an experience we won't soon forget. Daniel's magic show was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment he took the stage, he captivated our entire team with his incredible tricks and engaging personality.
What truly set Daniel apart was his ability to connect with our employees on a personal level. It wasn’t just about the magic; it was about creating a sense of unity and inspiration. Daniel made several of our team members the stars of the show, which added a personal touch that everyone appreciated.
The feedback from our employees has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have said it was the best company event they’ve ever attended. Daniel's blend of entertainment and engagement left everyone feeling motivated and excited about our shared goals.
If you’re looking to make your event unforgettable, I highly recommend booking Daniel Schaffer. We will be talking about his show and message for a long time.
Comedy Magician, Corporate Entertainment, Leadership/Success Speaker, Magician, Motivational Speaker, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Corporate Magician
I saw Daniel at a company party and it was so much fun! After watching his show I believe in magic because he made me disappear. I've never disappeared before in my life and it was an experience I'll always remember. He made our event fun and unforgettable. I highly recommend Daniel if you are planning a company party.
Corporate Entertainment, Magician, Mentalist, Corporate Magician
Daniel came to our company event this past week and delivered one of the most interesting performances that I've ever seen. The magic was phenomenal, the storytelling was amazing, he made someone disappear, and then at the end, he left our group with a powerful, personal inspirational message that inspired our group to become the best versions of ourselves. I cannot recommend Daniel enough. For the last week, our team has continued to reference his concluding message. 10/10, if you are looking for a speaker to deliver a message in a fun and creative way, choose Daniel.
Business Motivational Speaker, Corporate Entertainment, Mentalist
I would like to applaud Mr. Schaffer for his excellent performance at our annual company Christmas party. This was the first time we hired entertainment and Daniel knocked it out of the park! During the performance, Mr. Schaffer randomly engaged members of the audience interacting with them in a playful manner, and ultimately leaving them bewildered with his accomplishments.
Throughout the night, I observed expressions of shock, amazement, and delight from our group. I would like to publicly thank Mr. Schaffer for showing up big, while entertaining our employees and their guests. It is always a pleasure celebrating our year, relaxing and enjoying each other's company without the pressures of work. Mr. Schaffer provided an additional dimension to our party, and I would highly recommend hiring Mr. Schaffer for any engagement, large or small.
Mike W
President
Corporate Entertainment, Mentalist, Corporate Magician
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Schaffer at our division luncheon for my management team, and I am beyond impressed. Daniel's performance was nothing short of extraordinary, leaving us all inspired, amazed, and thoroughly wowed. His magical prowess and mentalist skills are truly unmatched. The seamless integration of his act with our corporate setting demonstrated a remarkable understanding of his audience. His message in the show was incredible and was just what my team needed to hear. Without a doubt, Daniel Schaffer's performance deserves a resounding 5 stars for adding a touch of magic and inspiration to our event.
Corporate Entertainment, Leadership/Success Speaker, Mentalist, Team Building Event, Corporate Magician
Response from Daniel C Schaffer:
Thank you Caleb! I’m glad to hear your management team enjoyed their time as much as I did. You have a great team, thanks for trusting me with them.
Daniel absolutely made our night! If you are looking for an empathetic and insightful intuitive to come to your event - book Daniel! We were blown away by his readings and loved discovering our own intuitiveness through his teachings.
Magician
Daniel did a great job as a strolling magician for our corporate event. He also did a short stage show for us. His act was crazy, he is a great mentalist. Our guests enjoyed him.
Magician, Mentalist, Psychic Entertainment, Strolling/Close-up Magician
I don't understand fully how we were blessed to have him at our event. We had budgeted $300 for our event to have a magician come, after reaching out to Daniel, and telling him about our non-profit, he worked to not only provide the magic for our event, but turned it into a fundraiser! He said he usually charged thousands of dollars, and instead of us paying him, he found community sponsors to pay his fee so we could make money off ticket sales. We split the ticket sales with Daniel and ended up making $2500 when we had a budget of $300!!! Now we will be able to give back even more to our community. Not only that but his message at the end had the whole room on their feet and in tears.
Never did I think that we would find a true magician. He didn't just make someone disappear, he made money appear! He is doing what anyone with true powers would do, using them for good. If you have a chance to work with him, don't pass it up!!
Comedy Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
We hired Daniel for our company event in December. We had some mixed reviews. Before the show was great, but then we had a wedding proposal during his introduction and it seemed to throw off the show. After the marriage proposal, I just don't think anyone wanted a magic show. People didn't connect to the show and it seemed to throw off the magician. He continued on, and delivered his final message at the end and that is when he finally reconnected. In his message he shared his story, he related it to everyone in the room and let them know that they aren't alone. It's a message that everyone needs to hear and completely makes up for everything else that happened in the show.
I could tell that it was a great show, it was just an unfortunate circumstance. I look forward to seeing his show again. I still remember what he said to all of us. Don't be a stranger, be true to yourself, don't let the urgent things get in the way of the important things, and remember we are all in this together. He got a standing ovation and everyone was on their feet.
Thank you Daniel!!
Comedy Magician, Motivational Speaker
Response from Daniel C Schaffer:
Thank You Cynthia! It was a challenging show for sure, however we have made changes to make sure that it doesn't happen again. We will provide even more instructions on the importance of the introduction, and if it gets interrupted for something as wonderful as an engagement, instead of continuing on we will take a 10-minute break to allow everyone to say congratulations and let the room settle. Thank you for the kind words about the message, ultimately that message is what you had me there for, so I'm glad despite the challenges with the show, the message was impactful.
He was hired as a comedian, magician, and motivational speaker for our Christmas party. I think the year we played board games was better. He was mingling and doing tricks around the room and that was great, but then performed some of the same things on stage. The comedy missed the mark for the demographic we have as a company. Overall, I don't think the room was read well.
Business Motivational Speaker, Comedy Magician, Corporate Comedian, Mentalist
Response from Daniel C Schaffer:
Dear A W,
I appreciate your thoughtful review of my performance at your Christmas party. Your feedback is invaluable, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to address your concerns.
Firstly, I want to extend my sincere apologies if there was any confusion regarding the nature of my performance. I understand now that there may have been a misunderstanding, and I want to clarify that I was engaged solely as a magician and mentalist for your event, not a comedy magician or comedian. Your feedback regarding the comedy elements not aligning with the demographic of your company is duly noted, and I will ensure better communication in the future to prevent any such misinterpretations.
I'm glad to hear that the mingling and close-up magic were well-received during the event. Moving forward, I am committed to refining my performance to better align with the specific expectations and atmosphere of your company.
Your insights on the importance of reading the room are especially valuable, and I appreciate your honesty in pointing out areas where I can improve. I think one of the big mistakes I made was not letting the room reset after the surprise proposal during the introduction. I should have taken a 10-minute break before starting the show to allow the room to reset, and let everyone say their congratulations. I take your feedback seriously and will use it as a learning opportunity to enhance my future performances.
I genuinely value the opportunity you provided for me to be a part of your Christmas celebration, and I regret any moments that may have fallen short of your expectations. If given the chance, I would welcome the opportunity to make amends and create a more tailored and enjoyable experience for your company in the future.
Thank you again for your feedback, and I wish you and your colleagues a wonderful year ahead.
Sincerely,
Daniel C Schaffer
We contacted Daniel for a private event and me and my friends had an amazing time. Daniel is very professional and his presentation and show left us satisfied. He is incredible! You won’t regret contacting him!
Magician
We hired Daniel to surprise our Mom Me Me Jane on her 79th Birthday. She was so excited and loved having him be her surprise with his fabulous magical skills.
Daniel included the whole family to help out with his magic and everyone had such a great time. We highly recommend Daniel and will call on him again to entertain us..
Magician, Mentalist
Daniel Schaffer was wonderful! He arrived and set up early, giving him time to mingle and perform tricks on a personal basis with the children. He was well dressed, used clean language, and was professional and courteous. The tricks were well geared for a younger audience with a couple nicely suited for adults. At booking he asked about the audience and preferred length of show to perform according to our requests. He gave us a great show!
Mentalist, Children’s Party Magician
Our guests were amazed and left shaking their heads at his mentalist skills. His show combines music with his act adding to the suspense, mood, and overall experience.
Magician, Mentalist
Daniel Schaffer’s performance at Bella Vista Elementary was truly “MAGICAL”! His ability to capture the attention of an audience of kids ranging from ages 2-11 was amazing! He had the kids ooh-ing and aah-ing, screaming at the top of their lungs one minute and silent within seconds. He perfectly combined magic with showmanship to create a fun, entertaining show that the kids talked about for weeks! Their favorite was him escaping from a straight jacket. Teachers and children alike loved his performance. (The only negative comment from one girl was, “The show wasn’t long enough!”) We can’t wait until he appears at our school again!
Magician
Daniel was personable and professional. He did some amazing tricks that my friends are still talking about. I highly recommend!!!
Mentalist
Daniel gave an excellent performance at my son's 6 year old birthday party. Ages of the audience ranged from 5 years old to teens to adults. Daniel did a great job of including magic tricks for all ages. He did a few tricks that the little kids just loved! I would definitely ask Daniel back to perform at another party.
Children’s Party Magician
Daniel performed at my companies annual Christmas party. We heave been talking about him ever since.
Booking Info
Price Range: $1500-$9000
Gig Length: 10 - 80 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability
What to Expect
Daniel C Schaffer customizes each event based on your vision. We will have a discovery call to learn how we can best meet your needs.
While every event is different, Daniel is still one of the best kept secrets in magic. His show is one of the most fun, uplifting, corporate-ready shows on the market today. He interacts with your guests making them feel like the stars of the show. During his final message and motivational parts, it feels like he is speaking directly to each individual person in the audience.
During his strolling mingling magic, he facilitates introductions and laughter, leaving each person he interacts with feeling confident and special.
About
Daniel C Schaffer began performing magic at age 7, and performed his first paid magic show at age 15. In 2014 while studying Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah he decided to pivot to pursue entertainment full time, with a goal of bringing joy and wonder to others.
He completed his bachelors degree in business administration with a focus on strategy, leadership, and marketing. Daniel has travelled around the world to study the magical arts. He has worked with living legends like 2X US Memory Champion Ron White, and Motivational Speaker Les Brown leading to the incredible experience you will have at your event.
A Different Way of Seeing The World
In 2022, at the age of 33, Daniel C Schaffer was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Growing up and navigating the world with undiagnosed autism was not an easy experience. This was complicated further with early abuse, sexual assault, and addiction. Throughout his healing journey he has studied communication, stoicism, psychology, and leadership to not only overcome his own traumas, but to master the leadership and communication skills that seemed to come naturally to others. Fast forward to today, his unique ability to see the world differently enables him to create experiences for his audiences and communicate ideas in ways that you cannot find anywhere else.
More Than The Trophies
Over the years Daniel has won multiple awards for his public speaking and magic and was a best-selling coauthor of the book, The One Thing That Changed Everything. In his award winning message "Who Are You?", Daniel says, "my shelves are littered with trophies and certificates". Daniel realized that each award and accomplishment represents a milestone in his journey, evidence of the impact of his messages and magic. Even though it feels great to win awards, what Daniel loves most is how each one has pushed him to become a better version of himself. Allowing him to better connect with his audiences
Daniel is originally from Utah, and currently lives in Cincinnati, OH with his spouse and his service dog Angie. His hobbies include cooking, hiking, foraging, and being engaged in the community. Among his notable accomplishments Daniel has raised over $200,000 for charitable causes. He has a goal to hit $1M by 2026.
Additional Booking Notes
Typically for stage shows with audiences of 50 and more you will need:
Raised platform or stage
Stand alone sound system with a wireless handheld and wireless lavaliere or headset mic
professional theatrical lighting to light the front of the performer is also recommended.
There are no requirements for mingling events
(For hypnosis shows)
If using a platform stage, rails are needed for safety on the sides and back. There should be a row of 15 chairs and some gaff tape to tape the legs together for safety. Please provide a few helpers to help tape the chairs together.
Services Offered
Influences & Inspiration
David Hira
Steve Martin
Ted Lasso
Paul Draper
Michael C Anthony The Hypnotist that toured with the Illusionists
Legendary Motivational Speaker Les Brown
Setup Requirements
Raised Platform or Stage -16' wide x 10' deep MINIMUM. 24" or 32" high. Steps front and center with NO handrail and steps to the performers right (handrail okay).
Wireless Lav Microphone or similar AND one hand-held wireless microphone on a pole-type stand. (For local shows this can be provided upon request)
Frontal theatrical lighting to illuminate the FRONT of the performer is preferred to focus people's attention to the performance area. (preferred but not required)
Tech for sound and light check 30 minutes before guests arrive.
Complimentary Parking close to venue.
Light straw filter for the theatrical lighting (If using lighting)
(For Hypnosis only) 15 chairs on stage with legs taped together
(For Hypnosis only) Spotters provided for portable platform stage
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