Award-Winning Magician Dennis Watkins

About

Third-Generation Magician:

I grew up with magic. It's in my family. My late grandfather and teacher was a phenomenal close-up magician who ran one of this country's earliest mail-order magic shops for many years. I fell in love with magic watching him perform and feel honored that today I am able to continue the family tradition.

World-Class Performer:

With awards and honors from the Texas Association of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Desert Magic Seminar, I bring the highest standard of live entertainment to events nation wide.

A classically trained actor (degrees in performance from SMU and the British American Drama Academy in London), my shows have wowed audiences in virtually every type of venue including The Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Chicago's United Center, Chicago's Navy Pier, dozens of Colleges and Universities, and countless private venues across the country.

Trusted Entertainer:

My goal is to bring top-quality entertainment to your corporate or private event. Through highly visual sleight of hand, stage illusion, impossible mind-reading and unearthly feats of physical skill, I seek to ENTERTAIN with fast-paced comedy performances that are GUARANTEED to delight your audiences.

Whether I'm entertaining your employees at an awards dinner, pitching your product at a trade show, or wowing your family and friends, I personally GUARANTEE your satisfaction.

"I have booked about 100 events in the last 5 years and I would use Dennis for every one of them if I could. Dennis is OUTSTANDING. If you are looking for someone to engage your audience of any kind–from black tie to personal friends and family–Dennis is an ideal fit."

Randall Dill, Adjungo Consulting

Partial Client List:

AT&T
IBM
Accenture
Prudential
A & E Network
Nano Ink
Barry Plastics
Covidien Healthcare
Millenium Pharmaceuticals
Nissan
Kia
Exelon Corp.
Petland
Subway
Bain & Co.
The Chicago Bulls
Howl at the Moon
Kanan Cruises
SunTrans International
Milliman Financial
Baxter Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Nexxum
Seko Worldwide
Productions USA
Magic Chicago
The Chicago Bulls
Trader Joe's
Chicago's Navy Pier
Howard Simon & Associates
Breuer Metals
Kroger
Albertson's
Dallas County Community College
Southern Methodist University
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
Society of American Magicians
Texas Association of Magicians
International Brotherhood of Magicians

What to Expect

STROLLING MAGIC:

This is some of the most stunning, visual and mind-bending magic you can imagine! My close-up magic is perfect for events where your guests are milling about, chatting, networking, etc.

As a strolling magician, I simply work my way through the event venue, performing close-up magic for small groups and individuals. As I move from group to group, everyone gets their own five to ten minute magic show!

Dollar bills float or end up stuffed inside oranges, signed cards switch places or end up in my wallet, one dollar bills magically turn into hundreds, my shoelaces come to life and tie themselves...and a lot more!

STAND-UP and STAGE MAGIC:

Need to entertain a larger crowd? Your audiences will never forget my one-of-a-kind Comedy Magic Show. This show runs anywhere from 15 minutes to 55 minutes and is ideal for audiences of 25-500 people. Furthermore, the show can be tailored to feature you and your guests through hilarious physical comedy, astonishing magic and mind-blowing mentalism.

My highly theatrical show includes my outrageous versions of classical magic routines, such as a wild card illusion performed from inside a fully-inflated six-foot balloon!

Imagine the reactions when I read the minds of six people at the same time!

Picture a straight jacket escape in which I wager $100 that I can not only escape in 30 seconds, but pick an audience member's pocket from INSIDE the straight jacket at the same time!

I offer a 100% GUARANTEE on all performances!

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Casino, Club/Nightclub, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Trade Show

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