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117 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Chicago, IL

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Card Magic

5.0 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • Contact for rates

David P. said “Rob did an amazing job, the guests loved the experience and he tailored it to our audience. I 10/10 recommend Rob! ”

  • Evergreen Park, IL
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 12 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for rates

Michael Corona is close up magician from the Chicagoland area. Up close and personal, everyone becomes a part of their own personalized show as Michael Corona...
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • Contact for rates

Elmer E. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sidney Friedman as entertainment for a small dinner group, and his performance was nothing short of unbelievable. Sidney captivated every guest from start to... ”
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Dr. Dave Magic

5.0 (82)
Top Performer
100 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • Contact for rates

Priya G. said “Dr. Dave is truly magic, everything was mind blowing and my friends and I are still talking about how he did some of the tricks. The close up magic and the show were both great, I would highly... ”

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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Chicago, IL

10,647 quotes sent

In the past year, Strolling/Close-up Magicians have sent 10,647 quotes to event planners.

25th most popular

Strolling/Close-up Magicians rank #25 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 6,379 Strolling/Close-up Magician reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.7 days (on average) to hire a Strolling/Close-up Magician.

Chicago ranks #1

Chicago is the most popular city for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Strolling/Close-up Magicians are typically hired for Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, and Cocktail Parties in Chicago, IL.

Illinois ranks #6

Illinois is the 6th most popular state for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in the United States.

Past events for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Chicago, IL

Mind-Blowing Magic! Dave Was the Highlight of Our Halloween

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

October 30, 2025

2 hours

Dave was AMAZING! ?✨ He performed close-up magic throughout our building-wide Halloween Happy Hour and had attendees completely captivated — engaged, excited, and totally mind-blown by his tricks! Such a fantastic addition to any event!
Event total

$400

Don't think twice - Hire Brielle!

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

December 11, 2025

3 hours

We hired Brielle to be a strolling magician for our holiday party (125ish people in attendance) and I am so glad we did. People were saying "How does she DO that?!" all night long. She is approachable, friendly, and her magic is GREAT. Her magic is not at all cheesy and fit in very well with our event. She was wonderful at wandering from group to group and performing tricks, which not all magicians can do well. From the booking side, Brielle is always professional and a dream to work with. I look forward to having another event where we can hire Brielle. I would recommend Brielle HIGHLY to anyone looking for her services.
Event total

$1,000

Would love to hire again!

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

December 11, 2025

3 hours

David was extremely professional + such a wonderful person to work with and have at our event. Would absolutely love to have David back for another event :)
Event total

$800

About booking Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Chicago, IL

Strolling magic is a great way to engage guests at all types of events! These talented performers can move through crowds performing close-up magic and card tricks for small groups of guests at a time. Consider a walk-around magic show for your birthday party, trade show, corporate event, festival, or cocktail hour.

The cost of hiring a strolling magician in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the size of the event, how long you need them, and their skill level. Professional magicians who perform complex sleight-of-hand illusions with unique props may charge more than those who focus on more simple card tricks. Contact the local magic acts above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Chicago close-up magicians, be sure to look at photos and watch videos of their performances. Then read reviews to see what it would be like to work with them. When talking with magicians, discuss important details like the expected guest count, the venue layout, the event schedule, and any other unique aspects of the event.

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Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving the Chicago, IL area

These Strolling/Close-up Magicians serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.

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