- Chicago, IL
- Strolling/Close-up Magician
- Contact for rates
Jason K. said
“AMAZING show from Card Magic! Would absolutely recommend to anybody who wants to see a great, experienced magician at work. ”
The 34 Best Strolling/Close-up Magicians for hire in Chicago, IL
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121 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Chicago, IL
Rebecca Spectre Magic & Tarot Reading
New member- Chicago, IL
- Strolling/Close-up Magician
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Magician and Tarot Reader who brings warm, inclusive, interactive entertainment to weddings, private parties, and companies like Google, Shure, Reddit....
- Evergreen Park, IL
- Strolling/Close-up Magician
- 12 miles from Chicago
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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...
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
- $280- $1000 (based on show length & distance)
Ron L. said
“Norman was remarkable as a magician. His up-close magic was the best I have seen. I still don’t understand how he could execute such magic.
Highly recommend! ”
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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Chicago, IL
11,809 quotes sent
In the past year, Strolling/Close-up Magicians have sent 11,809 quotes to event planners.
24th most popular
Strolling/Close-up Magicians rank #24 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
5 out of 5 stars
There are 6,710 Strolling/Close-up Magician reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
1.5 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.5 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 House 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
Great! Engaging
Strolling/Close-up Magician
5.0
November 8, 2025
1.5 hour
Provided walking magic to groups at a party of 50 guests. Was early on arrival and provided all the items needed for their service
Event total
$265
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.