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95 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Durham, NC

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Award-Winning Magic of Michael Bloemeke

4.85 (8)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Corporate Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • Contact for pricing

Laura K. said “Michael's magic was a perfect fit for our birthday party. He easily mingled with the guests and amazed everyone with his card tricks. He was also a pleasure to work with setting up the gig, sort of...”
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Santa Claus Chris

4.97 (78)
Top Performer
193 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Santa Claus / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 21 miles from Durham
  • Starts at $200 per hour

Naiara A. said “Santa Chris was lovely with the kids (1, 3 and 4 years old) as well as with our entire family. Highly recommend him and will contrct him again next year!”
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The Amazing Magic of Wayne Anderson

4.99 (224)
Top Performer
167 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 21 miles from Durham
  • Contact for pricing

Angela M. said “Wayne was a blast at our 40th surprise party. There was literal gasping. 10/10”
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Kevin Reylek - Magician

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Garner, NC
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 25 miles from Durham
  • Starts at $500

S. S. said “Kevin was a pleasure to work with on our client’s video shoot. He was prompt, professional, and delivered some great card magic that translated perfectly on camera. On top of that, he even stayed...”

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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Durham, NC

13,118 quotes sent

In the past year, Strolling/Close-up Magicians have sent 13,118 quotes to event planners.

22nd most popular

Strolling/Close-up Magicians rank #22 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 7,024 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.

Durham ranks #6

Durham is the 6th most popular city for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in North Carolina.

Popular events

Strolling/Close-up Magicians are typically hired for Christmas Parties and Birthday Parties in Durham, NC.

North Carolina ranks #11

North Carolina is the 11th most popular state for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in the United States.

Past events for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Durham, NC

Magical night

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

April 13, 2026

1 hour

Great parlor style magic! Everyone of all ages enjoyed!
Event total

$350

About booking Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Durham, NC

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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC area

These Strolling/Close-up Magicians serve the wider Durham and Durham county area and travel to Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bahama, Butner, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Cary, Rougemont, Efland, Light, Stem, Method, Apex, Cedar Grove, Bynum, Flowers, Raleigh, Hurdle Mills, Prospect Hill, Pittsboro, and Garner.

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