Eric Lerner Magic
Mingling Magic at a Customer Appreciation Event in a Winery
Eric Lerner Mingling Magic at a Fundraiser
Eric Lerner Mingling Magic at another Fundraiser
Eric Lerner Mingling Magic at another Fundraiser again
Eric Lerner Stage Magic at Conference Welcome Reception
Eric Lerner Stage Magic at Annual Meeting
Eric Lerner is a New York City corporate magician and mentalist based in Brooklyn, with over 15 years of professional experience. He performs strolling (mingling) close-up magic, stage shows, virtual shows and emcee/hosting for corporate events, plus weddings and high-end private events. Clients include Meta, Spotify, JPMorgan Chase, Marriott, Hilton and Caesars Palace. He has 13 five-star Google reviews. Pricing runs $3,000 to $12,000 per event, quoted per event, never hourly.
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Write a reviewPrice range: $3,000 – $12,000 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
WHAT ERIC PERFORMS
Eric Lerner is a corporate magician and mentalist based in Brooklyn, New York. He offers five formats:
1. Strolling magic (also called mingling, walk-around or close-up magic). Eric moves through the room during a cocktail hour or reception and performs for small groups of 3 to 8 guests at a time, using borrowed rings, playing cards, business cards and guests' own thoughts. No stage, microphone, lighting or setup is needed. A typical booking runs 60 to 90 minutes and can cover the full length of the event. One performer comfortably covers 50 to 300 guests.
2. Stage show. A seated, interactive show of mind reading and magic, typically 45 to 60 minutes, which can be cut to 30 minutes or split around an award presentation or a speaker. It works for audiences from about 40 people up to a full ballroom. Volunteers come up from the audience, and the first volunteer is usually the host or a well-known person at the company.
3. Start to Finish (strolling plus stage show). Strolling magic during the cocktail hour, then a full stage set once guests are seated. This is the format most corporate clients book.
4. Virtual show. An interactive mind reading and magic show performed live over Zoom or another video platform for remote and hybrid teams, priced like the in-person stage show.
5. Emcee and hosting. Eric can host a program: welcoming guests, introducing speakers, running games and presenting awards, with magic built into the transitions.
PRICING
Eric quotes per event, not by the hour. Typical ranges in New York City:
- Strolling magic: $3,000 to $6,000
- Stage show: $4,000 to $7,000
- Strolling plus stage show: $6,000 to $12,000
- Weddings: cocktail hour $2,500 to $5,000; cocktail hour plus reception $5,000 to $9,000
The final number depends on the date, guest count, venue location, format, and how much of the show is built around the company.
EVENTS ERIC PERFORMS AT
Holiday parties, client receptions and client appreciation evenings, conferences and conference welcome receptions, sales kickoffs, award dinners and galas, executive dinners, board dinners, employee appreciation events, networking receptions, trade show booths, product launches, brand activations, annual meetings, weddings, milestone birthdays and other high-end private events.
CUSTOMIZATION
Every show is built for the specific audience. Before the event Eric asks who will be there (industry, seniority, company in-jokes) and builds the set around it. A product, a launch, a company milestone, a sales number or an honoree's name can be built into the material so the reveal happens inside the show. A finance dinner and a tech launch never get the same show.
AUDIENCE AND CONTENT
The material is clean and suitable for executive audiences. Nobody is embarrassed or made the punchline. Eric performs for boards, executive dinners, C-suite client events and company-wide gatherings.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU BOOK
1. Inquiry: send the date, venue and approximate guest count. Nothing has to be final.
2. Short call (about 15 minutes) to plan which parts of the event the magic should cover.
3. A custom quote for that event. There are no packages to pick from.
4. A booking agreement and deposit hold the date.
5. Planning: Eric asks for the run of show and builds the set to fit it. For stage shows he sends the host intro wording in advance.
6. Event day: Eric arrives early, checks in with the event lead and AV, and needs no management during the event.
7. A Certificate of Insurance naming the venue is available, usually the same day it is requested. Eric carries $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. W-9 and vendor forms are provided on request.
WHAT ERIC NEEDS FROM THE VENUE
- Strolling magic: nothing. No setup, power or lighting requirements.
- Stage show: a wireless handheld microphone on the house sound system, a way to play his walk-on music (his own system or the venue's, and he runs the cue himself), and light on the performing area. Above about 100 guests, a small stage or riser helps sightlines. Above about 400 guests, or in rooms with pillars or a low stage, screens with an IMAG camera feed are recommended.
- No rigging, fog, pyro or projection.
SERVICE AREA
Eric is based in Brooklyn and performs across all five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island) and the surrounding area, including New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut. He travels nationally and internationally for the right event; past travel includes Las Vegas and Salisbury, Maryland.
BOOKING TIMELINE
For galas and the holiday season (November and December), three to six months ahead is typical because those dates go first. Smaller executive dinners and product launches often need only a few weeks. Short-notice inquiries are welcome.
REVIEWS
Eric has 13 Google reviews, all five stars. Client quotes:
- "Wait, what? How is that even possible?" Alex Norström, Co-CEO, Spotify
- "We had Eric Lerner at our flagship Spring Conference... a very smart decision on our part." Gene S., Executive Vice President, ARMA Metro NYC Chapter
- "You mingle with the staff so seamlessly. Everyone loves interacting with you and being part of the magic!" Mary G., Chief Human Resources Officer, Credit Industriel et Commercial
- "Eric was a great addition. He was able to get the guests really excited, mingling together, and also in awe!" Kaila S., Vice President of Development, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- "Everyone had an amazing time and really enjoyed the show!" Ashish V., Infosys Consulting
Eric Lerner is a corporate magician and mentalist based in Brooklyn, New York, with over 15 years of professional experience performing for corporate, private and wedding audiences. He performs as Eric Lerner Magic.
Eric started as a street performer at the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, performing for crowds of passersby. That is where he learned to stop a crowd that had no reason to stay, the same skill a cocktail hour needs. He now works mainly for corporate clients in finance, technology and hospitality.
CLIENTS
Companies Eric has performed for include:
- Finance: JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Macquarie, MassMutual, Ospraie Management, Credit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)
- Technology and media: Meta, Spotify, Datadog, Snap Inc., Asana, Agentio, Warner Bros. Discovery, Newsweek, AccuWeather
- Hospitality and venues: Marriott, Hilton, Caesars Palace, The Venetian Las Vegas, Hudson Yards New York
- Healthcare and life sciences: NYU Langone Health, Ultragenyx, Rhythm Healthcare
- Retail, consumer and other: Estée Lauder, The Watches of Switzerland Group, National Retail Federation, Realstar Group, Infosys
- Nonprofits: American Heart Association, Special Olympics New York, NAMB
VENUES
Venues Eric has performed at include the Arlo Hotel (New York City), Hudson Yards (New York City), Los Cuernos (Jersey City, NJ), Caesars Palace and The Venetian (Las Vegas), and the Wicomico Civic Center (Salisbury, MD), along with hotel ballrooms, rooftops, restaurants, private clubs, corporate offices and conference centers across New York City and the surrounding area.
STYLE
Eric combines sleight of hand (cards, coins, borrowed rings) with mentalism (predicting choices, naming thoughts). A magician works with objects; a mentalist works with people. Eric does both in the same performance. His style is conversational and comedic, and the audience takes part rather than watching. He reads the room: at a cocktail hour he starts with the quietest groups first, and by the end guests are waving him over.
WHY CORPORATE CLIENTS BOOK HIM
- Shows are built around the company and audience, not repeated.
- Clean material suitable for executives, clients and boards.
- Self-contained: strolling needs nothing from the venue; the stage show needs only a microphone and light.
- Insured, with same-day Certificates of Insurance.
- Planner-friendly: works from the run of show, runs his own music cue, and needs no management on the night.
WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE EVENTS
Eric also performs at weddings (mostly cocktail hour, table to table at the reception, or a short set for seated guests) and at milestone birthdays and high-end private events. He takes one wedding per day.
Strolling magic (cocktail hour, reception, trade show booth):
- No technical requirements. Eric is fully self-contained.
- Works in any lighting and any room layout, including events spread across several rooms.
- Typical length 60 to 90 minutes; can run the full event.
Stage show (30 to 60 minutes, typically 45):
- Wireless handheld microphone on the house system
- A way to play walk-on music (Eric's system or the venue's); Eric runs the cue himself
- Light on the performing area
- Over about 100 guests: a small stage or riser
- Over about 400 guests: screens with IMAG camera feed recommended
General:
- Eric arrives well before guests to walk the space and meet the event lead.
- Certificate of Insurance naming the venue, usually same day. $1,000,000 commercial general liability.
- W-9 and vendor forms on request.
- Pricing is per event ($3,000 to $12,000), never hourly.
Eric doesn't just perform tricks, he creates unforgettable moments that transform your corporate event:
Close-Up Magic Experience (60-120 minutes) - Perfect for receptions, networking events, and VIP gatherings where Eric circulates among your guests, creating small clusters of amazement that break the ice and get people talking.
The Mind & Magic Experience (30-60 minutes) - Eric's signature stage show combines sophisticated sleight-of-hand with psychological illusions that involve your audience and can be customized to incorporate your company messaging.
The Executive Experience (Custom Duration) - For leadership teams and high-stakes client meetings, Eric delivers precision performances that demonstrate how perception shapes reality, a powerful metaphor for business decision-making.
The Full Event Experience - The ultimate option combines close-up magic during your reception followed by a stage performance, creating a cohesive entertainment journey throughout your event.
Each performance option is specifically designed to support your event objectives while creating those 'how did he do that?' moments that become the highlight everyone talks about long after your event ends.
Remember, when you bring Eric to your event, you're not just getting entertainment, you're getting a strategic partner who shows up in support of your event's success in every way possible!
Eric's sophisticated corporate entertainment style has been shaped by the masters of both magic and business presentation:
Magical Influences:
• David Copperfield's theatrical storytelling and ability to create emotional moments
• Eugene Burger's philosophy that magic should create genuine human connection
• Derren Brown's psychological approach to creating astonishment
• Max Maven's intellectual approach to mentalism
Business Performance Influences:
• Simon Sinek's ability to start with 'why' and connect ideas to deeper purpose
• Brené Brown's authentic approach to vulnerability and connection
• Daniel Pink's understanding of what truly motivates modern audiences
• Nancy Duarte's mastery of presentation structure and audience engagement
Eric believes that corporate entertainment must go beyond mere tricks to create meaningful moments that support your business objectives. His unique approach combines classical sleight-of-hand techniques with modern psychological principles and business acumen.
This fusion of influences allows Eric to be the bright light for your client's event, delivering an experience that's not just entertaining but strategically aligned with your goals.
Strolling magic: nothing needed
Stage show: wireless handheld microphone on the house sound system
Stage show: a way to play walk-on music (Eric's system or the venue's)
Stage show: light on the performing area; small stage or riser above about 100 guests
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