Joe Black
- Seattle, WA
- Magician
- 49 Verified Bookings
J’leigh said “Everyone loved Joe Black’s magic show for our 6 year old birthday party, even the adults were entertained. Joe is really great about including the kids…”
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My job is to add something special to your event, something to make it truly memorable. My goal isn't to do magic tricks for people, it's to make sure people are having a good time. Magic is just the vehicle I use to do that. Magic is something that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy, it's a great way to help get your guests interacting with each other, it crosses language barriers and helps people ignore their differences by giving them something they can all enjoy. I have performed for all events and venues, from small house parties to a corporate events on stage at the Muckleshoot Casino.
Unfortunately, I didn't make the event. I was down with the flu. But based on co-worker feedback, they said Eric is "too good". It was a delightful performance. I just wish we had him perform after dinner so people can focus on his performance and not be distracted with eating and moving about to get food.
It's our first time hiring a magician. Our crowd is not used to animated performances due to the nature of our work. So, it was a great experience to have Eric present something different from our day-to-day line of work.
Erik did strolling magic and a 30 minute show at our Company Holiday party. He did a fantastic job and everyone loved it! Will definitely book him again!
Erik provided a ‘comedic’ magic show for our adult church Christmas dinner. He engaged some of the guests in his act which made it personal. Everyone enjoyed his magic tricks and a lot of laughter as he engaged in conversation. Erik helped make our event a great success!
Erik was a huge hit at my sorority's Fall Formal this past Friday (Nov 18), I saw multiple groups of people at the venue huddled around Erik and squealing in amazement, everyone loved him and we will definitely look into hiring him for future events :)
We had an adult Halloween party and Erik was fabulous. He walked around our party and did up close one on one magic or in small groups. It was a huge hit! I always knew where in the house he was because I would hear random screams from people that were watching his tricks and couldn't believe what they saw. It was such a hit!!!
Erik did a great job at our South Sound Christmas party. This was a family friendly event and both children and adults very much enjoyed their interactions with him. I witnessed several co workers telling others to that he was great and they needed to check him out. We had around 200 guest and again both children and adults were amazed by his up close. We very much enjoyed our time. Thank you Erik and best of luck!
Erik was amazing!!! My guest loved him!! Totally would have him at another event!!!
Eric was fantastic! I hired him for our corporate team event as a strolling magician and he completely wowed our group! His tricks were crafty and engaging and did not disappoint. I would hire Eric again, and highly recommend him.
Erick worked our event like a pro! He was super flexible, even when I had to move him around quite a bit due to traffic flow at our event.
He is genuinely talented, and knows how to approach people with ease and get them hooked on a trick. He is also funny and has charisma - two things I think every performer needs.
I would absolutely recommend Erick for parties, general events, corporate events and kid friendly events. You won't be disappointed! Thanks, Erick!
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thank you, Lyric, I really enjoyed working with you!
Erik worked with us at an industry trade show where he circulated throughout the attendees and performed magic that was themed around our booth. The feedback we received was that Erik did an outstanding job in delivering our message and in engaging customers. Best feedback we have ever had from a trade show theme.
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thanks for having me out, Gerry! I look forward to working with you at future events!
It was the best money spent on entertainment for our kids birthdays (3years old and 6 years old). All 18 kids invited to our kids party had fun and Erik the magician was able to keep them all engaged, happy and full of joy for an entire hour of show!!! Great performance Erik! Keep up the good work and best of luck for your magician career....your performance was impeccable!
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thank you for having me! I'm glad you were happy and I hope you keep me in mind for future events.
Erik wowed our guests at our Christmas party with his unbelievable magic !! Don't want to give anything away but his tricks were performed right in front of us in our living room and we were wowed !!
Erik was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I'm fortunate to work for a pretty major corporation headquartered in downtown Seattle, so the bar was set very high for the "Falltacular" party we hosted on behalf of a non-profit foundation. Erik promptly communicated via email in the weeks leading up to our event and ultimately put on a spectacular and logic-defying show for our guests. We had nearly 200 in attendance for a 2-hour reception, so unfortunately not everyone got to experience the strolling magic experience, but those who did (myself included) were treated to some incredible tricks that we're STILL trying to figure out. On top of that, Erik interacted very well with those around him with his friendly and easy-going approach, which is also greatly appreciated. We definitely recommend Erik for future events!
Erik worked the crowd, blew everyone's minds and was super popular!! He was very nice, knew how to approach people and his magic was MIND BLOWING!! I am so happy I picked him for our event.
I hired Erik for my husband's 30th birthday last night and he was spectacular! Money very well spent. All of our guests were mind blown on some of these tricks and we talked about it all night. I would highly, highly recommend him to any party as something different & fun! Thank you so much Erik, you made the night!
I wish I could give Erik more stars!!! I hired him to perform strolling magic at my Halloween party and I heard nothing but wonderful things from my guests. Erik genuinely surprised, delighted and mystified my guests. No one could figure out how he performed his magic tricks. Hire him for your next event, you will be glad that you did.
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thank you Daria! You were all very welcoming, and I am glad you had a good time!
Erik WOWED and lit up our family party of 75 people. With ages from 4 to 87, Erik kept us laughing, intrigued and in suspense!! I highly recommend Erik for your next event to add that special "magic"!!!
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thank you Valaine! I had a blast performing for you and I hope we can work together again!
Eric did a fantastic job as a walking magician at our event. He was very engaging and entertaining. I received rave reviews from all guests he had contact with.
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thanks Shana! I hope you keep me in mind for future events!
Erik was a great addition to my company's holiday party. Everyone was impressed by his magic!
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thank you Jessica! Keep me in mind for your next event
I was so lucky to find Erik! He provided an hour of WONDERFUL close-up strolling magic at a graduation party for graduates where the average age was 32 y.o. We had approximately 85 guests and all who got a chance to see his magic raved to me about it afterwards. You will not find anyone else as reasonable and talented as Erik- he is the whole package! Thank you Erik!
Erik was amazing! He not only had us all laughing but his magic was awesome! He made the evening special and memorable. Would highly recommend him.
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thanks Jimmy! Keep me in mind for future events, I would love to work with you again.
Erik is an Entertainer! - He's very talented and a great guy as an addition to any event you may have.
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thanks Lisa!
Erik was easy to work with. He replied quickly to calls and emails, and on the day he showed up on time and ready to entertain.
My guests are still talking about how great he was. Even my dad was impressed (and that is not easy). The tricks were great and my husband and I got a two sided souvenir card that had both our signatures on it! I still can't figure out how he did it!
Response from Erik Backes Magic:
Thank you so much Tori, I had a blast!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Weddings:
Everybody dreams of having the perfect wedding. Hours are spent choosing the color scheme, the flowers, the cake, the dress, etc. This is all done to make sure your wedding is one you and your guests will never forget. However, have you ever been to a wedding where there is a lull between the events planned? For instance, when the bridal party is getting pictures taken? Or before dinner is served? Close up entertainment is a great way to make sure there is never a dull moment on your special day. I go from table to table delighting guests with my special blend of humor and sleight of hand, making sure everyone is having a great time throughout your entire event and really giving them something to talk about for years to come. The addition of close-up magic is just another way to make your special event truly memorable.
Parties/Corporate Events:
The reason for hosting a party or corporate event is to give people a chance to cut loose and have fun. Can you think of a better way to have fun than with the addition of magic? I approach intimate groups of people and spend 5-10 minutes with them talking, joking and showing them some truly incredible magic. I also offer a larger stage comedy magic show that it's great for all ages(unless otherwise requested). My goal is to make sure people are having a great time by keeping them smiling and laughing the entire time. If you want to guarantee that your event is one your guests will never forget, magic is just what you need to take it from great to incredible.
Close Up Show:
I also offer a 30 or 45 minute close up show which is a great way to experience magic for a smaller group. The show is fun and interactive, leaving no one feeling left out. Although the show is geared more toward an adult audience, kids are sure to love it too. If you are looking for a great way to entertain at a smaller function this is guaranteed to be a sure hit.
Birthdays:
A sure way to make your childs birthday really special is to add something fun and unique, my 45 minute children's show does just that. It gets all the kids involved, but the birthday child will be the star of the show. It is funny far paced and has humor that both the children and adults in attendance will enjoy. All though the show is geared towards children, the magic is still truly mind boggling for everyone in attendance. You will love hearing your child talk about how awesome their birthday was long after it's over.
Erik Backes has been performing close-up magic in the Tacoma/Seattle area for a number of years. He loves making people laugh and have a good time, but nothing tops the look on someone's face when they see something truly impossible. A small number of the people he has done work for include The Columbia Tower Club, Mercedes Benz of Fife, Amazon, eBay and Disney.
December 18, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 09, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 18, 2022 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 12, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
October 29, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 28, 2022 • 10:00pm - 10:45pm | Halloween Party |
December 13, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 26, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
August 17, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 01, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 20, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
April 20, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party |
April 07, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
December 15, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Children's Birthday Party |
December 01, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
October 26, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
October 20, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 18, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 13, 2018 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
October 13, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 22, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Personal Occasion |
January 19, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 07, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
October 21, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 15, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Mission Health Care |
April 29, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Hotel RL Close Up show |
I take my influence from many different places, magicians, comedians, singers, variety performers and even public speakers and try to incorporate what I like about those performers into my presentations.
I have also worked closely with a mentor who has 40+ years performing magic for all types of people and events. This has really helped me hone my skills and polish my presentations.
J’leigh said “Everyone loved Joe Black’s magic show for our 6 year old birthday party, even the adults were entertained. Joe is really great about including the kids…”
Carrie M. said “She was fabulous! She arrived early, was friendly, professional and kid-friendly. Would happily book her again. Highly recommend for kids and adults.…”
Leslie C. said “What a professional!! Mike is an amazing magician, comedian and entertainer with great professionalism. You will not be disappointed and your guest will…”
William S. said “My son's graduation party was a smaller group, and on a backyard deck. Taylor's up close magic was great, plus he's story telling and interaction…”