Ethan Gordon - Magician

Expect elegant, modern close‑up magic that breaks the ice, elevates the room, and gives guests shared “how is that possible?” moments. I circulate naturally during cocktails and between tables: reading the room, creating laughter, and teeing up photo‑worthy reactions that make your recap look fantastic. For intimate and midsize groups, my closeup and parlor shows delivers a tightly curated, interactive experience where every seat is VIP. Simple tech, polished timing, and coordination with your planner so the event flows and you can actually relax.

Services Offered:

-Strolling Magic
*Mingling Magic in your guest’s hands. A great icebreaker.
*Perfect for: Weddings, Cocktail Hours, Corporate Functions, High-end Open Houses, Large mingling events with many people.

-Closeup Show
*A full show packed into a small space. Brings a sense of closeness to your guests.
*Perfect for: Small Bachelorette, Birthday, and Holiday parties, Special date nights, Intimate events looking to add a sense of exclusivity.

-Parlor Show
*Gather your guests around an impromptu stage. A theatrical feel in your space.
*Perfect for: Medium Bachelorette, Birthday, and Holiday parties, Corporate Parties, Mid-sized events looking to add a theatrical flair.

-Special Wedding Package
*Provided as an upcharge with Strolling Magic for Weddings.
*A special piece performed for the bride & groom either privately, with a small group of VIPs, or in front of all the guests.

-Custom Magic
*Contact me to inquire about customized pieces for your special event!

Ethan Gordon blends the showmanship of a seasoned magician with the technical eye of a trained videographer. His first encounter with magic was a small trick he received from a toy capsule machine as a child. This began a fascination with the craft that led him to begin serious study over 20 years ago. In his teens, he attended multiple years of Tannen’s Magic Camp, a powerhouse institution for young magicians. Simultaneously, he began performing close-up and parlor magic, captivating private parties and events with polished sleight of hand and natural audience rapport.

After focusing intensely on magic in high school, Ethan decided to pursue his other main interest, videography, during college. He completed a degree in Digital Media Production and Communications from Tulane University, and focused his career on working behind the camera. His years in video sharpened his sense of timing, composition, and pacing—skills that deepened his creative approach to performance.

Now returning his focus to magic, Ethan combines cinematic staging and multimedia design with intimate, astonishing sleight of hand. His shows range from strolling close-up sets that engage guests one-on-one to parlor performances that use group dynamics and clever storytelling to heighten mystery. Whether performing for weddings, corporate events, or private gatherings, Ethan delivers memorable moments crafted with a filmmaker’s precision and a magician’s logic.

Performance spaces and timing have a huge impact on your guest's ability to appreciate closeup magic. Contact me to inquire about your venue's specific needs.