Ethan Smith
Overview
Leave your guests talking long after your event.
I offer walk-around, close-up, and parlor-style performances for private and public events of all kinds—from house parties and birthdays to engagement celebrations, weddings, corporate functions, fundraisers, and everything in between. My style is modern, approachable, and highly interactive, with magic that happens inches from your guests’ eyes and often in their own hands.
My performances are built around one simple idea: magic is most powerful when it brings people together. I specialize in creating shared moments of genuine wonder that turn groups of strangers into a connected audience.
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Reviews
6 reviews
Marc L.
June 13, 2026Professional, charming, and great entertainment!
We hired Ethan to perform walk‑around magic at a 30th birthday party for about 50 people, and he blew everyone away. From the moment he arrived, he was professional, warm, and had a great presence in the room. He moved effortlessly from group to group, engaging different age groups with equal ease. The close‑up magic was great; guests kept turning to me and saying, “How on earth did he do that?”
What really stood out, beyond the technical skill, was Ethan’s personality. He remembered people’s names, read the energy of each group perfectly, and tailored his style so everyone felt included and comfortable. Several people asked for his contact information before they left. The birthday guest of honor felt genuinely special—Ethan made sure to center a signature trick around him, which created some unforgettable moments.
From communication before the event, to punctual arrival, to staying fully engaged the entire time he was booked, everything about working with Ethan was smooth and stress‑free. I would 100% recommend Ethan for any event. We’re already trying to think of another occasion to bring him back!
Hired as: Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Slava
June 22, 2026Incredible experience
From the moment I reached out, Ethan was incredibly responsive and so easy to work with. He quickly provided his contract and certificate of insurance, followed up the day before the event, and even arrived early to make sure everything was set up and ready to go.
Most importantly, he was fantastic with our guests. Whether they were quiet, reserved, loud, or rowdy, he knew exactly how to engage everyone. The reactions throughout the night were priceless—people were genuinely amazed and kept talking about his performance long after it ended.
On top of being a talented magician, Ethan has an awesome personality and was a pleasure to have at our event. Everybody had an amazing time, and adding him to our celebration was absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Corporate Magician, Magician, Mentalist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Alison C.
June 13, 2026Wonderful- for all ages! Some tricks seem impossible!
Ethan was wonderful! Great with a crowd! Still wondering how he performed some of his tricks!
Hired as: Magician, Mentalist
Camilla B.
April 21, 2026Amazing!!
Ethan came to support our fundraising event and left us all speechless!! He initially warmed up the crowd gathering small groups of people at the time and then performed a fina act literally blowing our minds!! Everyone had so much fun!!
Ethan is also extremely easy to talk to, always available to answer our questions and accommodate our requests.
We absolutely loved his energy!
Hired as: Magician, Mentalist
Anthony W.
October 27, 2025Ethan is worth every penny!
Ethan was excellent! Came to our Fair and was retained to be a roaming magician which he did perfectly. Had many people involved and was very personable to work with. He responded to any inquiry I had and made sure that we were provided the services we needed. I would highly recommend him for any event children or adult!
Hired as: Magician
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
About
I’ve been studying and performing magic for over 20 years, beginning with shows for friends and family. That early love for small, intimate performances never left me, and it continues to shape the way I perform today. Whether I’m entertaining a handful of guests or a packed room, I focus on creating personal, meaningful moments that feel spontaneous, authentic, and impossible.
My work has been trusted by corporate and business clients including General Motors, Bain Capital Ventures, Shopify, Citizens Bank, Plymouth Rock Insurance, VEG Pet ER, NY Design Center, and Bolero Snort Brewery. I’ve worked with Allied Global Marketing, performing for an entire theater at a special screening of “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t”, and have appeared at charity events such as Maya’s Hope Foundation’s Annual Lotus Ball and a fundraiser for the Monica & Richard Cohn Foundation.
At its core, I believe magic is a form of connection—a way for people to share a moment of surprise, laughter, and disbelief. Those moments of shared wonder are what guests remember long after the event is over.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
19
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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New York City, NY
September 2026
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Bronx, NY
Past booked events
June 2026
11
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2025
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Eastchester, NY
October 2025
18
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tarrytown, NY
10
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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New York City, NY
September 2025
21
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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New York City, NY