Gary Goodman
Demo Reel - 4 minutes
People are talking about Gary Goodman
Gary Goodman's one minute commercial
Adam Sandler & Gary Goodman - Jack and Jill Movie
Mentalist Prediction
InfoComm Awards Dinner - Orlando
Private Party Magic
Over 250 Five Star Reviews on Google & Yelp
Audience Participation with a Game Show Theme
Adam Sandler and Gary Goodman after filming Gary Goodman's Illusion for the movie Jack and Jill.
Gary Goodman receives standing ovations for his Comedy Magic and Mind Reading Shows.
Corporate Mentalism with a volunteer in Orlando.
Standing Ovation - Boarshead Corporate Party
Performing magic for Chevy Chase
Celine Dion asked Gary for an encore performance.
Comedy Mind Reading
Lebron James, Dwane Wade, Chris Bosh & Gary Goodman. Eight seasons as half time entertainment.
Private parties are always fun!
Sharing the stage with SNL James Austin Johnson.
Audience Participation with the two hosts of The Naples Wine Festival.
The Floating Table Illusion with a volunteer.
Call 211 Fundraiser - Palm Beach
Comedy Magic with a borrowed hundred dollar bill.
Standing Ovation
Performing my Sword thru Neck Illusion at the InfoComm Awards Dinner in Orlando.
Mind Reading with (9) Volunteers!
Mentalist Prediction with volunteer.
Mentalism with volunteer
A truly breathtaking moment as you watch snow fly from Gary’s fingertips.
Gary's shows have everyone laughing.
Comedy Mentalism with a volunteer.
Gary Goodman with Kathy Lee and Hoda Kotb aboard the Allure of The Seas Cruise Ship.
Comedy Magic with Volunteer.
Comedy Magic with Volunteer.
Mentalism with Volunteer.
The Snow Illusion!
Floating Table Illusion with help of a volunteer.
Over 250 Five Star Google & Yelp Reviews
Close up Magic Fun at a wedding.
Strolling Close up Magic at a dinner event.
Close up Strolling Magic & Mentalism
Gary Goodman performing Close up Magic for a private home in Naples celebrating the Wine Festival.
Corporate Event - Strolling Close up Magic
Performing Close up Magic in Palm Beach, FL.
Performing Close up Magic in Paris, France on a yacht along the Seine River.
Close up Magic in the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas.
Corporate Close up Magic on the rooftop in Raleigh, NC.
Trade Show Magic in Austin, Texas.
Comedy Close up Magic in Raleigh, NC.
CBS News Show in Raleigh, NC.
NBC News Show in West Palm Beach, FL.
Performing my Mona Lisa Mentalism Puzzle on the CBS News Show in Raleigh, NC.
Performing magic on WPTV in WPB, FL
Resident magician on the My Carolina TV Show
Overview
Rated 5 Stars on over 250 Google and Yelp Reviews!
Gary Goodman's Comedy Magic and Mentalism Show is available for nationwide bookings.
Get ready for non-stop phenomenal magic, amazing mind reading, upbeat music, tasteful audience participation, incredibly hilarious, and jaw –dropping reactions to the end.
Gary’s humor and incredible rapport with the audience gives life to each effect. Each program is precisely designed to fulfill the client’s objectives. Performing in every conceivable venue, Gary works very closely with private individuals, corporate meeting planners, special event committees, and entertainment directors.
Call Gary today before your date...disappears!
Reviews
12 reviews
Deahni K.
June 6, 2013Absolutely Outstanding
Thank you Gary. Your close-up magic was absolutely the best we have ever seen. You really helped to make our evening "magical". I searched for quite a while looking for a person with the skill set level that I wanted for this event and was thrilled to see I chose wisely! You captivated your audience with your exquisite expertise. You were fabulous. Every one raved about you. I know who I will call when I want the best for any event-- you. I will whole heartedly recommend you. Thanks again. Job well done!
Hired as: Magician
Laura K.
November 29, 2025Highly Recommend
We hired Gary for a house/family party and he was very professional and did some awesome tricks! We were very impressed - would definitely use him again.
Hired as: Magician
Gary Goodman
Hi Laura,
Thanks for the kind words, and my apologies for the late reply. I just came across your wonderful review.
I do remember the fun we had at your event, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the show. I always keep detailed records of my performances, so if you're ever planning another event and would like to have me back, I'll be able to tailor the experience to fit your group once again.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave such a nice review. I truly appreciate it!
Gary Goodman
Rebecca L.
January 26, 2025Mind blowing strolling magic
Gary is amazing. He was a big hit at our fundraising event. The casual strolling performance is awesome because he just moves around all night and engages with people. His tricks really blew my mind. He has this small stand/table he brings around and it makes it so easy. I know guests were thrilled. It was for sure a highlight of the night. For sure hire him to enhance any event!
Hired as: Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Gary Goodman
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you for the great review. You put on a very memorable event. I enjoyed sharing magical moments and laughs with everyone. Hope to work with you on future parties.
Gary
Judyvsherman
September 2, 2019Beyond words outstanding. What a talent .
The best of the best. He will make your event beyond fabulous
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Gary Goodman
Hi Judy,
Thank you for the very nice comments. I enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces and the laughter we all shared at your party.
Thanks again.
Mindy S.
June 19, 2017A fabulous program for adults and kids!
Thank you for making Father's Day a smash success for the women's club. It was my last event and I am thrilled to end my three years with a truly perfect event. The feedback couldn't have been better. Everyone enjoyed your show and didn't want it to end. Standing ovations are not common for a club event but everyone was standing in response to a wonderful show. As our message board said..Bravo, Bravo, Bravo.
My best,
Mindy Smith
Hired as: Comedian, Comedy Magician, Illusionist, Magician
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Gig length: 45 - 120 minutes
Insurance: Yes
About
Rated Five Stars on over 250 Google and Yelp Reviews!
Gary Goodman has fine-tuned his act to become one of the most well rounded comic magicians, mentalists, and entertainers of today.
Goodman has been featured on television shows, luxury cruise lines, Fortune 500 Companies, trade shows, Disney World, schools, birthday parties, anniversaries and college campuses across the globe. The Miami Heat has used his talent as an Illusionist for eight seasons as half time entertainment.
He has performed his comedy magic and mentalism for numerous celebrities including Celine Dion, Regis Philbin, Chris Evert, Chevy Chase and Adam Sandler.
You will remember the Comedy Magic of Gary Goodman for as long as you live...or maybe even longer!
Services offered
Testimonials
“Many of our guests’ comments ranged from “amazing” to “absolutely spectacular”. The entertainment you provided certainly played an integral part in our success of our event, thank you!” Andrea Pinsonneault, Event Coordinator, Arvida Realty Services
– ARVIDA REALTY SERVICES
“Your performance of magic at our son’s Bar Mitzvah was wonderful! Your sweet personality always captivates the audience. I know I can always count on you to captivate and entertain my guests. Thank you so much for another amazing and magical Bar Mitzvah.” Bobbie Ackerman
– BAR MITZVAH
“My colleagues and I would like to extend our gratitude to you for helping to pull off one of the most successful events we’ve ever put together for a group of physicians. The feedback from our clients has been, without a doubt, the most positive we have ever received.” Deborah Joslin, Psychiatry Specialist Manager, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
– WYETH-AVERST LABORATORIES
STANDING OVATION goes to Gary Goodman for such an OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. Thank you a hundred times over for such a “Magical School Assembly.” Your action packed show and great audience participation brought out the child in all of us. We look forward to having you back next year. Diane Rackmil, VP PTA Chairperson Cultural Arts, Ramblewood Elementary
– SCHOOL
“Your show was entertaining for both the kids as well as the adults! You truly made my son's birthday a special occasion that he will never forget!!! I will highly recommend you to family and friends alike and look forward to your being a part of the next event we host. Thanks for a stellar performance by a true professional!!” Dan Holmes
– BIRTHDAY PARTY - CHILDREN
“Your sleight of hand magic at our doctor’s dinner meeting was extraordinary! I’ve never seen this group laugh so hard. Thanks for a memorable meeting and making me look good!” Andrea Greene, GlaxoWellcome
– CLOSE UP MAGIC - GLAXOWELLCOME
“On behalf of the Portsmouth, NH Rotary Club, I want to thank you for your incredible performance at the Music Hall. While the money raised was impressive in itself, your illusions, magic and mind reading were the topic of discussion for weeks afterward. The executive director of the Music Hall said he has not heard the audience laugh so much or for so long. The 350 members of the Rotary were so impressed by your family show that they want you back next year to headline once again! Your STANDING OVATION was well deserved. Jay Levy, Chairperson/Producer of “Eradicate Polio Reality Night”, Portsmouth Rotary Club
– ROTARY CLUB - PORTSMOUTH, NH
“CAPTIVATING”, “ALLURING”, “DYNAMIC” AND COMICAL are just a few of the comments received from our audience. Our members and resort guests were definitely impressed. Boca Raton Resort & Club.
– BOCA RATON RESORT AND CLUB
“This letter is to thank you for all your wonderful performances that have taken place here at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. You have been a joy to work with and have in fact “wowed’ the audiences.” Blake Merrell, Acting Recreation Director of Ritz Carlton
– RITZ CARLTON
“For days, our members have been talking about everything from the Houdini Escape, the sword through the neck of a 4-Star US Army General, the $100 Lemon, and of course the baby photo of Tom Cruise (smile). As terrific as the magic was, even more appreciated was your sense of humor. You exceeded friendliness and felt like someone we knew and trusted.” Lettie J. Brown, President/CEO, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
– CHAMBER OF COMMERCE