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Jesse James - Comedy Magic & Mentalism
Overview
FUN WITH MAGIC AND MINDREADING!
I provide a fun, exciting magic and/or mindreading show designed to make your guests laugh, smile, freak out and want me back year after year for more fun!
I'm very flexible and upfront with every client I have, so if you ever have any question, just feel free to ask!
Let me bring some extra fun to your already fun event!
Reviews
23 reviews
Laura L.
June 11, 2026Excellent Crowd Entertainment
Jesse was professional and had a flare with wizard like tricks for all ages. His engagement with the crowd was exceptional and the interactions were memorable. We are still talking about some of his mind benders. :) If I could rate higher than 5 stars, i would! Great communication with the organizer and was just a delight for the event.
Hired as: Magician
Jesse James - Comedy Magic & Mentalism
Hey, thank you so much! I had a blast too, and please keep me in mind for any and all events!
Julie M.
May 25, 2026A Magical Experience
Jesse not only traveled all the way to us, but delivered a fun and memorable experience for our combined Bach party! We could not stop talking about how amazing and entertaining he was. Definitely a highlight for us all! Absolutely book him for your future events! We had such a fun time!!!
Hired as: Comedian, Magician
Jesse James - Comedy Magic & Mentalism
Wowzers! Thank you so much! You guys were a ton of fun and I can't wait to work with you again!
-Jesse James
Deedee G.
November 24, 2025Excellent
It was a wonderful show
Hired as: Comedian, Magician
Jesse James - Comedy Magic & Mentalism
Tons of fun and cant wait for you to have me back!
Joe W.
May 27, 2025Phenomenal
Jesse was phenomenal. He walked into a rather cold room with a small crowd and completely mesmerized us. He was prepared, professional, and personal. Jesse mixed humor with mind blowing illusions beautifully. He turned what was going to be a boring night into a wonderful memory.
I'd give Jesse ten stars if it was an option!
Hired as: Magician
Jesse James - Comedy Magic & Mentalism
Haha yes! Thank you so much Joe! I really had a blast and cant wait to work with you guys again sometime!
I wish every show I did could be the same kind of night!
Cheers and Thanks again!
-Jesse James
Rachel S.
April 7, 2024Personable, Warm-hearted, and incredibly talented!
Jesse's magic is amazing! He really knows how to wow a crowd. He performed at my grandma’s 98th birthday celebration and everyone loved it!!! On top of a stellar performance, he’s kind and showed up before his scheduled time!
Hired as: Magician
Jesse James - Comedy Magic & Mentalism
Heyyyy!!! Thank you so much! It was fun and you were all so warm and inviting as well!
Cheers till another time!
Booking information
Price range: Generally $300-$5000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 95 minutes
What to expect
What can you expect from booking Jesse James?
* A MUST-SEE family friendly show! (..but All Adult shows strongly recommended)
* Entertaining and engaging for anyone in the audience!
* Hilarious one minute and mind blowing the next!
About
Hi, I'm Jesse James. I'm a entertainer from IL and I specialize in close-up and stage for medium to large groups performing my comedy magic and mentalism (the magic of the mind/mindreading etc)
My stress is always on being fun and making sure my clients are fully satisfied. I have yet to get any negative reviews.
I'm a punctual, down to earth and easy to work with individual that can't wait to put together a good package for your next event.
Additional booking notes
Lighting- This is not a must, but dim, atmospheric lighting will, of course, make for a better and more intimate show. But it is not a must. After all, I've done shows in people's living rooms before.
Staging- Again, not a must. If there is a stage, I will use it, but it doesn't need to be very high up off the ground. A simple 1 foot step would do fine. This is dependent on the head count. Obviously a thousand people will need to be able to see me by having a larger stage.
Sound- I need a PA system that I can hook up a lapel/handsfree microphone to. And I would arrive early to do a sound check.
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Steeleville, IL
September 2026
23
Wednesday
Bachelorette Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Quincy, IL
Past booked events
June 2026
03
Wednesday
Grand Opening
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Peoria, IL
May 2026
23
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bloomington, IL
November 2025
22
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Springfield, IL
May 2025
25
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Macomb, IL
April 2024
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
November 2023
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Pleasant Plains, IL
March 2023
10
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Burlington, IA
January 2023
01
Sunday
House Party
11:30am - 2:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
July 2022
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Pekin, IL
June 2022
22
Wednesday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Champaign, IL
April 2022
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
February 2022
13
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Fairmount, IL
December 2021
17
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Alton, IL
December 2018
14
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Rosemont, IL
12
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Buffalo Grove, IL
October 2018
28
Sunday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
April 2018
16
Monday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Addison, IL
05
Thursday
Grand Opening
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
January 2018
20
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Joliet, IL
10
Wednesday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
December 2017
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:15pm
•
Lake Bluff, IL
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
08
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Quincy, IL
01
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Valders, WI
October 2017
22
Sunday
Holiday Party (Halloween)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Western Springs, IL
Set list
I tend to tailor fit my show to my clients needs. My standard stage show has everything from psychological tests and challenges with the audience, to demonstrating why I'm not allowed in casinos, to bending metal with my mind, to straight mind reading, to predictions and premonitions to clairvoyance and psychic phenomenon to palm readings after the show to anyone interested.
It's a clear cut 'more bang for the buck' type show with plenty of humor to break the tension.
But don't just take my word for it. Check out my reviews, or visit my website jessesmind . com for more testimonials.
Setup requirements
small table/night stand to set my props down on, that will be easy to get to on stage. I can provide my own as well.
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