Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man
Overview
I started performing as a street magician, drawing large crowds to street corners. I'm now bringing what I have learned as a street performer to your next event for a truly unique entertainment experience.
Reviews
51 reviews
Jessica M.
December 19, 2023Book him! You won't regret it!
Justin is phenomenal! All of our staff (50+) said he was the most enthusiastic and entertaining part of any event we've hosted.
Just take our word for it and book him!
You won't regret it
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Illusionist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Roni E. S.
May 14, 2023Fantastic!!!
I had an all-adult birthday party for 12 people. Justin was so terrific. He was personable, professional, funny, engaging, and enjoyed by all guests. He interacted with all of my guests. On top of that he’s a really good magician. I would highly recommend Justin for your next event and I will certainly keep him in mind the next time I need party entertainment. You won’t regret it. EVERYONE had a super fun time.
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Interactive Performer, Magician
Deborah W.
December 7, 2019Justin was absolutely Amazing... I need more than 5 stars!!!
Where do I start? Justin was not only amazingly good he was absolutely entertaining! Very professional all the way around!!! I would absolutely book him again in a heartbeat! As a professional Event Planner I come in contact with all types of talent and personalities and it so refreshing to deal with professionals like a Justin! Looking forward to working with him again in the future! 😀
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Kelley W.
December 10, 2025Fantastic Entertainment
Justin was amazing, personable, polite, on time, engaging, professional, and all the great things I can say about a perfect performance!
Hired as: Interactive Performer, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Victoria A.
November 10, 2025Best Birthday
Justin was amazing! Our whole group was entertained and still talking about it!
Hired as: Magician
Booking information
Price range: $250+
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes
What to expect
NO TOP HATS...NO RABBITS...NO GIMMICKS...
...JUST MAGIC!
Are you looking for a magican in the Houston area? Looking for something different from the stereotypical birthday magician? Look no further!
I started out as a street magician. This means that I would walk up to strangers on the sidewalk, pull out a deck of cards, and make magic happen right in front of them. When you do magic like this, there isn't time for big, flashy props and hours of setup before the performance begins. I learned how to pack light and put on a show anywhere. I have since broadened my horizons to doing large stage shows, smaller parlor shows, as well as table hopping, but I still try to remain true to my roots. The best kind of magic is the kind that happens right in front of you.
My repertoire is family friendly, but is geared toward an older audience. My style and tricks would not be the best option for a young child's birthday party. However, I would be the perfect magician for restaurant work, company events, corporate parties or dinners, house parties, community events, bar mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet 16s, family reunions, or wedding receptions.
About
My passion for magic actually evolved from an interest in theater and acting. This was a natural transition for me, since doing magic is so much more more than just sleight-of-hand. When I was 14 years old, I attended a convention for high school theater students. One of the classes at the convention was titled "How Magic Can Improve Your Acting." I was intrigued, so I attended the workshop. The magician that was there amazed me, and I left with a resolution that someday I would do magic like he did. That is only half the story though...
A good friend of mine was also interested in magic, and after he showed me some very impressive tricks, I asked for his help. He stayed true to the magician's code, and instead of teaching me his secrets, he taught me how to figure magic tricks out. That skill, along with 10+ years of practice has brought me to where I am today. I've now performed all over the country, doing both solo and group performances with other magicians. I've now decided to settle down in Houston Texas, and I'm ready to bring some magic to H-town.
Past booked events
December 2025
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Jonesboro, AR
05
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Memphis, TN
November 2025
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Memphis, TN
October 2025
17
Friday
House Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Memphis, TN
May 2025
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Cordova, TN
February 2025
22
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Memphis, TN
November 2024
04
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Memphis, TN
August 2024
10
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cypress, TX
July 2024
31
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Houston, TX
June 2024
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Houston, TX
01
Saturday
Dinner Party
10:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2024
30
Thursday
Graduation
1:00am - 3:00am
•
Webster, TX
27
Monday
Nightclub Event
11:00pm - 2:00am (Tue)
•
Houston, TX
25
Saturday
Graduation
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Houston, TX
April 2024
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Cypress, TX
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Galveston, TX
February 2024
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Houston, TX
December 2023
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Conroe, TX
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Katy, TX
07
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Houston, TX
November 2023
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Houston, TX
October 2023
27
Friday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Houston, TX
September 2023
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Cypress, TX
August 2023
11
Friday
Camp Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Katy, TX
July 2023
15
Saturday
Graduation
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sugar Land, TX
June 2023
23
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2023
19
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Houston, TX
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
April 2023
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Missouri City, TX
January 2023
07
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Houston, TX
December 2022
14
Wednesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Houston, TX
October 2022
29
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Houston, TX
29
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Houston, TX
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Spring, TX
September 2022
22
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Houston, TX
10
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2022
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Houston, TX
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Conroe, TX
12
Thursday
Graduation
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
April 2022
08
Friday
Retirement Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Spring, TX
February 2022
26
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Missouri City, TX
December 2021
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
College Station, TX
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Missouri City, TX
08
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Houston, TX
04
Saturday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Houston, TX
October 2021
04
Monday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Houston, TX
August 2021
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
July 2021
31
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Houston, TX
30
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Houston, TX
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Pearland, TX
June 2021
26
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Kingwood, TX
April 2021
03
Saturday
Surprise
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
January 2021
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Sealy, TX
December 2020
18
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
05
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Galveston, TX
October 2020
24
Saturday
House Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Houston, TX
24
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Sugar Land, TX
September 2020
30
Wednesday
Surprise
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Houston, TX
July 2020
25
Saturday
Holiday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Bellville, TX
May 2020
22
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Spring, TX
December 2019
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Houston, TX
06
Friday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Houston, TX
November 2019
02
Saturday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
The Woodlands, TX
October 2019
26
Saturday
Halloween Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Spring, TX
June 2019
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Katy, TX
01
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
League City, TX
May 2019
25
Saturday
Graduation
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Conroe, TX
April 2019
13
Saturday
Festival
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Baytown, TX
11
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
The Woodlands, TX
January 2019
19
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
November 2018
24
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Stafford, TX
October 2018
31
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Houston, TX
August 2018
11
Saturday
Teen's Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2018
30
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Houston, TX
October 2017
03
Tuesday
Steeplechase Neighborhood National Night Out
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Setup requirements
Performing space with adequate room for movement (preferably >8 ft. diameter)