Magical Curiosities

No two evenings are the same, and Nolan shapes each one to fit the room, the hour, and the people in it.

Close-up and walk-around: He drifts through your cocktail hour or reception, and strange things start happening in your guests’ hands. A thought gets named. A card turns up where it couldn’t be. Small groups gather, then bigger ones.
Parlor and stage: He calls several guests up for an interactive mentalism performance. Minds are read, secrets surface, and the whole room watches the same impossible moment together.
Both: He starts among the crowd as they arrive, then brings everyone together for the featured performance once they’re already wondering who he is.

The show runs as long as your evening needs. He needs very little space, sets up quietly, and leaves no trace when he’s gone, except for the conversation.

From the first message to the last bow, you can expect him to be professional, flexible, and easy to work with. Your guests will remember the night. Most of them just won’t be able to explain it.

They call him Chicago’s Most Mysterious Person. He’s never corrected them.

Nolan Webster grew up between Louisiana and Mississippi, in the kind of places where people still knock on wood and mean it. It was his uncle Danny who first showed him magic, and later, standing in Pirates Alley in New Orleans, told him it was spelled with a k. Nolan thought he was joking. He wasn’t. Danny is gone now, but Nolan will tell you he still comes along to the shows.

He gave his first performance in the 4th grade and has been chasing the unexplained ever since. He has worked casino comedy clubs, served as the resident magician in restaurants, made his living on the street, and performed in theaters, at festivals, and in private homes. He is a member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, a membership earned by audition. Eventually the road brought him north to Chicago, where he’s been unsettling audiences ever since.

Between performances he’s tended bar, spun records as a DJ, served in the military, consulted for businesses, and earned an MBA. He knows rooms and he knows people, which may explain how he seems to know what your guests are thinking.

He arrives on time, in the bowler hat, hands in his pockets. Your guests will leave with something they can’t quite explain and won’t stop arguing about.

“Nolan is a delightful entertainer. He really brought the party to life. It was a smart sophisticated crowd in their twenties and Nolan fit right in and dazzled them.”

“Nolan was professional, punctual and very talented!”

“Nolan did a fantastic job! His magic was flawless and he had no problem keeping everyone interested. He even threw in funny jokes and was super interactive with all who were in attendance. I highly recommend Nolan!”

Depending on the venue, I may require audio and control of lighting.