Nathaniel Segal
Overview
Nathaniel Segal is the perfect choice for your next private party, corporate event, or other special occasion. His original deceptive magic and award winning personality have gained him national recognition on the hit TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. His applied math degree from UC Berkeley and experience performing all over Silicon Valley have allowed him to create some of the most mind blowing and incredible magic for even the most skeptical and intellectual minds! He offers performance options for events big and small with full shows, walk around magic, and workshops. He has online virtual options as well. Get in touch today to ensure your event will be a success!
Reviews
20 reviews
Dom G.
March 31, 2021NATHANIEL IS THE BEST!
Booked Nathaniel as a surprise for my girlfriend's birthday. Not only was he extremely professional and easy to work with (booked him last minute) - was one of the most personable and talented magicians I have ever encountered. Nathaniel re-sparks the feelings of imagination and wonder you get from magic as a kid. Thank you again!
Hired as: Interactive Performer, Magician
Ed W.
May 29, 2020Very Entertaining and Informative show via Zoom
Nathaniel did a great magic show for our recent project launch via Zoom. He did a number of tricks for us and he took the time at the end of the show to actually teach us how to do a trick or two. I was impressed by his professionalism and flexibility in designing and delivering a custom show for our somewhat unique needs. I highly recommend him and we wouldn't hesitate to book him again in the future.
Hired as: Corporate Magician
Allison P.
December 14, 2019Company Holiday Party
I hired Magical Nathaniel to come in as a surprise for my team’s holiday party at my house. We were 20 people in my small house so it was a tight squeeze but Nathaniel made it work! Fun tricks and great personality. Will definitely hire him again!
Hired as: Magician
Manny M.
November 4, 2025Amazing Performer!
We hired Nethaniel for our Halloween party this year (2025). He was fantastic! He entertained all of our guests (which were mixed-ages, families) with some amazing magic. In fact, everyone was talking about them well after he left and even a few days later. He also arrived on-time, performed above and beyond the requested time and was very friendly & approachable. We will definitely hire him again!
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Interactive Performer, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Saul C.
January 30, 2024Fantastic!
Nathaniel was an absolute pleasure to work with - so glad I found him! From the initial communication, through to arriving early at the venue, and being so engaging and with our meeting attendees. Was exactly what I was looking/hoping for and would highly, highly recommend Nathaniel for any kind of event, young and old.
Hired as: Corporate Magician, Interactive Performer, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Insurance through Performers of the US
What to expect
I offer full shows, close up walk around magic, workshops, or other customized entertainment for your event! Whether it is for a corporate event, private party, or other occasion, when you book a show with me, you can expect complete professionalism and low stress for you. In the weeks and days before the event, I will open all lines of communication so you can ask any questions, and expect to get a timely and thorough response. I always check in a few days before the event to make sure all details are set. I provide all necessary equipment and show up early at the venue to set up. During the show, you can expect every person in the audience to be entertained and amazed and your goals are met. In the end, you can expect a great show with minimal hassle and that your guests will be talking about the magic well after the event!
You can expect the same level of professionalism with my online virtual performances.
My full show is great for any event where you would like to have all guests focused on the entertainment during a set time. The show is full of incredible sleight of hand, impossible mind reading, and other mind blowing magic. You will see incredible original effects as well as magic that have even been featured on National TV. My walk around magic is perfect for atmospheric entertainment as I am able to 'roam' from group to group sharing intimate illusions and miracles inches from the spectators faces. I am able to do a combination of these options for your event and can even create customized options to fit your vision for an event.
Thanks for getting in touch and let me know if you have any questions at all. I look forward to working with you and helping to make your next event a success!
"I love magic and see a *lot* of shows. Nathaniel's performance at my company was one of the best I've seen -- his energy, creativity, and professionalism set him apart from the rest. Everyone loved it, the whole company was buzzing after his performance! In addition, he fooled me completely with several effects, which doesn't happen very often..."
Adam Cheyer
Co-Founder of Siri
About
Hello! My name is Nathaniel Segal and I am an award winning Los Angeles based full time magician who has been performing magic shows professionally for over a decade. I have a degree from UC Berkeley in applied math and theater, was a past president of the Oakland Magic Circle, teacher of the credit based magic class at Cal, and have been invited to speak at the prestigious Gathering 4 Gardner celebration. I recently appeared on the hit television show Penn & Teller: Fool Us on the CW network. I use my knowledge of math and magic to create original magic that is both entertaining and deceptive, and has fooled some of the top minds of Silicon Valley. I am available for private parties, corporate events, and other special occasions in Los Angeles and beyond!
Additional booking notes
Technical details will vary based on event. Please get in touch and we will go over everything!
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2024
07
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
January 2024
16
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
November 2023
24
Friday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
October 2023
29
Sunday
Halloween Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Beverly Hills, CA
November 2021
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
October 2021
29
Friday
Halloween Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Fullerton, CA
22
Friday
Teen Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Calabasas, CA
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Seal Beach, CA
15
Friday
Dinner Party
9:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Whittier, CA
September 2021
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
10:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Venice, CA
August 2021
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sherman Oaks, CA
June 2021
06
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
May 2021
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Montebello, CA
March 2021
30
Tuesday
Birthday Party
9:00am - 9:30am
•
Los Angeles, CA
December 2020
23
Wednesday
Virtual Event
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Oakland, CA
November 2020
27
Friday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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El Cerrito, CA
May 2020
28
Thursday
Virtual Event
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Spokane, WA
04
Monday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Daly City, CA
February 2020
08
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Menlo Park, CA
December 2019
20
Friday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Lafayette, CA
12
Thursday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
04
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Pleasant Hill, CA
September 2019
14
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
San Leandro, CA
August 2019
24
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Martinez, CA
03
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Mountain View, CA
May 2019
04
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Berkeley, CA
April 2019
28
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Fremont, CA
December 2018
22
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Berkeley, CA
December 2017
16
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:00am - 11:30am
•
San Francisco, CA
April 2017
02
Sunday
Prom/After Prom
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Watsonville, CA
01
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Concord, CA
January 2017
28
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
San Jose, CA
10
Tuesday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
Setup requirements
It is best to have 7-10 feet of clear space for the magic show