A true magician doesn’t merely “do tricks”. A true magician connects with their audience and takes them to a place of wonder. Steve Wastell, regular performer and medal winner at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, is a true magician.
Definitely not your typical magic show, you won’t be seeing the classic rabbits, ropes, or rings. Steve will take your event to the next level with a performance that is current, edgy, and fun—think David Blaine or Chris angel with a sense of humor.
Every event from From a cooperate affair to a family party. Whether you're immersed in his mind-blowing show or he’s strolling among your guests, you’re guaranteed to see jaws drop in amazement.
1 review
Karen W.
June 29, 2015June 24, 2015
We had a 60th anniversary party for the Santa Barbara Newcomer's Club for 150 guests and hired Steve Wastell for entertainment. Our venue was at the Rockwood Women's Club of Santa Barbara. He performed a show rather than walk-around magic which worked great for us as our guests all had the opportunity to enjoy his magnificent talents. He had our crowd at a whisper waiting for what was to come next! His magic was just unbelievable, he was warm, friendly, professional and he completely engaged the audience. Steve was wonderful to work with; he was organized and stayed in communication up until the day of the event. He arrived in more than sufficient time for his performance. We loved him and can't wait to hire him again for future events.
Hired as: Magician
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
I like to think I am a little bit different than most. I don't do the conventional - I have no rabbit, rope, or rings. Although I love the classic magic shows, it's not what I do. My show is sometimes funny, but its also a little edgier than most. Everything I do has to look and feel like real magic. I believe that magic is a journey and my job is to guide you on that journey and along the way, show you something that you have never seen before.
I’ve been lucky enough to be able to perform magic almost nightly for over 20 years from New York to Los Angeles . I actually started dabbling in magic at a later age than most people. I was in my mid-twenties working the bars of New York City when I met two people that change my life: Chappy Brazil and Magick Balay. They frequented Perfect Tommy’s where I bartended, and every night they would blow the minds of my patrons with amazing feats of magic. I hounded them nightly to “teach me just one thing” but they always refused. Finally, in the wee hours of a Saturday night in 1989, after everyone had left the bar, they taught me my first trick! “If we come back next week and you can do it, we’ll show you something else.” they said. As it turned out, I was a fast learner. I didn’t see Chappy much after that. He was in Vegas working most of the time and then sadly, he passed away in an accident. At the time, I didn’t know how respected in the magic world he was. I only found out when I moved to LA and became a member of the Magic Castle. Magick and I, however, are still very close friends to this day. Little did any of us know back then that the young bartender who just wanted to learn a few tricks so he could meet more girls, would end up becoming a professional magician. I have now had the honor to perform for many of our returning military veterans, the opening of Trader Joe’s in Hollywood, Winery Estates up the West Coast, Sony Play Station’s Christmas party, and I’ve helped boyfriends pop the question by making rings appear from nowhere.
“I love what I do and I believe that magic is all around us so when I put on a show, it has to feel like true magic to me as well as my audience.”
– Steve Wastell
I can do my show one on one right in front of you or for 200 people. It can be inside or out, day or night. I have my own portable sound system and also the ability to plug into the venue's system.
Darren Brown, David Blaine,
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