The Magic Entertainment of John Gardenier
Children's Magic Show
Adult Show
Close-Up Magic
Magic in her hands at the California Magic Club
More Fun at the Claifornia Magic Club
Harvest Festival Performance
Red Ribbon Week Shows
Walk Around Magic Fun
My Printable Birthday Party Decorations
Elementary School Red Ribbon Week Performance
Ice Cream Parlor Show
Fund Raiser at LIberty High Shcool
Fund Raiser at LIberty High School
Voted Best Kids Entertainment 2020
Overview
John Gardenier has been entertaining people for over 30 years. Once you have experienced the magic of John Gardenier, you won’t think of entertainment in the same way again. Whether you need someone for a party, or business event John can customize a show specifically to meet your needs. Whether it is cards, coins, or your household items, everything becomes magical in John’s hands. John specializes in providing entertainment not just performing tricks. You will be fooled but more importantly you will be entertained.
Reviews
89 reviews
Joe A.
January 13, 2020John Gardenier is Stellar!
John was simply amazing! Everyone enjoyed his up close magic and raved about him!
I would recommend John to anyone looking for a fantastic, entertaining performance.
Hired as: Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Molly J.
December 9, 2019Corporate Christmas Party
We hired John for our corporate Christmas Party this weekend. He strolled throughout the party entertaining at tables and wherever employees gathered. He was extremely entertaining, personable, funny, and above all - talented! Our staff is still talking about him and wondering "how the heck did he do that???" I highly recommend John for any party your are planning!
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Eric V. C.
February 1, 2019Kids and Parents were thrilled!
We have received many good comments about his performance and the birthday boy, along with friends, keep talking about it at school. We had 40 kids and 40 parents and he made everyone feel included.
Definitely recommend him and thanks for making the party a great event.
Hired as: Children’s Party Magician
The Magic Entertainment of John Gardenier
Eric,
Thanks for the kind words. I am thrilled the kids and parents had a good time. I hope to see you again sometime.
Niza C.
March 11, 2026Great Show!
We booked John for our daughters 10th birthday party. He arrived early and began his act right on time! He was professional, funny, and very entertaining.
We highly recommend!
Hired as: Children’s Party Magician
Anne C.
November 4, 2025Awesome Night!
John arrived early and was very professional. He worked the crowd for our Halloween cocktail party and everyone was amazed. He kept them laughing and knew how to read people. Great talent!
Hired as: Strolling/Close-up Magician
The Magic Entertainment of John Gardenier
Thanks, Anne, I appreciate the kind words. I hope to see you again sometime.
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 35 - 60 minutes
Insurance: $1 - 1,000,000.00 single occurrence 1,000,000.00 aggregate liability insurance
Unions: Other
What to expect
When you hire John Gardenier for an event your are getting more than just an entertainer. You are getting an event expert. I include everything you need for the event. This includes backdrops, tables, sound, and props. The only thing you need to provide is a location to perform and the guests. Once your show is booked with me I am available to help you make your event as successful and memorable as possible. I will be your resource with answers to questions to help you avoid typical event pitfalls.
All my shows are high energy, fast paced and involve a lot of audience participation. That's right your guests are going to participate in the magic and this is a guaranteed recipe to make your event a memorable experience. If your event is in honor of a particular guest I always make sure to use the guest of honor to some degree in my show. This makes for perfect photo opportunities.
If your event is for a business, I can incorporate you business logo into tricks I perform. I can also develop tricks to help send a message to you audience. Think about how nice it would be to have your product, logo or message included in your performance.
If you are having an event for children, like a birthday party I always include as many kids as possible in the show. The birthday celebrant will receive a special magic gift and a custom made birthday card. The card will have their name and age printed on the card and I always include a special message from me on the back of the card. I also make sure that all the kids who leave my show get a magic trick to take home with them. They receive everything they need to perform the trick, including access to video instructions.
About
Able to cater to a vast array of audiences, John Gardenier has been
performing magic for well over 25 years. John customizes his performances
according to the audience and particular event. From corporate stage shows to round-the-room sleight of hand, John will leave even your most skeptical guests saying,“How did he DO that?” Also, with experience performing for colleges, family functions, and children’s parties, John engages audience participation—inviting members of the crowd to be baffled by all five senses!
Additional booking notes
For smaller events I can provide all the equipment neccessary for your events. When events get to groups over 100 then larger equipment will be needed. For larger events please call to discuss specific requirements.
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
29
Wednesday
Camp Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Yountville, CA
Past booked events
July 2026
10
Friday
Camp Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Fremont, CA
07
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Tracy, CA
March 2026
25
Wednesday
School Assembly
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Oakland, CA
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Stockton, CA
07
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Stockton, CA
December 2025
12
Friday
School Assembly
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Modesto, CA
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Concord, CA
October 2025
31
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Orinda, CA
29
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Roseville, CA
September 2025
13
Saturday
Festival
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Dublin, CA
10
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Sunnyvale, CA
July 2025
19
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Martinez, CA
01
Tuesday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Brentwood, CA
June 2025
19
Thursday
Camp Event
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Lathrop, CA
04
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Campbell, CA
April 2025
01
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Union City, CA
March 2025
22
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Fremont, CA
February 2025
16
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Pittsburg, CA
06
Thursday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
01
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Moraga, CA
December 2024
12
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Stockton, CA
November 2024
15
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Danville, CA
October 2024
12
Saturday
Baby Shower
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Fairfield, CA
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Mountain View, CA
September 2024
29
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Redwood City, CA
10
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Mountain View, CA
07
Saturday
Reunion
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
San Leandro, CA
August 2024
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Alamo, CA
July 2024
28
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
23
Tuesday
Camp Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Fremont, CA
02
Tuesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:00am
•
San Francisco, CA
June 2024
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fairfield, CA
05
Wednesday
Campus Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Campbell, CA
May 2024
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Antioch, CA
March 2024
23
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Napa, CA
February 2024
24
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Concord, CA
10
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
03
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Lafayette, CA
December 2023
15
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Dublin, CA
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Concord, CA
10
Sunday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
October 2023
31
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
26
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Oakland, CA
20
Friday
School Assembly
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Brentwood, CA
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
West Sacramento, CA
July 2023
23
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Danville, CA
13
Thursday
Camp Event
9:30am - 10:15am
•
San Francisco, CA
08
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Santa Rosa, CA
08
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Hayward, CA
April 2023
23
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Danville, CA
15
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Benicia, CA
March 2023
18
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Salinas, CA
February 2023
19
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Milpitas, CA
January 2023
28
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Lafayette, CA
28
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Alameda, CA
28
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Campbell, CA
December 2022
11
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Palo Alto, CA
03
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Los Gatos, CA
November 2022
11
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Fairfield, CA
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
San Ramon, CA
October 2022
28
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Lodi, CA
21
Friday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Fremont, CA
08
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
08
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Fremont, CA
September 2022
16
Friday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 10:15am
•
Modesto, CA
04
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Mateo, CA
August 2022
23
Tuesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Pleasant Hill, CA
06
Saturday
Camp Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dublin, CA
July 2022
30
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Roseville, CA
10
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Livermore, CA
June 2022
17
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
El Dorado Hills, CA
11
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Sonoma, CA
May 2022
28
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
April 2022
16
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Oakland, CA
05
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
03
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
February 2022
23
Wednesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Suisun City, CA
January 2022
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Fresno, CA
December 2021
31
Friday
Virtual Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
10
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Diablo, CA
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Concord, CA
November 2021
28
Sunday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Emeryville, CA
26
Friday
Holiday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Roseville, CA
06
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Sloughhouse, CA
02
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Sebastopol, CA
September 2021
26
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Turlock, CA
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Dublin, CA
20
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fresno, CA
11
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Clayton, CA
11
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Pacifica, CA
August 2021
22
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
San Ramon, CA
July 2021
25
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
San Jose, CA
16
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
June 2021
26
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Napa, CA
26
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
San Jose, CA
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
San Leandro, CA
05
Saturday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Pittsburg, CA
May 2021
22
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
15
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
13
Thursday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Mountain House, CA
April 2021
24
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Patterson, CA
17
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Lodi, CA
March 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Dublin, CA
February 2021
28
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Martinez, CA
January 2021
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Oakland, CA
November 2020
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Folsom, CA
October 2020
03
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Stockton, CA
September 2020
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Galt, CA
August 2020
16
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Newark, CA
06
Thursday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Watsonville, CA
March 2020
31
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Roseville, CA
28
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Modesto, CA
February 2020
21
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
09
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Mountain House, CA
January 2020
11
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
December 2019
21
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Concord, CA
20
Friday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Folsom, CA
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Half Moon Bay, CA
03
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
November 2019
24
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
San Ramon, CA
August 2019
20
Tuesday
Fair
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
01
Thursday
Camp Event
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Concord, CA
July 2019
27
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Stockton, CA
24
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Modesto, CA
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Saratoga, CA
10
Wednesday
Camp Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Stockton, CA
June 2019
15
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Stockton, CA
12
Wednesday
Graduation
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
01
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Leandro, CA
May 2019
25
Saturday
Graduation
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Manteca, CA
11
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Castro Valley, CA
April 2019
25
Thursday
Corporate Event
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Emeryville, CA
21
Sunday
Easter Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Livermore, CA
March 2019
23
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Hercules, CA
15
Friday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Courtland, CA
09
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Milpitas, CA
09
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Brentwood, CA
February 2019
23
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
January 2019
26
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
December 2018
13
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Berkeley, CA
07
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Blackhawk, CA
November 2018
03
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Manteca, CA
April 2018
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
May 2017
20
Saturday
Birthday (Teen)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Oakley, CA
Influences and inspiration
My influences are pretty wide and varied from older style acts like Roy Benson to more current acts like Michael Finney
I try to create a mixture of the performance styles of both in my act.
Setup requirements
I can provide all equipment for event 100 and under in attendance.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for a wonderful magic show you put on for our son's birthday party. From what I heard, your show was a hot topic in school the next day. I had a couple of teachers come up to me asking me if I really had a magic show in my house because kids wouldn't stop talking about how fun it was. Aisha
– Aisha Tyagi
Your show always brings high energy, big laughs and great classic magic to our stage. You are one of our audiences favorite performers! I highly recommend your magic performance to anyone who wants great entertainment.
– Gerry Griffin
John has a great repertoire of illusions combined with a sense of humor that ranges from deadpan to playful. I first spotted John at the top of his game performing at a wedding. He then put on a show for my son's birthday party and was wonderful with kids. John comes highly recommended
– Wing Yu
If you want a top quality performance that will "wow" you, John is the man. His magic is brilliant and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!
– Joe Gorton