The Magic of Eric and Elizabeth
Overview
We are a married magic duo, known for fooling Penn & Teller on national television. We blend world class mentalism with sleight-of-hand, striking the perfect balance between sophisticated and playful.
Option A) Strolling Magic. Perfect for cocktail hours and sprawling events. Eric & Elizabeth go from group to group, performing interactive closeup magic as guests mingle. They break the ice, stir conversation, and elevate the experience for all.
Option B) Stage Magic. Perfect for seated groups, large or small. Eric & Elizabeth perform engaging magic for all guests at once, creating powerful moments of wonder that leave a lasting impression, with plenty of hilarious moments along the way.
Reviews
4 reviews
Tana C.
February 16, 2026Wonderful addition to our party!
We hosted a five year anniversary party and Elizabeth and Eric were the perfect addition to the party! The guests couldn't stop talking about it and were amazed! They even brought portable mics/speaker which initially I didn't think was necessary since we tried to keep the music at a lower volume but it was definitely loud with the amount of guests we had so was very necessary! We are so excited they were able to be a part of our party.
Hired as: Strolling/Close-up Magician
Alli F.
April 6, 2025Honestly perfect.
Don't hesitate -- book this incredible duo! Elizabeth and Eric performed at a small 40th birthday party in our home, delivering a show specifically geared toward adults. Their magic struck the perfect balance of whimsy and wit. They entertained us for about an hour, which was just the right amount of time -- not too long, but leaving you wanting just one more trick. It was an unforgettable experience!
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Magician
The Magic of Eric and Elizabeth
This made our day!! Thank you so much for the kind words, Alli, it was such a pleasure performing for your lovely friends :)
Mike D.
April 4, 2025My friends loved them
Really happy I found these two. They did closeup magic before and then a bigger show after for everyone. So so good
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
The Magic of Eric and Elizabeth
We appreciate you, Mike! Great getting to know you and your friends
Sandra O.
March 22, 2025Great show!
I really appreciate these two, they made this dinner party extra special. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
The Magic of Eric and Elizabeth
Thank you for this! We had so much fun
Booking information
Price range: $300 for small parties, $1000+ for large events
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - We both have performer insurance through Specialty Insurance Agency.
What to expect
We present magic in a fun/fresh way that is perfect for adults as well as kids, and we have a breadth of skills sets that allow for flexible performances, which typically fall into one of these two categories:
Strolling Magic - Perfect for large gatherings where guests are mingling, perhaps at a happy hour, banquet, or private party. We stroll around the party, separately or together, presenting engaging "close-up" magic with cards, coins, and other props. This is a great social ice breaker to get guests mingling/laughing while enjoying top quality sleight-of-hand magic. Depending on the scale of the event, we have been hired for 1-3 hours, doing short 5-10 minutes sets for small groups at a time.
Stage Magic - Perfect for audiences of all sizes, from a private residence to a large auditorium. Our stage show includes larger scale magical illusions and mind blowing mentalism that we honed over the course of several years at the Magic Castle. For larger events we incorporate music for added effect, creating one-of-a-kind experience that leave guests dazzled, inspired, and laughing. The shows are highly interactive and engaging, and we love tailoring it to the specific occasion.
We have created memorable experiences for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, comedy clubs, cruise shows, and everything in between. Reach out any time and we can craft the perfect show for you.
About
The Cosmic Romantics are a married magic duo, known for fooling Penn & Teller on national TV.
Together Eric & Elizabeth blend elements of mentalism, sleight-of-hand, and illusion, creating a vaudeville-inspired style that strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and playful. Their performances are perfect for private parties, weddings, and corporate events. They offer top tier strolling magic during cocktail hours and larger sprawling events, as well as "stage magic" for all guests at once, designed to elevate the mood and add a layer of wonder.
They have performed at Chicago Magic Lounge, House of Blues, Comedy Store, Second City, Zanies, and UCB; for private clients such as Google and U.S. Bank; their work has been featured on Netflix, The CW, Buzzfeed, Blippi, Disney Channel, TBS Just For Laughs, and at the Sundance Film Festival; and they have earned rave reviews in the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and The Washington Post.
Reach out any time, they'd love to find out more about your special event!
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Individually, Elizabeth is one of the most sought after entertainers in the variety world, performing her own vintage blend of magic and music at venues around the country. You can see Elizabeth in Netflix's emmy-winning children's show Ada Twist, Scientist, the YouTube sensation Cocomelon, or the feature film Marvelous and the Black Hole, an official selection at Sundance Film Festival.
Eric Thirstin Siegel has consulted for the Disney Channel, Dropout, and Las Vegas headliners. The Chicago Tribune praised his work as "pushing the boundaries of long form storytelling," and the L.A. times dubbed him a "petulant Lou Reed." He has performed original work at Second City, Sketch Fest NYC, and the TBS Just for Laughs Festival, as well as iO Chicago where he won multiple Del Awards including one for best written show.
Additional booking notes
For strolling magic and small scale parlor/stage shows, our requirements are minimal if anything.
For larger stage events we try to include music cues which we can control directly, or have a tech person oversee. Light cues are always nice but never required. For sound, we have lav mics that can work with most any speaker system, and we are happy to use headset mics as well, if provided.
For strolling magic at events with a particularly loud environment, we have portable wireless voice amplifiers that we can bring. These simply hang around our neck as we work.
Past booked events
February 2026
14
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Chicago, IL
December 2025
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Wilmette, IL
June 2025
18
Wednesday
Camp Event
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Skokie, IL
April 2025
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
La Grange, IL
02
Wednesday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Niles, IL
March 2025
21
Friday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Northbrook, IL
Influences and inspiration
Our magic is inspired by old vaudevillian legends that combined a variety of skill sets for maximalist entertainment. We also love comedy duos like Nichols and May and of course Lucy and Ricky, for the incredible comedy they created through great scripting and razor sharp comedic delivery. In the world of magic, we are inspired by David Blaine for how he reclaimed the art form with street magic, Ricky Jay and Derek DelGaudio for raising the craft to high art, Diana Zimmerman for breaking barriers and creating whimsical television with her talents, and finally Pop Haydn (formerly Whit Haydn) for bringing character and hilarity to classic routines.
Setup requirements
Speaker System for our lavs and music to connect to (for larger scale stage events)