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9 reviews
Taylor R.
June 11, 2023We booked Ben to do close-up magic during cocktail hour at our wedding while we were doing our pictures and we are so glad we did!!! Every guest raved about him - he blew their minds! We also appreciated how he made a point to find us before he left to show us a trick. He is talented, friendly, and professional and I would recommend him to anyone that wants to make their wedding extra-special!
Hired as: Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Nina C.
December 10, 2021Benjamin has great interpersonal skills. He can really work a crowd. His magic left us speechless. He does everything with such elegance. What a delight!
Hired as: Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Damian C.
September 7, 2021Benjamin was wonderful and mind boggling. He showed up early and was a true professional. He seamlessly immersed himself into the crowd and absolutely amazed the guests.
Hired as: Strolling/Close-up Magician
Jenna K.
February 4, 2020Benjamin is a great entertainer. He kept our group engaged and brought a variety of tricks. Our guests are still talking about what a great job he did. I hope to have more occasions we can invite him to. He is a real treat.
Hired as: Illusionist, Magician
Jenna K.
February 3, 2020great vibe - worked super well with our crowd. Thank you for a fun evening of entertainment!
Hired as: Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Unions: Academy Of Magical Arts (Hollywood, CA))
Benjamin Barnes', fascination with magic began when he was a boy growing up in Chicago. During his college career, one of the greatest magicians of the 20th Century discovered Benjamin's potential and became his mentor. After graduation, Benjamin took his place in Corporate-America. After an early employer learned Benjamin was a magician was a magician, he asked him to provide the entertainment for a group of prospective clients. That informal performance was the begining of a career that has taken him across the country. Today Benjamin Barnes is one of the most sought after entertainers for professional audiences. His work combines the mysteries of magic with a warm and engaging personality.
REVIEWS:
“Thank you for making our holiday party a big hit. Your card tricks and sleight of hand were incredible, and people are still talking about them. I will never look at the Queen of Hearts the same way again!”
Michael M. | PepsiCo
“Benjamin Barnes’ performance gave our office party the magical “kick” it needed. He works hard as a performer and has the flexibility to accommodate any situation. Give the opportunity, I would book him faster than you can say abracadabra!”
Colleen M. | Appraisal Institute
“I had contacted Benjamin Barnes to perform his magic for the 1,800 children that attended our Company Christmas Party. Benjamin performed 8-10 shows throughout the day and the children as well as the adults were thrilled with his performances. Benjamin was professional and handled the children very well. When the children were asked what their favorite part of the program was they all agreed that the magic was the best part of the show (he out performed Santa Claus!). Benjamin was definitely an asset to our party.”
Barbara P. | MITTAL Steel
*Other Clients Include:
The American Cancer Society/ Ameriprise Financial/ ABBOTT Laboratories/ BACARDI/ CarMax/ The Chicago Bulls/ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation/ Dik Drugs/ Ernst & Young/ Harris Bank/ HONEYWELL/ Jenner & Block/ JPMorgan/ McDonald’s/ Mittal Steel/ MySpace/ National Gypsum/ National Kidney Foundation/ Niro, Scavone, Haller & Niro, Ltd./ PepsiCo/ Resources Global Professionals/ The SMART Group/ The Special Olympics/ Sonepar/ Studio V Design/ US Bank/
The Magic of Benjamin Barnes can make your next event one to remember. Contact us today!
Over the years Benjamin has found it's best to be able to give his presentations under any conditions. The Magic of Benjamin Barnes can be performed amongst small groups during the cocktail hour or before a large assembly.
All of Benjamin's shows are virtually self-contained and can take place in almost any venue.
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sawyer, MI
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Chicago, IL
Friday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Hobart, IN
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Peoria, IL
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Madison, WI
Sunday
Anniversary Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Munster, IN
Thursday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Deerfield, IL
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 11:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Benjamin Barnes did an excellent job of entertaining our guest with his magic. He was particularly proficient as getting the guest to interact with him as well as each other.
– Karen Baker - Township of Palatine
Benjamin Barnes' performance gave our office party the magical it needed. He works hard as a performer and has the flexibility to accommodate any situation. Give the opportunity, I would book him faster than you can say abracadabra!
– Colleen Mitchell - Appraisal Institute
Thank you for making our holiday party a big hit. Your card tricks and sleight of hand were incredible, and people are still talking about them. I will never look at the Queen of Hearts the same way again!
– Michael Madill - PepsiCo
I had contacted Benjamin Barnes to perform his magic for the 1,800 children that attended our Company Christmas Party. Benjamin performed 8-10 shows throughout the day and the children as well as the adults were thrilled with his performances. Benjamin was professional and handled the children very well. When the children were asked what their favorite part of the program was they all agreed that the magic was the best part of the show (he out performed Santa Claus!). Benjamin was definitely an asset to our party.
– Barbara Pfister - MITTAL Steel
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