Close- Up MagicWith hundreds of performances across corporate events, weddings, and private parties, our close-up magic brings something rare to any gathering: entertainment your guests will still be talking about weeks later.
Whether it's intimate mingling magic performed inches from your guests' hands during a cocktail hour, or walk-around entertainment that keeps a full room engaged, every show is built around genuine audience interaction, not passive watching.
Guests become part of the performance. Cards vanish from their own hands. Predictions turn up in their own pockets. It's the kind of reaction that can't be staged, which is exactly why it works so well for corporate events, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations alike.
Why Close-Up Magic?
IntimateBecause the magic happens inches from guests' eyes, often using their own rings, cards, or phones, the wonder feels personal and impossible to explain away as camera tricks or staging.
FlexibleNo stage, sound system, or lighting rig required, just a skilled performer and a deck of cards or a few props, making it easy to slot into almost any venue or budget.
Works the roomStrangers bond quickly over a shared "how did they do that?!" moment, which makes it especially valuable at networking events, weddings, or corporate mixers where guests don't know each other yet.
Natural Ice BreakerA close-up magician can circulate during cocktail hours or between courses, giving every small cluster of guests a unique, memorable moment instead of everyone watching the same static show.
Watch the ImpossibleOther Services
A high-energy mix of comedy, mind-reading,
and impossible magic that keeps audiences laughing, engaged, and amazed.
The Show
Why not do it all? Close-up. Centre stage. Inside your head. We bring mingling magic, full shows, and mentalism together, entertainment that hits from every angle.
MentalismWe read minds, predict thoughts, and expose secrets your guests swore no one could know; live, up close, and impossible to explain.
The Works
BEN TRAIN
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meet your magiciansBen Train is one of Canada's premier comedy mentalists, known for blending razor-sharp wit with astonishing mind reading and impossible magic.
Featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Apple TV, CTV, Breakfast Television, and The Marilyn Denis Show, he's performed thousands of shows for discerning audiences across North America.
Smart, hilarious, and deeply interactive, Ben transforms every performance into an unforgettable experience that leaves audiences laughing, questioning reality, and talking about it long after the show ends.
JONAH BABINS
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JONAH BABINS *
Jonah Babins is one of Canada's premier sleight-of-hand magicians, known for his sharp wit, masterful technique, and impossible magic that leaves audiences amazed.
Featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV, Breakfast Television, and Narcity, he's the co-founder of the Toronto Magic Company, host of the Discourse in Magic podcast (1M+ downloads), and recipient of the Alan Slaight Award for Canadian Rising Star in Magic.
With a uniquely engaging and interactive style, Jonah transforms every performance into an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, surprise, and wonder.
FAQ-
Close-up magic is performed inches from the audience, often literally in their hands: cards, coins, borrowed rings, and everyday objects doing impossible things. There's no stage and no distance, which is exactly why it hits so hard. It's the format we perform at most Toronto corporate events and weddings.
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Walk-around magic (also called strolling or mingling magic or close-up magic) is close-up magic performed on the move. The magician circulates through your event, stopping at each group or table for a short personal performance. It turns dead time, like a cocktail hour or reception, into the highlight of the event.
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One magician can cover roughly 100 guests over a 90-minute cocktail hour, giving each group a personal performance. For events of 150 or more, we recommend two magicians working the room together so every group gets the experience.
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Mingling magic aka close-up magic is personal and interactive; stage magic is big, visual, and designed for the whole room.
Close-up magic happens inches away, often in small groups, making it great for mingling events, networking events, or cocktail hour. Stage magic is for when you want everyone’s attention at once. Perfect for high-energy, full-room impact. Both are powerful; the choice depends on the structure of your event, and what your goals are! -
Cards signed and lost and found in impossible places, coins that vanish from closed fists, borrowed rings and phones doing things they shouldn't, and moments of mind reading. Everything happens up close, often in the guest's own hands, so there's nowhere to hide.
Aside from the magic our priority is fun, interactivity, and engagement. So your guests don’t just watch the magic, they ARE the magic! -
Because it's a social lubricant. A magician gives strangers a reason to gather, react, and talk to each other, which is exactly what a networking event or cocktail hour needs. Groups that would have stood in silent circles end up laughing together, and the conversation keeps going after the magician moves on.
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No, nothing at all. The magician arrives, greets your first group, and starts performing. No stage, no microphone, no setup or teardown time. That makes it the easiest entertainment to add to any event, in any venue, indoors or out.
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Hiring a professional close up magician in Toronto typically costs $2,000 to $5,000 plus HST, depending on length and format.
At Toronto Magic Company, walk-around or close-up magic lands between $2,000 to $5,000 per magician depending on the length of the engagement, location, customization and number of guests.
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Ninety minutes covers a standard cocktail hour with buffer. Three hours is the right call when you want coverage through a reception and dinner. During your consultation we'll match the booking length to your guest count and timeline so nobody gets missed.
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The best close up magicians are interactive, funny, clean, and never cheesy.
You want someone who knows how to read a room, involve guests without embarrassing them, and perform smart, sophisticated magic that holds attention.
You want it to be fun, funny, impossible, engaging, and of course 100% clean! At The Toronto Magic Company, we’ve performed for Fortune 500s, startups, and everything in between and we know how to impress without ever crossing the line. -
Choose close-up magic if your event is social and mingling-focused, like a cocktail reception. Choose a stage show if you want one big shared moment for the whole room. The most popular option for corporate events is both: walk-around magic during cocktails, then a show after dinner.
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One magician can typically engage 50–100 guests per hour during mingling/cocktail formats.
• 50–150 guests recommend 90+ minutes
• 150+ guests recommend a 3-hour booking or hiring both magicians
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Yes. Because close-up magic needs no stage, power, or sound, it works anywhere your guests are: patios, gardens, rooftop receptions, golf tournaments, and outdoor weddings. Rain plans are easy too, since the performance moves wherever your guests do.
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Fill out the booking form on the website (linked from most pages) or contact directly. The team responds
within 1–2 business days, typically hopping on a short call to learn about the event before providing a quote.
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+1 647-271-8868
info@torontomagiccompany.com