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Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man
- Memphis, TN
- Magician
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $250+
Overview
I started performing as a street magician, drawing large crowds to street corners. I'm now bringing what I have learned as a street performer to your next event for a truly unique entertainment experience.
47 Reviews
Justin is phenomenal! All of our staff (50+) said he was the most enthusiastic and entertaining part of any event we've hosted.
Just take our word for it and book him!
You won't regret it
Comedy Magician, Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Illusionist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
I had an all-adult birthday party for 12 people. Justin was so terrific. He was personable, professional, funny, engaging, and enjoyed by all guests. He interacted with all of my guests. On top of that he’s a really good magician. I would highly recommend Justin for your next event and I will certainly keep him in mind the next time I need party entertainment. You won’t regret it. EVERYONE had a super fun time.
Comedy Magician, Interactive Performer, Magician
Where do I start? Justin was not only amazingly good he was absolutely entertaining! Very professional all the way around!!! I would absolutely book him again in a heartbeat! As a professional Event Planner I come in contact with all types of talent and personalities and it so refreshing to deal with professionals like a Justin! Looking forward to working with him again in the future! 😀
Justin arrived promptly & provided entertainment during our cocktail hour & buffet dinner. He was friendly, personable, able to perform for children & adults. My guests gave me positive feedback & the magic I saw was FUN! I would definitely recommend Justin as he really adds to the event.
Magician
Justin “The magic man” was spot on for our backyard birthday party event for ages 3 (grandkids) to 70’s (grandparents) — very entertaining & clever.
Magician
Justin was phenomenal! He worked the room showing off his magic and everyone was really impressed. He was a real hot at the party.
Comedy Magician
He did our wedding and wowed the audience! Very nice and charming and his magic was top notch. Not many kids there, but he was patient with the ones who were. He started doing crowd work and was a huge hit. Then he did a show for the larger group and destroyed that. Just a ton of fun. Thanks so much Justin. Everyone should hire him.
Comedy Magician, Corporate Entertainment, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Variety Entertainer, Magician
We hired Justin for our holiday company event. He was a huge hit!! Everyone had a great time and were very entertained. Our leaders are even wanting to hire Justin again for our future events. Thanks again, Justin!
Corporate Entertainment, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Variety Entertainer, Magician
Very professional, great presentation and awesome show . Everyone like him .
Comedy Magician, Interactive Performer, Street Performer, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Trade Show Magician, Magician
Saw a crowd gathering around him everywhere he walked throughout the event. Blew a couple of minds.
Street Performer, Magician
Justin was really great and entertaining. He was punctual and very accommodating with moving the time at the last minute which I and my guests really appreciated. He involved the crowd in his performance and every one truly enjoyed it. I had both kids and adults and he made sure they all had a great time. Will definitely recommend.
Interactive Performer, Variety Entertainer
He did a fantastic job keeping all ages engaged! We enjoyed having him entertain our guest.
Magician
Justin left my guests stumped and entertained! He was a great addition to the party!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
This was amazing! I wish chose the right time to get the full experience, but everything went well still. It was great! Highly recommend.
Comedy Magician
Justin was terrific! His communication and delivery skills were excellent. He worked well throughout the crowd keeping people entertained and amazed at his skill for card tricks. We highly recommend him.
Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin was loved by all of our guests. He was very entertaining and very good!!!! Highly recommend.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
We hired Justin to work a client appreciation dinner. Our people loved him!! I had multiple people tell me that he was awesome. I saw people taking videos of him doing his thing.
As the event coordinator, I found him to be professional and so easy to work with. He was quick to respond and so good! When he arrived for the event, I just said, “do your thing.” He got right to it -and delighted our dinner guests.
I would 100% hire Justin again!!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man:
Thanks Susanna! It was a wonderful event and I was so happy to be a part of it! Thank you for the opportunity!
Justin did a great job of entertaining my party guests with his "walk-around" magic. He was able to engage both adults and children. I got to see a few tricks for myself and other guests told me some of the tricks he did with them. I would hire him again without hesitation. Polite, talented, accomplished!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin arrived at our event on time and blended in, talking and engaging the guests and then wowwing them with a clever trick. This was a parent date night with the children next door. He spent some time with the children who loved him. Asked for more! He keep moving around through the groups and checked in with me. Very professional. We really enjoyed having him.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin arrived at our event on time and blended in, talking and engaging the guests and then wowwing them with a clever trick. This was a parent date night with the children next door. He spent some time with the children who loved him. Asked for more! He keep moving around through the groups and checked in with me. Very professional. We really enjoyed having him.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man:
Thanks Jennifer! It was a wonderful evening and it’s always easy to perform when I have such a great audience! Keep me in mind for any future events you think may be a good fit!
Justin was awesome. Our Guests really enjoyed his performance, they are still talking about his tricks. He saved a few minutes at the end to perform for the bridal party. That was a very special moment that the MOH and the BM really appreciated. We will definitely hire him again for another party. Thank you so much for making our event extra memorable.
Comedy Magician
AMAZING! If you are thinking twice of who to book, book him asap’ will not disappoint. He was AWESOME. Kept everyone entertained. Very engaging.
Justin performed for my mom's red carpet-themed retirement party, and everyone loved him! He walked around to each of the tables and entertained guests of all ages. He's super friendly and very professional - great guy to work with overall. I highly recommend Justin for any and all your events!
Comedy Magician, Illusionist, Interactive Performer, Las Vegas Style Entertainment, Street Performer, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Variety Entertainer, Magician
Justin performed at a house party for my 40th birthday. He put on a great show. We had a room full of reasonably mature adults amazed like kids. Super funny and entertaining.
Interactive Performer, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin performed for our group of type-A (skeptical) salespeople and he ABSOLUTELY delighted everyone! He was very entertaining - not only with the awesome tricks, but with his showmanship and banter with our group. Everyone asked for his card after and we will definitely have him again.
Comedy Magician, Magician
We booked Justin as a magician for our night carnival themed corporate event in Houston and it only did he fit the theme, the guests truly loved him. We booked him as a roaming magician as we had a bit of space for our venue and he had interactions with nearly all of our guests. We would definitely consider booking him again!
Corporate Entertainment
I planned a last minute birthday party and thought to bring in some entertainment for my close friends. Justin surely made what would have otherwise been just another birthday party unique and interesting. I've never hired a magician before, but I was pleasantly surprised at house engaged my guests were. As soon as Justin entered my home he was on! After an awesome performance he later walked around and showed cool tricks to small groups. I would definitely hire Justin again!
Comedy Magician, Magician
Help me to do and amazing trick for a marriage proposal and everything just got perfect.
Thanks a lot Justin.
Magician, Street Performer
Response from Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man:
That was a lot of fun and turned into the perfect moment! Congratulations to you and your fiancée!
we had a great time with Justin . He kept kids entertained and he was very pleasant and polite
Magician
Response from Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man:
Thank you Carmen! It was a great party and I hope Hunter keeps up with his own magic.
Hired Justin for my sons 9 year old son’s birthday party and he was amazing.Had great card tricks and kept the kids guessing.Asking how did he do that.???Lol definitely recommend him if your looking for an awesome show for any age.Would hire again.Thank you!!
Magician, Street Performer
He is very funny and everyone at our Christmas party enjoyed his performance. Justin even visited our site before the event date to answer any questions we had, in addition to performing multiple small shows throughout the night! He is great, very accommodating, and responsive.
Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin dazzled our small crowd! He worked smoothly under the pressure of skeptics and had our guests beaming in bewilderment. Big ups to GigSalad and Justin.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin was professional & very entertaining! All of my guest (kids & adults) enjoyed his tricks and he worked the party to make sure he entertained everyone. Highly recommend booking him for your event!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin was fantastic. He was professional, courteous, and his magic was incredible. Highly recommended, absolutely would use again!
Magician
Justin stayed in communication with us throughout the reservation date through performance day. He arrived at the absolute right time, and even though our "crowd" was quite small due to covid concerns, he performed and engaged every single person in the room. He was extremely personable and made a personal connection with each person. This is truly amazing since the ages represented were from three years old to 65! I would LOVE to have him back again!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Despite the current COVID circumstances, Justin was able to provide the best experience for our party!
Magician
Response from Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man:
Hey Denetra, thanks you so much for the kind words. I really enjoyed the opportunity to perform for y’all!
He did an amazing job keeping the teens and adults entertained! We all know teens can be critical and “ too cool” for most things but they loved him!! He has also has a a great personality and was very flexible with our requests. Would for sure hire him again!!
Magician
Justin worked my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah during the cocktail hour. We had about 70 fourteen year olds. Justin walked around to the groups of different kids and engaged them with his magic. He worked in different groups of about 10 or so. Feedback from the kids was very positive. Would recommend Justin to others without reservation.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin was unbelievable! He blended into the crowd and impressed everyone with his amazing tricks! People are asking me about him days after our party!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Justin Gessel - The Memphis Magic Man:
Thank you so much! You guys know how to put on quite the party! I hope I’m a part of another one soon.
Justin was very engaging with the guests and everyone really enjoyed his magic. He capped it off with a special trick for the birthday girl. I would highly recommend!
Magician, Street Performer
Justin did an amazing job at the High School graduation party for my son. He put on a show in the living room for the entire 30+ folks from all age ranges and then did walk arounds the rest of the time. He was great with the little kids and kept the adults laughing and wow’d. He has a magnetic personality and some very clever slight of hand tricks.
His magician tricks were interesting and he easily got audience participation.
Magician
Justin was fantastic. Guests all had a great time and were very impressed by his capabilities. Highly recommend for any party / event.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
I hired Justin to perform at my wife's birthday party as a strolling magician, and I have to say that I was impressed! He was able to engage the guests, and most certainly wow them, with his talent and personality. I received many accolades from my guests for Justin's performance, and he was able to elevate the party atmosphere with his abilities. I will most certainly recommend his services to anyone looking to raise the bar and truly bring the fun to their parties!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
I invited Justin to our annual holiday party to stroll around amusing/baffling our guests with his magic for an hour. Justin was professional as expected; that said, I didn't know what to expect of his performance - not just I, but all 70 guests were very much impressed and entertained. We thoroughly enjoyed Justin's presence. Thank you very much!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Justin performed for our small corporate gathering at a bowling alley. We had about 10 people and he performed a variety of close-up magic tricks. There were adults and children there, and Justin had good interactions with kids and adults. Justin was very professional and timely in his communication. Would book again for similar event and recommend without reservation.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Booking Info
Price Range: $250+
Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
NO TOP HATS...NO RABBITS...NO GIMMICKS...
...JUST MAGIC!
Are you looking for a magican in the Houston area? Looking for something different from the stereotypical birthday magician? Look no further!
I started out as a street magician. This means that I would walk up to strangers on the sidewalk, pull out a deck of cards, and make magic happen right in front of them. When you do magic like this, there isn't time for big, flashy props and hours of setup before the performance begins. I learned how to pack light and put on a show anywhere. I have since broadened my horizons to doing large stage shows, smaller parlor shows, as well as table hopping, but I still try to remain true to my roots. The best kind of magic is the kind that happens right in front of you.
My repertoire is family friendly, but is geared toward an older audience. My style and tricks would not be the best option for a young child's birthday party. However, I would be the perfect magician for restaurant work, company events, corporate parties or dinners, house parties, community events, bar mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet 16s, family reunions, or wedding receptions.
About
My passion for magic actually evolved from an interest in theater and acting. This was a natural transition for me, since doing magic is so much more more than just sleight-of-hand. When I was 14 years old, I attended a convention for high school theater students. One of the classes at the convention was titled "How Magic Can Improve Your Acting." I was intrigued, so I attended the workshop. The magician that was there amazed me, and I left with a resolution that someday I would do magic like he did. That is only half the story though...
A good friend of mine was also interested in magic, and after he showed me some very impressive tricks, I asked for his help. He stayed true to the magician's code, and instead of teaching me his secrets, he taught me how to figure magic tricks out. That skill, along with 10+ years of practice has brought me to where I am today. I've now performed all over the country, doing both solo and group performances with other magicians. I've now decided to settle down in Houston Texas, and I'm ready to bring some magic to H-town.
Upcoming Booked Events
November 04, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
Past Booked Events
August 10, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
July 31, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 27, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Corporate Event |
June 01, 2024 • 10:00pm - 11:30pm | Dinner Party |
May 30, 2024 • 1:00am - 3:00am | Graduation |
May 27, 2024–May 28, 2024 • 11:00pm - 2:00am | Nightclub Event |
May 25, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Graduation |
April 27, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 06, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 24, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 07, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Corporate Event |
November 04, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 27, 2023 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 30, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 11, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Camp Event |
July 15, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Graduation |
June 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 19, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 13, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 01, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 07, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 14, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 29, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 29, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
October 22, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 22, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
May 21, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
May 14, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 12, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Graduation |
April 08, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Retirement Party |
February 26, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 18, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 11, 2021 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 04, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 04, 2021 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 31, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 30, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Personal Occasion |
July 24, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 26, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
April 03, 2021 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Surprise |
January 09, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 18, 2020 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 05, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | House Party |
October 24, 2020 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | House Party |
October 24, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
September 30, 2020 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Surprise |
July 25, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Holiday Party |
May 22, 2020 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 21, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 06, 2019 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 02, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
October 26, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Halloween Party |
June 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 01, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
May 25, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Graduation |
April 13, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Festival |
April 11, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
November 24, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 31, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
August 11, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Teen's Birthday Party |
May 30, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Steeplechase Neighborhood National Night Out |
Setup Requirements
Performing space with adequate room for movement (preferably >8 ft. diameter)