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Hudson The Magician
- Minneapolis, MN
- Corporate Magician
- Travels nationwide
- $750 - $3500
Overview
Exciting, Engaging, and Memorable Events!
Hudson's specialty is Corporate Entertainment -- usually strolling magic followed by a stage show.
Strolling magic is the ideal icebreaker. During the cocktail hour before dinner or on a river cruise. This magic is highly interactive, mixes the crowd, and gets everyone in a great mood before the main event.
Hudson's stage show is based on his own military character -- an alter ego developed during his time in the Army. Lots of fun playing with the audience like they were new recruits and Hudson is the drill sergeant.
Always family-friendly, Hudson’s rule of thumb is never perform anything he can’t do in front of his mother or his daughter!
20 Reviews
We had a Halloween party and hired Hudson as the entertainment. The party guests LOVED him and I got comments all night long about how amazing he was!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks Abby! What a fun party -- I'm just glad I could be part of your holiday celebration!
My son loves magic so we hired Hudson to put on a magic show for his 6th birthday party. Hudson had 9 children between the ages of 2 and 8 fully captivated for an entire hour. They LOVED him!! His show was interactive and fun, and the parents and teenager loved him as much as the kids did. Also, in the weeks leading up to the party, he had great communication, arrived on time, and was professional and fun! I definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a magician!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks so much for the kind review! I'm just glad everyone had as much fun as I did!
This is exactly what we were looking for. He was great!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Hudson was fantastic! He immediately engaged and amazed our employees. It was fun and just the perfect entertainment for a corporate event. Hudson was extremely easy to work with before and during the event. I highly recommend him!
Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Kelly,
Thank you so much for inviting me to your annual company party last night! You have wonderful colleagues and it was a pleasure to meet and entertain them. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did!
Thank you again and have a magical day!
Hudson
Hudson was awesome to work with! He was a great act for our school showing magic and entertaining kindergarteners-6th grade!
Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Emily,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did -- and I hope the kids learned a little as well! Remember, Magic is Science, Math, Art, and requires Reading!
Magically yours,
Hudson
Hudson was an absolute pro in every way. He made the party a breeze!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Joanna - thanks for your kind words. Fun group of kids!
Hudson
Hudson was a great addition to our party. He handled pint sized hecklers and entertained the children and adults. He taught the kids how to some trick, which have already entertained our household. I highly recommend him.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks for the kind words, Nancy. Easy to deal with little hecklers when they are so polite!
He did a great job enjoyed his tricks best for children older than six and adults. He was very pleasant, professional, genuine would hire him again for another event!
Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thank you Carrie! I enjoyed your party and hope that everyone had as much fun as I did!
Hudson
Hudson did a great job entertaining a crowd with ages ranging from 5 to 75. He kept us all captivated with his magic, was fun to watch & listen to and definitely a magician we'd hire again!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Sheila -- thanks for the kind words! I'm glad to hear that everyone had as much fun as I did!
Hudson
The 12 girls at the birthday party for my 9-year-old were captivated and smiling from start to finish! Hudson was excellent!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks for the kind words, Kate. The kids were great! Always fun with such a nice group of young ladies!
Event is this wknd-will write a review after it:)
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
I will do my best to live up to your expectations! See you this weekend!
Hudson
Good show
Children’s Party Magician, Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks Greg! I had a great time!
Hudson
The magician was a surprise for the family members at our reunion, and I have gotten so many comments about how cool he was, and we've tried so many different ways to explain how he does the tricks, and no one can! The kids were awe-struck, the adults were wowed, it went great. Some of the tricks went a little long and slow, and I'm afraid some lost interest, but that's the only bad thing I can say about it. He was there on time, cleaned up his mess promptly, and we really enjoyed it.
Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Laura,
Thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad that everyone enjoyed the surprise!
Hudson
Hudson was professional, prompt in his communications, and did a fantastic job at my sons 5th birthday party. We had 10 children 5 years and younger in attendance and he captured their full attention and knew just when it was time to wrap up the show. I would highly recommend for any private kids party.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Erin,
Thanks for your kind words! I very much enjoyed the party -- the kids were great and lots of fun!
Hudson
Hudson and his magic show wad amazing! He came to my daughter's 10th birthday party with about 20 people, which included adults and children from age 5 through 15. The magic show was very well planned. Everyone was extremely engaged the entire time by his tricks, personal stories and education. My kids were practicing tricks for hours after the m party! Way to go Hudson for making wonderful differences in our
lives!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Ming,
Thanks so much for the kind words! What a wonderful daughter you have with many nice friends. It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with you.
Hudson
I thought Hudson was very entertaining, profeesional and curteaous !
Magician
Hudson worked magic as a volunteer at a recent corporate event I planned. He is incredibly passionate about magic, bringing joy to whatever event he attends, and it shows! Hudson is personable, affable, and always ready to lend a helping hand! Thank you Hudson for your help, it was truly appreciated, looking forward to future events that include Hudson Magic!
Corporate Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks Josey! It was a pleasure working with you -- look forward to future events where we can work together again!
Hudson
We hired Hudson as a surprise for our eight-year-old daughter's birthday party. Hudson was punctual, professional and highly entertaining! We had seven children in attendance for party ages ranging from 5-9 years of age. To our surprise, Hudson was a huge hit with the adults as well.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Kim -- thanks so much for the kind comments! I'm glad everyone had a great time -- I certainly did!
Hudson
Hudson the Magician was more than expected. He was easy to converse with and promptly responded to any communication. Everything happened just as he said it would. Our event was a block party with kids and adults. He entertained everybody and definitely amazed the children. Everyone was all smiles when they left. I would highly recommend Hudson the Magician for your event!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thank you, Melissa - you are too kind! I'm just glad everyone had as much fun as I did!
Hudson
We booked Hudson for an event for our sorority of about 90 women. He showed up very early, always answered my calls for any questions I had, and proved to be incredibly professional. He did many high-level, classic magic tricks that stunned the audience. Additionally, he did tricks that required volunteers which everyone loved! I would definitely recommend Hudson for almost any event.
Corporate Magician, Magician
Response from Hudson The Magician:
Thanks for the kind review, Alex. It was great fun and I'm happy you allowed me to be part of your important event!
Magically,
Hudson
Booking Info
Price Range: $750 - $3500
Gig Length: 20 - 50 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Typically performing in a suit during a cocktail hour, Hudson will move from small group to small group entertaining with close-up magic. Anywhere from five to 15 minutes with a group is usually enough to get everyone laughing and having a good time. Then off to the next group. Wallflowers are drawn into the fun and no one is left out. The goal is to ensure the party is off to a good start and the participates get to know each other in a positive environment.
All of Hudson's entertainment is family friendly. You will never have to worry about inappropriate material or dress when you hire Hudson, and no task is too demeaning. Hudson is there to make you -- the party organizer -- look good. Although the primary job is entertainment, using magic, if someone needs help getting to their seat or the boss needs a drink, Hudson is there to make you successful.
About
Hudson was first exposed to magic in high school. A copy of Blackstone's Modern Card Tricks and Secrets from the library opened the door to a world of wonder and fun. It was several years before Blackstone's Secrets gave way to a wider range of magical resources, and today an autographed copy of Secrets is proudly on display in Hudson's home.
A dozen years in the military was ample time to perfect card and coin tricks - the staple of every amateur magician. Then it was back to school and a career in business. Twenty years in corporate life, rising to senior executive positions, tempered Hudson's magic. The card trick a twenty-something enjoys in a bar will not evoke the same response at a wedding or a corporate cocktail party. A polished and professional approach to magic was developed during these years. Hudson performs as easily in a suit and tie as in khakis - always dressing appropriately for the occasion and selecting tricks that will keep the party going in a positive direction.
The most formative event in Hudson's magic career was a chance meeting in 2008 with Mike Walton, Founder and Executive Director of Open Heart Magic. Open Heart Magic is a Chicago-based nonprofit that empowers sick children in hospitals through the power of bedside magic. Today, Open Heart Magic sees over 7,500 children every year - entertaining them at their bedside, teaching them how to perform magic, and providing them with the supplies to do the tricks they learned. In 2010 Hudson joined the Board of Open Heart Magic and made the decision to establish himself as a full-time professional magician. In addition to philanthropic work with Open Heart Magic, Hudson is an active member of the primary professional magical societies in North America: The International Brotherhood of Magicians and The Society of American Magicians.
Today, Hudson can be found at weddings bringing the bride and groom families together and at corporate events facilitating conversations between employees that only see each other once a year. His focus is always on making sure the party goers are having a good time and great magic is the tool he uses.
Additional Booking Notes
For strolling magic, everything Hudson needs is on his person. For stage shows, requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Past Booked Events
September 19, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 27, 2024 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Festival |
July 20, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 21, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
January 30, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | School Assembly |
January 01, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
July 29, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
March 11, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 30, 2016 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Cultural Event |
October 16, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday (Teen) |
October 15, 2016 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
September 10, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
August 06, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Reunion |
June 17, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Worship Service |
June 11, 2016 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 05, 2016 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
April 23, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 27, 2016 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 26, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
January 31, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
January 01, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
November 01, 2015 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 30, 2015 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Holiday Party (Halloween) |
October 29, 2015 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Halloween) |
October 09, 2015 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 04, 2015 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
September 18, 2015 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
September 13, 2015 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
March 27, 2015 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
Influences & Inspiration
Harry Blackstone, Sr.
Doug Henning
Dai Vernon
John Carney
Tyler Erickson
Walter Graham
Joe Cole