Amazing Magic By P. J. Weber
- Philadelphia, PA
- Magician
- 129 Verified Bookings
Priscilla S. said “PJ did not disappoint. His patter was hilarious and his magic excited both adults and teens.”
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I perform mingle-magic and stand-up magic in corporate and party environments.
Briefly, my bio includes thousands of shows in my 12 years as a pro, 22 awards including 1st place US champion of magic, and thousands of shows in a variety of venues.
I am punctual, courteous, professional, creative, fun, fully-insured, and I understand good entertainment.
Give me a call and we can talk entertainment solutions for your event.
Peter did a great job and kept our guests entertained for the duration of his stay. People kept talking about how amazed they were throughout the rest of the evening as well. I highly recommend him as a conversational magician.
I hired Peter for my wife's 50th surprise party and he was amazing. Our guest's loved him and could not stop talking about him all night and continued through the next day getting notes of how incredible he was. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thank you again, Greg Heloskie
Response from Peter Pitchford Magic By Manipulation:
Thanks Greg. It was a lot of fun! Good people.
I hired Peter for my wife's 50th surprise party and he was amazing. Our guest's loved him and could not stop talking about him all night and continued through the next day getting notes of how incredible he was. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thank you again, Greg Heloskie
Got everyone involved and had the crowd mezmorized! We loved it!!
We had a recent annual corporate holiday event and Peter made it one to remember. He did up-close magic, mind reading, sleight of hand and some more complicated illusions, with a little comedic twist here and there. He is extremely skilled, and very entertaining. He absolutely amazed everyone - they couldn't stop talking about him after he left. Our annual event was absolutely kicked up a notch by Peter - our only problem is how to match it next year.
Peter was also very professional, prompt and a pleasure to work with from a business point of view. I could not recommend him more highly to anyone thinking of hiring a magician for an event - whether small or large.
Peter was professional & the show was well received by the senior audience & their families. The "mingle magic" Peter performed at each table after the show was a hit -
It was suggested I hire again!
Peter navigated my party well and brought a sense of wonder to each of my guests, young and young at heart. He was professional and elegant and even made sure that I could participate even though I was running around as the hostess. Thank you, Peter!
Anne
We had our 40th Anniversary party last night, and Peter dazzled and confounded the crowd. He performed in front of 4 or 5 people at a time and was so quick; you couldn't figure it out!
He can really fool the viewer, even when he slowed it down.
Peter was a hit at our party and overall, professional and a nice person to boot!
Response from Peter Pitchford Magic By Manipulation:
Thanks Dr. Moskowitz. It really was a lot of fun.
Peter was a great choice for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. He kept thirty 13 year old kids entertained for two straight hours. The kids loved him. Not only did he perform magic for them, he taught them some tricks that they could try after the party was over. He was the perfect choice for a group of kids who would prefer to stay away from the typical loud dj party. He was professional, personable and funny. I would absolutely recommend him to people I know.
Response from Peter Pitchford Magic By Manipulation:
Thanks Eve. It really was a lot of fun.
Peter was worth every bit of his fees - and more. A truly talented and engaging professional who had the children and adults captivated and entertained from the moment he started. Highly recommend him!
Response from Peter Pitchford Magic By Manipulation:
Thanks, Carmello. It really was a pleasure.
I hired Peter because I wanted to make our company Christmas party different this year. I can honestly say that my staff has said to me at least 50 times since Friday that this was the "Best Party Ever" and I know that had a lot to do with Peter's performance. He is nothing short of amazing! As I play back things he did in my head, I'm still questioning...How'd he do that? He's Friendly, Funny, and simply put: FANTASTIC! You won't regret booking him.
Peter did closeup magic for our Company Holiday Party. Mingling with the crowd, engaging them, and then blowing them away with the quality of his tricks. Everyone had great positive feedback, and I would highly recommend Peter for your event!
Peter Pitchford was contracted for the Wilmington Friends School After Prom, an annual event where attendees range from 14 - 18 years of age. He tirelessly worked the tables and 8-12 students would gather around to see his magic. Feedback was incredible - was time and again considered the best entertainment of the night. Thank you!
Peter's show was incredibly professional, classy, and versatile. He performed a kid's show for 25 children for 30 minutes followed by a "strolling" cocktail party-style show for 40 grown-ups for another 30 minutes. People are STILL talking about his show and how amazing his show was and how they could NOT figure out his "tricks"! He was the perfect entertainer for our party, and we were all blown away.
Peter came to our black tie formal and entertained about 40 teens.
He was phenomenal with each act! The teens were beyond amazed at how well he performed. They really enjoyed when Peter went to each table and did a different trick to kind of set the mood for the night, and by that they all knew it was going to be a blast :) I would recommend this magnificent magician to any size group of any age, you are definitely in for a real treat!
Peter was great as the entertainment during an after graduation party! He arrived on time, walked around with the graduates performing his mingle magic, had the kids as well as the parents laughing and wondering how he did the crazy tricks he did. He did a standup show which was a combination of magic, illusion, comedy, and music. Both kids and adults participated and he received a huge round of applause at the end. The show was clean, respectful, and all around fun!!
I saw Peter's magical performance multiple times in Gala / Family shows, competitions, parties ... His performance packs great family entertainment value for any occasion ! Peter's nice show filled with classical manipulation act, funny audience participations, comedy tricks, amazing close-up routines and sleight of hand magic, Interactions with kids and overall laughter and wonder ! I also hired him for my Birthday party - he drove 8 hours in snow to get here to deliver his cool magic show ! He's well skilled, committed, hard-working, juicy magician ( and a nice guy ) that highly recommended for your next event to be amazing !
I very much enjoyed seeing Mr. Peter Pitchford at work. He is a delightful character full of whimsical charm and understated wit.
My favorite is when you slowing make things appear out of nowhere. A big red ball in the magnifying glass, the coin slowing appearing. And the cards at the finale.
Friends of mine still can't figure out how you guessed their cards. And my kids were glad to see your mouse again behind the curtain of mystery, mystery, mystery.
Please let me know when the next show is.
Peter Pitchford is off the hook. His shows involve the audience so that every last person gets to participate. People were laughing a lot and clearly having fun. The audience loved him and there was not a dull moment in the show.
From 3 years old to 60 years old Peter had everyone cracking up laughing & dropping their jaws in amazement! He is so good at what he does & we couldn't have been happier with his performance!! We highly recommend Peter for your next gathering.
I had the pleasure of seeing Peter at a party, so it was very up close and personal. The best is when he SHOWS you how the trick is done, and then proceeds to make you miss it. Does wonders for the ego... LOL! One of the attendees at the party made him perform the same trick whenever anybody new arrived, and squealed in disbelief every time she saw it. I believe one guy called Peter a witch! HAHA!! It was very entertaining. Peter is an amazing performer and extremely friendly and personable.
I've seen Peter in every avenue - mingle magic, stage performances, private corporate functions, youth events, international magic competitions (which he's won, by the way), and he always amazes me. He has a friendly, magnetic personality that immediately puts audiences at ease, and then immediately captivates and entertains them. He's really, really funny, but has a dignified approach to magic that makes his tricks - many of which are completely one-of-a-kind - feel truly magical.
More than all of that, he's on time, professional, easy to work with, and makes you feel instantly at ease from the first greeting until the final moment of performance. For any event where you truly want top-tier, amazing magic, I highly recommend Peter Pitchford.
Peter is amazing! His act is highly entertaining and professional. It is a pleasure doing business with him!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Full performer's insurance
- Mingle Magic
Some examples of what I do when performing "mingle magic"
- I name a person you are thinking of
- I bend metal through what seems like telekinetic abilities
- A card you are thinking of rises out of the box while you are holding the box
- Coins appear inside your closed fist
- Coins vanish from inside your closed fist
- Your watch will vanish from off your wrist
- Stand Up Show
It is much easier for you to see examples of my stand-up show than for me to describe it. Check out the videos.
Who is Peter? Peter has been a full-time professional working magician (NOT a hobbyist) for over 9 years. In that time he has performed thousands of shows in an incredible variety of venues from large theaters to intimate house parties to major corporations to trendy hot spots.
Peter is a savage sleight of hand scamp. So much so that it caused one audience member to exclaim, "You're a flexible finger flicking freak!" Peter is known as "the Geek Jedi" for a reason.
Peter has won 22 awards in his magic career including 1st place US Champion of stage magic, the Hofzinser Award for excellence in classical magic (only given out 2 other times in history), the Houdini Award for Cabaret Magician of the Year, and the most symmetrical ankles of the greater Philadelphia region.
Peter is many things, but above all, he is an entertainer. He has entertained sports celebrities, television personalities, actors, and his cat, Cornelius. He has worked for companies like Merk, Country Music Television, Synectics World, Siemens, IBM, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. He is also a regular performer at the South Street Magic Theater in Philadelphia and at Monday Night Magic, New York City's longest running magic show.
Entertainment Solutions:
- Mingle Magic
Mingle Magic is a unique genre of magic. "Mingle magic" is when Peter mingles with the guests as a guest, approaching various small groups and entertaining while he mingles. This kind of magic breaks the ice, gets people talking, and more or less gets the party started. The advantages of this is that it is more intimate (each person gets to do more than watch magic, he/she gets to experience the magic up close). In mingle magic Peter likes the magic to happen right in the guests' hands. It is very impactful and very memorable. Take a minute and check out the video to give you a feel for what to expect.
o Cocktail Hour
o Wedding Receptions
o Mitzvahs
o House Parties
o Book Signings
o Sweet 16
o Open House
o College Events
o Hospitality Suites
- Stand-Up Magic
Peter's stand-up show is more of what one would think of as a magic show. The guests are seated and all watching the show together. Peter's 45-minute show is fun, hilarious, creative, and entertaining. This kind of magic brings everyone together and gives them a shared experience. Peter's name tag takes on a life of its own, Peter's rope, Chad, disguises himself, Peter picks your pocket, and he shows you his fabulous feats of finger flicking (also known as his proficient performance of prestidigitation). Peter also has the capability to bring his video equipment to project his close up magic on the big screen for everyone to see. This adds another aspect and dimension to the show. Ask about this special add-on. Check out the video for a sampling of Peter's excellent stand-up act.
o College Events
o Banquets
o Casinos
o Resorts
o Comedy Clubs
o Family Shows
- Stage Magic
This is the act that won Peter 1st place at the Society of American Magician's international stage contest. Peter plays a janitor in a magic museum. He accidentally interacts with master magician Cardini's display and unleashes the magic. He is the victim of Cardini's living magic. The act is a narrative that builds to an emotional conclusion. He has performed this act in many theaters including the Veteran's Memorial Theatre, the Canton Palace Theatre, the Player's Theatre off-Broadway, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and the Acuff Theater at the Grand Ole Opry. This is Peter's baby. Of everything Peter does, this is the act that cannot be missed.
o Variety Shows
o Opening Act
o Theatre Reviews
o Cruise Ships
o Colleges
Depending on the kind of show and environment, I will speak with you about my rider.
August 11, 2018 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 07, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 17, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
December 17, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 11, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 20, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 20, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Anniversary Party |
June 17, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
May 07, 2016 • 12:30pm - 3:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
February 14, 2016 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
December 13, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 05, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
August 29, 2015 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 16, 2015 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
April 11, 2015–April 12, 2015 • 11:30pm - 1:30am | Other |
March 14, 2015 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
Priscilla S. said “PJ did not disappoint. His patter was hilarious and his magic excited both adults and teens.”
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