Close-Up Magic Experience
$250 / 1 hour
An intimate hour of close-up magic — cards and coins happening inches away, right in your guests' hands.
Perfect for: birthdays, dinner parties, small gatherings.
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Peoria, Illinois • Close-Up Magician
Magic that happens inches from your eyes.
Cards, coins, and bar magic — no stage, no distance, no camera tricks. Just impossible things, right in your hands.
Based in Peoria, IL • Peoria & surrounding area • Will travel farther — hotel + airfare
About Joshua
I'm Joshua David — a close-up magician based in Peoria, Illinois. I perform the kind of magic you don't watch from a seat — you experience it up close, with cards and coins moving impossibly in and around your own hands.
When you book me, you get me — no agency, no middleman, no big-stage distance. Just intimate, impossible magic for private parties, weddings, corporate events, and bar settings, right at the table.
If you want big stage illusions, I'm not your guy. If you want your guests talking about what they saw for weeks, let's talk.
Packages & Pricing
Straightforward pricing. No hidden fees. Peoria & surrounding area included.
Strolling Magic for Events
$450 / 2 hours
I mingle through your event, performing group to group — nobody watches from afar, everybody gets a front-row seat.
Perfect for: weddings, corporate events, cocktail hours, large parties.
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$250–$350 / magic, or magic + bar
$250 for close-up magic, $350 with the mobile bar setup included — the bar comes to you for a private party your guests won't forget.
Perfect for: unforgettable private parties.
Book thisOwn a bar or restaurant?
Turn slow nights into destination nights with a recurring evening of table-side magic. Guests stay longer, bring friends, and talk about your room.
$100 + 50% of tips
Based in Peoria, Illinois. Peoria and the surrounding area are included in every package — and I’m willing to travel farther. Just cover hotel + airfare.
How Booking Works
1
Tell me about your event
Fill out the form below — date, headcount, and the vibe you're going for.
2
We lock it in
I'll get back to you within a day or two to confirm the date and the details.
3
Your guests lose their minds
I show up, magic happens inches away, and your event becomes the one people talk about.
See It to Believe It
A taste of what happens up close. No camera tricks — this is what your guests see.
Questions, Answered
Where are you based? Will you travel?
I'm based in Peoria, Illinois — Peoria and the surrounding area are included in every package. Willing to travel farther too — just cover hotel + airfare and we'll make it happen.
How do I book a date?
Send the booking form below with your date and details. I'll get back to you within a day or two, and nothing is due until we've confirmed everything.
How many guests can you handle?
The 1-hour experience is ideal for intimate gatherings; strolling magic scales to big events, performing group to group. Tell me your headcount in the form and I'll recommend the right fit.
What do you need from me on the night?
Just your guests — I bring everything I need. A little elbow room and decent lighting help the magic land.
When do I pay?
Nothing is due until we've confirmed your date and the details. We'll sort out the rest when we lock it in.
Request a Booking
Tell me about your event and I'll get back to you within a day or two. No payment due until we confirm the details.