This is Michael Bloemeke's full magic show: about fifty minutes of magic, mind reading, and comedy, performed at the front of the room for a seated audience. Everybody sits down for a structured, prepared performance that is very interactive and engaging from start to finish.
If you are looking for a guy in a purple suit making silks and rabbits appear, this is not the show for you. But if you need professional, high-quality entertainment for corporate or family audiences, Michael delivers just that. It is the format that fits company-wide kickoffs, holiday parties, fundraisers, and any event where the whole room is sitting down to watch one performance together.
Check your date for the show
- The whole room laughing and gasping at the same time
- Your guest of honor or your CEO as the star of the show
- A show people are still talking about days later
Length. About fifty minutes, with twenty-minute and thirty-minute versions
Coverage. Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and all of North Carolina
Insured. Certificate of insurance sent to your venue on request
Check AvailabilityWhat the show looks like at your event
At the scheduled time, all of your guests gather together and take their seats. By then, Michael has his whole show set up in a staging area at the front of the room. Someone introduces him, and he comes out and gets started.
The show is about half magic and half mind reading, with jokes all the way through. One minute the room is laughing, and the next everybody is amazed at something they have never seen before.
Magic and mind reading
Things appear out of nowhere. A few guests make choices that could have gone any number of ways, and those choices match a prediction that has been sitting in plain view since the very beginning. Something borrowed from the audience disappears and turns up somewhere it could not possibly be. And by the end, Michael reveals a thought that one guest has been keeping to themselves the entire show.
Lighthearted comedy
The jokes are sarcastic, self-deprecating, and tongue-in-cheek, what people in the business call corporate comedy. Michael plays off the audience and feels out the crowd, so the humor is catered to the guests who are there. Everything is clean and suitable for all audiences, and nobody has to worry about a call from HR the next day.
Audience participation
From the first minute, Michael gets rid of that fourth wall. He performs magic with the audience and talks with them. People are constantly coming up to help, and he tosses things out into the crowd so others can join in from their seats. Every trick has somebody participating in some way.
Why book a magic show for your event?
You might be thinking to yourself, “Why a magic show? Why not something else?”
Because magic is awesome. Magic shows can be so much fun. They get people talking and having a great time participating in something totally unique, and they make the whole event so much more memorable.
Nobody likes thinking about work all the time. Everybody has a job and responsibilities, and plenty of stress to go with them. It is important to rest. Even God rested on the seventh day. Nobody is meant to be working around the clock, and it is good to do something just for the fun of it.
A magic show is the perfect way to unwind. There is no better way to leave everything else behind than to get lost in a show where impossible things keep happening and the jokes keep coming, so you are constantly laughing and amazed. For an hour, you get to forget about your job and your responsibilities and just have a good time with the people you care about, and maybe make a few new friends too.
The best trick Michael does in the entire show is making everybody forget about their problems, forget about work, and just have some fun.
It is also rare. So many parties and company functions have a DJ or a photo booth. But when was the last time you saw a live magician on stage? Odds are, most of your guests will answer never. Most of the people who call Michael have never hired a magician before. If you have one at your Christmas party, it is going to be different from any other Christmas party people have been to.
And everybody is in it together. For the whole show, the entire room is watching the same thing at the same time. Michael's number one priority is making sure everybody is engaged, everybody is involved, and everybody is having a great time.
When Michael brings someone up on stage, that person becomes a stand-in for the whole audience, and everybody gets to experience the magic right along with them. And if it is someone everybody knows, even better. Maybe it is the friend or coworker who made a joke about magic last week, which makes it even funnier that he is the one up there helping out. Sometimes a host will tell Michael ahead of time that so-and-so is a huge skeptic and everybody wants to see him brought up on stage. That is always a blast.
People will be talking about it for days, weeks, even years, saying to each other, “Hey, remember that time we hired a magician?” And whoever planned the night gets to be the hero who brought in such great entertainment.
"He held the large room well, was well-prepared, and entertained all ages simultaneously. He has a way with wit and skill where he is able to entertain on multiple levels throughout his show."
"From the moment he arrived, he brought such a fun, energetic vibe that immediately got everyone excited... My husband felt like a star, and all of our friends are still talking about it!"
"Great show last night at the Raeford Chamber of Commerce's members dinner. Amazing tricks and very well performed show."
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Where the show fits
Corporate events and holiday parties
Sales kickoffs, appreciation nights, and award banquets, with the show closing out the program. See corporate events.
Galas and fundraisers
The twenty-minute or thirty-minute version fits right into a longer program.
Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
At home, in a private dining room, or at a venue, with the guest of honor as the star.
Bachelorette parties
In the living room of the rental, with the bride as the star. See bachelorette parties.
Colleges, churches, and community groups
Campus events, church gatherings, and chamber of commerce dinners.
Weddings with less dancing
Where a show for everybody after dinner suits the night better. See weddings.
A magic show for large and small groups
The show is flexible. Michael can perform it for a few hundred people in a ballroom or for a couple dozen in a living room or an office, and each one has its own feel.
With a big audience, Michael performs on a stage or from a staging area at the front of the room. People are constantly coming up to help, and the magic plays for the whole room, so even the people sitting in the back feel like part of the show.
With a smaller group, the show gets more personal. In a living room, Michael sets up near the fireplace or the coffee table, and everybody gathers around on the couches, almost like a book club. In an office or a private dining room, he sets up at the front of the room. People are participating in almost everything, and since everybody already knows each other, the inside jokes come out and Michael gets to play off of them.
Close-up magic and the show together
The show stands on its own at plenty of events, from a birthday in the living room to a company banquet, but it is also the perfect follow-up to close-up magic.
Michael does both at so many events. The close-up magic gets everybody warmed up, and then the show is the main event. Guests have already met Michael and seen him perform, so by the time the show starts, the room knows there is a magician here and everyone is excited for it.
He gets to know the guests as well. During the cocktail hour, Michael has a chance to scope out the room and get a sense of who would be a good fit for which parts of the show. Jokes from the cocktail hour come back during the show, and guests he performed for earlier end up part of it again.
It is not an either-or; the two work together really well. In fact, this is one of the most common formats for a corporate holiday party. As guests arrive, Michael performs close-up magic all through the room, getting people talking and socializing and getting the energy up. Then he goes off to the side to set up his show while everybody has dinner, and the evening moves on to speeches and end-of-year awards. After that, Michael comes back and closes out the program with the show for everyone.
How the show fits your night
Before the event, Michael sends over his rider, with a little more information on how to prepare and what the show needs. Included with it is a short introduction for your host or emcee to read, so they know exactly what to say when they bring Michael out.
On the day, Michael arrives early and gets everything ready off to the side, out of the way of the party. When it is time for the show, he brings it into place. Everything is portable and easy to carry, and setup takes about half an hour.
Once you have everybody gathered, seated, and facing the front, your host or emcee reads Michael’s introduction, and that is when the fun starts. The show runs about fifty minutes, and after that the night carries on with whatever comes next.
And if your guests are hungry for more, ask Michael about the after party package, where he has something special for them after the show ends.
What you are paying for
When you hire a magician, you are paying for more than the tricks themselves. You are also hiring the experience and professionalism that go into helping you organize the event. That includes:
- A show that has been performed and refined for real audiences in venues across the country.
- Over a decade of experience thinking on his feet. Michael reads the room and adjusts to whoever is in front of him, whether that is a dozen friends on the couches or a few hundred coworkers in a ballroom.
- Someone who works out the details with you or your planner: the timing, the room, the sound with your venue or DJ, and the introduction your emcee reads. Michael keeps your homework to a minimum.
- Award-winning material, performed at a level that has earned recognition around the world.
- Liability insurance. If your venue asks for proof, Michael can send a certificate of insurance straight to them at a moment's notice.
Pricing is flexible. It depends on what Michael is doing, the guest count, the type of event, how long he performs, and the date. Michael's events can range anywhere from under $1,000 to $3,000 and up.
Quick facts
- How long
- About fifty minutes. Twenty-minute and thirty-minute versions too.
- How many guests
- About ten to a few hundred, seated facing Michael.
- What it needs
- A spot up front where everyone can see, and sound for larger rooms.
- Booking
- Most events book two to three months out. December goes first.
Who this page is for
This page is for planners and hosts who want everyone seated and watching together. If you want entertainment that moves through the room while guests mingle, the page you want is close-up magic. If you are planning a specific kind of event, the corporate events, weddings, and bachelorette parties pages walk through the whole night.
How booking works
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1Fill out the formFill out the formInclude as much information as you are able to provide, and Michael will follow up with you personally.
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2Talk it throughTalk it throughYou and Michael hop on a short call, and he walks you through every last detail. Together you go over the different packages and performance styles and figure out what works best for your event. Afterward you get a written proposal with all the details included.
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3Lock it inLock it inSign the performance agreement and pay the invoice, and you are all set. Michael checks in as the date gets closer and handles the details with you or your planner.
Why book Michael for a magic show in North Carolina?
Michael offers an experience that you cannot get anywhere else. He is a professional magician based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with more than a decade of experience in magic. He has performed at corporate events, weddings, galas, and private parties all over the country, and on stages internationally as well.
Michael is a multi-award-winning entertainer. In 2025 he represented the United States at the FISM World Championship of Magic in Turin, Italy, and won the title of Most Original Act. FISM is often called “the Olympics of Magic,” and the Most Original Act category honors creativity at the highest level the art form recognizes. It is a credential most magicians never come close to.
He is also the 2022 International Brotherhood of Magicians Close-Up Champion (with the People's Choice award the same year), a Brad Jacobs People's Choice recipient, and he has been awarded a “Masters of Magic” degree from the prestigious invite-only 4F Convention.
Michael's work has been featured on The CW's Masters of Illusion nationally and on Charlotte Today (WCNC) locally. He performed as part of the cast of The Magician's Table, the London-originated magic-theater show now touring nationwide, and he has more than 400 five-star Google reviews from corporate planners, event coordinators, wedding couples, and private hosts across North Carolina and beyond singing his praises.
Michael will recommend what works best for your event, and the entertainment is one less thing for you to worry about. If you want your guests to have the time of their lives, you cannot go wrong with Michael Bloemeke's Award-Winning Magic.
Questions about booking a magic show
What is Michael's stand-up show?
It is Michael's full magic show: about fifty minutes of magic, mind reading, and comedy, performed at the front of the room for a seated audience that watches it together. Everybody sits down for a structured, prepared performance, and it is still very conversational and very interactive, with plenty of freedom to banter and make jokes.
How long should a magic show be?
About fifty minutes. Michael has found that is the sweet spot for most audiences: a full show that wraps up while everybody is still having a great time. It is a little give or take, because people come up and help out. He also has twenty-minute and thirty-minute versions for events where the show is one part of a longer program, like a gala or an awards night. A shorter set can also close out an evening of close-up magic, so everybody gets to see something at once.
What happens if our program runs late?
The show is flexible on time. Along with the full show, Michael has twenty-minute and thirty-minute versions, so the show can fit the time your schedule has left.
When should a magic show happen during an event?
As the meal wraps up. During dinner there are three different forms of entertainment competing with each other: the food, the friends and coworkers people want to talk to, and the magic. And nobody wants to come up and help with a trick while their steak is getting cold. So Michael gives people a chance to get settled, and as they are finishing up, the show starts. At a corporate holiday party, the show closes out the program after the speeches and awards. At a house party, it starts once everybody has arrived, grabbed food and a drink, and settled in.
How many people can the show play for?
Anywhere from about ten guests in a living room to a few hundred at a company event. For groups under about fifty, it is the format he recommends.
Does a magic show need a stage?
A stage is optional. Michael has performed on stages and at the front of the room. He needs an area up front where he can set up and perform, with everybody seated in front of him. Once the audience gets to around three hundred, a slightly raised platform helps the people in the back see.
Does Michael need a microphone or sound system?
For larger rooms, yes. Michael plugs into the venue's or the DJ's sound system, and he prefers a headset or lapel mic so his hands are free for the magic. In a living room or a small private room, no sound system is needed.
What makes a great setup for the show?
Two things. Start the show as the meal wraps up. And seat everybody close together and facing Michael, with the front row right up near him. An empty gap between the performer and the audience is what Michael calls the dance floor of death.
What is mentalism?
Mentalism is the category of magic built on mind reading, predictions, and impossible coincidences. Michael's show mixes magic and mind reading, with a lot of comedy throughout. It is all lighthearted, treated more as a game than anything else, and the fun is getting to see something that should not be possible.
Is the show clean?
Yes. Everything Michael does is totally clean and family friendly. The humor is sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek, and self-deprecating, the kind of corporate comedy that gets everybody laughing. If you are booking Michael for a corporate event, you will not be getting a call from HR the next day.
Is the show appropriate for kids?
Yes. Everything in the show is clean, and families are welcome. In fact, middle school and high school groups are some of his favorite audiences.
Will guests have to go up on stage?
Some will, and that is a big part of the fun. Michael brings people up to help, and there are also moments where people take part right from their seats. People always love the part they participated in. If someone in your group is shy, let Michael know ahead of time and he will call on other people.
Can the show be customized for our event?
Yes. Before the event, Michael checks with you about VIPs. Maybe the CEO loves magic, or there is a guest of honor, a birthday, or a skeptic everyone wants to see brought up. Give him their names and he will make them the star of the show. He can also weave in a theme, a special message, or your company's product as a callback or a joke.
What if our guests have seen a magician before?
Then they get to see something new. Michael won Most Original Act at the FISM World Championship of Magic, and he can show your guests something totally different. Even if they have seen magic before, it is still magic they have never seen.
Does Michael carry liability insurance?
Yes. Michael carries liability insurance, and if your venue needs a certificate of insurance, he sends it to them directly.
How much does a magic show cost?
Pricing is flexible. It depends on what Michael is doing, the guest count, the type of event, how long he performs, and the date. Michael's events can range anywhere from under $1,000 to $3,000 and up.
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Check AvailabilityWhere Michael performs
Michael performs all across the United States and beyond. He is based in the Raleigh-Durham area, so most of his events take place in North Carolina, including:
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Chapel Hill
- Cary
- Apex
- Morrisville
- Wake Forest
- Holly Springs
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Knightdale
- Clayton
- Hillsborough
- Research Triangle Park
- Charlotte
- Concord
- Huntersville
- Cornelius
- Mooresville
- Gastonia
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Burlington
- Fayetteville
- Pinehurst
- Southern Pines
- Sanford
- Wilmington
- Greenville
- Rocky Mount
- Wilson
- Goldsboro
- New Bern
- Jacksonville
- Asheville
- Boone
- Hickory