What is Close-Up Magic & Mentalism?

Unlike a stage performance in front of a seated crowd, Bao will mingle amongst your guests to perform highly interactive close-up entertainment for maximum impact

“For anyone looking to bring some magic, laughter, and sparkle to your next event, look no further! Bao is a true professional who is very passionate about what he does and it shows.”

★★★★★

– Natalie K. (Indeed)

Trusted by many

Designed to make your event unforgettable

Break the Ice

Bao’s magic is the best way to break the ice, bring people together, and create a fun and friendly atmosphere, especially at events where guests meet for the first time.

Highly Interactive

Bao’s magic and mentalism experiences aren’t only designed to interact with your guests and keep them engaged; they also encourage your guests to interact amongst themselves!

Amazing Reactions Throughout the Night

Guaranteed smiles, shared laughter, and even screams throughout the night, even from the most prominent skeptics and guests you may think are harder to impress.

Unforgettable

Your guests will feel excitement, surprise, and wonder when witnessing a truly immersive magic and mentalism experience. These high emotions and amazement will make your event unforgettable and talked about for years.

Packages

The Cocktail Hour

Perfect for the cocktail hour, and we found that 90 minutes is the ideal duration for a group under 100 guests.

The Entire Night

Does your event have speeches and various activities in between, has a large attendance of over 100 guests, or do you have guests who LOVE magic? If yes, this package is meant for you and Bao will be entertaining your crowd for the entire night up to 3 hours.

Custom Package

Do you have an extra special request that requires a special quote? Is your event so big that you require a team of magicians? Let us know what you have in mind, and we’ll see if we’re a good fit for your big idea!

Make your next event unforgettable

Ready to add magic to your next event and make it one they’ll keep talking about for years to come?

Please fill out the form on this page, and our team will reach out within 24h or by the next business day.

We look forward to making your next special occasion an exciting and memorable success!

 FAQs

  • Bao performs a mix of close-up magic and mentalism. He mingles with the guests to perform sleight-of-hand magic with a deck of cards, money, and small borrowed objects. Bao also performs psychological illusions where he gives you the impression that he is reading your mind and predicting the future.

  • Bao’s performance is ideal for cocktail parties, client appreciation events, conferences, launch events, fundraisers, and holiday parties.

  • Please contact Bao’s team as soon as possible to ensure your desired date is available. (Especially when it’s during the holiday season!)

  • Bao performs for audiences of all sizes, from smaller office celebrations to large conferences. Bao has performed alongside a team of 5 magicians for a client who specifically needed close-up entertainment for over 500 guests within 90 minutes at their event.

  • Bao is based in Montreal, and he travels worldwide to perform.

  • While Bao’s material is geared toward an adult audience, his performance is family-friendly and can be appreciated by older children as well. If you are looking for a children’s entertainer, Bao’s team will recommend a trusted magician who is more appropriate for the occasion.