Hire a Magician in the SF Bay Area (2026): Prices and Show Types
What it costs to hire a magician in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with six bookable acts for corporate events, family days and kids parties.
TL;DR
You can book a magician in the San Francisco Bay Area for a fixed fee between $285.00 and $1000.00 on Events in Minutes, depending on the audience, the group size and how long the show runs. All six acts below travel to your venue.
- Corporate party or reception: the comedy magic and mentalism act, $1000.00 fixed for up to 500 guests.
- Mixed kids and adults: the Menlo Park comedy magician, $750.00 fixed for a one hour show.
- Kids birthday or school event: three dedicated kids acts from $375.00 to $650.00.
- Small holiday party on a budget: the Silly Magic Show at $285.00 for up to 20 guests.
- All six are priced as a flat fee, not per guest, so the price stays the same however many guests attend, up to each listing's maximum.
- Prices, durations and group sizes were checked against every live listing on September 24, 2026.
Last updated: September 2026
What you are paying for when you hire a magician
A magician quote bundles three things: the length of the set, the size of audience the act is built to hold, and the style of the show. A 30 minute set for a room of eight year olds and an hour of stage mentalism for a sales kickoff are different products, even when both are called magic, so the price gap between them is normal rather than a sign that one is overpriced.
The acts below all use a flat fee, which makes budgeting simpler than for per-person activities. Once you are inside the listed group range, adding guests does not change the price. The practical questions are whether the act suits your audience and whether its show length fits your run of show.
Six magicians who serve the Bay Area
These are listed from the highest to the lowest fixed price, not ranked by quality. Each card links to the live listing, where you can check availability and request a date.
Comedy Magician and Mentalist for Corporate and Private Events
The top of the range here and the one built for corporate audiences. The listing describes stage, walk-around and larger illusion sets that mix comedy with mentalism, for groups of up to 500. Based in San Francisco and travels to you.
See Comedy Magician and Mentalist detailsComedy Magician for Birthday Parties and Corporate Events
A one hour comedy magic show from a Menlo Park performer whose listing describes membership of Hollywood's Magic Castle. Pitched to hold kids and adults at the same time, which suits a family day or a mixed party.
See Comedy Magician detailsChildren's Magician for Kids Birthday Parties and School Events
A dedicated kids act from San Francisco, booked as a half hour set for up to 100 guests. A good fit for a school event or a birthday where the show is the centerpiece rather than background.
See Children's Magician detailsJuggling and Magic Show for Kids Birthday Parties
A kids show from San Francisco, booked as a one hour slot, that combines close-up magic with prop juggling. The group range starts at 5 and runs to 500, so it also works for a larger family festival or company picnic.
See Juggling and Magic Show detailsPuppet & Magic Show Duo for Holiday Parties: 45 Minutes
A combined puppet and comedy magic show from a performer based in Manteca, in the Central Valley, built for children aged two to ten. Booked for up to 30 guests, with the show window running from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
See Puppet & Magic Show Duo detailsSilly Magic Show for Holiday Parties: 35 Minute Package
The lowest fixed price here: a short, comedy-led magic set for up to 20 guests from the same Manteca-based performer. A sensible choice for a small holiday party or a preschool celebration.
See Silly Magic Show detailsSide by side: price, show length and audience size
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy Magician and Mentalist for Corporate and Private Events | Travels to You | 1 hour | 1–500 guests | $1000.00 fixed price |
| Comedy Magician for Birthday Parties and Corporate Events | Travels to You | 1 hour | 1–500 guests | $750.00 fixed price |
| Children's Magician for Kids Birthday Parties and School Events | Travels to You | 0.5 hours | 1–100 guests | $650.00 fixed price |
| Juggling and Magic Show for Kids Birthday Parties | Travels to You | 1 hour | 5–500 guests | $450.00 fixed price |
| Puppet & Magic Show Duo for Holiday Parties: 45 Minutes | Travels to You | 0.75–1.5 hours | 1–30 guests | $375.00 fixed price |
| Silly Magic Show for Holiday Parties: 35 Minute Package | Travels to You | 0.5–1 hours | 1–20 guests | $285.00 fixed price |
How to choose the right act
For a corporate event
The comedy magic and mentalism act is described on its listing as stage, walk-around and larger illusion work for corporate events, weddings and private parties, and it is booked for one hour with up to 500 guests. Walk-around sets suit a reception where people are standing and moving, while a stage set suits a seated dinner or an all-hands.
For a family day or a mixed audience
The Menlo Park comedy magician runs a one hour show that the listing says is paced to hold the attention of kids and adults at the same time. That makes it a good fit for a company family day, where parents are an audience too.
For a kids birthday or a school event
The children's magician is booked as a half hour set for up to 100 guests at $650.00. The juggling and magic show is booked for one hour at $450.00, and its listing describes a 45 to 60 minute routine that adds prop juggling to the magic. For children aged two to ten, the Puppet and Magic Show Duo at $375.00 combines a puppet show with comedy magic in one booking.
For a small holiday party
The Silly Magic Show is the lowest fixed price here at $285.00, booked for up to 20 guests. It suits a preschool class, a small office holiday party with children attending, or a family gathering at home.
Questions to settle before you request a date
- Where will the audience be? Seated in rows, standing with drinks, or on the floor at the front. The same act can be excellent or lost depending on the room setup.
- How much space does the performer need? Stage and illusion sets need a cleared area and a clear sight line. Close-up magic needs very little.
- Is there power and sound? Some kids performers bring their own portable speaker; larger rooms may need a microphone.
- What is the one moment you want? A birthday child as the star volunteer or the CEO as the target of a mind-reading bit. Tell the performer when you request the date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a magician in the Bay Area?
Among the six magic acts in this guide that serve the Bay Area, fixed prices run from $285.00 for a short kids set for up to 20 guests to $1000.00 for a corporate comedy and mentalism act for up to 500. Every one of them is priced as a fixed fee rather than per guest, and all were checked against their live listings on September 24, 2026.
How long is a typical magic show?
Show windows on these listings run from half an hour to one hour for most acts. The children's magician is booked as a 0.5 hour set, three acts are booked for 1 hour, and the two Manteca shows run from 0.5 to 1 hour and from 0.75 to 1.5 hours.
Should we book a kids magician or a corporate magician?
Match the act to the audience that decides whether the event works. For a company party with adults as the main audience, the comedy magic and mentalism act is built for that room. For a family day where children sit up front, the kids acts and the Menlo Park comedy magician, whose show is pitched at kids and adults together, are the better fit.
Do these magicians travel to our venue?
Yes. All six listings travel to you, so the show happens at your office, home, school or event space. Two of the acts are based in Manteca, so for a San Francisco or Peninsula date it is worth confirming travel on the listing before you request it.
How far ahead should we book a magician for a holiday party?
Request a date as soon as your event is fixed. Holiday dates are popular, so earlier requests have more acts and times to choose from.