Below is a list of the top and leading Magicians in Columbus. To help you find the best Magicians located near you in Columbus, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Columbus’s Best Magicians:
The top-rated Magicians in Columbus are:
- Michael Kent – nationally touring Comedian/Magician/Smartass.
- Carroll Baker – fun and unforgettable parties guaranteed magicians in Columbus and Central OH.
- Michael Griffin – is an American escape artist, magician, and illusionist best known for his $100,000 worldwide challenge.
- Drew Murray – connecting people in meaningful ways.
- Eric Myers – magician from Westerville, OH.
Michael Kent
Michael Kent has been named Entertainer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine and Magician of the Year by The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. Mr. Kent has given magical performances a new flavor with the fusion of satire and comedy. He has a fresh and unique way of presenting magic and comedy that entertains audiences from all over the world. He has performed in Hollywood to overseas events for US Troops deployed in other countries. As the go-to magician of universities and colleges in Ohio, Mr. Kent has grown to be a household name in the entertainment scene not just in the state of Ohio, but across the United States.
Products/Services:
‘Not beer’ beverage koozie, ‘I’m sorry’ balloons, Michael Kent: Family Weekend, Microphone Management for Magicians
LOCATION:
Address: Columbus, OH 43004
Phone: (888) 811-9536
Website: michaelkentlive.com
REVIEWS:
What a great entertainer! Michael performed our Chamber Annual Dinner this month. Set a new attendance record of over 400 people and everyone had nothing but positive comments after the event. I would highly recommend him! – Joel Losego
Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker started his magic career at the tender age of six when he won the grand prize in a local magic contest. The prize from that contest was a meet and greet with renowned magician Harry Blackstone Jr., and Carroll’s life was set after that chance encounter. Mr. Baker is known to be one of the best magicians in Ohio and is considered the hardest working magician in Columbus. He has grown into Columbus’s go-to magician when he was named house magician for Max and Erma’s. If you have events or parties and are in the Columbus area, book Carroll Baker as your event’s magician now and be marveled by his amazing feats.
Products/Services:
Party packages, blue and gold events
LOCATION:
Address: 4420 Hickory Wood Dr. Columbus, OH 43228
Phone: (614) 989-0480
Website: magicparty.org
REVIEWS:
Attended a birthday party with Carroll performing. He’s amazing and great with all ages. Toddlers to adults. Highly recommend. Very funny guy too. – Tom Padgett
Michael Griffin
Michael Griffin is a two-time winner of TV’s World Magic Awards and the star of TV’s Master of Illusion Show. One of Mr. Griffin’s charms is his ability to connect with his audiences through pure magic and getting genuine reactions from the audience may it be laughter from his humor, or through awe from his amazing tricks. One of his main focuses and specialties is in escape magic, where he created the Challenge Escape where he has a global challenge that rewards $100,000 to the person or group who can lock him down in a rational way.
Products/Services:
Virtual magic, live dates, store
LOCATION:
Address: Columbus, OH 43004
Phone: (614) 354-4392
Website: escapeguy.com
REVIEWS:
Michael Griffin is AMAZING!! We hired Michael for a private family event, and he delivered an amazing show that kept everyone engaged and speechless. Thanks, Michael, for such an incredible show! I’d highly recommend Michael to perform at your next event. – Renae Anderson
Drew Murray
Drew Murray has continued to amaze and entertain audiences across the globe with his natural ability to entertain and connect people through his magic and illusion acts. Guests at his shows leave speechless and spellbound by his amazing tricks. Mr. Murray is also savvy when it comes to developing brand awareness and employee satisfaction through empowering them. He knows how to keep his audience glued to his shows, this, coupled with his intrinsic use of magic allows him to produce a show that is out of this world.
Products/Services:
Virtual events, corporate events, keynote speaker, private events
LOCATION:
Address: Columbus, OH 43004
Phone: (440) 724-9928
Website: drewmurray.com
REVIEWS:
We’ve had Drew at a few company events and he continues to fascinate everyone! He is very entertaining and captivating with his magic, leaving most of us dumbfounded! He is very professional and we will definitely book him for future events! – Paige Miller
Eric Myers
Eric Myers has performed for countless clients over his twenty years of being a performer. Some of Mr. Myers’ clients are Ohio State University, Ohio Health, Columbus Children’s Hospital, Oxford University in England, Holy Cross College, St. Mary’s University, The Stonehenge Company, White Castle, Burger King, among others. The emphasis in Mr. Myers’ acts is focused on audience participation which makes more fun, energetic, and interactive performance. He creates an unforgettable experience for his audience and he understands that each event is unique and that he has developed a system that segregates his act from the one size fits all approach that other performers have.
Products/Services:
Strolling magic, comedy stage magic, mixed, trade show
LOCATION:
Address: Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 397-0268
Website: ericmyersmagic.com
REVIEWS:
He was great at communication in the weeks before his performance, the day of our event, he was prompt and polite. His performance was exceptional! We can be a tough crowd and he had us ALL laughing and amazed. Highly recommend and look forward to hiring him again for future events. All around great entertainer! – Karli M.
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