Magician Philadelphia

Zach Waldman

philadelphia Magician

The Magician to Hire to Make Your Next Corporate Event or Private Party “Unique, Fun, and Laughter Filled!”

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Philadelphia Magician Zach Waldman

Magician Philadelphia - Private Parties and Corporate Events

I've been hired to perform for as few as two people, and for as many as several thousand.  I have a show for your event; such as adult birthday parties, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, bachelor/bachelorette parties, meetings, trade shows, holiday parties, hospitality suites, and anything else you can think of!

Need an estimate of what I charge for shows?  Click here!

Philadelphia Magician Zach Waldman performing at El Portal Theatre

Magician Philadelphia - Shows

I'm both a comedian and a magician.  I perform close-up, sleight-of-hand magic as well as stand-up and stage shows.

Close-up magic can be performed as a formal show, but I only recommend this for groups of 35 or fewer.  While many close-up magicians only perform card tricks, my show has tons of variety.  I mix comedy, audience interaction, and magic, while doing tricks with cards, coins, fire, ropes, and even dental floss!

Stand-up magic, also called parlor magic, is my medium sized show.  This is perfect for groups of 40 to 70 people.  I combine stand-up comedy, magic, and mentalism to bring a truly unique show to your event.

Stage magic covers a lot of types of shows.  For example, some stage magicians perform large illusions (think David Copperfield).  Other stage magicians barely have any props at all.  This if often the case with mentalists.  My stage show is what magicians call, "Pack small, play big." This means that I use props that don't take up much room, but can be seen in the largest theaters.  For example, I perform a magic routine using a rope.  The rope fits in my pocket, but the magic can be seen from any distance.  The advantage of hiring me for a stage show is that my technical requirements are minimal and so is my setup time.  Instead of needing all day to setup lighting, blocking, and a bunch of other things an illusionist would require, I just walk in and perform.

Get a custom proposal for your event here!

The Magic Castle

Magician Philadelphia - The Magic Castle

I've been a member and performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA since 2001.  The Magic Castle is a private club dedicated to advancing the art of magic.  It's a Victorian style mansion with several bars, theaters, and a restaurant.  You can only get inside if a member escorts you in or gives you a guest card.  The Magic Castle has a strict dress code which includes a jacket and tie for men and dresses for the ladies.  No denim or sneakers are allowed.  They recommend cocktail attire.

Even though your event is in Philadelphia, I mention the Magic Castle so that you know you're hiring one of the best comedy-magicians in the world!

Private Party Clients

A benefit of being a popular Philadelphia magician is getting the chance to entertain the people who've entertained me over the years.  I can't wait to add you to my list of satisfied clients which include people throwing private parties, politicians, scientists, corporations, and celebrities.  It doesn't matter what type of event you're having, I will help you make your event fun and unique.

Philadelphia magician Zach Waldman with Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Yes, that's my real hair!



Philadelphia magician Zach Waldman with Sugar Ray Leonard

sugar Ray Leonard

I was hired to perform at his 60th birthday party.  He was insanely nice!

Philadelphia magician with Joni Mitchell

joni mitchell

What can I say?  Nobody better than Joni!


Philadelphia magician Zach Waldman with Sharon Osbourne

sharon osbourne

I've actually performed for Sharon a couple of times.  She's fantastic!


Corporate Clients

Corporate events require a very special type of performer.  Obviously, if you're hiring a Philadelphia magician for your employees, customers, or prospects, you expect to get somebody great.  After all, this is Philadelphia, where people have seen a lot of entertainment!  Don't settle for anything but the best.

Some of the corporate functions I perform at include meetings, trade shows, hospitality suites, on-premise promotions, teambuilding events, company culture events, and holiday parties.  I often work with destination management companies to provide clients with exactly the kind of entertainment they want.

So, what makes for an awesome corporate event entertainer?

  • Provides an appropriate show - You may want a squeaky-clean show that has zero risk of offending anybody.  On the other hand, your company's culture may not be so uptight, and you want entertainment that's more adult, without going overboard.  A good corporate entertainer will listen to your needs and provide a show that meets your expectations.  If he can't meet your expectations, he'll be honest and refer you to someone else.  This is one of the reasons it's so important to get on the phone and have a conversation about your event with whoever you're considering hiring.
  • Experience - The last thing you want to do is hire a magician who has never performed at a corporate function.  We're not all the same.  For example, a magician may specialize in kids' birthday parties, but has never attended a trade show, let alone performed at one.
  • Listens - When you reach out to a Philadelphia magician about your corporate event, do you feel like he's listening to your needs, or just giving you the standard spiel he uses for every client?  Corporate functions often require customization.  If you don't feel like you're being heard, call another magician that will be responsive to your needs.
  • Understands business - Full-time, professional magicians, are actually pretty rare people.  If you do a search for Philadelphia magicians in your area, many of the people who come up are hobbyists, kiddie show performers, and part-timers.  There's nothing wrong with that, but there's a huge difference between them and full-time pros.  For example, I've been a full-time performer for most of my life.  I've been running my business over decades.  As a result, I study sales and marketing and use business tools like CRMs, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.  Why does this matter?  Well, let's say you hire me to attract a crowd in and around your trade show booth.  As a business owner, I know how important every lead is to your business.  I understand you've made an investment, and want great results.  In other words, I'm on your team, and want you to succeed because I empathize with you.  Not only that, I speak the same language as you and your prospects, because I use many of the same tools and face many of the same challenges.

Some of my clients:

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Testimonials and Reviews

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As a Philadelphia magician, having people say nice things about me is great, but the real test is whether or not people hire me more than once. Actions speak louder than words, and I have clients that have hired me over and over again for over 20 years!

Magician Philadelphia - Promo Video

When researching a Philadelphia magician, you'll start to notice a lot of them look similar.  How do you decide on the perfect entertainer for your event?  The best thing you can do is pick up the phone and call the magician!  It seems simple, but people use their phones for everything except talking.


I get it, you're busy.  However, there are too many variables to consider when hiring a magician to try to do it via texting or email. When you actually talk to the performer, you can see if you click. Chances are, if you feel good about the performer from the call, you're on the right track.  There are many other things to consider, but definitely get on the phone for a chat.  


Another thing you can do is view the performer's videos. Take a look at this short promo video, and then call me to talk about your event. My number is 310-935-3684, and I'm a night-owl, so call me anytime, even late at night.

Contact Zach

Corporate Entertainment Originators

Philadelphia, PA

310-935-3684

zach@zachwaldman.com

Serving all of Philadelphia, Including:

  • Avenue of the Arts
  • Callowhill
  • Chinatown
  • Elfreth's Alley
  • French Quarter
  • Logan Square
  • Naval Square
  • Jewelers' Row
  • Market East
  • Old City
  • Museum District
  • Penn Center
  • Rittenhouse Square
  • Fitler Square
  • Penn's Landing
  • Society Hill
  • South Street
  • Washington Square West
  • Midtown Village
  • Bella Vista
  • Central South Philadelphia
  • Christian Street Historic District
  • Devil's Pocket
  • Dickinson Square West
  • East Passyunk Crossing
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
  • Girard Estate
  • Greenwich
  • Grays Ferry
  • Hawthorne
  • Italian Market
  • Little Saigon
  • Lower Moyamensing
  • Marconi Plaza
  • Moyamensing
  • Packer Park
  • Passyunk Square
  • Pennsport
  • Point Breeze
  • Queen Village
  • Schuylkill
  • Sports Complex
  • Tasker
  • Wharton
  • Whitman
  • Wilson Park
  • West Passyunk
  • Southwark
  • Graduate Hospital
  • Angora
  • Bartram Village
  • Clearview
  • Kingsessing
  • Eastwick
  • Elmwood Park
  • Hedgerow
  • Mount Moriah
  • Paschall
  • Philadelphia International Airport
  • Penrose
  • Southwest Schuylkill
  • Hog Island
  • Belmont District: defunct
  • Belmont Village
  • Carroll Park
  • Cathedral Park
  • Cedar Park
  • Centennial District
  • Dunlap
  • Garden Court
  • Haddington
  • Haverford North
  • Mantua
  • Mill Creek
  • Overbrook
  • Overbrook Park
  • Overbrook Farms
  • Parkside
  • Powelton Village
  • Saunders Park
  • Spruce Hill
  • Squirrel Hill
  • University City
  • Walnut Hill
  • Woodland Terrace
  • Wynnefield Heights
  • Cobbs Creek
  • Wynnefield
  • Brewerytown
  • Cecil B. Moore
  • Hartranft
  • Ludlow
  • Poplar
  • Sharswood
  • Spring Garden
  • Stanton
  • Strawberry Mansion
  • Yorktown
  • Fairmount
  • Northern Liberties
  • Allegheny West
  • Fairhill
  • Glenwood
  • Hunting Park
  • Nicetown-Tioga
  • Andorra
  • East Falls
  • Wissahickon
  • Roxborough
  • Manayunk
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Mount Airy
  • Cedarbrook
  • Germantown
  • Morton
  • Wister
  • East Oak Lane
  • Feltonville
  • Fern Rock
  • Koreatown
  • Logan
  • Melrose Park
  • Ogontz
  • Olney
  • West Oak Lane
  • Bridesburg
  • Fishtown
  • Harrowgate
  • Kensington
  • Port Richmond
  • Olde Richmond
  • Burholme
  • Castor Gardens
  • Crescentville
  • Fox Chase
  • Frankford
  • Holmesburg
  • Juniata
  • Lawncrest
  • Lawndale
  • Lexington Park
  • Mayfair
  • Northwood
  • Oxford Circle
  • Rhawnhurst
  • Ryers
  • Tacony
  • Wissinoming
  • Academy Gardens
  • Ashton-Woodenbridge
  • Bustleton
  • Byberry
  • Crestmont Farms
  • Krewstown
  • Millbrook
  • Modena Park
  • Morrell Park
  • Normandy
  • Parkwood
  • Pennypack
  • Somerton
  • Torresdale
  • Upper Holmesburg
  • Winchester Park
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