Illusionists for Hire in Santa Barbara

Find 211 professional illusionists available in Santa Barbara, California, United States, each rated 5 out of 5 from 897 reviews from real clients. These stage magicians and magic show performers specialize in grand illusions, theatrical presentations, and engaging magical entertainment particularly suited to weddings, parties, and special events.

Local magic performers offer elaborate stage shows, disappearing acts, levitation tricks, and dramatic illusions that engage audiences of all sizes. With pricing starting from $130 and averaging $500, these skilled entertainers bring professional theatrical magic to your special occasion.

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I perform family appropriate magic for corporate events, weddings, birthdays

United States

Castaic, California

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Los Angeles Strolling Magician Corporate events, private parties, and weddings.

United States

Culver City, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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The best Hypnotist and Mentalist in Los Angeles

United States

Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Strolling Magician

United States

Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Fun and fantastic magic and mystery entertainment for all occasions!

United States

Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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1 man act, magic music aerial silks mentalism clean corporate comedy

United States

Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Brian Arkell Magic

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Mentalism Magic Show

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Stage illusion show and close up magic

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Anaheim, California

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Professional Award Winning Magician

United States

Banning, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Cards/Mentalism/Close up/Parlor

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Modesto, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Magician for Virtual Corporate Events

United States

Fremont, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Comedy Magician for Corporate and Association events.

United States

San Mateo, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Stage and Clise up Magician

United States

San Francisco, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Experience spellbinding magic, mentalism and hilarious comedy with Jason Bird

United States

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Hire Illusionists in Santa Barbara, California, United States

Professional illusionists in Santa Barbara, California, United States specialize in grand-scale magical entertainment, combining elaborate props, theatrical staging, and masterful showmanship to create memorable performances. These stage magicians excel at large illusions, costume-change routines, and dramatic presentations that engage audiences through visual spectacle and skillful misdirection.

Local Illusionist Pricing

Professional magic show performers in Santa Barbara range from $130 to $1,350+, with most professional bookings averaging $500. Local pricing reflects performance complexity, equipment requirements, and the specialized skills these entertainers bring to events. Premium illusionists with extensive staging and elaborate apparatus typically command higher fees, while talented emerging performers may offer more accessible rates for your area.

How much does it cost to hire Illusionists available in Santa Barbara, California, United States?

$Low price
from$130USD
$$Average price
from$500USD
$$$High price
from$1,350USD

The average price for Illusionists available in Santa Barbara, California, United States is $500 (USD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 168 enquiries for Illusionists at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
58% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three weeks
62% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
August to December
54% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 62% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Illusionists available in Santa Barbara, California, United States

5/5 from 897 reviews
Photo of Naz Magic . com Naz Magic . com "Naz Magic delivers polished, high-impact close-up magic that keeps guests engaged and talking long after the event." Based in Culver City, California (79 miles from Santa Barbara) 16th April 2026 Naz Magic - French Drop Photo of BRIAN ARKELL MAGIC BRIAN ARKELL MAGIC "Solid Talent and a Nice Guy! I recommend him for your next holiday event or party." Based in Los Angeles, California (87 miles from Santa Barbara) Alison C - Holiday Party Photo of Hypnotists and Psychic Entertainment Hypnotists and Psychic Entertainment "Highly engaging and thought provoking! Brandon is a delight to be around and well worth the hours spent trying to figure out, "How did he do that?" Five stars are not enough to describe what he has to offer and I hope to see him perform again sometime soon." Based in Los Angeles, California (87 miles from Santa Barbara) Darren Holtzman - Bat Mitzvah Photo of Disclosure Artist Disclosure Artist "Very well done..Great imagination and interesting subjects..would hire him for parties n Gatherings..Any age..would enjoy this kind of magic.." Based in Los Angeles, California (87 miles from Santa Barbara) Party Planner - Private Gathering Photo of magicIAN show magicIAN show "We had MagicIAN at our son's 8th grade promotion party. We had approximately 35 guests, ranging in age from 10-70. All the guests were enthralled with MagicIAN. He began the evening with small group entertainment as they ate appetizers, and then he moved into a dinner show as the guests at their meals. He was punctual, professional and entertaining! Well worth the money! -Yelp Review 6/25/2021" Based in Anaheim, California (110 miles from Santa Barbara) Caren D. - Grad Party Photo of Dan Chan "The Millionaires' Mentalist" Dan Chan "The Millionaires' Mentalist" "My husbands company had a virtual magic show today with Dan and his son and it was AWESOME!!!!! Dan has amazing energy and he's super engaging. It was a really fun experience and the time flew by. This was a great virtual event and such a fun idea to bring a company together from afar! I can't wait to see a show in person at some point in the near future! Great!!!!!!" Based in Fremont, California (251 miles from Santa Barbara) Alison O. - Virtual Corporate Event

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring illusionists typically costs between $130 and $1,350+, with an average of $500. The price depends on the performer's experience, show duration and the scale of the illusions. Large-scale stage illusions with elaborate props and equipment tend to cost significantly more than smaller-format performances.

Many clients book illusionists for corporate events, gala dinners, theatre shows, product launches, awards ceremonies and large private celebrations where a headline stage act is needed. Illusionist shows are visually spectacular and work well as a focal point for the evening.

Most illusionists bring their own props, illusion equipment and often their own lighting and sound. For larger venues, coordination with the venue's technical team may be needed. It is advisable to confirm all equipment and access requirements before booking.

The illusionists specialise in large-scale visual illusions such as making people appear or vanish, levitation, escape acts and other grand effects. While close-up magicians perform at arm's length, illusionists typically perform on stage for larger audiences.

Most illusionists require a stage area, specific lighting, and sometimes rigging or special effects equipment. Space needs vary depending on the illusions being performed. To get the best results, discuss all technical and staging requirements with the illusionist well in advance.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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