Portland's Private Event Magician for Unforgettable Celebrations

Looking for a private event magician who can turn any celebration into something your guests won't stop talking about? Jim Straight is an award-winning magician who brings interactive close-up magic and stage shows to birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and holiday parties throughout the Portland Metro area. Whether you're hosting an intimate get-together or a large celebration, Jim tailors the experience to your event.

Perfect for:

Milestone birthdays and anniversaries

  • Family reunions and graduation parties

  • Holiday parties and retirement celebrations

  • Upscale social gatherings and private receptions

Private event packages start at $750 — see full pricing on the FAQ page.

Magic for guests at a private house party

Close-Up Mingling Magic

How do you kick off a party with amazement? Close-up mingling magic is the perfect ice-breaker, performed with the audience right beside the magician. As your private event magician, Jim keeps guests entertained and engaged with magic effects that happen right in front of them — or in their hands — making each illusion feel deeply personal.

This close-up craft depends on skill, timing, and the ability to create genuine wonder. Guests will see top-tier, professional sleight of hand up close. Jim can perform for 75–100 guests per hour in a party setting, keeping the energy high and the focus on direct guest interaction.

Corporate magician Jim Straight
Having fun performing magic at Club Med
Magician Jim Straight performing magic at Club Med resort
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Sharing a special birthday present at a birthday part
The final magic trick from a magic party
 

Magic Stage Show

Get ready for a theatre-style magic show that's clean, professional, and packed with fun for larger audiences. Your guests become the stars of the show. This interactive performance combines smart comedy, incredible sleight-of-hand, and jaw-dropping magic that keep the whole room engaged.

Whether it's a milestone birthday, holiday party, or family celebration, this show is designed to energize the room, spark conversation, and leave everyone talking after the final trick.

Interested in something similar for the office? Check out magic for corporate events, or for the big day, see wedding magic.

What Jim’s Customers Are Saying

  • "Our family has been fortunate to see Jim in action--his magic tricks are truly amazing. Our family--ages 9-79--was mesmerized by his magic, especially the card tricks. His appearance is professional and his smile and personality invite you into the performance. His appearance at any occasion adds an additional level of fun--definitely magical!"

    Lois Pearson

  • I hired Jim for my best friends bachelor party and he delivered 1000%. The Groom had a great time and it was all thanks to Jim’s amazing magic. Would highly recommend.

    Salvo Behar

  • "I am so grateful to have found Jim! I threw a big Halloween-and-birthday party this year, and the magic Jim brought to the night was the pièce de résistance (everyone told me so). I will absolutely be recommending Jim to anyone who needs professional and awe-inspiring event magic."

    Alexandra Jansky

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