Magicians & Mentalists
Phil the Magic Man
Stage illusionist and mentalist. Theatrical, refined, and built for the room, from the cocktail hour close-up to the headline stage show.
Craft honed under masters of the art form. A stage presence that earns the room in the first thirty seconds and holds it through the final reveal.
About Phil
The art of illusion, done right
With over 20 years of experience and more than 2,000 shows behind him, Phil the Magic Man brings a level of polish that comes only from that kind of volume. He has studied with some of the masters of the craft, including the legendary David Copperfield, and the influence shows in the precision of every effect and the theatrical confidence that holds a room from the first moment.
His celebrity performance history includes Tom Green, DMX, Ahmad Rashad, Mike Tyson, Dennis Rodman, John Starks, Derek Jeter, Mike Mussina, Antonio Pierce, and Lawrence Taylor. Corporate events, weddings, sweet 16s, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and adult milestone parties all fall within his range.
Phil’s goal has always been to make the event memorable, fun, and unlike anything the guests expected. That is the promise he has delivered across two decades and thousands of performances, and it is the same one he brings to every booking through Nicholson Events.
What he offers
Four ways Phil works a room
Grand Illusion Stage Show
A full theatrical production designed as after-dinner or main-event entertainment. Large-scale illusions, dramatic pacing, and a polished stage presence that commands the room from the first moment to the final reveal.
Mentalism and Mind Reading
Sophisticated psychological magic performed at an intimate scale. Predictions, thought extraction, and impossible knowledge that leaves a sophisticated audience genuinely unsettled, in the best way.
Corporate Magic Show
Custom-built illusions woven around a company theme, product launch, or brand narrative. The same theatrical craft, directed at your message and your moment.
Close-Up and Walk-Around
Strolling magic for cocktail hour. Phil moves through the room, working small groups with sleight of hand and close-up illusions that feel impossible and deeply personal.
Great for
Built for the room, whatever the occasion
- Corporate Galas
- Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- Wedding Receptions
- Holiday Parties
- Milestone Celebrations
- Private Events
New York City / Connecticut / Westchester / the Hamptons / New Jersey / worldwide
Good to know
Questions, answered
- Who is Phil the Magic Man?
- Phil the Magic Man has over 20 years of experience and 2,000+ shows. He studied with legendary illusionist David Copperfield and has performed for celebrities including Mike Tyson, Derek Jeter, DMX, Ahmad Rashad, Dennis Rodman, and Lawrence Taylor. He specializes in corporate events, weddings, sweet 16s, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
- What kind of magic does Phil perform?
- Phil performs across the full range of illusion: grand stage illusion shows, psychological mentalism and mind reading, and close-up sleight-of-hand magic for cocktail and reception settings. His performances are theatrical, refined, and adapted to the audience and venue.
- Is Phil right for a corporate event?
- Phil is an excellent fit for corporate events and galas. His mentalism and illusion work is professional and sophisticated, and his corporate magic show format can be tailored to a company theme or product launch. He holds the attention of adult professional audiences without relying on comedy or novelty.
- How do I book Phil the Magic Man?
- Contact Nicholson Events to check Phil's availability for your date. Tell us your event type, guest count, and performance format and we will put together the right package, manage the booking, and coordinate everything through performance night.
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