Benjamin Barnes

An American magician and one of Chicago's top corporate entertainers, Benjamin Barnes works in two modes: strolling close-up magic performed inches from the guests watching it, and stage magic shaped for a seated room.

Strolling, he moves from group to group, turning a handful of guests at a time into an audience and leaving each one with something to describe to the next person they meet. On stage, the same craft opens out for the whole room. Benjamin performs frequently at corporate and special events around the country, which makes him a natural fit for company parties, galas, conferences, weddings and receptions o hcarry a room on its own or keep a crowd talking between the formal moments.