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Eric Henning

Amaze & delight your guests with elegant, engagingMagic as seen at the White House and 3 Presidential Inaugurals!

Eric Henning is a close-up magic and corporate events and mc / event host artist based in Washington. Known as The Wizard of Washington, Eric Henning brings an award-winning blend of wit and wizardry that has been seen from the streets of Paris to the White House, where he has performed for President Obama and the First Family, across three Presidential Inaugurals and five other White House appearances.

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Eric Henning at a glance

Eric Henning is a stage magician based in Washington, DC, District of Columbia.

Magic: Close-Up Magic, Corporate Events, MC / Event Host
Based in: Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Booking: Accepts private bookings
Page updated: Sep 24, 2026

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About Eric Henning

Known as The Wizard of Washington, Eric Henning brings an award-winning blend of wit and wizardry that has been seen from the streets of Paris to the White House, where he has performed for President Obama and the First Family, across three Presidential Inaugurals and five other White House appearances.

Eric is a co-producer and headliner at the critically-acclaimed Washington Magic dinner show, which set attendance records with 52 straight sold-out shows at the historic Arts Club of Washington. His Magic Up Close suits a cocktail hour, and he also performs after-dinner sets for VIPs and hosts banquets as MC. Corporate clients include Northrop Grumman, The World Bank and MedStar Health; he is equally at home at wedding receptions, anniversaries and dinner parties.

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Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Corporate Events

Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.

MC / Event Host

Master of ceremonies combining event hosting with signature magic.

Parlour Magic

Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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