Jay Alexander Award-winning San Francisco magician and mentalist
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San Francisco, California

Jay Alexander

Award-winning San Francisco magician and mentalist

Jay Alexander is a close-up magic and comedy magic and corporate events artist based in San Francisco. On stage, Jay Alexander headlines the resident production San Francisco Magic Theater at San Francisco Magic Theater.

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Career overview

Jay Alexander at a glance

Jay Alexander is a close-up magician and mentalist based in San Francisco, California, specializing in psychological illusions and thought prediction. Jay Alexander's career includes being billed 2 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Jay Alexander headlines a residency at San Francisco Magic Theater in San Francisco and has performed in major productions including San Francisco Magic Theater.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Comedy Magic, Corporate Events
Based in
San Francisco, California
Next public show
Oct 23, 2026
Public dates
103
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Sep 29, 2026
The performer

About Jay Alexander

Jay Alexander is the great grandson of the legendary vaudeville performer, Gentleman Ben Darwin. As a child, Jay found a trunk in his grandparent's attic that was filled with magical apparatus and escape illusions. His interest in magic was born with this discovery.

103
Upcoming dates
4
Signature disciplines
The Magic Castle

Billed 2 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 1997, last billed 2011, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Parlour (2).

Every week on the record · What is on at the Castle now

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 164 individually dated public performances at San Francisco Magic Theater in San Francisco from 2026 to 2027. With 106 documented performances at San Francisco Magic Theater, San Francisco serves as an enduring artistic home, drawing magic enthusiasts night after night to witness world-class deception.

164 Performances
1 Venue
1 City

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

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

Comedy Magic

Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.

Corporate Events

Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.

Mentalism

Mind reading, psychological predictions, and telepathy.

See Jay in action

Featured Performances

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This just might fool Thomas Edison. Lightbulb Magic. #magician #magic #puzzle #sanfrancisco
Play Mothers Day Magic in San Francisco
Mothers Day Magic in San Francisco
Play Jay Alexander the San Francisco Mentalist and Human Lie Detector
Jay Alexander the San Francisco Mentalist and Human Lie Detector
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SuperPsyched with Jay Alexander & Dr. Adam Dorsay — Fri OCT 23 · 6:00 PM · San Francisco Magic Theater
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Where to see Jay

Upcoming Shows

At San Francisco Magic Theater, San Francisco. Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Age guidance: Ticket FAQ recommends ages 12+. Special production distinct from the regular theater show.

San Francisco Magic Theater

San Francisco, California resident
OCT 23, 2026 – JAN 31, 2027 78 dates

San Francisco Magic Theater

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OCT 2026
Fri23 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sat24 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sun256:00 PM
Fri30 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sat31 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
NOV 2026
Sun016:00 PM
Fri06 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sat07 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sun086:00 PM
Fri13 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sat14 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sun156:00 PM
Fri20 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sat21 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Sun226:00 PM Sun296:00 PM
78 upcoming performances Next dates: OCT 23 – NOV 29 in San Francisco
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