Martinez, CA

John Gardenier

Magician for kids and adults

John Gardenier is a close-up magic and comedy magic and kids & family artist based in Martinez. John Gardenier performs magic for kids and adults, tailoring his performances to the room in front of him so that every audience member is drawn in.

John Gardenier

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Career overview

John Gardenier at a glance

John Gardenier is a comedy and stage magician based in Martinez, CA. John Gardenier's performance history includes appearances at Marvyn's Magic Theater and California Magic Club.

Magic: Close-Up Magic, Comedy Magic, Kids & Family
Based in: Martinez, CA
Booking: Accepts private bookings
Page updated: Sep 19, 2026

The performer

About John Gardenier

John Gardenier performs magic for kids and adults, tailoring his performances to the room in front of him so that every audience member is drawn in.

His shows are built to hold all ages at once, which suits family celebrations and mixed-age gatherings where children and grown-ups watch the same trick together.

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Signature disciplines

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 32 individually dated public performances across 2 venues in 2 cities from 2011 to 2023.

32 Performances

2 Venues

2 Cities

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

3 recorded performances · 30 March 2023 – 1 April 2023

Marvyn's Magic Theater Variety Showcase

Marvyn's Magic Theater · La Quinta, CA

29 recorded performances · 12 August 2011 – 17 December 2016

California Magic Club Dinner Show

California Magic Club · Martinez, California

With Gerry Griffin, Joseph Bartholomew, Alex Ramon, Shawn McMaster, Hank Morfin, Doc Eason, Jeffrey Korst

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.

Where to find John

The venue

California Magic Club

Martinez, California · previously

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.

Kids & Family

Interactive wonder designed for all-ages and family audiences.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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Featured Performances

Walk Around Magic Promo

Midnight In Slow Motion

Mini Cups & Balls

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