Stephen Bargatze Award-winning Nashville comedy magician & keynote speaker
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Magic Castle
Nashville, TN, Tennessee

Stephen Bargatze

Award-winning Nashville comedy magician & keynote speaker

Stephen Bargatze is a close-up magic and comedy magic and corporate events artist based in Nashville. Known for his signature self-deprecating humor and razor-sharp sleight of hand, he has earned prestigious honors from the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, winning multiple awards including the International Brotherhood of Magicians Close-Up Champion.

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Career overview

Stephen Bargatze at a glance

Stephen Bargatze is a comedy and stage magician based in Nashville, TN, Tennessee. Stephen Bargatze's career includes being billed 4 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Stephen Bargatze's performance history includes appearances at House of Cards, Marvyn's Magic Theater, and Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Comedy Magic, Corporate Events
Based in
Nashville, TN, Tennessee
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Sep 25, 2026
The performer

About Stephen Bargatze

Stephen Bargatze is an internationally acclaimed comedy magician, keynote speaker, and corporate entertainer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his signature self-deprecating humor and razor-sharp sleight of hand, he has earned prestigious honors from the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, winning multiple awards including the International Brotherhood of Magicians Close-Up Champion. A frequent headliner across major corporate galas and nationwide comedy tours alongside his son, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze, Stephen is also featured in the acclaimed Nateland comedy special 'Out in a Minute'.

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Signature disciplines
The Magic Castle

Billed 4 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2005, last billed 2017, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Palace (3), Lunch & Brunch (1), Parlour (1). (5 room engagements across 4 weeks).

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

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 14 individually dated public performances across 3 venues in 3 cities from 2019 to 2024. This active touring footprint brings live wonder directly to major theatrical hubs, with Nashville serving as a frequent anchor on the performance calendar.

14 Performances
3 Venues
3 Cities

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.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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