Trent James is a close-up magic and comedy magic and corporate events artist based in Chicago. Regularly featured on the bill at Chicago Magic Lounge.
Trent James is a comedy and stage magician based in Chicago, Illinois. Trent James's career includes being billed 1 week at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Trent James has upcoming performances in Chicago.
Award-winning comedy magician Trent James brings a fresh feel to the classic magic show, with over twenty high honor awards to his name and the distinction of being the youngest recipient of The Milbourne Christopher Award, whose past winners include David Copperfield and Penn & Teller.
His fast-paced show is loaded with humor, audience participation and mind-boggling magic that entertains all ages, and it flexes from fifteen to seventy-five minutes to fit the room. Where a formal show is not the right shape, his intimate strolling magic suits cocktail parties and business meetings, with mysteries happening right under the guests' noses. That mix has earned rave reviews in over twenty states, from his hometown of Chicago to Las Vegas, and made him a hit on college campuses, luxury cruise ships and at corporate events.
Castle debut 2017, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Palace (1).
FindMagic has documented 35 individually dated public performances across 3 venues in 3 cities from 2016 to 2026. This active touring footprint brings live wonder directly to major theatrical hubs, with Chicago serving as a frequent anchor on the performance calendar.
Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.
Chicago Magic Lounge · Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Magic Lounge · Chicago, Illinois
With Jan Rose, Mark Toland, Francis Menotti, Lindsey Noel, Tori Noquez, Alex Offenkrantz, Mortenn Christiansen, Frank Everhart Jr., Walter King Jr. (The Spellbinder), Paige Thompson, Krystyn Lambert, David Parr, Ondřej Pšenička, Ryan Kane, Abby Segal, Jamie Sanden, Max Zawacki, Danny Moore, Ryan Plunkett, Mysterion, Luis Carreon, The Evasons, Austin Bumgarner, Elena Brocade, Jeff Hobson, Lee Benzaquin, RAdek hoffman, Adrian Saw, Reggie Rice, Thomas Solomon, Jacob Jax, Taylor Hughes, Bob Gebert, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, David Kovac, Alejandro Linian, John Carney, Alyx Hilshey, Mister Danny, Andrew Zuber, Paul Robaia, Wes Mathison, Danny Rudnick, Brian Kirshenbaum, Magic Sam, Rob Thompson, William Pack, Richard Laible, Alain Nu, Tom Pesce, Denis Behr, Justin Purcell, James Sanden, Jonny Zavant, Nancy Anderson, Nathan Colwell, Walter King Jr., Jared Kopf
Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club · Erie, PA
The Players Theatre · New York, NY
With David Oliver, Peter Samelson
Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.
Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.
Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.
Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.
Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.
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Follow Trent JamesAt Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago. Thursday through Sunday; current ticket inventory includes July 31 and multiple August and September 2026 performances. Age guidance: 21+; ages 16–20 permitted with a legal guardian. Rotating lineup of house and visiting magicians; cast varies by performance.
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