Trent James Award-winning comedy magician
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Magic Castle
Chicago, Illinois

Trent James

Award-winning comedy magician

Trent James is a close-up magic and comedy magic and corporate events artist based 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.

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Career overview

Trent James at a glance

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's performance history includes appearances at Chicago Magic Lounge, Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club, and The Players Theatre.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Comedy Magic, Corporate Events
Based in
Chicago, Illinois
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 19, 2026
The performer

About Trent James

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.

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Signature disciplines
The Magic Castle

Billed 1 week at the Castle

Castle debut 2017, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Palace (1).

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

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 22 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.

22 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.
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The venue

Chicago Magic Lounge

Chicago, Illinois · 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.

Corporate Events

Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.

Parlour Magic

Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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