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Parties at our shop

It’s the most amazing party your child will ever have! Bring your child and their guests to Bob James’ Magic & Curiosities. Once there, they will enjoy a unique birthday celebration featuring a comedy magic show with live animals and ventriloquism. The birthday child is invited to participate in the show, which is followed by a magic workshop. Kids learn six magic tricks to keep and take home. (Party runs 2 hours.)

The Magic Birthday Party also includes:

  • Magic goodie bags
  • Pizza and soft drinks
  • Custom birthday cake
  • Party room and clean-up
  • Party helper (we take care of everything so you don’t have to!)

Call (630) 833-8749 for more info and to book your party. Dates go fast, so please call early to secure yours!

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In-home family shows

Add a touch of magic to your next family get together! Bob James’ comedy magic show features live animals and plenty of audience participation. Suitable for ages 4 - 104, our shows have no off-color humor—just good, clean fun for you and your guests. Having a birthday party? After participating in the show, the birthday child will receive a magic kit as a gift from the magician.

Call (630) 833-8749 for more info and to book your party. Dates go fast, so please call early to secure yours!

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Cocktail party magic

Adult & corporate functions

Whether you require a large stage show, the intimacy of a strolling magician, or even a workshop for Bring Your Child to Work day, we'll accommodate you in style. Let us bring potential clients to your booth at the next trade show, performing magic that incorporates your company's products.

We'll liven up your next sales/motivational meeting, add excitement to a corporate party and make any private affair one to remember.

A few of our many corporate clients: Enesco, Allied Van Lines, Muzak, Ameritech Cellular, Discovery Zone, Reuters, Oberweis Dairy, Hahn Medical Kellogg's Foods, Target Stores, Porter Novelli, Marshall Fields, WTTW Channel 11, Sam's Club, Pepsi Americas...

Call (630) 833-8749 for more info and to book your party. Dates go fast, so please call early to secure yours!

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Boy Scouts learn a trick in the magic workshop

School & community events

Reward your students with a fascinating magical experience. We offer engaging classes for after-school programs, mini course days and more, plus comedy magic shows for holidays and special events. Best of all, everything is perfectly tailored to be grade appropriate. We'll beautifully complement your Character Counts program, too, and help students build self-esteem while being entertained. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Guides and Princesses also love our unique show and workshop, where kids learn amazing tricks to bring home and entertain their friends and family.

Community events are memorably magical with our high-energy comedy show. The family friendly magic performance features live animals and plenty of audience participation. Everyone will leave with a smile on their face.

Call (630) 833-8749 for more info and to book your party. Dates go fast, so please call early to secure yours!

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