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Breaks the Ice
Magic gives guests who may have never met an immediate reason to laugh, talk and connect with one another.
UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT
WEDDING MAGICIAN
Award-winning close-up magic and mentalism designed to bring your guests together, fill the natural gaps in your wedding day and create moments people will still be talking about long after the reception ends.
PENN & TELLER
FOOL US
MAGIC CASTLE
AWARD-WINNING MAGIC
20+ YEARS
EXPERIENCE
EXPLORE
MORE THAN WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT
Give Your Guests Something They'll Actually Remember.
Your wedding brings together family and friends from every part of your life. Some already know each other. Others may be meeting for the very first time.
A wedding magician gives those guests an instant shared experience. Instead of simply waiting for the next part of the evening to begin, guests are laughing, reacting and experiencing impossible moments together.
Michael O'Brien specializes in interactive close-up magic and mentalism that fits naturally into sophisticated wedding celebrations without turning your reception into a children's birthday party or an over-the-top stage production.
WHY MAGIC WORKS AT WEDDINGS
Entertainment That Fits Into the Celebration.
The best wedding entertainment enhances the evening rather than interrupting it.
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Fills the Gaps
Photos, room changes and dinner transitions can create natural downtime. Close-up magic turns those waiting periods into part of the entertainment.
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Creates Memories
Your guests don't simply watch the magic. They participate in it, creating personal moments that become stories from your wedding day.
COCKTAIL HOUR MAGIC
Turn the Waiting Into Part of the Party.
Cocktail hour is one of the most popular times to have a magician perform at a wedding.
While the newlyweds and wedding party are taking photographs, Michael moves naturally through the cocktail hour performing close-up magic and mentalism for small groups of guests.
There is no stage, no interruption and no need for everyone to stop what they're doing. The entertainment happens right in your guests' hands.
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WHERE MAGIC FITS
Built Around Your Wedding Day.
Cocktail Hour
Interactive strolling magic while photos are being taken and guests are enjoying drinks and conversation.
Reception
Tableside and small-group performances that keep guests entertained throughout natural pauses in the reception.
Bridal Party
A special private performance can create a memorable moment specifically for the newlyweds and their closest friends and family.
Full Show
For couples wanting something larger, magic and mentalism can become a featured entertainment experience during the celebration.
MEET MICHAEL O'BRIEN
Professional Magic. Personal Moments.
Michael O'Brien is an award-winning magician and mentalist with more than 20 years of experience entertaining audiences at weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.
His television appearances include Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent and Good Morning America.
Michael has also performed at Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle and is a Professor of Magic at the Magic Castle, where he helps teach the next generation of magicians.
His approach to wedding entertainment is simple: make the magic impressive, make the experience personal and make the guests feel like they are part of something special.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Sophisticated Enough for the Adults. Fun Enough for Everyone.
Interactive
Guests become part of the experience instead of simply watching from across the room.
Flexible
Performances can move with the natural rhythm of your wedding instead of forcing the celebration around a rigid show.
Professional
The performance style is designed for weddings, corporate events and sophisticated private celebrations.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & SELECT DESTINATIONS
Wedding Magic Where You're Celebrating.
Michael performs at weddings throughout Southern California and is available for select destination celebrations.
WEDDING MAGICIAN FAQ
A Few Things Couples Usually Want to Know.
When is the best time to have a magician at a wedding? +
Cocktail hour is one of the most popular choices because guests are often waiting while the wedding party takes photographs. Magic can also work beautifully during the reception, between courses or as a featured entertainment experience.
What kind of magic does Michael perform at weddings? +
Michael specializes in close-up magic and mentalism performed for small groups of guests at close range. Depending on the wedding package, larger featured performances may also be available.
Will the magic interrupt our wedding schedule? +
No. Strolling magic is specifically useful because it can fit around the natural flow of the event. Michael can entertain groups while guests are mingling, enjoying cocktails or waiting for the next part of the celebration.
Is a wedding magician appropriate for an adult reception? +
Absolutely. Michael's wedding performances are designed for sophisticated adult audiences while remaining accessible and entertaining for a wide range of guests.
Does Michael perform outside Orange County? +
Yes. Michael performs throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Temecula, the Inland Empire and Palm Springs, and is available for select Las Vegas and destination events.
How far in advance should we book? +
Availability varies throughout the year, particularly for popular wedding dates. If you already know your wedding date, the best next step is to check availability as early as possible.
MAKE THE WAITING PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
Give Your Guests Something Impossible to Forget.
Tell Michael a little about your wedding and find out which entertainment option fits your celebration.
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