Steven Paul Carlson has been the premier sleight of hand magician in the upper Midwest for over 40 years. I hired Steven for my 50th birthday party and he dazzled and delighted our group of about 20 with close-up magic. Not only does he have exceptional talent as a magician, but also an innate flair for storytelling with a poet's heart.
Steven is really beyond star ratings -- he is on the unicorn plane of rare greatness. We booked Steven Carlson for a corporate party of about 50 guests and he was the star of the evening. We've booked many types of entertainment for our parties in the past, but many agreed that the strolling magic was the best.
Steven is really beyond star ratings -- he is on the unicorn plane of rare greatness. We booked Steven Carlson for a corporate party of about 50 guests and he was the star of the evening. We've booked many types of entertainment for our parties in the past, but many agreed that the strolling magic was the best.
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We booked Steven Carlson for a corporate party of about 50 guests and he was the star of the evening. We've booked many types of entertainment for our parties in the past, but many agreed that the strolling magic was the best. Steven was engaging, funny and the magic was stunning. Steven's Magic works everywhere.
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Andy Stenz
Dec 25, 2019
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Steven was amazing! He is a super talented performer and magician. He's a wonderful storyteller and has great energy. He performed his sleight of hand is some of the best I've seen (and I've spent a lot of time in magic shows...) and he blew away the room!
We had him in for a small party in a home and the 20ish people there were left speechless and spent the next few hours talking about what they saw. They were simply amazed and still don't understand how he pulled off the tricks he did!
I would hire him without reservation!
We had him in for a small party in a home and the 20ish people there were left speechless and spent the next few hours talking about what they saw. They were simply amazed and still don't understand how he pulled off the tricks he did!
I would hire him without reservation!
Laura Bjelogrlic
Aug 25, 2019
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Steven was an amazing addition to our son's 5th birthday party! He had everyone (adults and kids!) captivated for the entirety of his show. He also brought humor into his act which was great. He was a true professional every step of the way- from initial inquiries, to booking, to set-up and take down. I was a hero hiring Steven and would hire him again in a second! You will not be disappointed hiring Steven Paul Carlson!
Heather Stewart
Dec 29, 2018
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Steven Carlson came to our Halloween Party and he was AMAZING! Everyone was mystified and drawn into the theater and wonder that Steven created . He was professional, elegant
and accommodating as I planned my gathering. His pricing is reasonable and I look foward to working with him again . We had a lot of fun!
and accommodating as I planned my gathering. His pricing is reasonable and I look foward to working with him again . We had a lot of fun!
Lindsey Wine
Jun 27, 2018
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Steven is captivating for all ages and audiences! AMAZING. We had the pleasure of seeing his magic at my daughter’s birthday party and he was phenomenal!!!! We had guests ranging from 2 yo to 71 yo and all were truly blown away! He’s so professional and was so easy to work with. We hope to be lucky enough to have him again in the future. You will be happy you hired him!
Julia Ganguli
Jun 10, 2018
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Steven gave an absolutely great performance on my daughter's 4th birthday party! I had a pretty mixed audience (ranging from 8 year olds to 3 year olds) and it was amazing to see how engaged they all were. He was interacting with the children in a very fun and entertaining way and allowed them to participate in the tricks. After Steven's performance... the girls were "appearing" their mother's handbags :-) Might try to book Steven again for my other child's birthday next year.
Suann Hibbs
Jan 20, 2017
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We booked Steven Carlson for a Birthday Party for elementary aged kids.
He was FANTASTIC! My kids loved the show and so did their friends! He was so thorough he even tailored the show to the theme of our party! I was impressed that his presentation could hold the attention of 38 kids!!
I highly recommend Steven Carlson for your event he was professional and easy to work with !!
He was FANTASTIC! My kids loved the show and so did their friends! He was so thorough he even tailored the show to the theme of our party! I was impressed that his presentation could hold the attention of 38 kids!!
I highly recommend Steven Carlson for your event he was professional and easy to work with !!
Sparkle Theatricals
Oct 12, 2016
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If you are looking for a total pro to entertain and wow your guests, look no further. Steven Carlson is a top-notch magician, skilled performer, and magic historian. Our company hired him to perform at our annual Halloween event, which was a celebration of the life of Harry Houdini. Not only did he deliver great magic performances on the day of show, he was also very generous and helpful in the planning process. He gave us valuable insights into Houdini's world and is a walking encyclopedia of magical knowledge. Mr. Carlson even went above and beyond to tailor his act to tie our theme into his
Alejandra Iannone
Sep 14, 2016
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Steven performed at my birthday party - it was wonderful! The guests and I were completely captivated. I got to assist him with a few of the illusions, which made the experience even more fun, and even though I was right there beside him for much of the performance, I'm still baffled...especially by his escape act! My favorite thing about Steven's style is how he adds dimension to his performance by incorporating stories.
Esther Farrell
Aug 27, 2016
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We booked Steven Carlson for a corporate party of about 50 guests and he was the star of the evening. We've booked many types of entertainment for our parties in the past, but many agreed that the strolling magic was the best. Steven was engaging, funny and the magic was stunning. He came prepared with multiple tricks, and each trick even had slight variations, which kept everyone discussing what they had seen throughout the event. It was the perfect combination of fun, excitement and conversation-starters.
Rick Ausland
Jun 12, 2016
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We have worked with Steven Carlson multiple times. Most recently I booked him to perform at my girlfriend's surprise birthday party. It was amazing to have a world-class professional perform at our event, and he even tailored his performance to fit our theme. He also went above and beyond by generously entertaining our guests with close-up strolling magic before the "surprise" moment when the party actually began!
Steven loves magic, and he is very good at it!
Our guests were blown away by his dexterity with coins, how brilliantly he handles a deck of cards, and his cups and balls trick was top
Steven loves magic, and he is very good at it!
Our guests were blown away by his dexterity with coins, how brilliantly he handles a deck of cards, and his cups and balls trick was top
