Business Details
37 Years
experience
Interactive Magic & Mystery Entertainment
Founded in 1989, Sharpo Incorporated! Entertainment Productions has established itself as a premier provider of interactive magic and mystery entertainment. Our team, led by renowned magician and actor Eric Howell Sharp, delivers customized performances that blend sleight of hand, mentalism, and theatrical storytelling for audiences of all ages. With decades of experience in live event production, we specialize in creating immersive experiences for corporate events, private parties, and public venues across Southern California and beyond. Our commitment to personalized service ensures each event reflects the unique character of its hosts and guests.Recognized by the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle, our work has been celebrated at iconic venues like the Shrine Auditorium and the Queen Mary. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to engage audiences through spontaneous humor, audience participation, and meticulously crafted performances. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, we combine technical mastery with creative storytelling to transform ordinary events into unforgettable experiences.
Services
Murder Mystery Parties
Corporate Event Entertainment
Close-Up Magic Shows
Parlor Magic Performances
Mentalism Demonstrations
Event Planning Consultation
Theatrical Productions
Audience Participation Shows
Custom Script Writing
Interactive Entertainment
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of professional experience in live event entertainment.
- Our performances feature personalized scripts tailored to each audience's demographics.
- We guarantee audience participation through interactive magic and mystery elements.
- Our team includes seasoned actors and magicians with TV/film credentials.
- We maintain a 5-star reputation with over 140 verified client testimonials.
Associations and certifications
- Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle
What people say
Mind Boggling
Super Stellar
Absolutely Incredible
Phenomenal
Best evening ever
Services
Murder Mystery Parties
Custom-designed mystery experiences where guests become characters in a comedic whodunit. Our performers create personalized scripts that incorporate event details and audience members, fostering engagement through clue-solving and character interaction. Ideal for corporate team-building and private celebrations, these events combine theatrical performance with audience participation to create memorable social experiences.
Corporate Event Entertainment
Tailored entertainment solutions for company events including icebreakers, keynote performances, and networking activities. Our services enhance corporate gatherings through interactive magic shows that promote engagement while maintaining professional appropriateness. We adapt performances to align with company culture and event objectives, ensuring memorable experiences that complement business objectives while providing entertainment value.
Close-Up Magic Shows
Intimate magic experiences performed at close range during cocktail hours or dinner events. These interactive performances feature sleight-of-hand tricks, mentalism, and spontaneous audience participation that create personal connections between performers and guests. Particularly effective for networking events and private dinners where entertainment should complement rather than dominate the occasion.
Parlor Magic Performances
Structured magic shows combining illusion, comedy, and storytelling for seated audiences. Featuring classic magic effects updated with modern presentation, these performances balance technical skill with entertainment value. Designed to accommodate various group sizes while maintaining visibility and engagement for all attendees through strategic staging and pacing.
Mentalism Demonstrations
Psychological performance art combining observation, deduction, and suggestion techniques to create astonishing effects. These demonstrations showcase apparent mind-reading abilities through interactive audience participation, creating memorable moments of wonder. Particularly popular at corporate events and sophisticated private gatherings where intellectual engagement enhances the entertainment experience.
People
Eric Howell Sharp
Owner/Performer
Professional entertainer since 1989 with TV/film credits including 'Liar Liar' and 'In The House'. Member of Academy of Magical Arts at Magic Castle, specializing in interactive mystery and magic performances.
Duffy
Performer
Experienced actor and comedian featured in multiple Sharpo Incorporated! Entertainment Productions! productions. Known for creating memorable characters and facilitating audience interaction during murder mystery events.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in murder mystery parties, corporate events, private celebrations, and theatrical productions for audiences of all sizes.
Can you customize performances for specific themes?
Yes, we create personalized scripts incorporating event themes, guest names, and specific cultural elements like the Icelandic party example.
Do you perform outside Southern California?
While based in Los Angeles, we travel for events nationwide and have performed for international clients.
What makes your magic shows unique?
Our shows combine sleight of hand, mentalism, and theatrical storytelling with high audience participation and personalized elements.
How do you handle large group entertainment?
We scale performances to accommodate groups of all sizes, with experience entertaining audiences up to 200+ attendees.
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Reviews (5)
Admir C.
Aug 07, 2021
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"I Have Planned Many Events And Sharpo Is One Of The Most Professional And Courteous People I Have Worked With. And His Performance Was Out Of This World!"
Shawn L.
Nov 10, 2019
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I hired Sharpo to entertain our guests for my wife's 40th Bday party. Worth every dime. He earned every bit of the tip I gave him. Kept everything moving at a great party pace. I could go on and on. thank you Sharpo! We will see each other soon. A very talented man!
Steven S.
Nov 28, 2018
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I would like to tell everyone that my experience with Sharpo has been a great experience! I took my wife and our family to THE murder mystery show at the 94th Aero Squadron restaurant. We were all over the moon with the show and the food! The customer service I received from Mr. Eric Sharp and Emily Quinonez Was Pleasant. I would definitely recommend this. Steven S.
Sarah D.
Oct 09, 2018
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My daughter hired Sharpo for her 30th Birthday party in Santa Barbara. Sharpo and his helper were so funny and entertaining. They put on a great murder mystery and got the party involved plus even did some magic as he mingled with the guests. I highly recommend Sharpo and his actors for any event!
Linda G.
May 24, 2018
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A large group of us went to their mystery dinner party held at the 94 Aero Squadron restaurant in Van Nuys. The mystery had surprising twists that kept us guessing. The actors interacted with the audience with elements of improv that had everyone laughing. We had a great time!
