Business Details
38 Years
experience
Atlanta's Trusted Family Entertainment Experts
Magic Man Entertainment has been delivering exceptional family and children's entertainment since 1988. Founded by Bill Packard, a former musician turned magician, our family-run business combines decades of industry experience with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. We specialize in connecting clients with top-tier performers including magicians, face painters, balloon twisters, and specialty acts across Atlanta and the Southeast.Our dedicated team personally vets every entertainer to ensure quality, reliability, and budget alignment. With personalized service and a focus on educational, interactive entertainment, we've built lasting relationships with libraries, schools, corporations, and families. Our 25+ years of operation reflect our commitment to excellence, as evidenced by numerous testimonials praising our professionalism and ability to exceed client expectations.
Services
Magicians
Face Painters
Balloon Twisters
Caricature Artists
Clowns
Mimes
Jugglers
Puppeteers
Stilt Walkers
Santa Services
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 25+ years of entertainment industry experience
- Personalized service with direct client communication throughout the booking process
- Quality-focused selection of pre-vetted professional entertainers
- Specialized educational entertainment combining science and magic
- Proven track record with hundreds of satisfied corporate and community clients
What people say
Professional and detail oriented
Educational and entertaining
Interactive and engaging
Highly recommended program
Great job with scientific concepts
Services
Magicians
Our magicians deliver versatile entertainment suitable for any venue or theme. From intimate close-up performances to large stage productions, we offer customized magic experiences that engage audiences of all ages. Performers incorporate comedy, science education, and audience participation while maintaining professional standards. Ideal for birthdays, corporate events, and educational settings.
Face Painters
Professional face painters provide vibrant, detailed designs for events of all types. Our artists specialize in quick application techniques for high-traffic events while maintaining artistic quality. Services include private parties, public festivals, and corporate promotions with options for themed designs matching event branding.
Balloon Twisters
Skilled balloon artists create detailed sculptures and interactive entertainment for events. Performers combine technical skill with audience engagement, offering both quick individual pieces and elaborate custom designs. Particularly popular at family events, festivals, and restaurant promotions with guaranteed guest satisfaction.
Caricature Artists
Professional caricature artists produce customized portraits at events, combining artistic talent with entertainment value. Ideal for weddings, trade shows, and corporate events where guests receive personalized keepsakes while enjoying live artistic performance in a fun, engaging format.
Santa Services
We provide professional Santa impersonators with diverse styles and experience levels for holiday events. Our roster includes over 40 Atlanta-area performers with varying appearances and specialties, offering photo sessions, storytelling, and interactive Christmas-themed entertainment for commercial and private events.
People
Bill Packard
Owner/Performer
Founder with 25+ years in entertainment, transitioning from music industry success to magic and balloon artistry. Specializes in educational magic shows combining science and performance, maintaining active performance schedule while managing operations.
Tammy Packard
Face Painting Specialist
Professional artist offering detailed face painting and balloon twisting services. Develops educational magic workshops while performing at events ranging from private parties to major festivals across the Southeast region.
Nicki Packard
Senior Entertainer
Experienced face painter and balloon twister trained from childhood, now mentoring new performers. Regularly performs at corporate events and community festivals while developing next-generation talent within the family business.
Questions
What types of entertainment do you offer?
We provide magicians, face painters, balloon twisters, caricature artists, clowns, mimes, jugglers, puppeteers, stilt walkers, and Santa services for events of all sizes.
Do you serve areas outside Atlanta?
While based in Atlanta, we serve clients throughout the Southeastern United States with our network of professional entertainers.
How do you ensure entertainment quality?
Our family team personally vets every performer through our booking agency to guarantee quality, reliability, and budget alignment.
Can you accommodate large events?
Yes, we handle events of all sizes from intimate parties to large festivals with multiple performers and customized entertainment packages.
Are your services educational?
Many performances incorporate educational elements, particularly our science-themed magic shows that align with school curricula.
How far in advance should I book?
For Santa services and peak seasons, we recommend booking 6-12 months in advance, though we accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
Reviews (4)
Crystal Kenney
Jun 08, 2022
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Magic Man Bill has brought magic two different times to our Special Needs School. He is great at working with all ages and all abilities. He adjusted his program to meet our needs. Thank you Magic Man Bill for bringing wonder and amazement to our school. For more information about SNS please check out our website at specialneedsschools.org
Alondeia Williams
May 20, 2022
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We used the magician King for our daughter's 5th birthday party and the kids LOVED him! He was very professional and timely and overall was great for not only the kids but he astounded the adults as well. We will definitely use them again for any of our personal or even corporate functions!
Chrissy Young
Apr 09, 2022
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We had an excellent experience with Magic Man Entertainment. We've had both a face painter and a balloon artist at our neighborhood family events and each time, they were punctual, professional, and were great with our kiddos. We will continue to hire them for our events.
Olga Simon
Jan 09, 2022
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Bill is a very talented man! We loved the show so much. We invited Bill to help us to celebrate our son's 4th birthday. Invite him and you will never regret about it!
