Business Details
Premier Chicago Family & Corporate Magician
Magic By Randy has been delivering exceptional entertainment experiences for over 30 years, establishing itself as a premier provider of magical performances across Chicago and its surrounding areas. Founded by Randy Bernstein, a broadcast communications graduate with extensive experience in improvisational theater and live events, the company specializes in creating customized magic-comedy shows tailored to diverse audiences. From intimate birthday celebrations to large-scale corporate events, Magic By Randy combines humor, storytelling, and audience interaction to create unforgettable moments. The company's reputation is built on decades of performances for Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and community organizations, including notable engagements with the Chicago White Sox, Bears, and Bulls.Randy's commitment to personalized service ensures each event receives meticulous attention to detail, while his innovative approach incorporates educational elements like safety awareness and anti-bullying themes. Recognized as 'Best Family Magician' by Make It Better and praised by clients for engaging both children and adults, Magic By Randy continues to set industry standards through interactive shows, magic classes, and post-event resources like instructional videos. The business maintains strong community ties through ongoing partnerships with schools, park districts, and youth organizations.
Services
Kids Magic Shows
Corporate Entertainment
Magic Teach-In
Walk-Around Magic
School Assemblies
Fundraisers
Highlights and features
- 30+ years creating magical experiences for Chicago families and businesses
- Customized shows for corporate events, schools, and private celebrations
- Award-winning entertainer voted Best Family Magician by Make It Better
- Interactive performances engaging audiences of all ages simultaneously
- Educational elements integrated with entertainment for meaningful impact
What people say
Energetic and enthusiastic
Captivated children's attention
Perfectly geared for humor
Left lasting impression
Highly recommend
Services
Kids Magic Shows
Interactive magic-comedy performances tailored for children's birthdays. 45-minute shows include audience participation, storytelling, and balloon art for ages 4+. Customizable themes with optional educational elements like safety awareness. Post-event magic packets and instructional videos help preserve memories.
Corporate Entertainment
High-energy magic shows designed for corporate events and conferences. Engages employees and clients through customized performances that align with company branding. Features audience interaction and comedic elements to energize crowds at trade shows, holiday parties, and team-building events.
Magic Teach-In
Interactive magic workshops for tweens and teens combining performance with instruction. Participants learn magic tricks through live demonstrations and take-home materials. Includes one-hour sessions with optional outdoor Mento's geyser activity. Provides instructional videos for continued practice.
School Assemblies
Curriculum-enhanced magic shows for schools and educational institutions. Combines entertainment with positive messaging about safety, dental hygiene, and anti-bullying. Age-appropriate performances for K-12 students with post-show resources for teachers to reinforce learning objectives.
Fundraisers
Specialized magic entertainment for nonprofit fundraisers and community events. Proven success at events like Halloween on Ice with interactive performances that boost attendance and donations. Customizable to event themes while maintaining family-friendly content that appeals to diverse age groups.
People
Randy Bernstein
Magician & Owner
Award-winning magician with 30+ years of experience creating magical experiences for Chicago audiences. Columbia College graduate in broadcast communications who transitioned from radio to live entertainment. Recognized as Make It Better's Best Family Magician, performing for Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, and community organizations.
Questions
What age groups do your magic shows accommodate?
Shows work for all ages, with specialized programs for 4-8 year olds (45-minute format with balloons) and 9+ (60-minute teach-in format). Customization available for mixed-age groups.
Can you perform at both private and public events?
Yes, we perform at birthday parties, school assemblies, corporate events, fundraisers, and community festivals. Recent clients include Chicago sports teams, park districts, and Fortune 500 companies.
What special requirements do you have for performances?
Basic requirements include 15'x15' performance space, access to electricity, and seating for audiences. Outdoor performances require shade coverage and weather contingency plans.
Do you offer any post-event resources?
Yes, we provide take-home magic packets and instructional videos for parents/teachers to continue the magic after events. Magic Teach-In participants receive trick tutorials for ongoing practice.
How do you handle audience participation?
Interactive elements are carefully managed to ensure comfort for all participants. Randy gently handles disruptions while maintaining show flow, as demonstrated in his successful Cub Scout performances.
Reviews (5)
Alan D.
Jul 01, 2022
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As a long-time member of the volunteer committee that produced a suburban community festival, I can tell you that Randy does a great job! He entertained adults and children alike, keeping their attention and keeping them laughing. He's done both stage shows and walk-around entertainment. He was always such a hit with our visitors that we had him return year after year. I highly recommend him for your parties, corporate events, trade show booths, and any type of event. He will keep your guests, customers, and friends laughing, engaged, and scratching their heads in wonder.
Jill Driscoll Dixon
Mar 04, 2022
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Randy performed for both of my boys' birthday parties! He performed for my 5 year olds party, entertaining 15 littles, keeping them as still as can be. The 7 year old birthday party was mesmerizing. He taught this group a few tricks. He captures the audience so well. Gets everyone involved. Highly recommend!
Jamila Thomas
Feb 15, 2022
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We hired Randy this past fall for my son's 5th birthday party. When Randy arrived, the children were outside playing, and he greeted them in such a welcoming and enthusiastic way. He is extremely professional, and the show was phenomenal! The children and parents enjoyed his humor, positive lessons, and the way he engaged the audience. I also appreciate how during the planning phase, Randy was responsive to emails, and he showed up on time. He's a total class act. We'd definitely hire him again!
Rebecca W.
Mar 23, 2021
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Randy is amazing! He put on a covid friendly Magic Show today for our kids Spring break and was outstanding. He engaged all the kids and adults the entire show. His magic was unique and creative and his jokes were funny for to everyone. We will definitely be using Randy again in the future.
Abby Ross
Dec 02, 2020
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Randy performed a virtual magic party for our 7 year old son. 45-50 kids tuned in. Everyone was engrossed. They loved every minute of the show! If you want to make your kid's birthday special and unique during these quarantine days, Randy is the perfect fit! My son felt so special, even without seeing everyone in person.
