Magician

4 Magician Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Are you interested in turning your passion for magic into a profitable business venture? You can become a magician and launch an online show through social media platforms.

A magician is a skilled entertainer who produces illusion by sleight of hand or deceptive devices. Pursuing a magician's career takes a lot of hard work. Like other careers, attaining success can be tricky to navigate and hard to master.

Choose your niche and focus on honing your craft to become an illusion. The different career options within the magic industry include illusionist, comedy magician, escapologist, mentalist, card magician, animal magician, virtual magician, and street magician.

In this list, you'll find real-world magician success stories and very profitable examples of starting a magician that makes money.

1. Ah Real Magic LLC ($240K/year)

Gary Ferrar, a college theater major turned professional magician and mentalist, came up with the idea to start his business after performing for pediatric units in hospitals and realizing his talent for magic. He saw an opportunity in the industry, with magicians lacking internet presence and quality photos and videos. Gradually, he transitioned from performing for kids to targeting high-end clients and corporations, and now earns over $40K per month with clients including Verizon, Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 1

How I Started A $25K/Month Career As A Magician And Mentalist

Gary Ferrar, a professional magician and mentalist, shares how he marketed himself to high-end clients and corporations, resulting in a 25k/month career which has included performances for clients such as Google, Facebook, Uber, and Pepsi.

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2. Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows ($144K/year)

Daniel Chan, the founder of Dan Chan Presents, LLC, came up with the idea for his magic entertainment business after years of honing his craft and performing at various events. He realized that he could quit his desk job and pursue magic full time, aiming to make a gross six figures per year. Through hard work, dedication, and a focus on attracting tech audiences, he has become known as The Billionaire's Magician and has successfully transitioned his performances to virtual platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. With media features in prominent publications, he continues to attract and retain customers in the entertainment industry.

How much money it makes: $144K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 4

How I Left A Lucrative Job To Start A $12K/Month Magic Shows Business

Dan Chan Presents, LLC is a unique company specializing in sophisticated magic entertainment for savvy corporate audiences, earning $160K performing live, and was able to pivot to virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding marketing reach performing internationally, and being featured multiple times in Business Insider and The Hustle.

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3. Book A Magician ($28.8K/year)

Rory, a seasoned TV magic writer, conceived Book A Magician after struggling to find quality magician websites. He spent $1,500 on the domain and now lists 103 magicians globally, aiming to revolutionize how people book magic acts online.

How much money it makes: $28.8K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.7K
How many people on the team: 0

How A Netflix Writer Created A $30K/Year Platform To Book Magicians

Discover the case study of a TV comedy writer turned entrepreneur who launched Book A Magician, an online directory of professional magicians, which has gained 103 magicians from countries worldwide in just three months and secured the number one spot in Google search rankings for "book a magician" in the USA.

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4. James Chan - Prodigy Magician and Juggler ($12K/year)

James Chan, a 12-year-old magician and juggler, started his business after his father had a vision for him to perform alongside him. Through years of practice and performances, James honed his skills and now offers virtual magic and juggling shows for customers around the world. With numerous accolades and appearances on television, James has established himself as a talented entertainer in his industry.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 3

How I Started A Career As A Kid Magician And Juggler At The Age Of 6

A 12-year-old magician and juggler has launched a successful virtual entertainment business with a minimum rate of $150 per hour and annual earnings of $200-250 per show, by following in his father's footsteps and training with industry experts.

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