Josh Staley is hailed as “one of the best magicians in Australia.” Combining world-class sleight-of-hand, showmanship, and comedy, he leaves your guests charmed, amazed, and laughing.
Feel free to contact Josh directly on his website or at +413681464 for a free quote and the best pricing.
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10 customer reviews
Greg & Ronda Butt
Josh was outstanding, both in his communications and his performance. He had the whole group enthralled, from the youngest (11) to the more senior (70+). There was much laughter and polite disbelief at his antics. We thoroughly recommend Josh and wish him well in his future performances and would not hesitate to engage him again in the future. More...
Molly
Josh was easy to book with and did a great job entertaining guests at the party
Tania
Josh's performances are literally breathtaking. Jaws drop and laughter erupts when Josh works his close-up magic at guests' tables.
I have even seen grown adults - who would normally sit back skeptically - instead jump up and down with excitement at the end of some of his tricks.
I have hired Josh to perform close-up magic twice now - once at a gala event and once at a milestone birthday - and I can't praise him highly enough. Not just as a performer, but as someone to work with. He is responsive, respectful, and a lateral thinker. If you hire Josh he will listen deeply to what you want to do and work with you to design the best possible show for you and your crowd. Thank you Josh!
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John Belfrage
Magician
I engaged Josh to perform at my retirement party which consisted of about 40 adults and 3 small children. He and I discussed the best approach and we settled on him roaming around the small groups of adults and at the end providing a short show of tricks for the children. Feedback from my family and friends was very positive and I found Josh to be charming, engaging and very professional. I would recommend him to anyone (as I have done already). Well done Josh! More...
Chrissy
Excellent show, very entertaining.
Ember
Amazing magic show! I've seen Josh twice - his shows are high energy, entertaining and completely mind blowing! Definitely one of the best magicians in Melbourne.
Peter Michael
Josh's show 'Up Late - Up Close' was incredible. Amazing interactive magic for a small audience sitting round a table with Josh. The tricks were done just inches away from you and he still fooled you every time! But all done with humour and modesty. Highly recommended. More...
VT
Loved the show. The magic tricks were cool!
Muhammad Aqeel
Josh was funny, quirky, hilarious to say the least...man he is a humble and a beautiful character. Thank you from my family too.
Dana
We loved the show. Josh is a wonderful entertainer and we left the show on a high. Highly recommend to anyone - young and old.
How long have you been interested in magic?
Josh has had a lifelong passion for magic, first being introduced to it by his older brother, when they would visit Bernards Magic Shop during the school holidays. Josh began his professional career after being the crowd Junior champion of Magic 10 years ago. A decade later, Josh is proud to now run the Australian Institute of Magic's Juniors program, helping mentor the next generation of conjurers.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
It is rare to find a performer as versatile as Josh in Australia; He is equally skilled in entertaining a group of children at a Birthday party as he is at a corporate event or private party.
No matter whether your event is for 5,50 or 500 you can expect world-class sleight of hand, side-splitting humour, interactive magic you won't see anywhere else, and an unforgettable experience that will be the talk of everyone in attendance for years to come.
What do you love most about your job?
Magic is about creating a moment in time, where something truly impossible takes place, that you'll never forget witnessing. Josh creates these moments every time he performs, whether it's a small close-up show or a grand stage performance. Using sleight of hand, comedy, theatre and psychology, Josh creates unique memories you'll never forget.
Why should our clients choose you?
Josh Staley creates live performance art that seems utterly impossible.
He is the winner of multiple awards and achievements, including the Australian Junior Champion of Close-Up Magic. Josh has appeared on TV, performed across Australia and internationally, and is a Guinness World Record holder, helping lead a team of magicians to break the world record for ‘longest magic show’. His unique skills are constantly in demand, whether as a corporate performer, as an entertainer at private parties or at sell-out shows across the country.
When you hire Josh, you can be confident in the knowledge that no matter what your event is, your guests are guaranteed to be gripping their chairs in anticipation, and then rolling in the aisle laughing, showing why Josh is regarded as one of the funniest and most skilled magicians in Australia.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Josh was one of the pioneers of virtual magic in Australia during the COVID Lockdown. He created a myriad of original creations to charm, amaze and confound people through their computer screens. Josh has a professional grade studio with a 4K, multiple camera experience to ensure the best viewing quality for your guests. Offering, fully interactive remote magic shows, team-building workshops and exclusive magic classes around the world, Josh can offer a customised solution for your digital needs.
Mingling Magic
Mingling Magic lets Josh weave through your event, performing close-up sleight-of-hand and intimate illusions that captivate each guest. It’s the perfect ice-breaker, sparking interaction and leaving everyone amazed and entertained. Josh transforms close-up magic into an engaging experience, with everything from card tricks to mind reading, ensuring that each guest feels part of the enchantment. With his world-class skills, Josh creates dozens of standout moments without the need for elaborate stages or sound systems, making it a highlight of the evening.
Stage Magic Show
Josh’s high-energy show invites you and your guests to relax and enjoy a spectacular array of magical moments, mind manipulation, and continuous audience interaction, all wrapped in side-splitting humor. Designed to impress groups of all ages and sizes, his award-winning performance combines non-stop laughs with mind-blowing illusions. The result is a unique and memorable experience that will leave your audience in awe.
Close-up Magic Show
Josh is an expert sleight-of-hand practitioner, and one of few people in Australia who can perform some of magics’ most difficult ‘moves’. The suspense will build all night until they join Josh at the poker table and enjoy an experience few others in the world get to be a part of. This a surefire way to make your event talked about for years to come.
Mystery Room
Make your event the most memorable yet when you include a mystery room. A small group of guests are invited into a space away from the rest of the party, where they are greeted by Josh, and treated to a close-up magic show they will never forget.
It’s not every day your guests are led to a mysterious space and meet a real-life wizard. This is a fun, unusual and simple way to add a unique element to your event that will get guests talking. As soon as the first group returns from their journey word will quickly spread, and before you know it, people will be queueing up to enter the mystery room.
People love to solve puzzles, and there is no greater than where guests keep disappearing, and why they return with a smile across their face and disbelief in their eyes.
Childrens Birthday Party
Josh's high-energy, hilarious and interactive birthday shows ensure your child has a party they will never forget.
The show is packed with engaging, visual magic and crazy comedy to ensure every party guest is giggling and gasping all the way through.
Every trick involves audience volunteers, and the Birthday child is always the star of the show.
As an elite-level master magician, not only will the magic blow away the children in attendance, but will fool and delight the parents watching too!
Both the young and the young at heart will be mesmerised and spellbound by this entertaining family-friendly show.
Fun, Laughter and Amazement for the whole Family!!
