Kel Modern Magic provides interactive close-up magic and stage entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and executive galas across Vancouver BC and Vancouver Island. With over 25 years of experience and hundreds of corporate performances, Kel is trusted by companies who want their guests engaged, connected, and talking long after the event.
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68 customer reviews
Dylan Dunford
I met Kel previously during a company Christmas event and recently had my small wedding ceremony with some close friends and having Kel be there was an absolute MUST. He has a strong passion for what he does and it clearly shows. I really love his personality & approach. He leaves me with the feeling that he is an old friend who I've known for many years even when first meeting him at the Christmas event. Really like the personal touch Kel brings with guests and the one on one magic he performs. The group show performance was just mind blowing. I would not hesitate to have him perform again in future events and I'm begging my company to hire him again for future events! Don't even think about it and just hire him knowing with full confidence that he will deliver. More...
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Amy Lau
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Anita Ng
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Bruno Luu
His close up and mentalism magic tricks are incredible! Highly recommend
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Steve Binning
Kel helped make our company awards celebration memorable and exciting! 125 ppl for cocktail hour - Kel was right in there entertaining our people with great charisma and a very impressive show.
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Tatyana Escobar
If you are looking for a Magician for your corporate or private parties - look no further! Kel charmed us ALL at our Holiday Office Party! Truly amazing! Different types of close up magic and a longer show, everything was to the highest standards of jaw dropping, we're still puzzled on so many things here. Kel's personality just adds the perfect spark — warm, funny, engaging, and effortlessly professional! Highly recommended! More...
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Ilya Moroz
Amazing magic
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Diane Ding
Kel is professional and very kind! Watched his show at a company party and it was so much fun!
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Daphne Santos
Kel has it all, amazing magic tricks and great presence!! We were lucky to have booked him for our Vancouver Aquarium winter party, he filled the room with smiles. Thank you again!!
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Dorry Smith
Wow, where do I begin? Kel brought a unique element of fun and cohesion to our house party that could not be replicated by anything else. Every party needs a "Magic Kel" to really be the cornerstone, especially in the early part of the night to really “warm up” our party. He brought together all of our guests to have such novel shared experience. Thank you for your time, energy and incredible talent, Kel. Your warmth, wit and funny antics made our party not just a success, but a memorable night that we will be talking about for years and years and beyond. More...
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Ciara McEvoy
Kel did my work Christmas Party and he was fantastic. From start to finish he held the room and performed amazingly. Pure magic!
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James Chang
Kel recently performed at my work corporate event and he was 10/10 AMAZING! 25 years in the magic business and he's definitely one of the best. His performance was outstanding and magical (perhaps he is a true magician...) He's friendly, charming, and unpredictable. Couldn't close my jaws when he's doing close-up magic.... still couldn't close my jaws even now.... More...
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Aaiden Van Sickle
Crazy show, guy is insane at magic
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Sachin Basu
Mind blowing
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Sarah Southern
Kel is fantastic. He was an amazing hit at our corporate party. Thanks Kel!!
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Tara Trethewey
Kel was a friend's recommendation for our annual holiday party, and I'm thrilled we booked him. He delivered a truly special and memorable evening. His performance was an absolute success from start to finish. The pre-dinner mingling magic was engaging, and the after-dinner show was jaw-dropping and interactive. Kel's ability to involve team members in every trick created an atmosphere of constant surprise and fun. He ended the night with one final, incredible shock that left the whole crowd buzzing. An essential entertainer for any corporate event! Thank you so much Kel! More...
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Ro Ambo
We witnessed Kel in his element at a work event, truly captivating and amazing entertainer/magician!
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Dot Kwan
This guy is amazing and I am a lost for words. He is must hire and try!
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Dehan Sud
We hired Kel from Modern Magic for a corporate event and he absolutely delivered. The show was polished, engaging, and had our team buzzing afterward. Professional, easy to work with, and on time. We’ll be booking him again—highly recommend. More...
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Shane
Kel recently performed at a corporate event I attended and did an amazing job! He was funny, engaging and extremely talented! I hope to see him perform again some day. Thanks again, Kel! More...
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Punit shah
His magic tricks are just awesome.
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Jessica Tang
We invited Kel to perform close up magic during our cocktail hour and to MC our reception, and he was absolutely fantastic! He instantly engaged the crowd, reading the room perfectly and leaving our guests amazed. Kel has a natural ability to bring people together as he encouraged guests at each table to interact and bond, which added so much to the atmosphere. As our MC, he kept the evening running seamlessly while keeping the energy high and fun. Our families, especially the aunties and uncles, absolutely loved him. We could not be happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend Kel if you want an incredible MC without putting that pressure on friends as he will help make your night unforgettable! More...
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Simone Brandl
Entertaining, engaging and fun! We all loved the performance
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Mary G
We had Kel Modern Magic perform at our daughter’s birthday at The Manhattan Loft in Langley, and he was absolutely incredible! The show was fun, modern, and full of surprises—kids and adults were equally amazed. Kel kept everyone engaged from start to finish, and our daughter felt so special. Guests are still talking about how much they loved the performance. Truly a highlight of the party and an experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommend! More...
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Lisa Tam
I've seen Kelvin a few times over the years now, at a wedding, at a corporate event and at a neighborhood bbq. He is professional, personable, and puts on a great show. I particularly enjoy the close ups, it never ceases to amaze me. He would be a great entertaining addition to any event. More...
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Madison Mah
Absolutely incredible! The magician was beyond talented and left everyone completely amazed. The tricks were seamless, creative, and kept us all guessing the entire time. Not only was the magic jaw-dropping, but the performance was full of humor, charm, and audience engagement that made the whole experience unforgettable. You could tell how much passion and skill went into every detail. I’ve seen magic shows before, but this was on a whole different level—professional, entertaining, and downright magical. Highly recommend booking if you want to wow a crowd! More...
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Brendon Ling (BLing24Karat)
He was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Diana Sorto
Awesome and such a friendly guy! Highly recommend.
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Izel Lobo
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John Pao
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Melissa Quinto
Bought tickets for my husband’s 40th birthday and we enjoyed watching Kelvin. We had a great time! Why go to Vegas for a magic show when you can see a local?
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Jenny Cho
I had the pleasure of having Kelvin as the Master of Ceremony at our wedding, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Kelvin’s perfect blend of humor and professionalism kept our guests entertained and engaged throughout the entire celebration. He kicked off the night with a bang (literally), hyping up our guests during the grand entry. We especially appreciated how Kelvin effortlessly prevented everyone from hitting their plates so we could share a kiss throughout the night—showing his quick wit and excellent crowd management skills. His charming presence made our special day even more unforgettable. I highly recommend Kelvin to anyone looking for a talented MC who can bring fun, elegance, and seamless coordination to any wedding or event! More...
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Sherri Odribege
Kelvin is amazing! There can be no explanation of the “trick” he did with me other than him being a mind reader. We hired him for our company’s summer party and all the guests (children and adults) were thoroughly impressed with him. Highly recommend!
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Tracey McVicar
Kelvin was simply amazing. He wouldn’t leave until he was sure he had engaged with all 55 of our guests! He is dedicated to this career full time and it shows - very impressive, extremely professional. Highly recommend!
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Curtis Johansson
This guy! Kel was awesome! He performed at a work party hosted by a colleague of mine and he added so much to the vibe. The magic was fantastic and people got such a kick out of collectively picking their jaws up off the floor each time Kel completed a trick. People naturally gravitated to Kel and what he was doing so whether you knew the people around you or not, you were now having a shared experience that ended up fostering further conversations over the course of the evening. I can't recommend him enough - so fun! More...
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Jennifer Ashley
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Dwight Dudiak
Amazing show and fantastic value for the money!. Kel had our guest entertained from start to finish and we have received several inquiries on how to book Kel for our friends upcoming events. We are still baffled by the magic and very happy to have had Kel as the main feature for our special event. I would highly encourage the booking of Kel and I am sure he will deliver the same terrific performance each time. Thanks again Kel!! More...
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Devin Haftner
The grad class of 2025 in Houston BC tried a new entertainment this year and Kelvin was very personable and wowed our grads and parents with his hand magic throughout the night. Everyone really enjoyed him and wanted more. More...
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Sharon Dennis
Kel was the most entertaining comedian. Very professional and engaging. He was great at reading the room and ensuring our key folks were engaged also. His presentation was seamless and the card tricks were very difficult. All of our corporate party members were very pleased, regardless of their demographic. If the opportunity presented itself we would hire him again. Very Well Done Kel!!! More...
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Jeremy Barker
An amazing experience so professional, absolutely jaw, dropping magic, highly recommend looking forward to seeing him again
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Andrew Nelson
He claims to be an illusionist; I am pretty sure he actually does real magic.
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Corrine Omand
Amazing show! So entertaining!!!
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Wing Ng
Kel was the highlight of the event. His magic isn’t just tricks, it’s an experience. guests were blown away, constantly laughing, and talking about it long after he left if you’re looking for something unique that actually engages people (and doesn’t feel cheesy or overdone), this is it. Highly recommended!
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The Cove Indoor Play - Operations
We absolutely love having Kelvin at The Cove! He’s such a kind and steady presence always jumping in to help wherever needed and supporting our mission to create a safe, inclusive space for all families. Whether hanging out with the team, engaging with the kids, or simply bringing good vibes, he makes a big difference. We’re so grateful for the way he shows up and supports what The Cove is all about! More...
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Brenda Norrie
We had a fantastic experience with Kel for our staff appreciation event. Staff were entertained and mesmerized! Kel has a fantastic ability to read the room and engage with each individual in the right way, given that we have some very low key staff that were less eager to participate. And the magic was, well...magical! We highly recommend Kel for any event to get your crowd excited and keep them entertained. More...
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Amyeen Hassanali
This is the 3rd time we have had Kel perform for our events and he never disappoints. Our guests were left in awe at his magic - and his warm, personable style is what sets him apart. We definitely will have Kel join us again. More...
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Jenny Chen
Great Magician and Entertainer! I first met Kel at our company’s Christmas party. It was a large event with about 200 people—while I was familiar with my immediate team, there were many colleagues I only knew in passing, plus spouses I hadn’t met before. That’s where Kel came in. He moved from group to group performing close-up magic, and not only was he a skilled magician, but also a fantastic entertainer. His presence helped break the ice, created shared moments of wonder, and gave everyone something to talk about even after he moved on. He truly made the party more fun and memorable. More recently, I was planning my daughter’s birthday party—it was her first year at school, and we invited her classmates and their parents, most of whom we didn’t know well. Remembering Kel's magic, I thought he’d be the perfect way to bring people together and add something special for both kids and adults. Kel delivered once again! He performed close-up magic for the parents while the kids played in the gym, and later did an interactive magic show for the children in the party room. He encouraged participation, kept everyone engaged, and made the entire experience fun, personal, and unforgettable. Highly recommend Kel if you’re looking to add a touch of magic and meaningful connection to your event—whether corporate or family-oriented! More...
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sunjovan singh
Clean hands, Great magic👌
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Tameka Davis
If you want something to do that is truely a real treat let Kel show you his hard earned talent! My husband and I went on a date night to see Kel and on the way home I got joyfully emotional because my husband who works so hard everyday said that our experience was the most fun he has had in a while and that my friends, is the real magic. Also, the Rubix cube was Epic! 👏👏👏
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Kirstie Merkt-Caprile
We had Kelvin perform at our corporate Christmas party dinner at the tea house and he went above and beyond not only was he engaging, funny and a hit! He also lent us his speaker system to run our karaoke and was extremely helpful with anything we needed aside from being a great entertainer. More...
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How long have you been interested in magic?
20 years. I started out going to my local magic shop every weekend during my high school years and eventually landed my first job working at the magic shop that became my library of knowledge. I turned professional in 2015 when I left the software industry and since then I'm proud to have sold out theatre shows at The Michael J. Fox Theatre, the Metro theatre, and the Havana Theatre.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
A clean professional show that consists of sleight of hand, humour, interaction with the audience, direct mentalism and visual magic. My show is a delightful well-rounded and pleasant, yet my main focus is entertainment value and the impact of my routines and effects.
What do you love most about your job?
At the core of it, really taking people away from reality into a state of wonder much like how a newborn baby feels, even if it only lasts a split second a moment. It's specific moments that make life worth living
What inspired you to start your own business?
After 10 years working in the corporate software industry and 15 years into magic, I had found that there was a need to entertain clients at events around the area and a low supply of talented magicians that can live up to what they promise. So my journey began to deliver professional entertainment at the highest level
Why should our clients choose you?
I am currently the close-up magician of the year for 2018 and stage magician of the year for 2020 for the Fraser Valley Magic Circle. I also provide a money back guarantee. In my 20 years of magic I have never had to honour it, however it is there for my clients to give them peace of mind. While I won't be the cheapest magician that you will find here, I stand behind what I do and continue to grow everyday.
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