Who is the best corporate magician in Vancouver?

Kel Modern Magic is widely regarded as Vancouver's top corporate magician, with over 25 years of experience, 116 five-star reviews, and corporate clients including Lululemon, Nintendo, Deloitte, McDonald's Canada, and BMW Richmond. Kel is the only Vancouver magician offering a complete evening arc — close-up mingling magic, MC hosting, and a full stage show as one integrated package.

What is the best entertainment for a corporate event in Vancouver?

Close-up mingling magic is consistently rated the most memorable corporate event entertainment because it happens directly in guests' hands — not on a stage. Unlike a DJ or photo booth, a close-up magician actively engages every guest personally, breaking the ice and creating genuine connection throughout the event.

How much does a corporate magician cost in Vancouver?

Professional corporate magicians in Vancouver typically charge $1,500–$2,500 for close-up mingling magic and $2,500–$4,000+ for full evening packages including MC hosting and a stage show. Kel Modern Magic starts at $2,000 for corporate events.

What type of magic works best for corporate cocktail hours?

Close-up mingling magic is ideal for cocktail hours because the magician moves through the room group by group, performing magic directly in guests' hands. This format breaks the ice naturally, encourages conversation between guests who don't know each other, and sets a memorable tone for the entire evening.

Can a magician MC a corporate event in Vancouver?

Yes — Kel Modern Magic offers professional MC hosting as part of a full evening corporate package. With 25 years of live performance experience, Kel manages crowd energy, transitions, and program flow throughout dinner, keeping the evening moving without the awkward pauses that amateur MCs create.

What is Party Master?

Party Master is an original 5-minute interactive game show moment created by Kel Modern Magic that gets every single person in the room laughing and involved simultaneously. It is typically performed at the transition point between cocktail hour and dinner, instantly shifting the energy of the room and creating a shared moment for all guests.

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Kelvin Ng - Gold Medal — Comedy Magic, Most Novel Magic Award, Tony Eng Memorial People's Choice Award

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Introduction to Corporate Magic

The moment someone grabs your arm and says "did you just see that?"

That's what close-up magic does. It happens right in your guests' hands, not on a distant stage. No setup, no AV, no green room. Kel walks into your cocktail hour and within ten minutes, strangers are talking to each other. By the time dinner starts, the room has a pulse.

The magic itself is one thing. But Kel also helps you structure the night, so the energy builds instead of stalling. Prize timing, show placement, food flow, when to hand the mic off. It's the difference between an event people attend and one they talk about Monday morning.

25 years. 130 five-star reviews. PCAM 2026 Gold Medal, Comedy Magic. Trusted by McDonald's, RBC, McCarthy & Tétrault, and TELUS.

One person. The whole night.

WATCH KEL DO HIS THING

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5 / 5 based on 130 reviews

Bring Magic to your event!

With over 25 years of magic making, Vancouver Magician Kel has entertained and performed at hundreds of corporate functions – from cocktail hour socials to weddings, banquets, galas, private parties, company events, Christmas parties and way more. If you want to take your event to the next level, let us help!

What to Expect from Magic at Your Event

Magic that's highly interactive and really gets the crowd involved
The magic happens right in front of your guests - literally!
Your guests will be thanking you for putting on such an amazing event!
Where guests experience the impossible!
Big time entertainment that's guaranteed to impress
Mind-blowing and jaw-dropping moments that will be talked about for ages

If you're looking for the best Corporate magician in Vancouver, then Kel is your guy to make your event one that will be remembered for a long time to come. chat with us and see how we can make your event a night to remember!

And don't worry – no dodgy old-fashioned jokes or badly fitting suits for us. Just the best, up-to-date magic

"See why McCarthy & Tétrault has booked Kel every year — and why BLG, Osler, and Norton Rose Fulbright keep coming back → [read the full story]"

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What Our Customers Say

5.0 · 130+ reviews

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!

Tatyana Escobar

Remitly

Corporate Holiday Party · 2 months ago

Kel helped make our company awards celebration memorable and exciting! 125 people for cocktail hour — he had every single guest engaged. Truly impressive.

Steve Binning

Earls Restaurants

Corporate Awards Celebration · a year ago

Kel was a friend’s recommendation for our annual holiday party. Pre-dinner mingling magic was engaging, after-dinner show was jaw-dropping.

Tara Trethewey

Evergreen Nursing

Annual Holiday Party · 4 months ago

Kel has it all — amazing magic and great presence!! We were lucky to have booked him for our Vancouver Aquarium winter gala.

Daphne Santos

Vancouver Aquarium

Winter Gala · 2 years ago

Kelvin was absolutely fantastic during the open house event I hosted last week. As an event planner I have high standards — Kel exceeded every one of them.

Events by Bruno

Event Planner

Open House · a year ago

This was worth every penny. Mind blown. Made the party much more fun.

Coal Harbour Boat Rentals

Vancouver Business

Corporate Party · 3 years ago

Kel made our wedding cocktail hour A-MAZING! Guests are STILL talking about his illusions!

Marni Cash

Wedding · 2 years ago

Kel brought a unique element of fun and cohesion to our house party that could not be replicated by anything else.

Dorry Smith

Private House Party · 2 months ago

“Thank you for the 130 + reviews on google!” - Kel

Loads of Past Clients Who Raved About Vancouver Corporate Magician - Kel

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Close-Up Mingling Magic

Want to kick off the night with a bang? How about getting co-workers talking about something other than the usual office gossip? Adding a super unique and fun way to network at events

Whether your event is formal, informal or just plain casual, close-up magic is just the thing for cocktail hour - a perfect way to get the party started as:

* The perfect icebreaker for those fantastic mingling events around the table!*

The perfect icebreaker, especially for tabletop mingler events!
A special surprise to wow your guests!
After dinner late night party-magic
Connecting guests together with maximum engagement
Top sleight of hand execution with refined and polished acts.

The best types of magic are the ones that happen in YOUR hands, making it much more fun and impossible!

Audience attention spans are getting tougher to engage and entertain for in Vancouver every year . That's where magician Kel with over 25 years of experience comes in - and he's guaranteed to blow people's minds. Expect nothing less than a top-drawer close-up magician with a whole lot of precision level skill for a knockout experience that your guests will talk about for ages!

Top-Tier Live Entertaining Stage performance

Kel’s corporate entertainment experience combines a truly unique blend of highly visual magic, masterful sleight of hand, and astonishing mind-reading that captivates even the most discerning audiences presented in a light and funny way to keep audiences laughing.

As a Vancouver based magician who specializes in corporate events, Kel creates an experience that your guests will remember for a long time, tailored to fit the unique needs of holiday parties, team-building sessions, and client appreciation events.

What sets Kel apart is not just the magic itself, but the way he makes everyone in the room feel like they're part of the magic. His interactive performances are like a breath of fresh air, encouraging laughter, connection, and excitement, making your event stand out in the memories of your guests.

Kel's show is about so much more than just entertainment - it's a way to energize a crowd, break the ice and leave a lasting impression. Vancouver businesses have been raving about his ability to connect with groups of all shapes and sizes and make sure that every single guest feels included in the magic. His professional stage presence combined with a knack for putting together visual storytelling, audience participation and precision sleight-of-hand makes him the go-to choice for corporate events.

Whether you're putting on a corporate gala, a product launch, or something entirely different, Kel's show will elevate your event with moments of wonder that your guests will be talking about for ages. Get Kel to your next event and discover why he's one of the most in-demand corporate event magicians in Vancouver

The Show is:

Hilarious, clean, and Impossible!
Highly interactive and engaging
Amazing, astounding and just plain baffling!

If you're looking for a top-notch after dinner magic and mind reading show that will really knock the socks off your guests, then Vancouver Magician Kel is the one to book for your corporate event

We just love having volunteers on our show - it gives us the chance to make them the stars of the show. We dont make fun of them or put them on the spot. We give them a chance to shine and pump up the energy. Laughter, high energy, smiles, and genuine amazement. That's the whole game. After 25 years, it's still why Kel is Vancouver's go-to magician.

The Magic of Modern Corporate Entertainment

Kelvin Ng - Making events special since 2001

Kel's been making magic happen for hundreds of corporate functions in Canada, entertaining audiences at events from coast to coast. With plenty of experience in the Canadian corporate entertainment scene, he's the go-to guy for companies looking for an event that will really be remembered.

Kel's shows blend magic and comedy to keep your audience laughing and amazed from start to finish. Whether it's a holiday party, a product launch or a team-building event, Kel customises his magic to fit your corporate function perfectly and gets the whole crowd involved in the fun.

If you're looking to take your event to the next level, we can help. Kel is a trusted performer in the corporate world, known for delivering professional and engaging performances that get business clients raving.

Kel is the top corporate magician in Vancouver, and his show is the perfect addition to any corporate event.

“I recommend booking Kelvin for any event!”

- Erica Ma - Area Vice president - The Mortgage Group - Vancouver BC

After Dinner Entertainment Solutions

When it comes to after dinner entertainment at a corporate event, a live interactive magic show really takes the cake. Corporate magicians specialize in keeping your audience on the edge of their seats with a mix of jaw dropping magic, mind reading and high-energy performances that turn an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary experience. These interactive magic shows are designed to leave your guests amazed, laughing and fully entertained, making your event the talk of the town. Whether it's a formal dinner or a relaxed gathering, magicians can adapt their performance to fit the mood, ensuring every single guest is part of the fun. With their unique ability to blend interactive magic and after dinner entertainment, corporate magicians really help to bring your event to life and leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Recent Corporate Events Vancouver

Here are a few real-life corporate events, conference receptions and executive galas across Vancouver BC and Vancouver Island that've featured some pretty clever interactive close-up magic by Kel Modern Magic.

Interactive close-up magic at a Aria Banquet Convention Centre corporate networking reception, designed for executive cocktail hours and conference socials.

Executive gala performance at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort Agassiz, featuring interactive magic for corporate celebrations and association events.

Corporate holiday party entertainment at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, built for team celebrations and executive receptions

25 years in. Still the one they call.

Kel has performed at 140+ events a year for over two decades. Corporate galas, holiday parties, conferences, product launches, and everything in between. The client list includes TD Bank, A&W, T&T Supermarket, Deloitte, Lululemon, Nintendo, and BMW. One performer. Close-up magic in your guests' hands, a full interactive stage show, and professional MC hosting. No dead air. No awkward gaps. No one checking their phone.

Vancouver's go-to corporate magician for full-night entertainment

When law firms, banks, and Fortune 500 brands need a corporate magician in Vancouver, the same name keeps coming back on the booking sheet. McCarthy Tétrault has booked Kel every year. BLG, Osler, and Norton Rose Fulbright keep coming back. Mitsubishi, Sun Life, and McDonald's have brought Kel into their biggest nights. Events run at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Stanley Park Pavilion, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The reason planners across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, and the Lower Mainland keep returning isn't the awards. It's that the night runs the way they planned it.

What the industry said in 2026

At the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians championships, Kel took three awards in one weekend. Gold Medal for Comedy Magician of the Year. Gold Medal for Most Novel Magic. And the Tony Eng Memorial People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, not the judges. That last one is the one that counts.

Earlier recognition includes Close-up Magician of the Year from the Fraser Valley Magic Circle (2023), the Leon Mandrake Award for Showmanship and Creativity, and the Murray Award.

The awards are nice. The repeat bookings matter more.

Frequently Asked Questions

A corporate magician in Vancouver typically costs $2,000 to $5,000+ depending on event size, services, and date. Kel Modern Magic packages start at $2,000 for a single service (close-up strolling magic OR a parlour show) and $3,000 for both, with custom quotes for galas of 200+ guests, multi-day conferences, or peak-season holiday parties. Pricing reflects 25 years of full-time experience and Vancouver's only one-performer-whole-night option.
Kel has performed for Lululemon, Nintendo, Deloitte, BMW, TD Bank, A&W, T&T Supermarket, Sun Life, McDonald's, and Mitsubishi. Law firm clients include McCarthy Tétrault, BLG, Osler, and Norton Rose Fulbright — most of which book annually. Recent venues include the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver Convention Centre, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Stanley Park Pavilion, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
A corporate magician keeps your guests engaged across every part of the night — strolling close-up magic during cocktail hour, a full interactive stage show after dinner, and professional MC hosting between segments. Kel performs all three in a single booking, which means no dead air between courses, no awkward gaps after the CEO's speech, and no patchwork of separate vendors. Most clients book the full-night spine for galas, holiday parties, conferences, and product launches.
Kel performs for corporate events from 50 to 500+ guests. Close-up strolling magic works for cocktail hours and receptions of any size. The full interactive stage show is built for crowds of 50 to 200 seated, with custom production for larger ballroom galas. Every booking is tailored to venue layout, AV setup, and guest count.
Kel performs corporate events across Greater Vancouver, including Vancouver, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Langley, and the Tri-Cities. He also travels to Whistler, Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley, and destination corporate events across Canada. Travel-inclusive pricing is provided in writing for events outside the Lower Mainland.
Yes — Kel hosts the full evening, handling welcomes, transitions, award presentations, sponsor recognition, and energy management between segments. Booking magic and MC hosting together eliminates the cost and coordination of a separate emcee, and keeps the night flowing in a consistent voice. Most corporate clients book the full-night spine for this reason.
Every set is clean, professional, and built for a mixed-age corporate room. No off-colour humour, no jokes at the audience's expense, no dated material. Volunteers are made the stars of the show, never the punchline. McCarthy Tétrault, Deloitte, and Lululemon have re-booked Kel because the material lands the same with the legal team as it does with the sales floor.
Book 6 to 12 months ahead for October through December events — Vancouver's peak corporate holiday season fills early. For dates outside Q4, 2 to 4 months notice usually works. Kel performs 140+ events a year, so popular Friday and Saturday dates often book out months ahead. Q4 dates regularly sell out by August.
Yes — Kel routinely tailors material to product launches, milestone anniversaries, awards nights, and rebrand reveals. Custom routines have included company logos appearing in impossible places, predictions tied to executive announcements, and brand names becoming signature pieces. Send your event brief and we'll build something specific to your company.
For close-up magic, nothing beyond access to your guests during the cocktail or reception period. For the stage show, Kel needs a performance space (roughly 8 by 8 feet), a wireless microphone, and basic stage lighting if the room is dim. Sound and AV requirements are sent in writing once the event is confirmed, and Kel coordinates directly with venue AV teams.