Promo · 01
Magic & Mentalism Showcase
Four Chennai-based mentalists on one bill. Invite-only industry preview.
- Venue
- Museum Theatre
- Area
- Egmore
Preparing the stage
✦ cue · lights · go
performer · Chennai · hire
Magicians & illusionists for hire in Chennai.
Close-up wonder. Stage illusions. Zero stage dad.
Chennai's most-booked magicians, vetted by our production desk. Mentalism for CXO dinners, balloon-twist wizards for kids' birthdays, full-stage illusionists for 2,000-pax annual days. Every act performance-insured and rider-transparent.
The magician category has the widest skill spread of any performer slot — a ₹12,000 close-up card worker and a ₹4,00,000 grand-illusion spectacle both technically "do magic." We separate them cleanly: mentalists for corporate product launches, sleight-of-hand close-up workers for hotel receptions, stage illusionists for gala nights, kids' entertainers for birthdays.
Our vetting process has killed more than one "famous" magician from our panel — we watch a full recorded set before onboarding, and we require a rehearsal visit for any booking above ₹1L. This is why we don't sell you a surprise on the night.
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Act-fit consultation · we match the magician to your crowd, runtime, and venue spec
02
Rehearsal + venue recce included for bookings above ₹1L
03
Rider-transparent quote · no green-room surprise costs
04
Live-audience reel before commit (recorded, recent, real)
05
On-site stage manager for multi-act shows
06
Performance insurance coverage up to ₹25L
Tier 01
Close-up
₹15,000 – ₹45,000
- 30-min table-side set
- 1 artist
- Suitable for 30–150 guest receptions
Best for cocktail hours, vip dinners, boutique birthdays
Tier 02
Stage act
₹60,000 – ₹2,50,000
- 25-min stage set
- Sound + lighting cues
- Up to 2 illusions
- Backdrop + props
Best for corporate family days, milestone birthdays, product launches
Tier 03
Grand illusion
₹3,50,000 – ₹12,00,000
- 45-min stage spectacle
- Full crew
- Levitation / vanish / teleport segments
- Choreographed cue sheet
Best for gala nights, destination weddings, flagship annual days
Recent work · 6 shipped
Proof, not promises.
2025
Zoho Annual Day — stage illusionist set
Nungambakkam · ITC Grand Chola
2024
Ashok Leyland Family Day — close-up floor
Ennore · Plant campus
2024
TVS Awards Night — mentalism headline
Guindy · Hyatt Regency
2025
Private 40th birthday — stage spectacle
ECR · Fisherman's Cove
2024
Kauvery Hospital CME — intermission act
Kilpauk · Pachaiyappa's Auditorium
2025
Freshworks Launchpad — table-side close-up
OMR · Taj Fisherman's Cove
Upcoming social events · Chennai
What's booked next.
A running feed of ticketed + invite shows featuring this category. We organise most, you can attend any.
Promo · 02
Kids' Magic Fest
Free balloon-twist + close-up passes for residents. Booking via mall info desk.
- Venue
- Phoenix Marketcity Atrium
- Area
- Velachery
Promo · 03
Illusionist Club Night
Late-night sleight-of-hand showcase. Limited tickets via partner.
- Venue
- Hyatt Regency Rooftop
- Area
- Teynampet
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How far in advance should I book a magician in Chennai?+
Close-up workers: 2–3 weeks is comfortable. Stage illusionists: 6–8 weeks because they travel with rigs and crew. Grand illusion: minimum 10 weeks because cargo and rehearsal logistics need airline booking.
Can the magician customise the act to our brand or CXO story?+
Yes — for bookings above ₹1.5L we include a 2-hour brief session where the magician scripts brand / product / person references into the set. This is where mentalism shines for CXO reveals.
Is sound and lighting included in the quote?+
Stage-act and grand-illusion tiers include basic cue support (intercom call). Full venue AV is quoted separately — we coordinate with your production crew or bundle our AV desk if you need it.
Are these magicians available for destination weddings?+
Most of our panel travels. Airfare + accommodation cost is on top of the fee. For farmhouse weddings in ECR / Mahabalipuram the cost stays close to local rate.
Brief us
Tell us about your event.
A single paragraph is enough. We’ll respond within one business day with a brief questionnaire and a ballpark budget.
✦ responses within 24 business hours
Call us
+91 73733 39225
hello@lsdevents.in
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Studio
T. Nagar, Chennai 600017