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Why Close-Up Magic Is the Perfect Entertainment for Client Appreciation Events

Why Close-Up Magic Is the Perfect Entertainment for Client Appreciation Events

From holiday parties to client appreciation dinners, here's what happens when world-class sleight of hand meets a room full of analytical minds that think they can't be fooled. Written by Jason Michaels, IBM President Elect and sleight-of-hand artist with 25 years performing for financial professionals.

The Difference Between a Magician and a Sleight-of-Hand Artist

The Difference Between a Magician and a Sleight-of-Hand Artist

Most people think they know what a magician is. They picture a birthday party, a Las Vegas stage, or a fifteen-second TikTok video. None of those images come close to describing what happens when a world-class sleight-of-hand artist performs inches from your guests' hands — in full light, with nothing to hide behind.

The difference isn't between good magic and bad magic. It's between entertainment and experience.

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What Happens to a Room When Sleight of Hand Takes Over

What Happens to a Room When Sleight of Hand Takes Over

There's a moment in the footage where a guest tries to describe what he just witnessed to a friend who wasn't in the room. He can't find the words. The awe is right there in his voice anyway. That is not a reaction to a trick. That is what the trick left behind.

Show Day on a Military Base Overseas

Show Day on a Military Base Overseas

Join magician Jason Michaels on a behind-the-scenes journey through a typical show day while touring military bases in the Middle East. From early mornings and tight schedules to unit visits, Commander’s Calls, and unforgettable evening performances, discover how Jason and his team use the art of magic to boost morale, foster resilience, and bring laughter and connection to U.S. troops serving far from home.