Close-up and Parlor-style Magic

Best for private parties and small corporate meetings, this presentation is perfect for groups as large as 50 guests, and is typically customized for a theme, guest of honor, product launch, or celebration.

In this intimate setting, much like parlor magic was performed earlier times, Michael G. seats himself at a card table - or performs standing - where he invites your guests to join him, up close, for mystifying - and humorous - demonstrations of classic conjuring with cards, coins, and other everyday objects. Your guests will be amazed as each minor miracle unfolds before their very eyes - or right in their own hands. Everyone looking on will share in the fun as they watch the magical, hilarious interaction between Michael and their friends or colleagues.

Michael Granoff discovered his passion for magic at the age of twelve and has been captivated by the art ever since. Before embarking on a successful career in business communications, he performed regularly as a resident close-up magician for the DeLion Magic Company in upstate New York. His performances extended to the legendary Forks Hotel in Buffalo and numerous events throughout the Rochester, NY, area.

Throughout his career as a small business owner in the communications sector and later as a corporate marketing director in financial services, Michael frequently incorporated magic into sales and business presentations. He developed a unique ability to use magic as a powerful storytelling tool—reinforcing key messages, engaging audiences, and making complex ideas more memorable. In addition to his corporate work, he has performed close-up, strolling, and stand-up magic for private and corporate clients in the Greater Boston area, consistently earning rave reviews. Since 2019, he has also been a featured performer at the Boston Magic Lab, hosted at the Rozzie Square Theater.

Most recently, inspired by his experience as a consumer of marketing and advertising that often felt formulaic rather than innovative, Michael launched Sleight of Brand—a workshop designed for marketing, experience design, and innovation teams. Drawing from the ways magicians create astonishing moments, the workshop helps teams unlock more divergent thinking to generate breakthrough, high-impact ideas.

Michael is available for:

• Corporate speaking engagements on creativity and big-idea generation

• Corporate entertainment (walk-around, close-up, or stand-up magic)

• Private events (walk-around, close-up, or stand-up magic)