Jon Armstrong

Description

Do you want the best in professional entertainment for your event? A easy, worry free way to make people talk about your party for years to come? Jon Armstrong and his award winning magic is that answer. And thats not all, Jon is best known for his world class magical talent, but he is also funny.
Not just magician funny -- actually funny. His quick wit and engaging personality have been delighting audiences and guests for years, and many of his clients have hired him over and over, knowing he consistently transforms any party or event into an amazing, unforgettable experience.
But ... Jon is not only funny and magical -- he is also flexible. He will be able to provide a variety of performance options that best meet the needs and theme of your event.
Below are just a few options:
Strolling Magic
Looking for something informal? Jon can mingle with your guests performing magic up close for small groups at a time. This format is ideal for cocktail hours or events where the meal is served buffet style. This option is the most flexible and can be done anywhere and under any conditions.
Close-up Show
Looking for something a bit more structured and formal? Jon's award-winning close-up act is usually done around a dining or board room table and can last 20 to 90 minutes. It is ideal as after dinner entertainment for groups of up to 40 people.
Stand-up Show
Looking for a show for a larger group with lots of humor and interactive audience involvement? Jon's stand-up show can last up to 60 minutes and is the act Jon has performed at Walt Disney World, Caesar's Magical Empire in Las Vegas, for Fortune 500 companies and for groups worldwide. It is ideal for groups as small as 30 and as large as 1,000 people.
Combination Special
Jon is not only magical, funny and flexible, he is also prolific. His wide repertoire of magic allows him to do multiple entertainment options in one night without repeating material. This combination of formats works well for banquets, where Jon can do strolling magic during cocktail hour and then a show after dinner. These performances will all be unique -- the only thing you can expect is that Jon will entertain you and your guests with the unexpected.
If you are looking for professionalism and experience then you have come to the right place. Jon Armstrong has over 20 years of experience entertaining corporate clients like yours, and has repeatedly performed at events sponsored by companies such as Visa, Panasonic, Disney, MetLife, Riechhold, Nestle, FedEx and Apple.
What you get with Jon's corporate performances, is not only engage and entertain, but will also generate sales leads for your product or service. Below is an overview services Jon can provide for two main corporate events -- trade shows and company gatherings. Jon is able, however, to tailor his performance to meet your specific needs for any corporate event.
Trade Shows
Jon will incorporate your company's message along with the benefits of your products and services into a seamless, customized presentation. The result is a one-of-a-kind show that will generate traffic, qualify leads, and create a huge presence on the trade show floor.
Every booth at a trade show is vying for potential customer's time and attention. Jon's performance, tailored to your company and your messaging, will stop traffic in its tracks while educating people about your offering. Through audience engagement, Jon is also able to identify high potential leads and connect them to your sales team.
All trade show clients also receive a 100% money back guarantee. If for any reason you are unhappy with the results of the first performance, you will receive a full refund.
Corporate Gatherings
Whether for a company holiday party, a Board of Director's meeting or a leadership retreat, Jon can provide magical entertainment to engage your employees and create a memorable night. Jon can either do informal strolling magic or a more formal show after a dinner or presentation (see Private Events page for more details on these forms). No matter what format, your employees, colleagues and business partners will leave impressed with the unique quality of your event. Read More

Biography

Winner of numerous awards, including both Close Up and Stand Up Magician of the Year, Jon Armstrong has brought his amazing skills and magical comedy to prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide.
Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World. He was only 20.
After spending 5 years doing his show at Disney World, Vegas called and Jon answered, becoming a recu ... rring headliner at Caesar's Magical Empire. It was between these runs in Vegas that Jon started doing tours all over the world as both a performer and lecturer, teaching others how to add humor and entertainment to their magic.
Jon has also worked on many films and television shows such as "The Mentalist" Shut Eye, America’s Got Talent, "Spiderman 3" and "AntMan" as a magic consultant and designer, and is co-creator of the IDW comic series Smoke and Mirrors.
Jon stars in the new NetFlix documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible, about his life in magic
Jon now lives in Los Angeles and is a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle. His TV appearances as a talk show guest, featured performer or actor, include shows like NBC's "The Today Show", "Tonight Show" and Little Big Shots, "Magic Castle After Dark" on A&E, CW's "Penn and Teller Fool Us", Fox's "Masters of Illusion" and ABC's "Bachelorette." He has been featured in cover stories of trade publications like Magic, Genii and other magic journals worldwide. Articles have been done on him in The New York Times, LA Magazine and Harpers, just to name a few.
When you see him live, Jon's hope is that you will laugh at his original humor, be amazed by his skills and most of all, feel like you made a new friend.
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Experience

Winner of numerous awards, including both Close Up and Stand Up Magician of the Year, Jon Armstrong has brought his amazing skills and magical comedy to prestigious audiences in over 40 countries worldwide. 
Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World. He was only 20. 
After spending five years doing his show at Disney World, Vegas called and Jon answered, becoming ... a recurring headliner at Caesar's Magical Empire. It was between these runs in Vegas that Jon started doing tours all over the world as both a performer and lecturer, teaching others how to add humor and entertainment to their magic. 
Jon stars in the NetFlix documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible, about his life in magic 
He has also worked on many films and television shows such as "The Mentalist", "Spiderman 3" and "AntMan" as a magic consultant and designer, and is co-creator of the IDW comic series Smoke and Mirrors.  
Jon now lives in Los Angeles and is a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle. His TV appearances as a talk show guest, featured performer or actor, include shows like NBC's "The Today Show", and "Tonight Show", "Magic Castle After Dark" on A&E, CW's "Penn and Teller Fool Us", Fox's "Masters of Illusion" and ABC's "Bachelorette." He has been featured in cover stories of trade publications like Magic, Genii and other magic journals worldwide. Articles have been done on him in The New York Times, LA Magazine and Harpers, just to name a few.
When you see him live, Jon's hope is that you will laugh at his original humor, be amazed by his skills and most of all, feel like you made a new friend.  Read More

Previous Clients

Apple, Disney, Universal Studios, Cisco, AT&T and many many more.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Virtual Services Offer

Virtual magic show

Run out of things to watch on Netflix? Miss going out to see a live, engaging show? Have a birthday or other life event coming up and want to do something special to celebrate?

My interactive, professionally-produced show can be customized for whatever you desire, whether that's a 20-minute show for your home or a 45-minute experience for you and up to 500 additional log-ins.

And no matter what the scale or scope, I'll be able to make magic come alive with items you already have right there in your home. You're not just watching a show, but taking part in a one of a kind, fun experience.