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Show Options: Strolling Magic vs. Stage Shows

When planning entertainment for your event, the style of performance you choose shapes the entire atmosphere. Eaden Marti offers two distinct types of shows — strolling magic and stage/parlor performances — each designed to create unforgettable experiences tailored to your audience and setting. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering, a corporate function, or a formal dinner, these two performance styles offer unique ways to bring magic and mentalism to life.

Strolling (Close-Up) Magic

Strolling magic is a dynamic, informal style of magic where Eaden moves throughout the event, performing for small groups of guests at a time. Also known as walk-around magic, this type of performance happens right in front of people’s eyes — often using borrowed objects, cards, coins, phones, or even thoughts. It’s up-close, personal, and entirely interactive.

This style is ideal for events where guests are mingling, moving, and socializing. Instead of gathering the entire audience in one place, Eaden brings the magic directly to them, creating spontaneous moments of wonder and surprise. Imagine someone’s signed card appearing in their own pocket, a coin vanishing from a closed fist, or Eaden revealing a guest’s thought-of word without them ever speaking it aloud.

What makes strolling magic so appealing is its versatility and approachability. It enhances the energy of the room, sparks conversations between guests, and naturally draws people together. Because the magic happens right in people’s hands, it feels personal and memorable — leaving guests with a shared story to talk about long after the event is over.

Stage & Parlor Shows

For a more theatrical, focused experience, Eaden Marti offers stage and parlor magic shows. These performances are designed for seated audiences, offering a shared sense of wonder as the entire room witnesses astonishing illusions and mind-reading feats together. Unlike strolling magic, these shows are structured, with carefully choreographed moments, audience participation, and dramatic reveals.

Stage shows are larger productions typically held in theaters, banquet halls, or corporate event spaces. They often involve more elaborate routines, visual effects, and sound support. Eaden blends magic, mentalism, humor, and storytelling to create an immersive experience that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

Parlor shows, while similar in structure, are designed for more intimate spaces. These performances bring the theatrical magic experience into private homes, boutique venues, or smaller event rooms. Without the need for large equipment or stage setups, parlor shows maintain a casual elegance while delivering astonishing, up-close experiences to groups of 10 to 100 people.

Both options create lasting memories by inviting audience members on stage, reading their thoughts, predicting their choices, and performing impossible feats right before their eyes.

The Best of Both Worlds

Many clients choose to combine both performance styles for a dynamic, full-evening experience. Eaden can perform strolling magic during a cocktail or reception hour, mingling with guests and building excitement. Later in the evening, he transitions to a stage or parlor show, offering a grand, collective experience that leaves everyone amazed.

This combination allows for a seamless flow of entertainment throughout the event — from personal, one-on-one interactions to a shared, show-stopping finale. No matter the format, Eaden Marti’s performances are tailored to fit your event’s unique atmosphere, ensuring a professional, engaging, and unforgettable experience for every guest.