Make the event they talk about — for the right reasons.
Shawn Preston is a Denver-based corporate magician bringing sleight of hand, mind-reading, and comedy to company events nationwide — entertainment that’s impressive, appropriate, and easy to manage.
100+ 5 star reviewsDenver and National
25 years. A thousand rooms. One job — making yours unforgettable.
Shawn Preston has spent 25+ years performing for companies that can’t afford an awkward event — from Fortune 500 conferences to intimate executive dinners. He’s the magician clients rebook year after year, because he reads a room, works the crowd without working anyone’s nerves, and sends every guest home with a story they’ll actually retell. Based in Denver, performing nationwide.
My whole job is to make whoever hired me look brilliant. Everything else is just the trick.
Shawn Preston
ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT
THE ENTERTAINMENT SHOULD BE THE EASY PART.
Planning a company event usually means juggling a dozen details at once. Shawn makes the entertainment simple.
You’ll know what to expect, what the performance requires, how long it runs, and how it fits into the rest of your event before anyone walks into the room.
No awkward surprises. No complicated production. Just professional entertainment designed around your audience and your schedule.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
The practical stuff.
- Lead time
- 6 to 12 weeks for most dates; 4 to 6 months for holiday season
- Formats
- Strolling, stage show, mentalism — or a combination
- Show length
- Stage show 30–45 min; strolling 1 to 2 hours
- Setup
- No stage, sound, or power required for strolling
- Group size
- A boardroom of 12 to a ballroom of several hundred
- Insurance
- Liability coverage carried; certificate of insurance on request
- Coverage
- Denver-based, performing nationwide
BUILT FOR THE ROOM
SLEIGHT OF HAND. MIND-READING. COMEDY. AND A ROOM FULL OF PEOPLE ACTUALLY PAYING ATTENTION.
Corporate audiences can be tough. They’ve sat through the speeches, made the small talk, checked their phones, and probably seen more than a few forgettable attempts at event entertainment.
Shawn blends sleight of hand, mind-reading, comedy, and audience participation into a performance that feels polished without feeling stiff. The goal isn’t to simply put on a magic show. It’s to create the part of the event where people lean in, laugh together, and walk away with something worth talking about.
See him work a room like yours
We had seen Shawn perform at a conference and enjoyed it so much that we hired him to perform at our company holiday party. He was amazing!! Shawn engages with everyone in the group, involves the audience, remembers people’s names, and puts on a <strong>show that is completely captivating</strong>. The entire group LOVED his performance! Highly recommend Shawn for any type of event!
Shawn performed for a group of 20 of us playing golf at Old Baldy in Wyoming, He was most entertaining and the <strong>show was amazing</strong>. We definitely want him to come back and perform for us next year. Among the best, if not the best, magic shows we have seen.
Shawn did an online show for members of Parker Arts and has done two in person events at our event center. Shawn is funny, interactive, engaging and <strong>leaves his audiences stunned by what he can do</strong>. He did some acts from the stage, but did a lot of personal small group tricks and was a HUGE hit. I would work with Shawn any time.
What a showman! Shawn performed at our company holiday event! The close-up sleight of hand tricks left me speechless; I think my jaw is still on the floor. Then the main event was even more incredible! Everyone in the office said HE was the best! He is professional, entertaining, comical and has an energy about him that is truly “magical”. He was flexible on the night when the timeline changed. Don’t hesitate to book Shawn for your event!
before you book
A FEW THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY WANT TO KNOW.
Planning corporate entertainment comes with a few practical questions. Here are the answers to the ones Shawn hears most often from event planners, companies, and corporate hosts.
What types of corporate events does Shawn Preston perform at?
Shawn performs at a wide range of corporate events, including company parties, awards dinners, conferences, sales meetings, executive retreats, holiday parties, client events, networking receptions, and employee celebrations. Performances can be adapted to fit the flow of the event, whether you need strolling magic during a cocktail reception or a featured show for the entire room.
Is Shawn’s show appropriate for a professional corporate audience?
Yes. Shawn’s corporate performances are designed for professional adult audiences and combine sleight of hand, mind-reading, comedy, and audience participation without relying on material that could make guests—or the person who booked the entertainment—uncomfortable.
What is the best type of magic for a corporate event?
That depends on how your event is structured. Strolling close-up magic works especially well during cocktail hours, receptions, and networking because Shawn moves between small groups without interrupting the event. A stage or stand-up magic show works better when everyone is gathered together for dinner, an awards program, or a company meeting.
Many corporate events can also combine the two—for example, strolling entertainment during cocktails followed by a featured performance later in the evening.
How much does it cost to hire a magician for a corporate event?
Corporate magician pricing varies depending on the type and length of performance, event date, location, audience size, and travel requirements. A strolling performance at a local company reception, for example, may be structured differently from a featured stage show at a large conference.
The easiest way to get an accurate price is to send Shawn your event date, location, approximate number of guests, and a little information about what you’re planning. He can then recommend an appropriate performance and provide clear pricing.
How far in advance should I book a corporate magician?
For corporate events, booking early is recommended—particularly for popular dates during the holiday season and busy conference periods. However, availability can change, so it is still worth checking with Shawn even if your event is only a few weeks away.
If you already have a date, the simplest first step is to check availability before spending time working through the rest of the details.