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Michael Griffin | Escape Artist | Magician

$750/hour
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Interactive Magic That Owns the Room Your guests won't just watch. They'll be part of it. Most entertainment happens to an audience. Michael Griffin's show happens with one. From the first moment he steps in front of your group, the room shifts. What follows is a fast-moving, carefully crafted mix of interactive magic, mind reading, and sharp comedy, driven by real participation, built around the people in your room, and paced so tightly there isn't a moment to lose interest. Guests who came in as strangers leave with shared experiences they'll still be referencing weeks later. "My kids and I were blown away. They couldn't stop talking about it afterward." — Private Event Client No big stunts. No risky elements. No awkward silences. This show was designed for real event spaces: corporate dinners, private parties, college events, theaters, and everything in between. It doesn't need a crane, a water tank, or a stage the size of a football field. It needs an audience. The more engaged they are, the better it gets. Michael has spent decades making sure every audience gets engaged whether they planned to or not. The comedy is clean and lands across every age group. The participation is respectful. Nobody gets embarrassed, nobody gets put on the spot unfairly. What they get is the feeling that something genuinely impossible just happened right in front of them, and somehow they were part of making it happen. "Bar none, the best magic trick I've ever seen." — Festival Booker The credentials are real. So is the experience. Michael has appeared on America's Got Talent, where Howard Stern told him on air "I really like you a lot", and logged over 17 segments across Masters of Illusion and Extreme Escapes. He is the only two-time winner of TV's World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist. He carries a standing $100,000 open challenge that nobody has ever collected. He brings all of that experience into every private performance. Not as a headline act doing a scaled-down version of something bigger, but as a performer who understands exactly how to read a room, control the energy, and deliver something your guests will genuinely remember. What you're booking: ✔️ Interactive magic and mind reading built around your audience ✔️ Clean comedy that works across every age group ✔️ Respectful participation, guests feel included, never exposed ✔️ Tight pacing with zero downtime ✔️ Big reactions without big production requirements ✔️ A performer who has done this thousands of times and knows exactly how it ends A note on pricing: Michael is not the least expensive option, and that's intentional. You're paying for preparation, experience, and the absolute confidence that the entertainment will deliver. Event planners who have worked with him once tend to call back. That's the metric that matters. "The audience never even knew what hit them." — Theater Manager If you want a room full of laughter, real reactions, and guests still talking about your event weeks later, this is that show.
Overview

Hired 43 times

Serves Columbus, OH

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1 employee

47 years in business

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2018

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Wedding

Birthday

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Sporting event

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Customers rated this pro highly for punctuality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Krisstee P.

Dec 18, 2025

From Google

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Michael Griffin, Escape Artist, at our Emerald Ball, and he exceeded every expectation. From the moment he took the stage, he commanded the room with professionalism, confidence, and a level of skill that left our guests genuinely amazed.Michaels performance was not only impressive it was engaging, polished, and perfectly suited for a high-end fundraising event. He knew how to read the crowd, build suspense, and deliver jaw-dropping moments that had everyone talking long after the show ended. His presence added a unique and unforgettable element to the evening.Beyond the performance itself, Michael was a pleasure to work with professional, punctual, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. He truly understands how to elevate an event and create a memorable experience for guests.We are incredibly grateful to have had Michael Griffin as part of our Emerald Balland would highly recommend him to any organization or event looking to bring something extraordinary, entertaining, and impactful to their audience.Krisstee PierceShia Rain Foundation | Emerald Ball
Michael Griffin | Escape Artist | Magician's reply
Wow! Thank you very much for the kind words. It was an honor to be a part of your vision and with all I observed about you and your team I know you’re going to succeed! Thank you again.
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Kurt F.

Oct 6, 2025

From Google

Michael was a pleasure to work with for our event. The crowds loved him, and we loved how interactive his show was with those watching. We would definitely have him back and recommend him.
Michael Griffin | Escape Artist | Magician's reply
Thankyou so much you and everyone on your crew were fantastic and just great people. Your Festival is great. I see why it won the Award it did as best fest
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Susan b.

Jun 17, 2024

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The entire family enjoyed and talked about his show for most of the party after he had left. Very interactive, funny, cooperative, considerate, and kind. Great guy. Pleasure meeting you sir. Money well spent.

Details: Birthday party • I'm flexible • 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • 11 - 14 years old • 15 - 17 years old • Community center / church

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Michael M.

Aug 11, 2017

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Michael arrived early… Set up and was ready to go with children before going into his complete show...Played to the audience perfectly with excellent patron participation... we provided just the right amount of levity and professionalism
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Nancy F.

Aug 17, 2019

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Michael performed at our camp for foster kids. It was a particularly tough week for a couple of our kids who were between foster homes and he called one of them up to help with a magic trick. She had been having a very negative attitude up until that point but after that started opening up and talking to everyone about her experience. She even imitated his act for our camp talent show later in the week. The kids loved his performance! Michael put some smiles on the faces of some kids who really needed to smile!

Details: Community event • Stage show • Balloon twisting • 11 - 20 guests • 7 - 10 years old • Community center / church

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