Lake Forest Magician
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Lake Forest and Lake Bluff entertainment

Eric MinaLake Forest Magician & Mentalist

Make your event the one they actually remember.

Close-up magic and mentalism for corporate events, club parties, and private celebrations in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the North Shore.

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Trusted by

Grant Thornton Clarios 3M Toyota Risk Strategies Marubeni Princess Cruises Celebrity Cruises Michigan State University Penn State SUNY ABC News

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  • Corporate events. Holiday parties, galas, kickoffs, conferences.
  • Colleges and cruises. 1,000+ shows at schools and at sea.
  • Keynotes. Focus and performance, with live demonstrations.
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Real show · Real company · October 2026

Hear it from the Clarios team.

Eric performed custom mentalism and magic for the Clarios United Way campaign close at Florist Tower in Glendale, Wisconsin. This is what their team said right after the show.

“I believe in magic now.”
“I would highly recommend him.”
“Mind-blowing.”
“Massively impressive.”

Clarios team members, on camera after the show

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Real events · Real guests

The magic happens in their hands.

This is what your Lake Forest guests see. Eric at their table, a few feet away, with the magic happening in their own hands.

A guest holding up her card as Eric Mina performs at her table
Tableside at Galaween, a fundraiser for The Cure Starts Now.
Eric Mina with Clarios organizer Stephanie holding the card he predicted
Stephanie at Clarios, holding the card Eric predicted before the show.
A guest laughing as Eric Mina reveals her card at the table
The reveal, at Galaween.
The NKCC gala organizer holding her card with Eric Mina
The event organizer and her card at the NKCC gala.
Eric Mina with two guests holding up their phones after a mind-reading reveal
A mind-reading reveal on their own phones.
A guest amazed at Galaween
A guest reacting at Galaween.
Eric Mina with Galaween host Christi King and a guest

Magic for Lake Forest events

Lake Forest hosts corporate headquarters, private clubs, and plenty of private celebrations. Eric brings sophisticated, clean magic that works for executives and families alike.

Eric has performed for Grant Thornton in Chicago and Clarios in Wisconsin. See the case studies.

What planners book

  • Holiday parties. Close-up magic during cocktails, then a show the whole room shares.
  • Client and employee appreciation events. Magic in their hands, a few guests at a time.
  • Galas and fundraisers. Mingling magic and a big finish for donors and sponsors.

Why planners trust him

Two decades of rooms won over

From Grant Thornton, Clarios, and Fortune 500 holiday parties to college arenas to cruise ship theaters, Eric has spent 20 years learning exactly what makes a crowd lean in.

"Eric is a natural entertainer."
The Sunday Times
"Amazingly hysterical."
CBS
20+Years performing
1,000+Live shows
30+Countries
5★Google reviews

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What clients are saying

Lake Forest events

Questions from Lake Forest planners

Eric performs throughout the Lake Forest area.

  • Lake Forest
  • Lake Bluff
  • Highland Park
  • Deerfield
  • Libertyville
  • Northbrook
Do you travel to Lake Forest?

Yes. Lake Forest is about an hour from Eric in Racine County. Travel is quoted up front.

Do you perform at private clubs?

Yes. Eric performs at private clubs, homes, and corporate venues.

What does a magician cost in Lake Forest?

Close-up magic starts at $1,000. Most corporate shows land between $2,500 and $10,000+, depending on length, package, and travel. Send your date for an exact quote.

Is the show clean?

Yes. Every show is clean and built for a mixed room. Leadership, staff, and clients can all sit together, and nobody is put on the spot.

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