Roaming Magician

Elegant sleight‑of‑hand
and moments of real astonishment

CLOSE-UP MAGIC
FOR EVENTS

I perform close-up magic at cocktail hours, conferences, festivals and private events, giving guests something to share and talk about. Get in touch

I’ve performed for teams at OpenAI, Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Cisco and Adobe.

Magician Joshua Logan fanning a deck of cards for guests at an outdoor event table

MAGIC THAT HAPPENS IN YOUR HANDS

Cards change places, coins appear and vanish, and guests become part of the magic. I keep it personal and interactive, with room for laughter and surprise. Get in touch

Portrait of magician Joshua Logan, aka Magicology, with the Logan Magic logo
Joshua Logan performing close-up magic for a crowd of excited kids and families in San Francisco

The reel · 24 seconds

Watch closely

Close-up magic and real reactions, the Boardwalk, the workshop with Paul Harris, creative tech, on-set work and writing, in under half a minute.

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Other work

Shows, projects & consulting

Alongside live shows, Joshua makes interactive projects and consults on effects, events and AI prototypes.

Coming soonA new release with Paul Harris. Learn more →

01

Perform

Close-up and stage magic for corporate events, conferences, weddings and private parties.

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02

Build

Interactive art, small AI products and other projects you can try online.

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03

Consult

Magic and effects consulting, experience design, AI sprints and keynotes.

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I perform roaming magic and stage shows for:

• Corporate events
• Conferences
• Trade shows
• Cocktail receptions
• Weddings
• Bachelor & Bachelorette parties
• Private parties
• Festivals
• VIP hospitality

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Google logo in black on a white background.
Meta logo in black with the infinity-loop symbol and the word Meta.
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OpenAI logo with a stylized geometric design and the words 'OpenAI' next to it in black on a transparent background.
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Mitsui & Co. logo in black with a geometric emblem.
The black and white logo of WeWork, a coworking space company.
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A little about me

Magician & special effects consultant

I’m Joshua Logan. I perform close-up magic, develop original effects, and work with people on films, events and creative projects.

I became interested in magic at age six, after seeing David Copperfield perform a close-up trick at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. I’ve been curious about how we see and experience things ever since.

At UC Davis, I studied visual illusions with Dr. Robert Post and human factors psychology with Dr. Richard Coss. Those studies still inform how I think about attention, perception and performance.

After moving to Santa Cruz, I began collaborating with Paul Harris, directing instructional DVDs and developing magic products including WINGS, Animate & Restore and INK. Magic Magazine also featured my original routines.

In 2016, I co-founded Boardwalk Magic at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a shop where visitors of all ages can discover and learn magic.

These days, I’m working with Paul Harris on a new release, making interactive art and AI projects in my Idea Lab, consulting on films and live experiences, and writing features for Good Times Santa Cruz. I’ve also worked with 10zebra, a storyboarding app that brings AI into storytelling.

My parents taught me to share what I love. For me, magic is a way to do that.

“Magic reminds us that nothing is as it seems.”

  • "I love working with Joshua! He's skilled at his craft and talented at connecting with people, both during his show and professionally. He was a true pleasure to work with. I would absolutely have him onboard for future festivals!"

    — Isabella Kelly | Kingdom of Mind

  • “Joshua performs magic that ignites the inner child within us all. We were truly amazed and left questioning reality.”

    — Airdog USA | Silicon Valley, CA

  • “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The most tasteful, classic, and artistic magic show I’ve ever seen.”

    - John G.

  • “I hired Joshua for my company’s event this summer and was blown away by his work! His talent and professionalism far exceeded expectations. Joshua has a way of making magic intriguing and amazing. By the end of the event, people were buzzing over his tricks. Great person and pleasure to work with.”

    - Pamela H.

  • "Great show. Joshua is super outgoing. Knows how to keep folks of all ages entertained."

    Jasmin T.

  • "WOW - How do you put a price on connecting with that childlike wonderment we all seem to abandon as life sweeps us up into the work of day to day life?"

    Summer S.

  • "What an amazing person and magician. He immediately captures the attention of our campers 5-18 years old. He connects with the kids and staff and provides great entertainment. He also understands kids and integrates those with difficulties to be a part of the act."

    Robert F. | Quest Camp

“Astonishment is not an emotion that’s created. It’s an existing state that’s revealed.”
— Paul Harris

My work brings together sleight-of-hand, psychology and storytelling.

I draw on my studies at UC Davis and my collaboration with Paul Harris to create moments of surprise that people can experience together.