I design intimate, cinematic magic that lets hosts relax and guests light up.

People at a party applaud after a card trick, with one person dressed formally in a tuxedo and others dressed elegantly, some wearing feathered headbands, in a decorated room.

I’m Ethan Gordon, a Princeton-based close‑up magician blending a filmmaker’s eye with sophisticated sleight‑of‑hand. My focus: create effortless, talk‑about‑it‑tomorrow moments for weddings and private events.

With a background in Digital Media Production, I pace every beat like a film—clean visuals, perfect timing, and zero awkward lulls—so you can actually enjoy your own party. From elegant mix-and-mingle during cocktails to a living-room parlor set that unites the room, I deliver maximum impact with minimal requirements. The world needs magic more than ever—and I help make your event Magical!

Formats:

  • Strolling Close-Up during cocktails/receptions (60+ min)

  • Parlor Feature (20–60 min) for living rooms, lounges, and private clubs

  • Special Wedding add-on: a performance that leaves the bride and groom with a keepsake they can cherish forever

  • Custom moments for proposals, toasts, or family highlights

Let's make your event Magical!

  • Ethan Gordon blends the showmanship of a seasoned magician with the technical eye of a trained videographer. His first encounter with magic was a small trick he received from a toy capsule machine as a child. This began a fascination with the craft that led him to begin serious study over 20 years ago. In his teens, he attended multiple years of Tannen’s Magic Camp, a powerhouse institution for young magicians. Simultaneously, he began performing close-up and parlor magic, captivating private parties and events with polished sleight of hand and natural audience rapport.

    After focusing intensely on magic in high school, Ethan decided to pursue his other main interest, videography, during college. He completed a degree in Digital Media Production and Communications from Tulane University, and focused his career on working behind the camera. His years in video sharpened his sense of timing, composition, and pacing—skills that deepened his creative approach to performance.

    Now returning his focus to magic, Ethan combines cinematic staging and multimedia design with intimate, astonishing sleight of hand. His shows range from strolling close-up sets that engage guests one-on-one to parlor performances that use group dynamics and clever storytelling to heighten mystery. Whether performing for weddings, corporate events, or private gatherings, Ethan delivers memorable moments crafted with a filmmaker’s precision and a magician’s logic.

A man with glasses, a beard, and a shaved head, wearing a dark suit with a purple shirt and bow tie, holding a conductor's baton and gesturing with his other hand against a dark background.