Family Magic ShowsFor Events, Clubs, Campgrounds, Fundraisers and Parties
This show is designed and scripted to entertain all ages. Mixed groups of children, teens and adults or adults only. The show is fast paced, interactive and has something for everyone. Includes parlor or stage magic, comedy, mentalism, card magic and illusions. Children, teens and adults may take part in the show as volunteers. The show may run 30, 40, 50 or 60 minutes in length.
Greater Wildwood Yacht Club
Delaware City Day
Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
Winchester Swim Club
City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Department
Stone Harbor Recreation Department
The Flow House Wildwood Bar & Grill
Valleybrook Country Club
Jackson stokes restaurant
Jacques Reception Center
Atlantic Blueberry RV Park
Novella’s Ice Cream Parlor
Our Lady of Hope Regional School
St Francis of Assisi Over 50 Club
Holly Acres RV Park
V F W Post 7213
Mullica Hill Art Festival
Butterfly Camping Resort
Shady Pines Carefree RV Resort
Razberry’s Banquet and Conf Center
Baker’s Acres Campground
Caffe Aldo Lamberti
Big Timber Lake Camping Resort
Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel
Ahavas Torah Phila.
Naval Air Station Wildwood Airfest
Adelphia Restaurant
Kasie Helpz Kidz Foundation
Days Hotel Carriage House Restaurant and Conference Center
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
Old Cedar Campground
Boy Scouts of America, Camp Roosevelt
Family Martial Arts Center in Downingtown
The Dunellen Arts Annex
Troop 219 Blue and Gold Banquet
The Rohr Center for Jewish Life – Chabad House in Haverford, PA.
Upper Township Primary School
Oak Valley VFD Banquet Hall
Pind Indian Restaurant
Salem County Sportsmen’s Club
Paris Catering and Banquet Facility
Olympiad Gymnastics in Newport De.
Cape May KOA Campground
Brigantine Police Department
SC Mount Laurel Summer Camp
Mirchi restaurant in Mount Laurel
Newark Charter Jr./Sr. High School
University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
9th. Annual Dining Under The Stars in Media PA.
Bianca’s Kids
Maggiano’s Restaurant Philadelphia,
Newfield Police Department’s Annual National Night Out
Fralinger String Band Hall
Camden County Bar Foundation
Atlantis Elementary School PTA
Dream Park
The Family Resource Network
Barones Tuscan Grill
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Larry’s II Restaurant
Aman’s Indian Bistro
St Christopher’s Hospital
Mount Holly Woman’s League
Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Banquet Hall
Holly Shores Camping Resort
Ascension Marthoma Church Parish Hall
Kimberton Arts Building
Kids Choice Summer Camp
Mount Laurel Parks and Recreation Summer Camp
Chesilhurst Day
The Haddon Heights Strawberry Jam Festival
Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Banquet Hall
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Campground at Tall Pines
The Italian Cultural Foundation in Vineland
National Park Boat Club
Parks and Recreation Department of Mount Laurel Township
Swan Waterfall Caterers
Urban Air Adventure Park, Willow Grove
Stagecrafters Theater – Halloween Scary Stories Night
Brigantine Police Department Bike Rodeo
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
Children Magic Showsfor Elementary, Daycare/Preschools, Librarys and Parties (Birthday, Christening, Communion & Confirmation).
These shows are a little slower in pace than the family shows and are for younger children ages 3 to 6 years old. I have included several effects that include basic numbers, alphabet letters and animal recognition as well as a few stage illusions. Although my children shows are very funny and silly, I take performing magic for children very seriously. The responsibility of a children’s entertainer is to be encouraging, be aware of the children’s unique personality, build up their self-esteem and leave a positive lasting impression. In my show it doesn’t matter if a child is shy or outgoing they have fun and can interact as they choose. This show may be 30, 40, 50 or 60 minutes in length.
Bernice Young School
ET Hamilton School
Haddonfield Friends School
Hanby Middle School PTA
Ethel M. Burke Elementary School
Mother Goose Lerning Centers
ISC Mount Laurel Summer Camp
Children of America Daycare Centers
Amazing Grace Early Education Center
A Place To Grow Daycare
Stratford Public Library
Golden Crust Pizza
Mozarts & Einsteins Jamesburg Campus
Milestone Events
Tutor Time of Sewell
The Growing Palace
West Windsor KinderCare
Riverton Public Library
The Pirate Club
Woodcrest Elementary School
The Beechwood school
Maggiano’s Cherry Hill
Holding Hands Family Child Care Center
Adelphia Restaurant
YMCA Of Montclair Summer Camp
Tutor Time of Sewell
The Growing Palace
Janvier Presbyterian Preschool
KinderCare Pennsauken
Tiny Little Pieces
Camden Kids Academy Summer Program
Recycling Magic Show Upper Township Primary School
Garaguso Classical Martial Arts
Under the Sun Learning Center
Mt. Ephraim School District After-School Program
The Pop Shop
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
Clubhouse 50 Marlton
Pleasant Valley School
Camp Achdus
Mount Laurel Parks and Recreation
Tiny Little Pieces
Lions Park Atco
Ardella Toney Head Start
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
Kids Choice
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Atlantis Elementary School, McGuire AFBf Mount Laurel Township
Senior Magic ShowsFor Elder & Adult Care, Assisted & independent living facilities
The Senior’s Magic Show is a relaxed paced comedy magic program for residents of senior living and elder care facilities. I use effects that are very colorful such as color changing silks and color changing feather wreaths as well as classic effects such as pulling eggs, silks, flowers and a glass of milk from an empty hat. I also use a few one liners from the vaudeville era as well as Milton Berle and Henny Youngman. During this show I perform a small routine that is a homage to the Great Carl Ballantine. Carl was mostly known for his roll in 1960s TV series McHale’s Navy but he was also the first magician to play in Las Vegas and was known by magicians as the father of comedy magic. The music behind the show is 1950s instrumentals such as; Caravan, Moon Glow, Sleep Walk, Hot Toddy and Whispering. This show may be 45 or 60 minutes in length.
Rosemont Presbyterian Village
Lindsay Place – Enlivant
Woodbury Mews
Pitman Manor Senior Community
SarahCare of Jenkintown
Salem County Adult Day Care
Lodge Lane Assisted Living Community
Lincoln Specialty Care Center
Philadelphia Protestant Home
Senior Care Center of America
Genesis HealthCare at Millville
Senior Care Centers of Vineland
Mullica Gardens Assisted Living
Senior Care Centers of Marlton
Brightview Senior Living – Woodbury
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
Sarahcare Great Valley
Senior Care Crozer
Brookdale Voorhees
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
Senior Care Centers of Washington Township
The Family Resource Network – Barrington
Senior Care Centers of Bristol
Adult Care of Chester County
Brookdale Senior Living
Senior Care Centers of Warminster
Friends Village at Woodstown
Christiana Care Adult Day Program
Seashore Gardens Living Center
sunrise senior living, Abington PA
Brightview Assisted Living – Woodbury
Holy Redeemer Lafayette
Adult Magic ShowsCorporate Events, Social Events & Parties, Wedding Receptions and Fundraisers
My adult magic shows are full of clean adult fun, humor, classic magic and mentalism and lie detection.
Here are a few examples of my adult show routines;
Group Lie Detection test: I bring up 3 or 4 volunteers and present them with a simple test. I give them a statement to complete they mix in one true answer and 3 lies. By watching their body language, listening to their voice I determine when they are lying to me and when they are telling the truth.
Group ESP Test: 4 volunteers are brought up and I show them 3 groups of 5 different EPS cards. 2 sets are for them and one set is mine. I choose one of my 5 cards and place it in an envelope in plain view. The four people each get a chance to randomly shuffle the 2 sets of cards and then are given the two top cards to keep. At the end of the routine each volunteer has chosen 2 identical ESP cards and leave me with two cards that match the card I placed in the envelope at the beginning.
Childhood Memories: About 20 audience members in their seats are asked to write on a piece of paper a memory from their childhood (this be customized, for example at holiday events I asked them to write about the worst gift ever received). The papers are collected and placed into a net bag and one volunteer chooses to read several out loud (some can be very funny depending on the subject matter. Finally the volunteer picks one and does not read it out loud. I ask the volunteer to think about what is written on the paper and then draw it (in the air hidden from me). By I reading their muscle movements in their shoulder I draw on a white board exactly what they are drawing. My mentalism routine can work on a stage or on the floor of a hotel ballroom or even in a restaurant. If you have an event that you want to make special with a mentalism performance call me for details. This show may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes in length.
TPN’s Wish Upon A Hero Halloween Fundraiser, Prospect Lodge 578 Free and Accepted Masons of Prospect Park, Orgo-Thermit, Inc. Company Party and Dagwoods Pub Bottoms Up 4 Autism Fundraiser, Runnemede Woman’s Club, Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
The All Bunny Circus Magic ShowThe All Bunny Circus Magic Show includes all four of my rabbits. Each rabbit performs a small trick with me and then they meet audience. This show is like an interactive animal visit with a circus theme and magic tricks.
This show may be 30, 40, 50 or 60 minutes in length.
Family Magician is a magician who performs parlor magic or stage show magic that entertains many age groups (young children, tweens, teens, and adults) during the same show.
Children’s Magician is a specialized aspect of parlor magic (magic performed in someone’s home) and is meant to entertain young children (3-7). It is typically performed at birthday parties, churches, preschools, elementary schools, Sunday Schools or libraries. This type of magic is usually comedic in nature.
Strolling or Walk Around Magician is a branch of close-up magic where the magician roams a room or at an event and performs for groups of spectators. Strolling magic is also known as walk around magic. Although I do performed walk around mental magic/mentalism in general I do not perform walk around magic.
Stage Magician performs for large audiences, typically within a theatre or auditorium. Large-scale props distinguish this type of magic along with the use of stage assistants.
Mentalist is a magician of types that createsthe impression in the minds of the audience that the performer possesses special powers to read thoughts, predict events, control other minds, and similar feats. It can be presented on a stage, in a cabaret setting, parlor, before small close-up groups, or even for one spectator.
Comedy Magician performs magic in a way, which is presented like a stand-up comedy routine.
“Jim did a great job! He showed up early, set up quickly, and started the show right on time. He held the kids attention for an hour and kept them well entertained. I would definitely use him as a magician again and again!”
Jim – Downingtown, Chester County, PA
25th Anniversary Celebration
“He had amazing control of the audience!!!! Both young and old were very happy with his performance. Highly recommend!!!!”
Jarred – Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Father & Son Annual Dinner
“Had a magical weekend, making magic bottles, magic wands, playing games and ending the night with Magician Jim Combs! Thank you South Jersey Magic, Jim Combs for a great performance Saturday night! The kids really enjoyed themselves!.”
Corrie – Port Republic, Atlantic County, NJ
Campground Family Magic Show
“Jim was great and saved the day! Our other entertainment canceled in the morning of the party. Jim was very accommodating and fit our party in before another party. Kids and adults loved show and he was very good with younger children. Thank you Jim!!! Would hire again.”
Samir A. – Voorhees, Camden County, NJ
Home Children’s Birthday Party Magic Show
“The magic show was spectacular and I thank you. You brought smiles to many of the residents at Seashore Gardens Living Center.”
Gail R. – Stockton University Atlantic County, NJ
Senior Magic Show
“Jim was outstanding with the children. The show was great and even the show entertained the Adults as well. When he performed his Rabbit trick the kids went wild. Also I want to say this guy went over and above the call of duty. It was snowing hard and he braved the bad weather and still got to our function. Thanks Jim and I will recommend him to all our friends. Very nice man.”
Minotola, Atlantic County, NJ
Restaurant Birthday Party Magic Show
“Thank you Jim for a great job! Your show made the party very memorable. My granddaughter especially loved your beautiful bunny! I wasn’t sure if all the different ages of children would be able to enjoy a magic show, but they did. You held everyone’s attention for 60 minutes! Thank you again!!!”
Janice P. – Pitman, NJ
Home Party Magic Show
“I hired Jim to do a show at my son’s class birthday party. He performed for the entire school. He was prompt and very professional.This show was great! He engaged all age groups. The children are still raving about what a great time they had. He was the perfect choice! I’d recommend him to anyone! Thank you again Jim. It was a pleasure.”
Maria C. – Philadelphia PA
School Magic Show
“Thank you Jim and family for amazing, astounding and delighting the Five Minute Follies audience!”
Michael Broussard, Producer – Philadelphia PA
The Five Minute Follies
“Jim thank you & your family for gracing us with your wonderful magic show–the kids loved you guys! Hoping to see you all again next year.”
Alfred – Stratford, Camden County, NJ
Library Halloween Show
