Close-up Magic

Close-up magic, earned its pedigree on TV. From Ed Sullivan Show to Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde, via Ad Lib, close-up magic is now popular with informed audiences.
There is a long and very rich history behind close-up magic. It is even represented in the frescoes of the Egyptian pyramids! Aficionados will recognize national, even regional, influences.
(Spanish School, European, American, East Coast …)
There are different forms of marginal « arts » that exist but they are generally unknown to the general public. This corpus of knowledge goes from pickpocket

close-up magic for a Corporate event in Montréal

to fortune telling, through the carnies and the itinerant gamblers. Close-up magic blooms inspired by the skills of the cheats and charlatans of all sorts. In the hands of an expert, the lie becomes almost admirable …

Roger Benoit is a master of close-up magic. Much of his reputation as magician is well established among the professionals. Roger is regularly a guest at FFFF, a meeting of professional magicians who specialize in close-up magic and is accessible by invitation only. We are talking here about the best in the world, nothing less.
Roger Benoit’s repertoire is huge, ranging from classical to unknown. His confidence and his good nature make him a formidable entertainer. Whether with cards, rings, or anything that can be taken into his hands, Roger has done it. His fame is well established in the community; and this is how he had the honor to present his talents at the wedding of Céline Dion …
Close-up magic is adaptable to many situations, whether for a cocktail or for a dinner with many guests
An aerial ballet unbridled manipulations where on the snap of the fingers … wonder, surprise and magic are waiting for you!

Close-up magic for The Manoir Soleil Residences , Montréal Quebec

References for Corporate Close-up Magic

Cossette Communication-Marketing

Dear Sir,
On behalf of all employees of Cossette Montreal, let me say a huge thank you for your presence and your contribution to the success of our meeting at the Cineplex Odeon in the Faubourg Sainte-Catherine. Your performance has been able to dazzle us, amaze us; our group who operates continuously in the dream industry has happily succumbed to the magic of your world. These few moments of relaxation have filled us with great energy. Thank you! And yet … the magic continues … for you, like for us! …
Sincerely,
Martin Sansregret Director Strategic Planning

Caisse Populaire des Sources Dollard-des-Ormeaux

I join all guests of the credit union Sources to thank you for the evening that your magician Roger gave us. For a few hours, you have propelled us into the wonderful world of childhood and wonder. We greatly appreciate his talent and especially his professionalism. Thank you once again and please accept our best regards.
Danielle Desautel, in charge of communications

Caisse Populaire Auteuil Laval

Dear Roger
What a wonderful idea we had to hire you to entertain our members in the context of our Thursdays « Juste pour REER ». Waiting in line for the counter becomes a delight when the magician Roger Benoit stands close to you and dazzles you with his tricks of legerdemain. Older and younger have had a wonderful gift. With the magician Roger, everything is an illusion, but the fun that we had to attend your show is truly real. A big thank you and see you soon!
André F. Lambert Director