Magician For Company Holiday Party - Rob Anderson
Trusted by executives, brands, and event planners who want more than forgettable entertainment.
WHY MOST COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTIES FALL FLAT
Your Holiday Party Deserves More Than A DJ And An Open Bar
You've got one shot to make this year's company holiday party the one people actually talk about in January. Not the food. Not the venue. The moment someone experienced an impossible magic trick happen in their hand, and they still can't explain how.
That's what Rob Anderson does. He delivers More Than Magic at corporate holiday parties, turning a nice evening into an unforgettable experience your team will be talking about at the water cooler for months.
Rob has performed for companies like Home Depot, Nickelodeon, Adobe, and Microsoft. He's appeared on MTV, The Today Show, America's Got Talent, and generated over 50 million views on YouTube. He's not a novelty act. He's a results-driven entertainer who understands that your holiday party isn't about him, it's about your people.
Ready to make this the best holiday party your company has ever thrown?
“Rob Anderson makes his amazing magic and mind-reading look tossed off and easy when it's anything but. We highly recommend Rob to anyone looking to have their minds blown and have a great, great time.”
-Bryce Zabel, CEO, Academy Of Television Arts And Sciences
Why Entertainment Makes Or Breaks Your Holiday Party
Every event planner knows the pressure. You've got leadership expecting a polished evening, employees who've seen every holiday party cliché in the book, and a budget that doesn't leave much room for a "we'll figure it out" approach.
Here's the honest truth: most holiday parties are forgettable. A catered dinner, some background music, a few awkward conversations by the drink station, and everyone's Ubering home by 9pm wondering why they didn't just stay home.
The difference between a forgettable holiday party and one people genuinely loved comes down to a single word: connection. Did your guests feel something? Did they laugh together, get surprised together, experience something they couldn't have experienced anywhere else?
That's where live magic changes everything.
When Rob performs at your holiday party, he's not just filling a time slot. He's creating shared moments between coworkers, between departments, between employees and leadership, that break down walls and create real human connection. Research consistently shows that shared experiences drive stronger team cohesion than almost any other company activity. Your holiday party is one of the most powerful culture-building opportunities you have all year.
Don't waste it on forgettable.
What "More Than Magic" Means For Your Holiday Party
Rob's signature approach isn't about showing off. It's about making your guests the heroes of the evening.
A lot of magicians walk into a room, do their thing, and make themselves the center of attention. They interrupt conversations, they make guests the butt of the joke, and they leave people feeling a little awkward rather than genuinely amazed.
Rob does something different.
He reads the room. He joins conversations naturally. He performs impossible magic in a way that makes your guests feel like they are the ones with the superpower, because the magic is happening in their hands, not on a stage far away. Objects change while guests are holding them. Rob tells people things about themselves he couldn't possibly know. The evening becomes something guests talk about long after the check-out, and they associate that feeling directly with your company.
That's the More Than Magic difference. Beyond "neat tricks", it's a strategic investment in how your people feel about where they work.
What This Means For You...
For Your Employees:
- Strengthen company culture by giving employees a shared, joyful experience
- Drive genuine engagement rather than obligatory attendance
- Reduce turnover by reinforcing why your workplace is somewhere people want to be
For Your Leadership:
- Delivers a high-perceived-value evening without requiring you to triple the budget
- Easy to schedule and seamlessly integrates into any event format
- Eliminates the risk of "why did we even do this" feedback from staff
How Rob Performs At Holiday Parties:
Option 1: Close-Up Magic
This is the most popular choice for corporate holiday parties, and for good reason. During your cocktail hour or pre-dinner mixer, Rob moves through the crowd in small groups, performing up-close, interactive magic for 4-8 guests at a time.
Your guests experience impossible magic right in their own hands. A card they thought of in their head appears in their wallet. A borrowed ring vanishes and reappears somewhere it absolutely shouldn't be. Rob's mentalism routines create that jaw-dropping "how did you know that?" reaction that gets people laughing and connecting instantly.
Strolling magic is perfect for breaking the ice at the start of the evening, especially in rooms where not everyone knows each other. Rob handles the awkward warm-up so you don't have to.
Option 2: After-Dinner Stage Show
If you want a centerpiece performance for your evening, Rob's stage show "Show Me The Money!" is designed for audiences of 10 to 10,000 and fits perfectly into the after-dinner portion of a holiday party program.
Rather than big clunky stage illusions, Rob performs his most jaw-dropping routines with everyday objects, the kind of magic you've seen on Penn & Teller's TV show, adapted into a hilarious, high-energy stage show that gets the whole room involved. Your guests aren't just watching. They're in the show.
A note on timing: Magic should never be scheduled during dinner. Your guests want to eat, drink, and talk, and Rob's interactive style requires their attention and energy. The winning formula: strolling magic during cocktail hour, dinner with background music, then a stage show to close out the evening on a high note. Rob's team can help you map out the timeline during the booking process.
What Event Planners Say:
Event planners and executives who've worked with Rob don't just say it went well. They say things like "unforgettable," "the highlight of the evening," and "we still get asked if you'll be back next year."
Pam Kaufman, President of Nickelodeon Global Consumer Products, called it a "fantastic show" and used one word that Rob hears a lot: unforgettable.
Giles Bowman, Senior VP at Home Depot, said he thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the performance.
Matt Collins, VP of Sales at Simulmedia, hired Rob for a cocktail event at CES and put it simply: "Our guests had a wonderful time, and several of them will never forget what they witnessed."
And Bryan Mitchell, Marketing Director at Carrier Corporation, offered what might be the best summary of the More Than Magic experience: "Rob is so much more than a magician. He's an entertainer and a showman and is very skilled in merging his magic and a corporate message in a natural way to create an entertaining and informative show that, most importantly, gets people to pay attention. Highly, highly recommended."
These aren't reviews from small Friday night parties. These are senior executives from some of the world's most recognized brands, and they're pointing at the same outcome every time: their guests felt something real.
"I'm a huge fan of Rob as a magician, a host, and a person. I know how rare it is to come upon a talent like him."
-Tony DiSanto, President, MTV
About Rob Anderson:
Rob Anderson has spent over a decade performing at corporate events, galas, trade shows, and product launches for hundreds of companies since 2013. Based in Las Vegas, he's performed for audiences ranging from intimate cocktail hours to arena-sized crowds.
His TV credits include hosting a 22-episode series on MTV, performing on Penn & Teller's show on SyFy, appearing on America's Got Talent, and making numerous appearances on Good Morning America, Today, CNN, Fox News, and ABC News. His YouTube videos have earned over 50 million views, and he became the first magician ever to be a Facebook Trending Topic.
Beyond the performance, Rob is known in the industry for being exceptionally easy to work with. Event planners frequently mention how smooth the booking process is, how prepared he is before arriving, and how professional he is on the day of the event.
His philanthropy has also earned recognition from the Huffington Post, which called his work "a noble cause we should all be rooting for," in reference to his work raising over $45,000 for Las Vegas's homeless community through his YouTube channel.
When you hire Rob, you're not hiring a "magician" as an afterthought. You're bringing in a seasoned professional whose entire philosophy is built around making your event the success you deserve.
Is Rob Available For Your Holiday Party?
Holiday parties book fast, especially in Q4. If you're planning an event between October and January, availability fills up quickly and the best dates go first.
Rob performs across the Las Vegas area and is available for travel nationwide. Rob frequently travels to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC area for client events. Whether your holiday party is a cocktail mixer for 30, a seated dinner for 300, or a full company gala for 1,000+, Rob has a format that fits.
The booking process is easy. Get in touch, share a few details about your event, and Rob's team will get back to you quickly with availability and a custom proposal.
How much does a magician cost at a holiday party?
Company Holiday Parties in December are among the highest priced of most events for a magician, due to the huge level of demand for this service. Most corporate events invest in a professional experience that matches the level of their event.
Rob offers an experience to fit within any reasonable budget. Most companies invest somewhere between $3,000-$7,000 to elevate their event, with programs starting at $1,700. Request a quote for accurate pricing.
What type of magic is best for a company holiday party?
For most corporate holiday parties, the winning combination is strolling close-up magic during the cocktail hour followed by a stage show after dinner.
During cocktail hour, Rob moves through the crowd in small groups, performing interactive magic right in your guests' hands. It's the perfect icebreaker that gets people laughing and connecting early in the evening.
If you'd prefer just one format, strolling magic is the most versatile option for holiday parties of all sizes and is almost universally loved by corporate audiences.
How do I book a magician for our holiday party?
It's intentionally simple. You reach out through the contact form or booking link, share some basic details about your event (date, venue, approximate guest count, and what you're envisioning), and Rob's team will follow up quickly with availability and a custom proposal. From there, securing your date is straightforward. Rob is known among event planners for being easy to work with from the first conversation all the way through the night of the event.
How far in advance should I book a magician for our holiday party?
For Q4 holiday parties, booking 3 to 6 months in advance is strongly recommended. October, November, and December dates fill up quickly, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. If your event falls in peak holiday season, reaching out as early as possible gives you the best shot at locking in your preferred date. That said, if your event is coming up sooner, it's always worth checking availability — cancellations do happen.
Can Rob perform magic during dinner?
This is a common question, and the short answer is: not during the meal itself, and here's why that's actually good news for your event. Rob's magic is highly interactive and requires your guests' attention and participation. While they're eating and having conversations, they don't want to be pulled away from their meals to focus on a performance. The formats that work best are strolling magic before dinner during cocktail hour, or a stage show after dinner. This way, your guests enjoy a seamless evening where everything feels well-timed and intentional rather than disruptive.
For seated events such as conferences, galas and awards nights, stage magic shows work best when done after dinner. This allows your guests to sit back, relax and enjoy a show together after they have finished eating.
Due to its interactive nature, magic should never be performed while guests are eating a seated meal.
How much space does Rob need to perform?
For strolling close-up magic, Rob needs essentially no dedicated space at all. He moves through your venue, joining small groups wherever they're gathered. This makes it ideal for cocktail receptions, lobbies, outdoor terraces, and any open social environment.
For a stage show, Rob will work with your venue to identify the right setup based on your room layout and audience size. In general, stage shows need a clear performance area on your stage or riser, which your venue or AV team can help configure.
What makes Rob different from other corporate magicians?
Most magicians focus on the tricks. Rob focuses on your guests. His "More Than Magic" philosophy means the entire performance is designed around making your people feel great about the evening they had with you. He reads the room, adapts to different group dynamics, and performs magic that genuinely astonishes without making anyone feel embarrassed or put on the spot. On top of that, he brings a decade-plus of corporate event experience, TV credentials from MTV, Penn & Teller, and America's Got Talent, 50 million YouTube views, and testimonials from executives at companies like Home Depot, Nickelodeon, Carrier, and Indiegogo. There are magicians, and then there are performers who understand business. Rob is the latter.
Can Rob incorporate our company branding or messaging into the performance?
Yes, and this is one of the things that separates Rob from entertainers who simply show up and do a generic set. If you have a theme, a company message, a product launch, or a campaign you'd like woven into the performance, Rob can consult with your team ahead of the event to integrate those elements naturally. This is especially popular for companies that want the evening to feel cohesive and on-brand rather than like entertainment was just dropped in from the outside.
What is the difference between strolling magic and a stage show?
Strolling magic, also called close-up magic, is performed in small groups as Rob moves through your event space. It's intimate, interactive, and creates individual moments between Rob and your guests. A stage show is a full performance presented to your entire group at once, typically after dinner when everyone is seated and focused. Both formats have their strengths. Strolling magic excels at creating early energy and breaking the ice, while a stage show creates a shared, collective experience that brings the whole room together. Many clients book both for the ultimate holiday party experience.
Does Rob travel for holiday parties outside of Las Vegas?
Yes! While Rob is based in Las Vegas, he is available for travel nationwide and has performed for corporate clients across the country and internationally. Rob frequently travels to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington DC for client events.
Travel arrangements are handled as part of the booking process, and Rob's team will include any applicable travel details in your custom proposal.
We don't need magic, but can Rob be our emcee?
Absolutely! Rob has hosted TV shows and served as the emcee for high profile events for over a decade. Click that link or get in touch with the contact button below to request Rob as your emcee for your holiday party!
Let's Make Your Holiday Party The One They Never Stop Talking About
Your team works hard all year. They deserve an evening that feels special, memorable, and genuinely fun, not another forgettable holiday dinner with a playlist on shuffle.
Rob Anderson brings More Than Magic to your event. He brings a performance that makes your guests feel great, makes your event look exceptional, and creates the kind of shared moments that strengthen teams long after the tinsel comes down.
Holiday dates book fast. Check Rob's availability now and let's start building something unforgettable.