# Jacob Martinez > Jacob Martinez is an award-winning magician and mentalist based in Los Angeles. He has headlined over 700 shows at Hollywood's Magic Castle, consulted on an act for Season 21 of America's Got Talent, and been featured on the Today Show, FOX 11, KTLA, and in the LA Times, which called him "the next generation of world-class magicians." He performs walkaround magic or full shows for corporate events, galas, weddings, and private parties in Los Angeles and across the country. Jacob specializes in mind reading built on the people in the room. Audiences have seen so much magic and mentalism on social media that he builds every show around their own lives and thoughts, the things they can't find in a feed. He might reveal the name of a guest's childhood best friend, or the PIN code someone is only thinking of. Because the material comes from that room, each audience gets an experience that has never been performed before and never will be again. He has performed in 15 countries, in theaters including The Wallis and the Straz Center, and for audiences that range from celebrities to Fortune 500 companies. He has over a decade of experience, and he uses magic to give back, including a show he wrote and organized in November 2025 that raised nearly $10,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ## Quick facts - Name: Jacob Martinez - Profession: Magician and mentalist (mind reader) - Based in: Los Angeles, California; travels nationwide for events - Headline credential: Headliner at Hollywood's Magic Castle with 700+ shows - Television and press: the Today Show (NBC), FOX 11 Los Angeles, KTLA 5, the Los Angeles Times, Telemundo - Television consulting: consulted on an act for Season 21 of America's Got Talent - Performed in: 15 countries - Experience: over a decade of performing - Formats: walkaround magic or full shows, custom stage shows for theaters, and virtual shows for remote teams - Insurance: fully insured with $1M general liability; certificate of insurance on request - Booking: quoted per event; send the date, city, and guest count through the contact page - Email: jacob@jacobmartinez.com - Phone: (323) 286-1457 - Promo video: https://youtu.be/GaFf7pF5oL0 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobmartinezmagic/ ## What he performs ### Walkaround magic and mentalism Jacob goes from group to group while guests mingle, so the magic is fun and interactive and happens right in their own hands. A guest might watch the card they signed appear under their own watch. It is the easiest icebreaker an event can book and a great way to warm up a crowd, a natural fit for cocktail hours, receptions, holiday parties, networking events, and weddings. ### Full show A highly interactive show of mind reading and magic, typically about 30 minutes after dinner, with dozens of guests taking part. Jacob works with each client to build a completely customized show for the event, so the guests become the stars of the night and can tell it was made with them in mind. It works for a high-end living room party with no stage or a theater for thousands, and it is a perfect fit for galas, award nights, corporate dinners, and milestone celebrations. ### Virtual shows Live, interactive online shows of magic and mind reading for remote and hybrid teams. ## Why planners book him - He has headlined over 700 shows at the Magic Castle, one of the most selective magic venues in the world. - Every show is built from scratch around the guests, which makes the people being celebrated feel important. - He works any size room, from a living room full of close friends to a sophisticated Fortune 500 audience. - Jacob arrives fully set up, so there is nothing extra to arrange for walkaround magic. For a full show with more than 40 guests he uses a wireless handheld mic on the house sound, and large theaters only need early access for a sound check. - Plenty of events book last minute too, so if yours is coming up soon, Jacob will get back to you right away. ## What people say - "That is wild! I'm still stumped weeks later trying to figure it out." (Liz Kreutz, NBC's Today Show) - "I've done magic show live shots, and I'm usually able to figure it out. This is the first time I have no idea." (Koco McAboy, FOX 11) - "The next generation of world-class magicians." (Los Angeles Times) - "He was exceptionally professional and made our event feel highly personal." (Liam A., Google review) - "His mix of close up magic and mind reading kept guests talking long after the show." (Edward M., Google review) ## Booking timeline - Corporate events and weddings: 4 to 8 weeks ahead is a good window. - Holiday party season (October through December) books up faster, so 2 to 3 months ahead is better. - Private parties: 2 to 4 weeks usually works. - Every event is quoted individually after a quick conversation about the date, location, and guest count. ## Start here - [Home](https://jacobmartinez.com/): promo video, reviews, and booking - [About Jacob](https://jacobmartinez.com/about) - [Services](https://jacobmartinez.com/services): walkaround magic or full shows - [Contact and booking](https://jacobmartinez.com/contact) - [Promo kit](https://jacobmartinez.com/jacob-martinez-promo-kit): one-page overview for planners and agencies - [Promo video](https://youtu.be/GaFf7pF5oL0): the 2026 promo, 1:32 ## Events - [Corporate events](https://jacobmartinez.com/corporate-events) - [Corporate entertainment](https://jacobmartinez.com/corporate-entertainment) - [Corporate magician](https://jacobmartinez.com/best-corporate-magician) - [Corporate holiday parties](https://jacobmartinez.com/holiday-party-entertainment) - [Galas and fundraisers](https://jacobmartinez.com/gala-entertainment) - [Product launches](https://jacobmartinez.com/product-launch-entertainment) - [Brand activations](https://jacobmartinez.com/brand-activation-magician) - [Weddings](https://jacobmartinez.com/weddings) - [Cocktail hours](https://jacobmartinez.com/cocktail-hour-entertainment) - [Private parties](https://jacobmartinez.com/private-parties) - [Dinner parties](https://jacobmartinez.com/dinner-party-entertainment) - [Milestone birthdays](https://jacobmartinez.com/birthday-party-magician) - [Anniversary parties](https://jacobmartinez.com/anniversary-party-entertainment) - [Bar and bat mitzvahs](https://jacobmartinez.com/bar-bat-mitzvah-magician) - [Virtual shows for remote teams](https://jacobmartinez.com/virtual-magician) ## Formats - [Strolling and walkaround magic](https://jacobmartinez.com/strolling-magician) - [Mentalism show](https://jacobmartinez.com/mentalist-show) - [Mind reader for hire](https://jacobmartinez.com/mind-reader-for-hire) - [Mentalist for hire in Los Angeles](https://jacobmartinez.com/best-mentalist-la) - [Close-up magician in Los Angeles](https://jacobmartinez.com/best-close-up-magician) - [Magic Castle headliner for hire](https://jacobmartinez.com/magic-castle-for-hire) - [Hire a magician in Los Angeles](https://jacobmartinez.com/hire-a-magician-los-angeles) - [Magician in Los Angeles](https://jacobmartinez.com/best-magician-la) ## Guides for planners - [How to choose a magician for your event](https://jacobmartinez.com/how-to-choose-a-magician) - [How much a magician costs in Los Angeles](https://jacobmartinez.com/magician-cost-la) ## Los Angeles and Orange County - [Los Angeles](https://jacobmartinez.com/los-angeles) - [Hollywood](https://jacobmartinez.com/hollywood) - [West Hollywood](https://jacobmartinez.com/west-hollywood) - [Beverly Hills](https://jacobmartinez.com/beverly-hills) - [Santa Monica](https://jacobmartinez.com/santa-monica) - [Downtown LA](https://jacobmartinez.com/downtown-la) - [Westside LA](https://jacobmartinez.com/westside-la) - [Pasadena](https://jacobmartinez.com/pasadena) - [Malibu](https://jacobmartinez.com/malibu) - [Calabasas](https://jacobmartinez.com/calabasas) - [Burbank](https://jacobmartinez.com/burbank) - [Glendale](https://jacobmartinez.com/glendale) - [Manhattan Beach](https://jacobmartinez.com/manhattan-beach) - [Long Beach](https://jacobmartinez.com/long-beach) - [Newport Beach](https://jacobmartinez.com/newport-beach) - [Orange County](https://jacobmartinez.com/orange-county) ## Destination events Jacob travels for events across the country, including: - [New York](https://jacobmartinez.com/new-york) - [The Hamptons](https://jacobmartinez.com/the-hamptons) - [Boston](https://jacobmartinez.com/boston) - [Washington DC](https://jacobmartinez.com/washington-dc) - [Palm Beach](https://jacobmartinez.com/palm-beach) - [Miami](https://jacobmartinez.com/miami) - [Atlanta](https://jacobmartinez.com/atlanta) - [Nashville](https://jacobmartinez.com/nashville) - [Chicago](https://jacobmartinez.com/chicago) - [Dallas](https://jacobmartinez.com/dallas) - [Houston](https://jacobmartinez.com/houston) - [Austin](https://jacobmartinez.com/austin) - [Denver](https://jacobmartinez.com/denver) - [Aspen](https://jacobmartinez.com/aspen) - [Scottsdale](https://jacobmartinez.com/scottsdale) - [Las Vegas](https://jacobmartinez.com/las-vegas) - [San Diego](https://jacobmartinez.com/san-diego) - [San Francisco](https://jacobmartinez.com/san-francisco) - [Napa Valley](https://jacobmartinez.com/napa-valley) - [Seattle](https://jacobmartinez.com/seattle)