Questions About Hiring a
Corporate Magician?

Having the responsibility of securing corporate entertainment can be quite daunting. You want all of the employees to have a great time and find entertainment that is unique — not like every other work party. Hiring Al Skinner will solve all of those issues. After 15+ years performing for Fortune 500 companies across the Bay Area, Al knows exactly how to make you look like the hero who planned the best event of the year.

Yes — and corporate audiences are often the most rewarding to perform for. A skilled magician can entertain, mystify, and genuinely engage the crowd, making your event truly memorable. The key is reading the room correctly. Al never embarrasses volunteers, never works blue, and never does anything that makes anyone regret coming up on stage. The result is a room full of people who came in skeptical and leave genuinely delighted. He has done this for Adobe, Meta, Salesforce, Cisco, Kaiser Permanente, and over 100 other companies across Northern California.

Al Skinner has been voted Best Magician and People's Choice entertainer in Northern California. With over 15 years performing for Fortune 500 companies across the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Sacramento, he specializes in interactive comedy magic that gets entire rooms laughing and talking about the experience the next morning. His clients include Adobe, Meta, Salesforce, Intel, Cisco, Genentech, Stanford University, Merrill Lynch, and Carnival Cruises.

A corporate magician understands the dynamics of a professional audience — the mix of titles, the company culture, the need to include everyone without offending anyone. Al customizes every show around your specific group, your industry, and your event goals. He can weave in your company name, your team's inside jokes, or your product — things a general entertainer would never think to do. After 15 years of corporate events, he knows what works and what doesn't for professional audiences.

Interactive magic is one of the most effective team-building tools available at a corporate event — and it doesn't feel like team building, which is exactly the point. Al incorporates comedy into his magic routine which helps break the ice and foster genuine camaraderie among coworkers. Whether it is executives and staff, new hires and long-timers, or cross-department groups who rarely interact — the shared moments of surprise and laughter bring everyone together naturally.

Absolutely — when the performer works clean, which Al always does. No cursing. No off-color remarks. No innuendo. No political, ethnic, religious, or suggestive material of any kind. Comedy magic is one of the safest entertainment choices for a corporate event precisely because the laughs come from wonder and surprise, not at anyone's expense. No one ever leaves an Al Skinner show upset, offended, or embarrassed.

By hiring a performer your clients have never seen before and will never forget, you create a memorable experience that showcases your company's creativity and thoughtfulness. Whether it is a product launch, networking event, or corporate party, incorporating magic into the program leaves a lasting impression and fosters positive relationships with clients. Al has been brought back by the same companies year after year for exactly this reason.

For holiday events in November and December, book 4 to 6 months in advance — meaning June through August. The performers with the strongest corporate track records fill their holiday calendars through returning client relationships by September. Waiting until October or November typically means your preferred options are already booked. Al recommends reaching out as early as possible to secure your preferred date.

Fees depend on a number of factors including location, number of guests, show length, and level of customization. Pricing is a direct reflection of the quality, experience, and service you receive — and not a single one of Al's clients has been anything short of delighted after hiring him. The best way to get an accurate quote is to share your event details and Al will put together a custom proposal within 24 hours. Call 916-225-5376 or fill out the contact form on this site.

Holiday parties, sales conferences, product launches, client appreciation events, team building days, trade shows, and award dinners all work exceptionally well. Al specializes in events such as sales meetings, product launches, and client and employee appreciation events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Fremont, San Mateo, Oakland, and Sacramento.

Absolutely. Al specializes in creating sophisticated, engaging performances tailored specifically for executive audiences, ensuring a memorable and impactful experience. His performances are carefully tailored to be culturally sensitive and engaging for diverse corporate audiences, ensuring every attendee feels included — from the CEO to the newest hire.