Close-up encounters
Chris moves through cocktails and dinner, creating impossible moments inches from your guests—and drawing more people into the fun.
BLACK-TIE GALAS · BENEFIT DINNERS · FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Make the room
feel electric.
The kind of magic that stops conversations, fills the room with laughter, and leaves guests saying, “That may be the best magician I’ve ever seen.”
Create the momentTHE FEELING IN THE ROOM
The room leans in.
Then it erupts.
A great fundraiser already has meaning. Chris gives it momentum.
Polite small talk turns into real laughter. Guests call friends over because they have to see what happens next. Then the entire room shares one huge, impossible moment together. The cause remains the heart of the evening—but now the night has energy people can feel.
BUILD THE EXPERIENCE
Start a spark.
Or own the whole room.
Choose one format, combine a few, or let’s shape the entertainment around the rhythm of your event.
A featured showpiece
A concentrated burst of comedy and astonishment that resets the room and raises the energy between program moments.
The full-room finale
Comedy magic and mind reading that turns hundreds of individual guests into one laughing, cheering audience.
They came for the cause.
They’ll talk about the night.
THE ENERGY BUILDS
Every beat
changes the room.
Whether Chris is moving table to table or taking command of the stage, the entertainment builds naturally around your program.
Curiosity starts
One group reacts. The next table notices. Suddenly everyone wants to know what they just missed.
Laughter spreads
Guests relax, connect and begin enjoying the night together instead of simply attending it.
The room erupts
One shared showpiece gives hundreds of people the same breathtaking moment at once.
The story travels
Long after the final appeal, guests are still retelling what happened right in front of them.
MEET CHRIS WHEEL
A showstopper
who still feels like part of the party.
Chris is the person guests lean toward at the table—and the performer who can command the entire room from the stage. His style is sharp, funny and conversational, backed by 20 years of experience and more than 100 five-star reviews.
As a magician and certified school psychologist, he knows how to read a crowd, build anticipation and make people feel comfortable joining in. Your guests get a remarkable show. Your committee gets clear communication, early arrival and someone who understands the assignment.
Seriously good magic. A not-so-serious magician. Exactly the right combination.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Where does the magic fit during a fundraiser?
Wherever it helps the evening most. Close-up magic can welcome guests during cocktails, a short feature can lift the room between program moments, or a full show can give everyone a memorable finish after dinner.
Can you work around speeches, auctions and awards?
Absolutely. Your cause and program stay at the center of the night. Share the run of show and I’ll recommend where the entertainment can add energy without competing with the moments that matter.
Can we combine strolling and stage entertainment?
Yes. Many events benefit from close-up magic while guests arrive, followed by a featured show later in the evening. We can combine formats or create a plan around your schedule.
Do you bring sound equipment?
I bring my own audio equipment and everything needed for the show. If your venue has a suitable house system, I’m happy to use that too. Easy access to the performance area—ideally a ramp or step-free entrance—is appreciated for loading in.
Where do you travel?
I’m based in Rome, NY, and perform across New York and beyond. Tell me your location and date; travel is included in your quote so your committee has a clear number to review.
Are you insured?
Yes. A certificate of liability insurance is available, including naming your venue as an additional insured when needed.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS · CHECK AVAILABILITY
Tell me about the night
you’re planning.
Send your date, location, expected attendance and a little about the cause. I’ll recommend an approach and send a clear quote your committee can review.
Get a quick quotePrefer to email? Send your event details. Or call (315) 297-2016.