About – Jamahl Keyes
Discover the reasons why The Magic Comic would be the perfect addition to your upcoming event!
WHO IS? THE MAGIC COMIC- JAMAHL KEYES
Indianapolis Indiana based magician and entertainer Jamahl Keyes has over 25 years of performing experience. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in South Bend Indiana he was introduced to entertainment at a young age. His father Willie Keyes was a music teacher, and his mother Jackie Keyes was an elementary school teacher who found creative ways to inspire him to read. She performed magic tricks at the dinner table, and when he asked how she did them, she handed him a book and encouraged him to learn the trick himself. These fond memories of magic and performance stuck with Jamahl and would influence his career over his lifetime. As Jamahl grew older, he continued performing and was featured in several theatrical performances and television specials. However, he never forgot his passion for connecting with his audience through magic. After spending years perfecting his craft, he created an award-winning performance that would be adored by audiences across the country. In 1994, he was awarded as a World Champion Magician from the Society of American Magicians. He went on to win Family Performer of the Year from the Family Artist Association in 1998 and later again from Indy Fringe in 2003. More recently, he was presented with the Stage Magician of the Year from the International Association of Black Magicians and Artists in 2018.
Today, Jamahl continues to focus on spreading joy through his magic shows. Thanks to his versatility and skill, his shows can be performed anywhere from large arenas to the most intimate of small stages. Notable venues that he’s performed at include the Tribeca Theater in New York, the Morris Performing Arts Center in Indiana, and the Grand Ole Opry in Tennessee. Each show effortlessly combines, improv, comedy, audience participation, and magic to create an entertaining and memorable experience. In addition to his stand-up act, Jamahl performs a silent show which can be enjoyed by international audiences regardless of their native tongue. He simply allows the magic to speak for itself while captivating the minds and hearts of attendees. With the ability to perform across language barriers and demographics, Jamahl connects with audiences regardless of background, bringing them together under the unifying force of magic, laughter and theater. Thanks to his many years in the performance industry, he easily captivates and entertains all who have the privilege of enjoying one of his shows.
Theater Magic Show
Theater stage magic is typically performed on a platform, small stage or large theater while the audience is seated. Frequently using magic, props, sound and lighting to create a memorable production. Typically theater magic shows last around 55 to 90 minutes. This is typical of what you would see in Las Vegas. Magicians will vary performance times to meet your needs.
Strolling Magic Show
This is a close up style of magic presented while the magician is walking around and performing to groups of guests. It allows you entertain a large group of people without a stage. It’s perfect for cocktail parties, banquets corporate functions and more. This style of magic is a great ice breaker, a great way to get the guests talking, especially when people don’t know each other.
Stand-Up Comedy Magic Show
Stand-Up Comedy Magic can be used in almost any situation. Comedy Magic is defined as where a magician uses jokes or funny movement to amuse his audience. It may be a 15 minute spot on stage for a corporate or show review. It might be 30-40 min act for at 40th birthday but it also can be at a sales training meeting where the sales team need a break and a laugh before continuing on.
Private Event Magic Show
Your private event may be a birthday party, banquet and/or small engagement. What makes Jamahl special is that he tailor makes this type of magic show to fit his clients needs making the private event one to remember. Private events may be small as 18 in attendance to hundreds.
