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5 Best Magicians in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A vanishing card at your cousin's wedding either gets talked about for years or gets forgotten by dessert, and the difference usually comes down to who you booked. Sydney's magicians on this list have logged nearly 2,800 Google reviews between them, and even the newest name still holds 170, with every single rating sitting at 4.9 or 5.0. When the scores are that tight, the review count is what actually separates a proven act from a new one before you call a magician in Sydney for your next event.

Short answer: Sydney Magician Jackson Aces tops our list with a perfect 5.0 rating across 786 reviews and two sold-out Opera House seasons behind him. Julianbullmagic (4.9, 835 reviews) and Magic Mike (Not A Stripper) (5.0, 611 reviews) are close behind on volume and consistency. Pricing varies a lot by format and length, so treat rating and review volume as your starting filter, not price.
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How Sydney's Top Magicians Stack Up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Sydney Magician Jackson Aces - Magician Hire & Magic Shows 5.0 786 Overall / stage illusions View ›
2 Julianbullmagic 4.9 835 Close-up card magic, budget-friendly View ›
3 Magic Mike - Not A Stripper | Sydney Magician for Hire 5.0 611 Weddings View ›
4 Magician Sydney - The BlackTies Magician Hire Sydney 5.0 414 Team magic shows View ›
5 Dare Magician 5.0 170 Corporate events + mindfulness sessions View ›
5 Best Magicians in Sydney (2026)

Our picks, reviewed one by one

Sydney Magician Jackson Aces - Magician Hire & Magic Shows logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sydney Magician Jackson Aces - Magician Hire & Magic Shows

5.0786 Google reviews

Jackson Aces has built his Sydney magic business around big-stage illusion as much as close-up card work. He has staged two sold-out seasons of his theatrical show Beyond Possible at the Sydney Opera House and performs at more than 250 corporate and private events a year, mixing roving mingle magic with stage sets for large banquets. His act has appeared on Channel Nine's Today Show, and his site lists endorsements from figures including Mike Tyson and Penn Jillette. Two decades in, he's built one of the more recognisable names in Australian magic.

What people praise

  • Guests still talk about the show days or weeks later, per multiple reviews
  • Warm, charismatic stage presence reviewers say works for kids and adults alike
  • Interactive tricks pull the whole room in, not just a couple of volunteers
  • Corporate clients single him out by name for repeat bookings
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume786 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency10 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flawless rating held across a genuinely large review base, backed by real Opera House credits, puts him at the top of this list.

2/80 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000

Julianbullmagic logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Julianbullmagic

4.9835 Google reviews

Julian Bull, who performs as Julianbullmagic, is a close-up specialist rather than a big-stage act, and reviews describe him working birthdays, weddings, hens parties, street pop-ups, and even aged care facilities. He calls himself the 'Assassin of Boredom' on his own site and says he's happy to teach the tricks he performs rather than guard his secrets. That solo, table-to-table style shows up across most of his reviews, whether he's working a wedding cocktail hour or a residents' lounge.

What people praise

  • Sleight of hand and card tricks reviewers repeatedly call outstanding
  • Works well with older audiences, an aged care facility called his visit the highlight of the week
  • Quick-witted humour comes up across several reviews
  • Gets whole groups involved, not just one or two people at a time

Worth knowing

  • A small share of reviewers rate the show lower than the 4.9 average, worth confirming exactly what format you're booking before the day.
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume835 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: He has the most total reviews of anyone on this page and a still-excellent rating, a sign of an act that's been working nonstop rather than only doing hand-picked showcase gigs.

19/486 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

Magic Mike - Not A Stripper | Sydney Magician for Hire logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Magic Mike - Not A Stripper | Sydney Magician for Hire

5.0611 Google reviews

Magic Mike, who brands himself 'Magic Mike (Not A Stripper)', is a Sydney roving and stage magician who specialises in weddings alongside corporate and Zoom bookings. His site lists 15 years of experience and says he's performed at high-profile private parties and works as the regular magician for the Hamish & Andy radio show. He also works as a wedding celebrant, so several reviewers hired him to run both the ceremony and the entertainment in one booking.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers hired him as both celebrant and magician for the same wedding
  • Table-hopping close-up tricks reviewers describe as mind-blowing
  • Makes a point of involving the whole bridal party, even a couple's dog in one case
  • Guests keep talking about the finale trick months after the event
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume611 · 86th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: His dual role as celebrant and magician is the real differentiator. If you want one person handling the ceremony and the entertainment, he's the pick, and the reviews back up the quality either way.

2/12 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000

Magician Sydney - The BlackTies Magician Hire Sydney logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Magician Sydney - The BlackTies Magician Hire Sydney

5.0414 Google reviews

The BlackTies operates as a small agency of magicians in Sydney rather than a single performer, with reviewers naming different magicians, including Fung, Scott, and Julian, depending on the booking. They run a stage show called Wizard's Hideout alongside private and corporate bookings, and their site markets them specifically for weddings and corporate events across Sydney.

What people praise

  • A ring trick and audience-on-stage moments come up repeatedly in reviews
  • Corporate clients book repeat annual events with the same team
  • Kids stay engaged through the full show, per family-night reviews
  • Multiple named magicians all get praised individually across different reviews

Worth knowing

  • Because it's an agency, you may not get the same magician twice, worth asking who's assigned before you book.
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume414 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Booking an agency instead of one performer buys more scheduling flexibility, which is why it still ranks well even with a smaller review base than the leaders.

1053/310 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Dare Magician logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dare Magician

5.0170 Google reviews

William, who performs as Dare Magician, pairs close-up and stage magic with a keynote talk on mindfulness for corporate offsites, a combination reviewers say works well for team days. He also books as a wedding MC and magician, running both the reception entertainment and the hosting duties in one role. His listings show him across weddings, hens parties, and corporate functions in Sydney.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight the mindfulness keynote as a genuine addition, not a bolt-on
  • Hens party and 40th birthday reviews mention he tailors the act to the group
  • The wedding MC and magician combo gets called out as smooth and well-timed

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review count on this page, so there's less of a public track record to weigh than the other four.
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume170 · 69th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: He ranks last on review volume, not quality, the rating is just as strong as the leaders, it simply rests on fewer bookings so far.

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How we ranked them

We pulled live Google ratings and review counts for magicians working across Sydney. Rating is the current Google average, review volume shows how many customers actually left a review, and confidence blends the two so a perfect score built on hundreds of reviews outranks the same score on a handful. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing them now, not just years ago. No business can pay to move up this list.

What does hiring a magician in Sydney cost?

We don’t have a verified local price list for Sydney magicians specifically, so we’re not going to guess. Cost swings hard on format (close-up mingling versus a full stage show), how long you book them for, travel distance, and whether it’s a weekday or a Saturday night. Ask each business for a written quote before you commit.

Booking across Greater Sydney

Every act on this list is based in or near the CBD, spanning The Rocks, Marrickville, and Haymarket-adjacent addresses, and all of them travel to inner west, eastern suburbs, and northern beaches venues for weddings and corporate events. If you’re searching for a magician near me in Sydney, start with whichever act matches your event format, then confirm their travel radius when you enquire.

What to ask before you book a magician

  • How long is the performance, and is it close-up, stage, or both?
  • Do you travel to my venue, and is travel included in the quote?
  • Can you tailor material for kids, corporate audiences, or a specific cultural background?
  • What happens if the event runs long or the schedule shifts on the day?
  • Do you carry public liability insurance for the venue?
  • Is a deposit required, and what’s the cancellation policy?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five magicians?

We compared magicians with a real Google track record operating in Sydney and ranked them on live rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

We last verified this list in July 2026 and refresh it as ratings and review counts change.

Should I book a solo magician or an agency?

Both work well. A solo act like Jackson Aces or Julianbullmagic gives you one consistent performer. An agency like The BlackTies gives you more scheduling flexibility if your date is tight.

Do Sydney magicians only work weddings?

No. Every act on this list also covers corporate events, birthdays, and in some cases team-building days built around a magic keynote.

The bottom line

Jackson Aces is the safe default: a perfect rating across the largest proven review base and Opera House credits to match. If you want a magician who’s also your wedding celebrant, look at Magic Mike instead. Whoever you book, get the format and length confirmed in writing before the day.

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