Tim was a HIT for our bachelorette trip entertainment.
Charlotte close-up magician · Spirit & bizarre magic, comedy & cons · Ages 18+
Liven up
the party.
Invite the dead.
I'm Timothy Starnes, a Charlotte close-up magician bringing bizarre magic, theatrical séances, con games, and dark comedy to bachelorette parties, adult birthday parties, and other private celebrations where zany adults gather.
From dinner parties to corporate events, wedding receptions and cocktail hours, lounges, nightclubs, bars and breweries, we'll find a format and tone that fit your crowd.
Let’s be honest. The show is for adults 18+. Your guests have suffered enough small talk. Give them a mystery to argue over on the ride home.
Text me your date, venue, and guest count. No blood oath required.
I've scared and partied it up with corporate clients including:
I've raised a few spirits at festivals and fairs:
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“Man, you have a HELL of a stage presence. Love what you do!!”
Blake ChristianaYarnival organizer
Close-up magic & comedy séance shows · Adults 18+
Close-up magic.
Very loose spirits.
Some people bring wine to a party. I bring things that should have stayed buried.
For close-up magic at dinner parties and private events in Charlotte, I bring sleight-of-hand, con games, and dark comedy to the table. Tell me about your group and we’ll plan the setup.
Prefer a traditional-style magic show? Book comedy magic with props and cards, con-game swindles, bar bets, dice magic, and more. A séance can be part of the night, or left out entirely.
In my signature comedy séance show, Timothy Starnes & His Many Night Visitors, I mix spirit magic, mind reading, haunted storytelling, and theatrical séance entertainment in a darkly comic trip through hundreds of years of séances, spiritualism, and spirit manifestations. Strange objects misbehave, cards refuse to cooperate, and guests become part of the mystery.
Expect an evening that's eerie, funny, and close enough to make perfectly sensible people start blaming the furniture.
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Charlotte party magic and event entertainment
Timothy Starnes · Live comedy magic
The stage is set.
The judgment is questionable.
Watch a little of the live show. Then imagine explaining your evening to someone who wasn't there.
This clip shows my comedy magic onstage. For an intimate dinner party or smaller gathering, explore close-up magic; we'll agree on the right format for your event.
Bring a little trouble to your eventMEET TIMOTHY STARNES, NECROMANCER, COMEDY MAGICIAN, CON GAME SWINDLER
Southern charm.
Dubious associates.
I'm Timothy Starnes, a comedy magician based in Charlotte, North Carolina and serving the East Coast. I travel for bachelorette parties in Asheville, Lake Lure, Myrtle Beach, Savannah, and beyond. I combine close-up magic with the atmosphere of a haunted parlor and the manners of a man who really should know better.
I like my mysteries intimate, my humor dark, and my audiences very much alive. My night visitors are less particular. I can never promise who (or what) will choose to drop in or what they’ll (it’ll) do.
Tell me who's coming to your event. We'll find a performance format and tone that fit. I can work with a room. The spirits remain a management problem.
Until we meet, Timothy
Let's talk about your evening
Booking a Charlotte magician
Sensible questions.
For once.
Have something else in mind?
Text me your question
Is a magician really a good idea for an out-of-town bachelorette party?
Yes. I offer private bachelorette party entertainment for adults 18+, combining close-up magic, dark comedy, and theatrical séances. Send your date, venue, and guest count, along with the tone your group enjoys. We'll discuss a show format that fits your celebration. A photo with me won’t get you in any trouble.
Do you offer birthday party entertainment for adults?
Yes. My adult birthday magic shows are for audiences 18 and up. Tell me about the guest of honor, where you're celebrating, and how many people are coming so we can plan the tone and setup.
Can you perform at a dinner party or private home?
Yes. I offer close-up magic for dinner parties and private gatherings with adults 18+, in Charlotte and beyond. Guests can gather around a table for sleight-of-hand, con games, and dark comedy. Send the location, guest count, and a description of the space so we can agree on the setup.
How does magic fit a wedding reception or cocktail hour?
Close-up magic during a cocktail hour gives adult guests a shared experience while they mingle. A dedicated performance spot can bring small groups together; we'll discuss the room, schedule, and audience to agree on a format and timing that work with your celebration. Tell me about your reception.
Is this magic show for adults?
Yes. Performances are for audiences ages 18 and up, with dark comedy, eerie stories, and audience interaction. Tell me about your crowd and its appetite for the spooky so we can agree on the tone. The children can keep the balloon animals. We've got other problems.
How long do you perform at a party?
Performance lengths are adjustable. I usually spend one to two hours working a client party. A séance requires two hours. Tell me about your schedule and we’ll plan the evening. Parties outside the Charlotte, NC area have a two-hour minimum.
How many guests can take part?
I can perform for events of any size. For a séance, I suggest 10–15 guests, or as many as your dining table can comfortably accommodate. Send your guest count and room details so we can plan how everyone takes part.
Do you offer walkaround magic or a performance station?
I offer walkaround-style magic, but I generally recommend having me stationed in a dedicated area so guests can join me on their own terms throughout the party. Tell me about your room and how the evening will flow.
Can I book close-up comedy magic without a séance?
Yes. Choose comedy magic with props and cards, con-game swindles, bar bets, dice magic, and more. A séance can be part of the night, or left out entirely if you prefer a traditional-style magic show. Explore close-up and dinner party magic or corporate con-game magic.
Is the séance a mediumship reading?
No. This is theatrical séance entertainment: magic, storytelling, and comedy presented as a brush with the uncanny. I don't offer direct mediumship readings or promise contact with deceased loved ones. The mystery is part of the show.
What space, seating, and sound setup do you need?
I ask for three chairs and a table to work from, or a coffee table with ample audience seating in front and to the sides. I do not use a sound system. Tell me about your space; we’ll confirm arrival and setup timing before booking. A crumbling ancestral mansion is optional.
Do you perform outside Charlotte?
I perform throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia regularly. If your event is farther away, send the city and venue with your inquiry so we can discuss availability, travel, and any related costs. I will travel.
How much does it cost to hire you for a private party or corporate event?
$500 per hour. Parties outside the Charlotte, NC area have a two-hour minimum. Send your date, venue, guest count, and preferred format for availability and your booking total. Call or text with those details to get started. A signed agreement and booking retainer reserve your date; the agreement sets out your payment schedule and event terms. Until then, we're just flirting with the supernatural.

- Private parties
- Bars & breweries
- Cocktail hours
- Corporate events
- Bachelorette parties
- Adult birthday parties
Book Timothy Starnes for your event
Let's raise
a few spirits.
Tell me about the room, the people, and how strange you want the evening to get.
$500 per hour. Parties outside the Charlotte, NC area have a two-hour minimum.
Séances require two hours. Text your venue to confirm whether it’s within the Charlotte area.
Text your date, venue, and guest count to get started. No séance required.
Charlotte, NC · Ages 18+.
Bachelorette parties, adult birthdays, private parties, corporate events, and venue appearances.
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