James Sanden, Comedy Magician & Corporate Entertainer

01/20/2026

I'm thrilled to be performing close up magic alongside some of Chicago's finest magicians at the Goodman Theater, as part of The Magic Parlour's 3 Card Monte!

I'm performing on February 1, February 8, and February 22. BUT I was also added to this Sunday, January 25th!

Learn more ▶️ themagicparlourchicago.com/3-card-monte

I hope to see you there!

Introducing a new magician to The Magic Parlour! James Sanden joins the rotation of artists who will be bringing magic to 3 Card Monte - our new Sunday programming that features 3 magicians all in one show! ✨

James has spent the last 20 years destroying boredom and generating joy by helping individuals, companies, and organizations produce successful events with interactive, customized entertainment. James’ magic is fast-paced, funny and mystifying, while focusing on audience impact and participation.

James will be at the 3 Card Monte tables on February 1,
February 8, and February 22.

Learn more ▶️ themagicparlourchicago.com/3-card-monte

07/27/2025

I’m performing tonight at the Chicago Magic Lounge and unexpectedly have two comps available for the 7 PM show.

If you’re interested in coming, text me or DM me ASAP.!

06/14/2025

In 2 days you have another chance to see a rare public appearance by yours truly!

I'm performing with 2 other great local magicians, John Sturk and Scott Green!

THIS Monday, June 16th, at 7pm

iO Theater1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

Tickets are $20!

Get them here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36725/production/1234158

We welcome Jamie Sanden to our next show on Monday, June 16!

Rumored to have performed for a celebrity whose name rhymes with George Flucas, delightfully charming and marginally handsome magician, Jamie Sanden, combines astonishing comedy with hysterical magic in a show his mother calls "a colossal waste of potential."

He has appeared numerous times on WGN in Chicago, and has been featured at events for Subaru, Dominos, Disney, and as second lobster in his 6th grade nativity play. Whether your preferred search engine is Google or Yahoo, you can be confident Jamie has performed for both.

Feel free to tell his mom he's your favorite.

09/24/2024

Below is my most recent newsletter, reminding clients that holiday party dates are filling fast!

(I figured if you aren't on FB to read images of newsletters, what are you on it for? Memes? Angry political rants?)

Bottom line is, if you or your organization are in need of holiday party entertainment this year, hit me up!

(And If not, enjoy the two SFW jokes in my letter!)

05/17/2024

My name in lights!

Only a few tickets left for tonight and tomorrow...

amazingshows.com/purchase-tickets

Hope to see you there!

11/22/2023

I'm performing at the Chicago Magic Lounge NEXT weekend, 11/30, 12/1, 12/2 and 12/3 and would love to see you there!

At the moment tickets are selling so fast that the early show on both Friday and Saturday are sold out (and there's only 3 tickets left for the late show on Friday!)

So if you're interested in:

Thursday, 11/30, 7pm
Friday, 12/1, 10pm
Saturday, 12/2, 10pm
Sunday, 12/3, 7pm

Get tickets fast!

Magic shows 7-nights-a-week in our beautiful theater and lounge. Perfect for a unique date night, birthday celebration or girl's night out! View our full line-up of magic shows.

10/30/2023

The holidays are coming faster than you think. Don't let this year be a repeat of last year. Write that holiday letter now. Start buying presents now. Make those dinner reservations for when family visits now.

And don't wait until the last minute to hire your holiday party entertainment!

Oh, and if you're looking for entertainment, but don't want a big show, I have a new promo reel for my interactive strolling close up magic!

(It's the second video.)

And let me know if you (or someone you know) is in need of entertainment!

06/04/2023

If you were wondering, I found where the sidewalk ends.

In Yorkville, IL, just outside where I did my show yesterday.

04/25/2023

I’m performing at the Chicago Magic Lounge tonight, and have 2 comps that suddenly became available!

Who’s interested?