Mississippi Magician

Hire Bentley Burns — Mississippi’s Premier Magician

Planning an event and need great entertainment?
Bentley Burns is a nationally touring Mississippi magician based in Tupelo. He performs high-energy magic for adults at corporate events, colleges, theaters, and private parties across Mississippi and the Southeast, including Birmingham, Alabama, Memphis, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.

His shows include clean comedy, audience interaction, and amazing visual magic. Because of this, guests stay involved and have a great time. They will remember your event long after it ends.

Bentley has performed for more than 20 years. During that time, he has changed how people see magic. There are no old tricks, top hats, or kids’ party props. Instead, he brings a fresh, modern, and stylish show to every audience.

He is also the only Mississippi magician to appear on Penn & Teller: Fool Us on the CW Network. This national TV credit proves you are hiring a trusted professional. As a result, he is a top choice for company parties, colleges, fundraisers, and private events in Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, Jackson, Biloxi, Memphis, Birmingham, and more.

So, if you are planning a corporate event, holiday party, conference, college show, fundraiser, or private celebration, Bentley is ready to help. His magic is interactive, classy, and guaranteed to impress.

Why Event Planners Choose Bentley

✅ Modern magic for adults
✅ Corporate and private event specialist
✅ Nationally touring and TV-featured
✅ Easy booking and clear communication

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Mississippi Magician: Magic Shows Across Mississippi, Birmingham AL, Memphis TN & Beyond

Bentley Burns is a professional Mississippi magician and illusionist with over 23 years of experience delivering high-energy magic shows for adult audiences. Specializing in clean comedy magic, Bentley brings smart humor and astonishing illusions to colleges, corporate events, and private gatherings. From Tupelo to Jackson, and extending to Birmingham, AL, and Memphis, TN, his shows are designed to connect with every audience, keeping guests engaged and entertained from start to finish.

Whether you are booking a magician for colleges, a corporate event, or a private party, Bentley’s performances are tailored to your audience. His interactive magic for adults combines laughter, amazement, and polished illusions, creating unforgettable memories for attendees. Known nationally and featured on Penn and Teller Fool Us, Bentley Burns is the trusted magician for Mississippi and surrounding areas seeking professional, modern, and highly entertaining magic shows.

Choosing Bentley means working with a magician who blends professionalism, humor, and world-class magic. With multiple awards and national television appearances, Bentley brings reliability and excitement to every show. Serving Mississippi, Birmingham, AL, Memphis, TN, and surrounding areas, he tailors his magic for colleges, corporate events, and private gatherings, delivering a polished performance that leaves audiences laughing, astonished, and talking long after the final illusion.

Book Bentley today, your Mississippi magician, for clean comedy magic and modern illusions that entertain audiences across Mississippi, Birmingham, Memphis, and beyond.

1. How much does it cost to hire a magician?

While it varies, expect to pay a professional anywhere from $500 to $5,000, though it could be more or less depending on the event and travel.

2. What types of events do you perform at?

I perform at colleges, corporate events, theaters, and even private events like bachelor parties.

3. How long is your show?

Generally my show is 45 minutes, but it can be altered based on your needs.

4. Do you perform for children, adults, or both?

Mainly adults, but I do perform for kids as well, and even general audiences of all ages.

5. How far do you travel?

I’ll travel as far as your budget can afford. Ha!

6. What areas do you serve?

I serve nationally, however I do a lot of shows in the southeast region, including Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.

7. How far in advance should I book?

I recommend at least a month out. But regardless of how last minute or early you are, contact me for availability.

8. What makes your show different from other magicians?

There are a lot of people who can do magic tricks. What I focus on is making the audience feel involved. Whether it’s a corporate event, college show, library program, or private party, I want people laughing, participating, and making memories, not just watching from their seats.

9. Have you appeared on television?

I have. I was seen on Season 8 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us on The CW.

10. Do you require special equipment or a stage?

A stage is always nice but not necessary. I supply what I need, besides the venue, of course!

11. Can you perform outdoors?

I can perform outdoors. Just let me know in advance if it’s outdoors, along with a backup plan in case of poor weather.

12. Do you customize your show for different audiences?

Of course! Let me know your needs and wants, and I can usually customize the show for you.

13. What’s included in your fee?

I make my show all inclusive. You won’t have any hidden fees with me. So it includes travel and anything else that is needed.

14. Do you perform for colleges and universities?

100%, I do and have! Check out my reviews from colleges on my testimonials page.

15. Do you perform for corporate events?

Absolutely! I have and do perform for corporate events, especially during the Christmas season and company summer picnics.

16. Do you perform for holiday parties and Christmas events?

Short answer: a strong, resounding yes!

17. How do I book a show?

Contact me on my contact page and I’ll give you a call to learn more about your event.

18. What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Just reach out to me as soon as you know. I understand plans change, and I’ll always work with you to find a new date or sort out the details. The sooner you let me know, the more options we’ll have to figure something out.

19. Can you provide references or reviews?

Yes, my testimonial page is a great start, but also check out my Google reviews as well!

20. Why should someone hire Bentley Burns?

Because you’re not just getting a magic show, you’re getting an experience your guests will actually talk about after they leave. With 22 years of experience, a national television credit on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and a style built around getting the whole room involved, I focus on making your event memorable, not just entertaining for an hour.

21. What is the best type of entertainment for a corporate event?

While I definitely think magic is, I’d say anything interactive that gets your guests talking even after the event is long over.

22. What age groups enjoy a magic show?

All ages enjoy magic!

23. How much space do you need?

This depends on what type of magic you’re looking for. Contact me to find out more!

24. How early do you arrive before a performance?

I arrive anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour before, based on what you need and when I’m able to set up.

25. Can your show be performed in a banquet room, meeting room, or private home?

Yes, yes, and… yes! All of the above work great.