Derek Lavertu - Close-Up Magic in Minneapolis, MN
I perform sleight of hand magic using mostly everyday objects such as cards, money, rope, and rubber bands. The sort of magic I do is very versatile, so I can perform almost anywhere.

What are my shows like?

I perform sleight of hand magic using mostly everyday objects such as cards, money, rope, and rubber bands. During one of my shows, you might see cards change in an audience member’s hand, a drawing come to life, or an audience member’s signature travel from one place to another. Almost every piece I perform involves audience participation, so the show becomes a shared experience rather than being about me alone. I also produce personalized souvenirs for audience members to keep.

Much of my work is done immediately in front of an audience without any special music or lighting. Most people have never seen magic at such close quarters, and their reactions are strong. Laughter, gasps, and screams of delight are common.

Depending on the layout of the venue, I can travel from group to group doing short shows, or I can do one longer show for everyone.

Where do I perform?

I work mainly in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota.
I have appeared regularly at several restaurants and clubs. Now you can see me Fridays and Saturdays from ** to **:**PM at The Lounge in downtown Minneapolis.

The sort of magic I do is very versatile, so I can perform almost anywhere. You should keep me in mind for parties, business functions, promotional events, meetings, fairs, and any other special events that you want to make more special. Preferring to focus on adult and family audiences, I am not accepting any children's parties.

I find that no two performance situations are exactly alike, but I always manage to give everyone a unique, memorable experience.

Why Am I A Magician?

I’m a magician because I love the field and its potential. I think magic is especially valuable today, because we live in a world of impossibility overload. Science and technology present us with new miracles daily, and movies have ever more incredible special effects. The result is that we have become accustomed to the impossible. When wonders never cease, we cease to wonder at them. Somehow, a well done piece of magic cuts through our complacency and gives us a sense of mystery and astonishment we thought we had lost.

Magic has given a great deal to me over the years, and I hope to give back to it by doing good work in the field. That is my top priority in my career.

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