Holiday Parties
Strolling magic during cocktails or an interactive show after dinner gives employees a shared experience that feels more personal than standard party entertainment.
Chris Wheel delivers polished, interactive magic for company parties, conferences, banquets, client events, and employee celebrations. Based in Central New York and serving Syracuse, Utica, Rochester, Albany, Buffalo, and events throughout Upstate New York. Fully self-sufficient. Planner-friendly. Guaranteed to make you look good.
Trusted by organizations across Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Upstate New York








"The planning and booking process with you was so easy, I was worried I missed something. Everyone really enjoyed the magic show and thought it was a great addition to the event."
PwC's Rochester team decided to shake up their holiday party. One interactive magic show later, staff were already asking about the Buffalo office.
Arrives early, handles his own setup and audio, and needs one brief conversation with you before taking it from there.
With a Master's in psychology, Chris adapts his material and pacing in real time. No two shows are the same because no two audiences are.
Clean communication, reliable timelines, flexible billing. The vendor every coordinator quietly hopes to work with again.
From Fortune 500 firms to university programs to nonprofit galas, the feedback tells the same story: Chris delivers.
Every inquiry gets a personalized recommendation. Not sure which format fits? Just ask.
Chris moves through your event, performing up-close magic in small groups of 3–8 people at a time. Guests experience magic personally, one moment at a time.
Best for: cocktail hours, networking receptions, trade shows, holiday mixers, and any event where guests are on their feet.
A focused 30–45 minute performance for a seated or semi-seated audience. Intimate enough for everyone to be part of the experience.
Best for: team dinners, company celebrations, breakout sessions, awards nights, and seated gatherings up to 75 guests.
A full-scale, high-energy performance designed for larger audiences. The entire room is part of the show, even from the back row.
Best for: all-hands meetings, annual conferences, large holiday parties, galas, and any event with a stage or presentation space.
The performance is adjusted to your timeline, room, audience, and purpose—not dropped into the event as a one-size-fits-all act.
Strolling magic during cocktails or an interactive show after dinner gives employees a shared experience that feels more personal than standard party entertainment.
Use magic to energize a general session, create a memorable evening program, or help attendees connect naturally during networking time.
Close-up magic creates easy conversation and memorable moments without overpowering the relationships your event was designed to strengthen.
A focused parlor or stage performance gives the evening a strong entertainment centerpiece while keeping the tone polished and audience-friendly.
"Chris was awesome at our holiday party — attentive when booking and an absolute hit among our employees! Will absolutely book again!"
"Our staff is still talking about it a week later! The energy, humor, and mind-boggling tricks are top notch! Do your organization a favor and book Chris!"
"He managed to keep my employees engaged for over an hour at our recent banquet! Worth every penny! Great show! Great talent! Highly recommended!"
"Chris was very accommodating and flexible. I would not hesitate to call on him for future events. Great entertainment value!"
"Chris Wheel went above and beyond to make our clients feel truly special. His extraordinary skills and engaging charisma left everyone in awe. A true professional."
"Hired Chris for a corporate event. He was a big hit. Looking forward to having him again."
Chris is based in Rome, New York and regularly performs for corporate events in Syracuse and throughout Central New York. He also travels statewide for conferences, holiday parties, company banquets, networking receptions, client appreciation events, and employee celebrations.
Everything your event committee needs to move forward quickly.
Tell us a little about your event and we’ll get back to you quickly, usually same day. No pressure, no hard sell. Just a straightforward conversation about whether it’s a good fit.
We typically respond within a few hours.
We’ll be in touch shortly. In the meantime, feel free to call or text us at (315) 297-2016.