MELBOURNE'S AWARD-WINNING MAGICIAN
Josh Staley
World-Class Entertainment That Makes Your Event The One People Remember.
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION OF MAGIC · TOP 12 WORLDWIDE (FISM) · GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAGIC, BROUGHT TO YOUR EVENT
WHY JOSH STALEY
Most people book a magician hoping for a fun trick or two. What they get with Josh is something else entirely.
Josh Staley is the current Australian Champion of Magic and one of only a handful of Australians ever selected to represent the country at the World Championships of Magic — where he became the highest-ranking Australian of all time in his category, officially being recognised as one of the 12 best close-up magicians in the world.
He's also a Guinness World Record holder, and his work has been personally praised by Penn & Teller.
Recognised by his peers as one of the most talented and skilled performers of his generation, Josh performs across Australia with award-winning theatre seasons, critically acclaimed touring productions, sold-out festival runs, and a genuine reputation as one of the best in the country — and he brings that same standard to every private and corporate event he takes on.
When you hire Josh, you're not just hiring "a magician." You're hiring someone who's already proven himself against the best in the world and is bringing that level of skill directly to your event.
Weddings
The magic that has your guests talking before the reception even starts.
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Corporate Events
World Championship entertainment for the event your team actually remembers.
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Hens & Bucks
The surprise nobody expects, but everyone remembers.
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Celebrations
Magic for the milestones and moments worth celebrating.
EXPLORE CELEBRATIONS →What Clients Are Saying
"From the start, he was easy and friendly to work with, professional, and flexible. Booking was stress-free. He roved between groups, giving each group personal attention."
"We booked Josh for a joint hens and bucks party, and he was absolutely incredible! The humour was spot-on, and the whole show added something truly special to the night."
"We had Josh at our wedding and he was absolutely wonderful! Our guests are still talking about his magic and how impressed they were."
"Very impressed not only by the magic itself but by Josh's ability to match the energies of 10 rowdy girls at a birthday party."
"Super easy to communicate with, incredibly flexible, and very professional from start to finish. He was a real highlight for our work Christmas Party."
"From the start, he was easy and friendly to work with, professional, and flexible. Booking was stress-free. He roved between groups, giving each group personal attention."
"We booked Josh for a joint hens and bucks party, and he was absolutely incredible! The humour was spot-on, and the whole show added something truly special to the night."
"We had Josh at our wedding and he was absolutely wonderful! Our guests are still talking about his magic and how impressed they were."
"Very impressed not only by the magic itself but by Josh's ability to match the energies of 10 rowdy girls at a birthday party."
"Super easy to communicate with, incredibly flexible, and very professional from start to finish. He was a real highlight for our work Christmas Party."
"He actually made the evening feel like magic. We still have no idea how he does anything... he left everyone in complete awe on the day."
"He left guests at my party in absolute awe. Even the most cynical and hard-to-impress amongst them were completely wowed."
"Josh joined us for our end of year staff xmas party, and he was absolutely phenomenal! He had us all laughing and in awe for every trick."
"Organised him for a wedding and everyone loved the performance! This made a wonderful day even better. Josh is a master of his art."
"He is responsive, respectful, and a lateral thinker. He will listen deeply to what you want and design the best possible show for your crowd."
"He actually made the evening feel like magic. We still have no idea how he does anything... he left everyone in complete awe on the day."
"He left guests at my party in absolute awe. Even the most cynical and hard-to-impress amongst them were completely wowed."
"Josh joined us for our end of year staff xmas party, and he was absolutely phenomenal! He had us all laughing and in awe for every trick."
"Organised him for a wedding and everyone loved the performance! This made a wonderful day even better. Josh is a master of his art."
"He is responsive, respectful, and a lateral thinker. He will listen deeply to what you want and design the best possible show for your crowd."
Every Format. One World-Class Standard.
Close-Up
Magic
Intimate magic performed inches from your guests — the reactions that break the ice and set the tone for the whole night.
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Feature
Show
A dedicated, high-energy performance that brings your whole event together for one unforgettable, shared highlight.
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MC &
Hosting
Professional event hosting woven together with live magic — one seamless, entertaining night from welcome to final toast.
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Combined
Experience
Close-up magic during the mingling, a feature show to bring everyone together — the complete night, without having to choose.
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"Improbable"
"That's Wild"
Your Questions, Answered.
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Josh performs at weddings, corporate events, hens and bucks parties, and private celebrations across Melbourne and greater Victoria — from intimate close-up magic during cocktail hour to full feature shows for large corporate galas. Every performance is tailored to the specific event and audience.
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Josh is the current Australian Champion of Magic and represented Australia at the World Championships of Magic (FISM) in Turin, Italy, ranking Top 12 in the world for Close-Up Magic. He's also a Guinness World Record holder, with 110+ five-star Google reviews and a personal endorsement from Teller, of Penn & Teller.
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Roving magic is close-up, interactive entertainment where Josh moves through your guests in small groups — perfect for cocktail hours and networking. A feature show is a dedicated performance for the whole room together, ideal as a headline moment after dinner or during formalities. Many events combine both.
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Pricing depends on format, duration, and guest numbers. Roving magic and feature shows both start with flexible packages to suit your event and budget — get in touch with your event details for a tailored quote.
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Look for a genuine track record across your specific event type, verified reviews, proper public liability insurance, and clear, professional booking communication. A magician who's excellent at festival shows isn't automatically the right fit for a corporate boardroom or an intimate wedding — make sure their experience actually matches your event.
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Yes — Josh regularly performs at hens and bucks parties across Melbourne, with a style that reads the room and leans into the fun, social energy of the night while keeping the magic genuinely world-class.
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Yes. Josh's corporate performances are polished, sharp, and entirely work-appropriate — engaging for senior executives and diverse teams alike, with no material that risks crossing a line.
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Yes — while Josh is primarily known as a magician, genuine mind-reading and mentalism are woven naturally into his performances. Many Melbourne clients specifically searching for a "mentalist" find that Josh's blend of sleight of hand and mentalism gives them the best of both in one performer.
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Peak wedding season and December corporate dates typically book out 6-12 months ahead. If your date is set, it's worth enquiring early to check availability and lock it in.
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Yes — Josh is Melbourne-based and available for events across Victoria and nationally, including recent interstate bookings. Travel is discussed as part of your quote.
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Yes, Josh holds current public liability insurance, with certificates available on request for corporate venues and event coordinators.
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