THE PERSON BEHIND THE IMPOSSIBLE
Meet Jim Sisti.
A lifetime of
creating wonder.
Magician. Mind reader. Author. The common thread? A room full of people sharing something they never saw coming.
Get to know Jim
MILBOURNE CHRISTOPHER FOUNDATION
Recognized for
close-up magic.
Jim Sisti is the recipient of the 2026 Milbourne Christopher Close-up Magic Award.
Selected by a panel of leaders in the magic community, the Foundation’s awards recognize achievement across the magical arts. This honor is part of Jim’s continuing story as a performer, author, and consultant.
THE CRAFT IS MAGIC. THE POINT IS PEOPLE.
More than a trick.
A shared moment.
For more than 40 years, Jim has brought comedy magic and mind reading to live audiences. His work begins with people, not just a performance.
At a reception, that might mean a small group leaning in as the magic happens right in their hands. On stage, it means bringing the whole room into the same moment—with laughter, surprise, and a little disbelief.
His career reaches beyond performing, too. As an author, creator, and consultant, Jim has shared his craft with other magicians and helped bring magic to television and theatre.
A CAREER BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT
On stage.
On the page.
Behind the scenes.
Different settings. The same attention to what makes an impossible moment work.
- 01 / TELEVISIONA&E’s Mindfreak
- Consulting for magic made for the screen.
- 02 / THEATRELong Wharf Theatre
- Consulting for the theatre’s production of Travesties.
- 03 / PUBLISHINGMagic for Dummies
- A contributor to the best-selling book, alongside his writing for fellow magicians.
- 04 / LIVE PERFORMANCEFrom close-up to the stage
- Comedy magic and mind reading, with the audience at the heart of the experience.
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR OCCASION.
The right fit
for your room.
A networking reception and a seated company celebration need different things. Jim’s close-up magic, stand-up show, and hybrid experience give you three ways to make magical entertainment part of your event.
Start with the audience, the setting, and what you want your guests to remember. Then find the experience that belongs there.
