Shawn Eric
Corporate Magic Entertainer
Shawn Eric has been practicing and performing his magic entertainment for over 40 years!
Originally from Ohio, Shawn began honing his skills at restaurants and parties. He travelled and worked in New York City, Boston, New Orleans, and Boulder, Colorado where he studied with master magicians Slydini, Derek Dingle, Cellini, Johnny Fox, and others to learn the fine art of magic and performing.
Shawn moved west to Arizona to start a new phase of his career taking his magic into the corporate and hospitality markets.
He performed as a magic bartender at several locations including James’ Place, a magic-themed restaurant in Scottsdale; The Treehouse, an iconic restaurant in Cave Creek; the historic Carefree Inn; and at The Boulders’ Resort.
Then the Food and Beverage Manager for the Boulders, and present owner of Tarbell’s Restaurant, Mark Tarbell, commented…
“We’ve had wonderful guest response! Shawn’s fun presentations and casual style make him a special addition to any function. I highly recommend Shawn!”
In the late 1980s, Shawn Eric continued his magical studies at the Magic Castle and Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California.
Shawn Eric performed for master magicians Dai Vernon aka The Professor, Charlie Miller, Larry Jennings, and a host of top magicians. After performances at the Magic Castle, Dai Vernon kindly inscribed these words about Shawn in one of his books…
“A fantastic performer whose coin work is remarkable.”
Currently, Shawn is living the dream of being a consummate professional magic entertainer. He is a magician member of the Academy of Magical Arts and a regular featured performer at the Magic Castle.
Shawn is also the house magician at the Rustler’s Rooste Restaurant at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix.
With his enthusiastic charm and strong magic, Shawn’s experience and versatility enable him to connect with and entertain audiences of all kinds. He is a dedicated professional who loves magic and loves his audiences! Shawn’s mission is to entertain you and your guests with the very best magic… Impossible!