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Sophisticated Magic & Illusion For Corporate & Cultural Events 

Nashville magician Dean Carnegie delivers premium corporate entertainment, live magic, and interactive illusion shows designed for conferences, galas, cultural venues, and VIP events. His polished, professional performances create memorable guest experiences and elevate any high‑end program. For organizations seeking reliable, engaging, and unforgettable event entertainment, Carnegie—The Artist of Mystery—brings world‑class magic that leaves audiences talking long
after the event ends.

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LIVE Magic Shows

Carnegie’s LIVE in person Magic shows are fun, interactive and filled with good clean entertainment.   We still offer virtual shows for those clients that would prefer them. But the best way to see magic is LIVE!

Magic History Lecturer

Carnegie is one of the leading lecturers on the history of magic. He’s appeared at numerous history conferences talking about magicians of old, as well as popular magicians like Houdini. He’s also done a number of radio interviews about the history of magic

ASTONIFY

The Astonify Show is a Victorian style  Parlor Magic performance combined with theatrical Spirit Seance.

Great for team building activities and ideal for date nights. .

VIP Luxury Events

A private, luxury magic experience designed exclusively for the bride and her inner circle—interactive, intimate, and performed right in your Nashville suite or Airbnb. Expect unforgettable reactions, nonstop laughter, and a personalized finale that puts the bride at the center of it all.

Some Of Our Satisfied  Clients

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“Take Howie Mandel’s boyish charm, mix it with David Copperfield’s magical charisma and poof! You get Carnegie: Artist of Mystery!” The Washington Post

“The feedback from your show was great…Thank you for a wonderful show!” J. Sharples, British Embassy, Washington D.C.

“You gave a terrific performance, witty, colorful and fun as well as magical and confounding. How DID you do that??!!
In addition, you were not just easy to deal with offstage, but relaxed genial and pleasant. You make a good team, and you put on a wonderful show!” Dr. Donn B. Murphy, President National Theatre

“The fine entertainment you so ably provided, made the event exciting and successful” Debra Romash on behalf of President George Bush Sr., White House

“Thank you very much for a great show last Friday evening…We really appreciate you sharing your talents with the Members of Dataw Island.” Kevin Rhatigan, GM/COO Dataw Island

“Fun, Mystifying, Attention Grabbing! Our group thoroughly enjoyed seeing Dean Carnegie’s Astonify Show, and could not stop talking the various tricks he did. Dean was a pleasure to work with and easy to coordinate with. We look forward to seeing the show again!”
Erin Clark, Executive Director
Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail

Great Show Dean! The WWP Attendees and their families had a great time! Thanks again.

Ben Sampson, Outreach Specialist, Wounded Warrior Project, Washington DC

“It was a pleasure seeing you and working with you, as always! The crowd was so enthusiastic, everyone loved the show!”
Julie Seigel, Field Agent, Obscura Society DC

“From the bottom of our hearts, we want to extend our appreciation for your incredibly inspiring talk this past weekend…Thank you for your hard work, your passion for what you do, and sharing your ideas with us and the world! And give our best to Denise!”

Amanda Ian, and the TEDxFoggy Bottom 2017 Team

“Thank you so much for making our special guest, Sandy Dunleavy, magically appear during our Atlantic North BCM Summit. This magical moment is exactly what we wanted for our program.”

V. Sappenfield, Program Mgr. Bank of America

MEET DEAN CARNEGIE

Dean Carnegie is a professional magician, author, and historian whose work blends mystery, storytelling, and theatrical performance into a singular live experience. Drawing from deep interests in art, literature, and history, his programs go far beyond tricks—offering audiences a rich, immersive journey into the world of magic.

Based in Nashville, Carnegie performs locally and travels extensively across the United States and internationally. His work has been featured in theaters, on television, and at prestigious venues—including three performances at The White House. He is also a TEDx speaker, bringing his unique perspective on magic and history to a broader stage.

Carnegie is the creator and producer of multiple original shows, including *Carnegie: Artist of Mystery*, *The Astonify Show*, and the upcoming *UNREAL MAGIC*. In addition to theatrical productions, he develops custom presentations for corporate events and Fortune 500 companies, tailoring sophisticated magical experiences for high-end audiences.

An accomplished author, he has written two books on escapology for magicians and is currently working on a book about the legendary Harry Houdini. He is also the creator of the widely followed blog *The Magic Detective* and host of the *Magic Detective Podcast*, both dedicated to exploring the fascinating history of magic.

When not performing, writing, or painting, Carnegie is continually developing new material. A passionate student of magic history, he studies rare texts over a century old, uncovering forgotten mysteries and reimagining them for modern audiences. Whether presented in their original form or reinvented for today’s stage, his work brings timeless magic back to life—proving that the oldest secrets can still create the strongest wonder.

 

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