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Jim Maddex is a professional entertainer in the chicagoland area performing amazing sleight of hand magic and comedy. He began at a later age in life but has performing professionally for over 10 years all over the Midwest. His show can be suited for all types of venues and has experience on stage as well as strolling entertainment one on one with people. Performing at open mics and as a guest performer in numerous productions in the Chicago area has given him a good reputation as an all around performer for adults to young children. Over the years Jim has performed strolling magic table to table and is a great way to hone skills of audience management and sleight of hand. He is considered by some of his peers one of the best because he connects with the audience and is very entertaining to watch. Most of his clientshire him for private events such as corporate parties for holidays and cocktail hours, weddings doing stand up or strolling magic, birthdays from the young to old, public events, and tv. Recently Jim has been a guest for a new cable series being piloted to cable here in the states and in some places in Europe called" Open Mic Night at the Comedy Cafe." Also he has been interviewed on Local Cable Access in Chicago for his closeup magic. Whether your looking for entertainment for a trade show, business meeting, or any other types of social gatherings Jim Maddex is the man to see. See amazing magic that has been compared to David Blaine and Criss Angel. Be prepared to be AMAZED!