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John Stessel

Celebrity Magician, Corporate Mentalist, Brand Ambassador

Speaking Fee: $8,500 - $15,000 i Fees vary by event type, travel, and appearance details.

Travels From: New York, NY, United States

Employee Engagement Creativity Experiential Influencer Magician Marketing

John Stessel is a celebrity magician and content strategist known for blending contemporary illusion, high-profile brand activations, and viral storytelling into unforgettable live and virtual performances.

Employee Engagement Creativity Magician Experiential Influencer Marketing

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Meet John Stessel

John Stessel is redefining what it means to be a magician in the modern world. A performer, strategist, and storyteller, Stessel blends sleight-of-hand mastery with creative content to dazzle audiences and drive massive engagement online. His unique mix of digital-era magic, mentalism, and innovation has earned him collaborations with top brands, television networks, and Fortune 500 companies. John Stessel is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about John Stessel’s fees.

Want to book John Stessel for an event?

Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-995-0905 to book John Stessel for a keynote speech, corporate event, leadership program, workshop, fireside chat, virtual appearance, or other private or professional event.

Our team will help confirm John Stessel’s availability, speaking fee, travel requirements, and fit for your audience. To start the booking process, please share your event date, location, audience size, event format, and the type of presentation you are looking for.

The Mollie Plotkin Group is a full-service keynote speaker agency and entertainment bureau that helps organizations secure keynote speakers, entertainers, athletes, celebrities, and thought leaders for corporate meetings, conferences, fundraisers, and special events.

Biography

Contemporary Magic, Viral Reach

John Stessel isn’t just a magician. He’s a creative force with a career that bridges illusion, entertainment, and cutting-edge marketing. From his residency at New York’s Red Rabbit Club to his contributions and appearances on the Syfy Channel, TBS, ABC, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, People, The Huffington Post, and countless others, Stessel is one of the most inventive performers working today.

Known for his emotionally resonant and visually captivating performances, John’s viral video campaigns have reached millions. His holiday video in partnership with TBS and a local animal shelter became the #1 trending video on YouTube and top post on Reddit, ultimately helping every shelter dog featured find a forever home. Similar, his levitation activation at Somewhere Nowhere NYC garnered hundreds of thousands of views across platforms and set a new bar for event-based social content. He regularly performs for corporate audiences, bringing his signature charm and fascinating tricks for audiences of every size.

Consultant, Creator, Strategist

John was the first official influencer for Bicycle Cards, where he helped shape the brand’s digital identity and launched its live-streaming web series. As a creative strategist, he’s developed content and campaigns for clients like iHeartMedia, Dixie Brands, Meta, and Roundhill Investments, where he currently serves as VP of Marketing. At Own Company, he rebranded the organization, helped triple their social audience, and built a content engine that contributed to their acquisition by Salesforce.

Magic for the Modern Age

From consulting on The Magician at the Nomad Hotel to appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us to assisting in teaching tricks to Kelly Clarkson, John Stessel brings a unique blend of traditional magic and social-era storytelling to every platform. He’s performed alongside 50 Cent, Travis Scott, Future, Jon Bon Jovi, and for global premieres like Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club, where his show blended magic with murder mystery for a star-studded audience.

Live. Virtual. Viral.

Whether he’s headlining an NYC venue, producing viral content for brands, or performing for a corporate audience, John Stessel’s goal is simple: create moments of modern magic that stop the scroll, inspire joy, and spark connection.

How to Hire John Stessel

To hire John Stessel for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format, and program goals. John Stessel is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats, and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review John Stessel’s availability, discuss the event details, and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing John Stessel for your program.

John Stessel Booking Fee

The cost to book John Stessel depends on the event date, location, format, audience size, and scope of the appearance. John Stessel’s speaking fee ranges from $8,500 to $15,000, while virtual programs typically start at $5,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings, and virtual programs.

For the most accurate John Stessel booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing, and the best format for your event.

Speaking Topics & Programs

Live or Virtual Magic Experience

Engage teams and audiences with John’s high-energy, high-impact magic show—perfect for conference entertainment and company celebrations.

Magic for Marketing

John works with organizations to create scroll-stopping content rooted in his visual storytelling approach. From levitations to mentalism reveals, John builds branded magic moments that resonate.

Fireside Chat: Creating Viral Wonder

In this behind-the-scenes conversation, John shares lessons learned from building a career at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and performance. Ideal for marketing teams and creatives.

Featured Client Reviews for John Stessel

“I just wanted to send a thank you note to John for an incredible performance! His whole set was beyond entertaining & completely left every last one of us in awe. We had a blast and have some core memories made because of it.” – Whitney Morrison, Dutchie

“Our team loved the event and John!!

Professional – appreciated that he touched base when he got to the hotel, was timely and an excellent communicator
Engaging
Time was perfect (not too long, not too short)
Super fun act!!”

– Katie Capalungan, Vice President of Marketing, NSK America