A Self Taught, Seventh Generation Vermonter
Billy Jamez is a self taught close-up magician and a native seventh generation Vermonter.
His style was not built in a studio or copied from a script.
It was built through real life, real times, real people, real failures, and real moments.
There are no long, drawn-out stories.
No over-polished routines.
Just honest, professional, engaging, in-the-moment magic that fits the way people actually gather in Vermont.
What clients have been saying about Billy's entertainment
Recent Google Business review from Stowe, Vermont
Magic That Happens in Your Hands
This is close-up magic, performed inches away from your guests.
No stage.
No spotlight.
No separation.
The magic happens:
In your hands
At your table
In the middle of standing groups
It feels less like a show…
and more like something you just experienced firsthand
Not Card Tricks. Real World Magic.
Most magicians lean heavily on cards and coins. Billy does not.
Cards and coins may appear briefly, but they are not the focus.
And the truth behind this is simple:
People do not walk around carrying coins anymore.
And most do not want to sit through endless card tricks either.
People want dopamine producing moments without a screen, and without thinking.
People want real world magic experiences without going to Las Vegas.
This is modern, original, audience-driven, real world magic right in your home, business, school, Airbnb, restaurant, or any event in Vermont.
Magic With Everyday, Borrowed Objects
This is where things shift.
Billy uses objects from the real world, often borrowed right from your guests.
At your event, you might see:
A guest’s cell phone used in something impossible
Shoelaces doing what they should never be able to do.
A simple colored pencil creating a felt connection that gets folks talking
Packing tape turning into a symbolic moment people talk about all night
Dental floss becoming something completely unexpected
Even toilet paper creating real astonishment
Nothing feels staged.
Because it isn’t.
Unique souvenirs are often left behind, deepening the mysteries and fun.
Fire. Laughter. Real Moments.
Small bursts of fake fire appear right from empty hands of Magician Billy Jamez
It happens fast.
It surprises people.
And in an instant, the entire energy of the room shifts into curiosity.
But the pretend flash fire is only part of it.
What truly makes the experience unforgettable is the personality behind the magic.
Billy brings a real, unscripted, slightly unfiltered sense of fun to every performance.
He might trip over a word.
Go slightly off track.
Say something backwards.
Make up a word on the spot.
Or perhaps break into a completely unnecessary dance move...a crowd favorite 🕺
And somehow… it all works.
Perhaps because it’s human. It's real.
And instead of breaking the moment, it strengthens it.
People laugh.
They relax.
They connect.
There’s no barrier.
No “perfect performer” act.
Just professional, fun, impromptu entertainment
Just a real person creating impossible and breath giving moments right in front of them.
And when people feel comfortable…
when they’re genuinely engaged…
That’s when the magic hits the hardest.
This Is Not a Show You Sit and Watch, but you can...
This is something you are invited to become a part of.
Guests are:
Holding objects
Making decisions
Experiencing the magic themselves
Strangers start talking.
Groups start forming.
Energy shifts naturally.
No forcing. No awkwardness.
Just real interaction🎩🪄🐰
A Real Moment Your Guests Will Talk About
At one event, Billy asked a guest to simply hold out her hand.
No big setup.
No long explanation.
Just a small moment.
He had her wave her hand gently…
and suddenly…
A ladybug appeared right in her palm.
Not near her.
Not on the table.
In her hand.
For a second, she just stared at it.
Then came the reaction:
Shock.
Laughter.
“Wait… what?!”
And then everyone around her leaned in.
Because it wasn’t something they watched…
It was something that happened to her.
That is the difference
A Moment That Brings the Whole Group Together
Everyone took out their phones and opened their calculators.
Each person:
Chose their own numbers
Typed something completely different
Kept everything in their own control
Billy never touched a single phone.
He did not even have one on him.
Then came the moment.
One by one… people looked down.
They all landed on the exact same number.
Not close.
The same.
People started laughing.
Looking at each other.
Checking again.
“No way.”
“Are you serious right now?”
And for the few who didn’t…
There was something extra waiting for them.
Suddenly, the whole group was connected
Perfect for Vermont Gatherings
Perfect for all Vermont Gatherings
This style works perfectly for:
Wedding cocktail hours
Private parties
Airbnb gatherings
Small group celebrations
From Burlington to Stowe, Montpelier to Lake Champlain, this is magic that fits the Vermont vibe.
No Setup. No Stress. Fully Insured
There is:
No stage
No big equipment
No interruption
Billy can move through groups naturally or create a small interactive area.
Perfect for:
Tight spaces
Social environments
Mixed age groups
Vermont Close Up Magic LLC is a family run, local Vermont bu
A Family Run Vermont Business
You are working directly with Billy and Wendy.
No agencies.
No middlemen.
Just real people who care.
2025 Google Business Review, Midnight show Basin Harbor Club
“You Should Be on America’s Got Talent…”
After a performance, someone will inevitably, say,
" you should be on America’s Got Talent "
Billy humbly chuckles and says:
" Thank you!
That's nice of you to share.
However, truth is I
would rather be remembered
at your special event than seen for
a few minutes on a screen"
TV is not really the goal.
Keeping It Local.
Keeping It Real.
Billy prefers something else.
Small groups.
Real people.
In the moment connections.
Vermont.
Meaningful moments.
Right here in Vermont.
Created together.
There are plenty of magicians in Las Vegas.
This is something different.
Book VT Close-Up Magic LLC for Your Next Event
Ready to Bring Something Different to Your Event
If you are planning a wedding, private party, or Airbnb gathering in Vermont and want something people will actually remember…
Now is the time to reach out.
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Lock in your date.
Because the best events are not just seen.
They are felt.