Magic Meets Music: CJ O’Hara on Sleight-of-Hand, Stagecraft & Building a Booked-Out Brand

From close-up miracles to full-stage shows with musical flair, CJ O’Hara (Magic By CJ) breaks down how he fuses sleight-of-hand, mentalism, and live music to create unforgettable event experiences. We get into his origins, what he learned performing across Phoenix/Chandler, and how small business owners can use brand consistency, crowd reading, and “moments” to turn audiences into raving fans.

In this episode you’ll learn:

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  How music + magic together amplify emotion and recall (and why it matters for brands).

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  What makes close-up, walk-around, parlor, and stage magic different—and when to book each. GigSalad

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  CJ’s approach to family, wedding, and corporate events (engagement over “just a show”). Magic by CJ

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  Why social proof clips (reels/shorts) are CJ’s “digital lobby” for bookings—and how he plans them. Instagram+1

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  The discipline behind sleight-of-hand (cardistry, cups & balls, and more) and how practice translates to business mastery. Instagram+1

About CJ O’Hara (Magic By CJ):
Phoenix-area magician & musician delivering interactive shows for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events; known for close-up magic, mentalism, and stage productions with a musical twist. Bookings & portfolio: MagicByCJ.com; socials below. Magic by CJ+1

Watch Chapters

Intro
Why combine music & magic
Close-up vs parlor vs stage (what to book when)
Crafting “wow” moments that convert
Reading rooms: the mentalism edge
Reels that get you re-booked
The cups & balls discipline (and business parallels) Phoenix/Chandler events & corporate use cases
Rapid-fire: favorite effects, practice habits, gear
How to hire the right magician for your event
Final advice for creators & founders

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#NicolesBusinessNotebook #MagicByCJ #Magician #PhoenixEvents #CorporateEvents #CloseUpMagic #Mentalism #Musician #EventProfs #BrandExperience

If you want, I can spin a Shorts-friendly description template that auto-pulls a line about the specific trick he performs in each clip (cardistry, cups & balls, mentalism reveal, etc.) for your uploads.