Sebastian Gerhardt
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Sebastian Gerhardt brings a calm confidence to every performance that catches audiences completely off guard. His relaxed, conversational style lulls you in before delivering one stunning moment after another, and that contrast between his easygoing presence and the impossibility of what he does is what makes his performances so memorable.
Originally from Oslo, Norway, Sebastian draws on his Nordic roots and a lifelong love of storytelling to create performances with real depth and personality. He started learning card tricks in second grade, and his craft has been shaped over the years by two of the most respected names in magic: internationally acclaimed magician Michael Ammar and See Magic Live founder Kostya Kimlat. That mentorship shows in Sebastian’s polished technique and the genuine warmth he brings to every interaction with guests.
Up close, Sebastian performs sleight-of-hand with playing cards and everyday objects that happens inches from your eyes and still defies explanation. On stage, he shifts into mentalism and mind reading, inviting audience members to participate in psychological demonstrations that leave entire rooms buzzing. He is fully skeptic-friendly, meaning even the toughest crowd will walk away impressed. He can also incorporate custom brand messaging into his performances, making him a strong fit for corporate clients who want their event to feel cohesive and intentional.
Sebastian thrives at corporate events, trade shows, networking mixers, cocktail hours, awards galas, private parties, weddings, and resort events. His range of services, from interactive strolling magic to full stage mentalism shows for 50+ guests, means he can match whatever your event calls for. He is equally at home performing for an intimate dinner party of 10 or commanding a ballroom of hundreds.
In 2018, Sebastian was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He is now cancer-free, and that experience deepened his commitment to creating meaningful moments of connection and astonishment for every audience he performs for. When Sebastian walks away from your event, your guests won’t stop talking about what they just experienced.
Watch Sebastian in Action
Sebastian the Straight-Shooting Magician
Sebastian Live Performance
What Clients Say About Sebastian
“We had Sebastian perform at our home for Christmas Eve and it was such a special treat. We had kids as young as 5 and adults as old as 80 and all were so amazed by Sebastian. We would highly recommend him and can’t wait to see more magic! Thank you Sebastian!”
Andrew Innes
Google“Sebastian was a HIT!! Everyone was raving about his magic. He did a wonderful job circulating the room and engaging the guests. Our CEO is a magic buff and said Sebastian is the real deal!!”
Ashley Quammen
Google“We had Sebastian Gerhardt perform at our booth during a major industry tradeshow, and he was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he draw a crowd with his mind-blowing magic, but he also kept attendees engaged and entertained, creating nonstop buzz around our brand. His energy, professionalism, and ability to tailor his tricks to match our messaging made him the highlight of the expo floor. If you’re looking for a dynamic way to stand out at your next event, hire Sebastian. Immediately. He’s pure magic!”
Alaina Ankrom
Google“We had Sebastian Gerhardt at an event for our customers, and he was absolutely amazing. He read the room perfectly, did up close and whole group magic tricks that really wowed the crowd. He also led off our presentation, which was an amazing suggestion by him and it got the crowd engaged in the rest of the presentation. Erika was amazing to work with on the booking side, and Kostya was great as well. Thank you!”
Jeff King
Google“Sebastian Gerhardt put on an outstanding performance for our company’s 50th anniversary celebration. See Magic Live was excellent in helping us plan the event and offering magicians at various budget options. Sebastian did 60 minutes of interactive, close-up magic with small groups of employees, followed by a 30 minute show. His engagement with the employees was excellent, even recalling their names and using them in his show. We’ve already had requests to do another event using Sebastian and See Magic Live!”
Brad Carlson
Google