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Dana Herz
Dana Herz performs close-up mentalism that turns audiences into participants, blending mind-reading with comedy to create personal, impossible moments. Her interactive approach makes groups feel the magic is happening specifically for them, leaving attendees energized and questioning what they just witnessed.
Dana Herz is a mentalist and magician who combines close-up magic with comedy to create interactive experiences for corporate events, fundraisers, and private parties.
After graduating from Northeastern University, Dana worked in television production on shows including Ellen before becoming tour manager for Michael Carbonaro. She has earned recognition from fellow performers for her creativity and distinctive approach in a male-dominated field. Dana created Magic on the Move, a walking tour of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter that blends local history with magic, and Magic Happy Hour, a virtual program that teaches participants tricks of their own while bringing groups together.
Dana connects with audiences through close-up mentalism that feels personal and immediate, mixing mind-reading demonstrations with comedy so attendees become part of the show rather than passive observers. She has performed internationally in Africa, Ecuador, and Poland, including a 2022 tour for Ukrainian refugees. Whether working a room of executives or entertaining at a fundraiser, Dana adapts her material so each group feels the magic is happening specifically for them.
Book Dana Herz to give your guests an experience they will talk about for months.
Book Dana Herz to transform your next corporate event or private party with her unique blend of close-up mentalism, mind-reading, and humor that turns every attendee into an active participant rather than a passive observer. Her personalized approach and interactive style will leave your team energized, amazed, and talking about the impossible moments they experienced long after the event ends, so secure Dana now to create an unforgettable experience for your guests.
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Dana Herz performs close-up mentalism and magic in an interactive format where audience members become participants rather than spectators, with mind-reading demonstrations woven through with comedy. She also offers structured programme formats, including Magic Happy Hour, a virtual session in which attendees learn tricks themselves, and Magic on the Move, a walking tour that pairs local history with live magic.
Dana Herz performs close-up mentalism and magic with comedy, working corporate events, fundraisers, and private parties through interactive formats including walking tours and virtual programmes. She served as tour manager for Michael Carbonaro and has performed internationally across Africa, Ecuador, and Poland, including a 2022 tour for Ukrainian refugees.
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