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Derek Hughes
Captivate audiences with Derek Hughes, comedian and stand-up magician. Derek works with organizations to boost engagement, inspire creativity, and enhance team dynamics, delivering award-winning performances featured on NBC's America's Got Talent and Comedy Central.
Derek Hughes is a captivating stand-up magician whose performances have been praised by the New York Times as “thoroughly entertaining.”
Known for his unique blend of comedy and magic, Derek has dazzled audiences on platforms like MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. As a top ten finalist on NBC’s "America’s Got Talent," his engaging style and interactive magic make him a sought-after speaker and performer.
Derek is also a consulting producer for TRUtv’s "The Carbonaro Effect" and regularly performs at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he was nominated for Parlour Magician of the Year. His expertise in entertainment and humor makes him an ideal choice for events looking to inspire creativity and engagement.
Book Derek Hughes to bring a touch of magic and laughter to your next event.
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To book Derek Hughes, email derek.hughes@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Derek's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Derek Hughes performs stand-up magic, combining sleight of hand with comedy in a format built around audience interaction. His set draws on the structure of stand-up comedy while integrating magic tricks as the central device, a style he has performed on television programmes including America's Got Talent and the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Derek Hughes performs stand-up magic combining comedy and illusion, suited to corporate events, galas, and audience-interactive entertainment. He reached the top ten on NBC's America's Got Talent and serves as consulting producer on TruTV's The Carbonaro Effect.
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Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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