Performance Journal
Recent Engagements
Dated recaps of real performances — luxury weddings, private celebrations and hotel engagements, from the Italian lakes to Dubai. Every entry is a real event.
July 2026 · Wynwood
The Grand Opening of Sora, Wynwood — with Scott Storch and Andrew Tate
On March 14, 2025, Sora by Hotel Collection opened its omakase and wine bar in Wynwood with an invitation-only…
July 2026 · Milan
One Card for Chicco Cerea — a Night Off at DaV Milano
This one was not a booking. Milan is Matteo Cammisa's European base from May to December, and on a night off h…
July 2026 · Dubai
Stage Show and Close-up at the International SGS Dental Congress, Dubai
On 11 November 2023, the International SGS Dental Congress brought its gala evening to the V Hotel Dubai, and …
July 2026 · Miami
Resident Magician at Kiki on the River, Miami
Since 2023, Matteo Cammisa has been the resident magician at Kiki on the River — the Greek waterfront institut…
July 2026 · Budapest
Close-up Magic at W Budapest
Matteo Cammisa has performed at W Budapest repeatedly — Marriott's design-led luxury hotel in the former Drech…
July 2026 · Framework · Weddings Worldwide
The Cocktail Hour Thesis — Why One Hour Decides Your Wedding's Atmosphere
The Cocktail Hour Thesis is a planning principle developed by magician and mentalist Matteo Cammisa across 500…
July 2026 · United States
How Much Does a Magician Cost? The 2026 Pricing Guide
Hiring a magician in 2026 costs anywhere from about $300 for a local part-time performer to $10,000 or more fo…
July 2026 · United States
How to Hire a Magician: 10 Questions to Ask Before Booking
Entertainment is the highest-variance line in any event budget: a great magician becomes the story guests tell…
July 2026 · Cannes
A Luxury Event at the Carlton — Cannes
On October 5, 2023, Matteo Cammisa performed at a luxury event inside the Carlton Cannes — the Belle Époque pa…
July 2026 · United States
Wedding Cocktail Hour Entertainment Ideas Guests Actually Remember
Every wedding has the same hidden gap: the sixty to ninety minutes between the ceremony and the reception, whe…
July 2026 · Cernobbio
A Wedding at Villa d'Este — Lake Como
Matteo Cammisa performed at a wedding celebration at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio — the grande dame of Lake Como …
July 2026 · Miami Beach
F1 Afterparty at Baoli Miami — The GR1D Club
During the 2025 Miami Grand Prix week, Matteo Cammisa performed at the Formula 1 afterparty hosted by The GR1D…
July 2026 · Manassas
A Birthday Among Private Jets — APP Jet Center Hangar
In June 2025, Matteo Cammisa performed at a 40th birthday celebration staged inside a private jet hangar at AP…
July 2026 · Miami Beach
A Corporate Evening at Queen Miami Beach
In March 2026, Matteo Cammisa performed at a corporate event at Queen Miami Beach — one of the most theatrical…
July 2026 · Sunny Isles Beach
WedSociety Connect at Trump International Beach Resort
On April 23, 2026, Matteo Cammisa performed at Connect — WedSociety's industry gathering for South Florida's w…
July 2026 · Hollywood
Netevia Business Conference — Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood
On February 5, 2025, Matteo Cammisa performed at Netevia's business conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel…
July 2026 · Budapest
Holiday Magic on Fashion Street, Budapest
In December 2024, Matteo Cammisa performed at the holiday celebration on Fashion Street — Budapest's premier s…
July 2026 · Coral Gables
A Private Event at Mr. C Residences, Coral Gables
In 2026, Matteo Cammisa performed at a private event at Mr. C Residences in Coral Gables — the residential add…
July 2026 · Fort Lauderdale
Jay's Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale — the VIP Pre-Opening
On May 2, 2025, Jay's Steakhouse opened its doors for a VIP pre-opening night in Fort Lauderdale — a first loo…
July 2026 · United States
Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas for 2026
Corporate audiences in 2026 are the hardest crowd in entertainment: they've seen every keynote format, sat thr…
July 2026 · Miami
F1 Race Week in Miami — Paddock Hospitality
During the 2026 Miami Grand Prix week, Matteo Cammisa performed at a Formula 1 paddock hospitality event — clo…
July 2026 · Budapest
Performing for Tommy Fury, Haley Baylee and David Dobrik in Budapest
In June 2024, Matteo Cammisa performed at an influencer event in Budapest where the guest list included boxer …
July 2026 · Naples
An Evening at Gordon Pointe — Naples, Florida
In April 2025, Matteo Cammisa performed at Gordon Pointe — one of the most exclusive waterfront addresses in N…
July 2026 · New York City
Rooftop Magic Above Manhattan — Eataly, New York City
On May 17, 2025, Matteo Cammisa performed at a rooftop event at Eataly in New York City — close-up magic over …
July 2026 · Lake Garda
A Wedding on Lake Garda — Torre San Marco
Matteo Cammisa performed at Ruth & Mason's summer wedding at Torre San Marco, a lakeside venue on Lake Garda i…
July 2026 · San Pantaleo
A Private Celebration at Li Finistreddi, Sardinia
Matteo Cammisa performed at a private celebration at Li Finistreddi, a luxury retreat above San Pantaleo on Sa…
July 2026 · Dubai
Performing at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Matteo Cammisa's work in the UAE opened on New Year's Eve 2017 at the Burj Al Arab — one of the most recognisa…
July 2026 · United States
What Does a Mentalist Do? Mentalist vs. Magician, Explained
A magician makes the impossible happen to objects. A mentalist makes it happen to your thoughts. That single s…
July 2026 · United States
Close-Up Magic vs. Stage Show: Which Is Right for Your Event?
Booking a magician comes down to one structural choice: does the performance move through your guests, or do y…
July 2026 · Europe
Luxury Wedding Magician for Destination Weddings: The Complete Guide
A destination wedding raises the stakes on entertainment. Your guests crossed oceans; the celebration usually …
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