With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Larry’s charming and light hearted approach will make your guests feel right
at home. What makes this MC experience unique is the fact that it is combined with world class entertainment. Why book 2
entertainers when all you need is one!
Looking for unforgettable entertainment for your next corporate event? Every year, hundreds of companies across the country turn to Larry Soffer for memorable entertainment.
Whether it’s for an audience of 50 people or 6000, this show has been booked by some of the country’s biggest companies and it continues to delight audiences from coast to coast.
This show combines amazing mind reading, metal bending, and telekinesis demonstrations with side-splitting comedy and non-stop audience participation.
Imagine your guests’ delight when Larry reveals their inner most thoughts, controls their actions and predicts their every move!
This show is ideal for corporate banquets, conferences, holiday events and any other corporate events where you want to leave your guests amazed, laughing, and talking about the show for months.
For corporate functions or product launches, Larry Soffer-Conference Magician Entertainer can incorporate the company’s products into his show, which gives the audience a unique experience and it is also a favourite for companies.
When it comes to corporate entertainment, there are a lot of choices out there.
Close-up strolling magic is a great way to make guests feel at ease and entertained during the cocktail hour.
Larry performs his magic and mentalism in the hands of your guests using cards, coins, jewellery and other props.
He also makes objects move and levitate without touching them, reading people’s minds and bending metal objects such as coins, keys and forks.
This intimate style of performance allows the flow of the party to move uninterrupted and it is an excellent ice-breaker.
During the cocktail hour, at the dinner table, for pre/post-show entertainment, at trade shows or in a hospitality suite, your guests will continue to be surprised as Larry creates a stir throughout the room.
He takes up very little space except for the inquisitive swarm of people that he undoubtedly attracts.
Larry Soffer spends a few minutes at each table performing dazzling feats of magic and mentalism and leaving your guests bewildered and amazed.
Much of his material is visual such as levitation of different objects on the table. The beauty about this type of magic is that it will complement any part of your event. Follow SI on Twitter
(A Special Combo Package of the stand-up stage show and the walk-around close up performance is also available).
For companies looking for something flashy, Larry Soffer provides a variety of Stage Illusions.
Some of them include the magical appearance of the company president or CEO on stage, or the levitation or disappearance by an assistant, who then instantly appears at the back of the auditorium.
This show features breath taking visual illusions, as well as highly interactive mind illusions.
Larry Soffer displays his extraordinary human abilities; by levitating a paper rose and within a flash of fire, he transforms it into a real rose. And that, is just the beginning …
Throughout the show, Larry will also perform his renowned mind reading demonstrations. It’s all part of an all-round special entertainment experience.
Larry Soffer is a professional mentalist and magician whose performances blend psychological insight and polished stagecraft to create memorable experiences. His live demonstrations provoke wonder while delivering clear takeaways about attention, influence, and communication with skills that matter in sales, leadership, and change programs.
Larry tailors his material so that illusions illustrate business principles, using audience interaction to land learnings that stick. He is equally comfortable as a keynote entertainer or emcee, and his virtual formats have been optimized for remote engagement. Event planners choose Larry when they want both entertainment and tangible cognitive lessons that reframe how teams approach influence and problem solving.
From a young age, Larry Soffer was in awe of David Copperfield’s charisma and showmanship and at the age of 13 years, he enrolled at the College of Magic in Cape Town where he studied the art of magic for 4 years and he graduated with a Silver Medallion – the highest accolade which one can achieve.
Interestingly, the summer before Larry enrolled at the college, his family friend read a book by Linda Goodman called ‘Star Signs’ and they discovered that through a numerological chart that the letters in Larry’s name (when added up) mean ‘The Magician’ …
Whilst his destiny might have been preordained, success is never achieved by simply waving a wand.
With hard work and perseverance, Larry Soffer managed to divide his time between school, working on his skills and performing at corporate and private events.
This young and independent man shone at the College of Magic, winning several National and Provincial Championships and all but one of his course competitions.
World famous Las Vegas magicians, Siegfried and Roy were very impressed with Larry’s talent and his enthusiasm and they awarded him the SARMOTI (the Siegfried and Roy Masters of the Impossible) Grant, a bursary, for his final year of study at the College of Magic.
After graduation, Larry Soffer took interest in Mentalism and started studying it on his own. Mentalism can be explained as magic of the mind and includes acts of mind reading, metal bending, and telekinesis.
He expanded these abilities to the extent of demonstrating them on television and radio, affecting people across these platforms in their own homes, making their spoons and forks bend, fixing broken watches, making lightbulbs burst, making their TV’s switch on and creating other inexplicable phenomena.
Larry has travelled to several countries across the globe, entertaining local and international celebrities and notables such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Harry, Michael Jackson, Hootie & The Blow Fish, Luke Perry, Andy Macdowell, Ruby Wax, Mike and the Mechanics, Vinnie Jones, former South African President, F.W de Klerk, former South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, the SA Cricket and Rugby teams, PJ Powers, Zuraida Jardine, DJ Fresh, Lee-Anne Liebenberg … to mention a few …
In 2006, Larry Soffer was invited to the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, a club which holds the most prestigious magicians in the world as its members.
He then became the youngest South African to ever perform there and the only one to be awarded membership, making him the only African member of this elite group of magicians.
He has expanded his skills into the full corporate arena and he is always taking his award-winning magic to new heights.
Larry Soffer hopes to inspire people to ‘Believe to See’ instead of Seeing to Believe, opening their minds to new possibilities through the art of magic, getting them to see the world through the eyes of a child again and believing in the impossible, thereby creating their own dreams.
The Magic of Larry Soffer has spearheaded itself into a brand and he is the most influential name in Magic in South Africa today.
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In this two-and-a-half-minute promotional video, Larry Soffer demonstrates why he is considered Africa’s premier mentalist and magician. The reel highlights his dynamic stage presence, international performances, and ability to amaze audiences with seemingly impossible feats of mind-reading, illusion, and sleight of hand.
Clips showcase Larry captivating both intimate gatherings and large-scale corporate events, blending charisma, humor, and mystery into unforgettable entertainment. The video also positions him as a versatile performer who works across platforms — from live events to television appearances and private functions.
Throughout, Larry emphasizes not only astonishment but also engagement, drawing audiences into the performance and leaving them questioning what is possible. The promo effectively encapsulates his reputation as a world-class entertainer who brings energy, professionalism, and wonder to every stage.
00:00–00:25 Introduction: Larry Soffer as Africa’s top mentalist and magician
00:26–01:10 Highlights of stage magic and mind-reading performances
01:11–01:45 Corporate events and international showcases
01:46–02:20 Close-up magic and audience engagement moments
02:21–02:36 Closing impact statement and booking call-to-action
The performer opens by setting the theme: “Your thoughts create your reality,” then launches into a physical demonstration that starts with warming a coin and inviting the audience to watch what happens. He uses confident patter to create expectation, then executes a visual sleight-of-hand that draws audible amazement.
Midway he brings an audience member onstage (or into the focus) and asks small personal cues confirming “is this your mom? is your name Nadia?” before revealing a surprising detail: “my number was 741” and prompting the spectator to think of any number between 1 and 27. The reveal of the spectator’s number (and the build to it) produces sustained applause and shocked reactions.
The clip closes with applause and a brief overlay/narration about the performer’s experience entertaining corporate clients, private events, celebrities and royalty, underlining the act’s suitability for premium bookings.
00:00–00:20 – Opening patter: “Your thoughts create your reality”; hook the room.
00:21–00:50 – Coin demonstration: warming/visual sleight-of-hand; audience reacts.
00:51–01:30 – Build: rhetorical prompts and crowd-teasing; escalate tension.
01:31–02:00 – Spectator interaction: onstage exchange (“Is this your mom? Is your name Nadia?”).
02:01–02:30 – Number reveal sequence: “my number was 741” then invitation to think of a number 1–27.
02:31–03:00 – Mindreading payoff: reveal of spectator’s chosen number; audience amazement and applause.
03:01–03:22 – Closing applause and production tag: note on corporate/celebrity/private event clients.
Larry Soffer invites volunteer Jack Poirot to follow simple browser steps on his phone. Jack picks numbered cities (23 and 67) from an online list; Larry reveals a prediction (an Eiffel Tower image) matching Jack’s chosen city, Paris. Next Jack searches Wikipedia, selects a long word and silently spells it; Larry names letters and reconstructs the full word.
The routine culminates with Jack mentally thinking of a person Larry correctly names “Tasha,” producing stunned applause. The sequence is paced for hybrid audiences, uses precise instructions so remote viewers can participate, and creates multiple short reveal moments ideal for social sharing and broadcast.
08:35–08:55 – Phone/browser setup and volunteer introduction.
08:56–09:20 – City-choice instructions and picks (#23 and #67).
09:21–09:50 – Reveal #1: prediction envelope (Eiffel Tower) → Paris.
09:51–10:30 – Wikipedia pick: volunteer selects a long (>6 letters) word.
10:31–11:10 – Letter-by-letter mindread and full-word reveal.
11:11–12:00 – Personal-name payoff: volunteer thinks of a person; Larry names “Tasha.”
12:01–end – Audience reaction, applause and closing tag.
Speaker fees can vary depending on factors such as expertise, demand, and event specifics. While some speakers may charge a flat fee for their services, others may have hourly rates. It’s best to discuss fee structures directly with the speaker or their representative to understand the pricing model.
Virtual speaking appearances can indeed offer cost savings compared to in-person events. Virtual speaking rates are often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates due to factors such as reduced travel expenses and logistics. This makes virtual events a cost-effective alternative for organizations looking to book speakers within a budget.
Keynote speeches typically range from 30 to 90 minutes, with the duration determined by the speaker’s expertise, the event’s agenda, and audience preferences. Keynote speeches often include a combination of inspirational stories, practical insights, and actionable advice tailored to the event’s theme or objectives.
The scale of the event and audience size can indeed impact a speaker’s fee. Larger events with a broader reach or higher attendance may command higher fees due to increased exposure and demand. Conversely, smaller events or niche audiences may offer opportunities for more flexible pricing arrangements.
Travel expenses such as transportation, accommodation, and meals are typically negotiated separately from the speaker’s fee. These costs vary depending on the speaker’s location, travel distance, and event duration. It’s important to clarify travel arrangements and expenses during the booking process to avoid misunderstandings.
Many speakers require a deposit to secure a booking, with the remaining balance due closer to the event date. Deposits are often non-refundable and serve as a commitment from both parties. It’s advisable to discuss deposit requirements and payment terms with the speaker or their representative when finalizing the booking.
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