Close-up Magic
Magic right in front of your guests, and sometimes in their hands. A natural way to bring people together during receptions, mingling and dinner.
Discuss your eventMagician · Host · Lecturer
Magic byRune Carlsen
Bring people together through magic, warmth and humour. For your next event, gala or magic convention.
All performances, lectures and hosting are available in English.
Corporate & Private Events
A little closer. A little more impossible.
Choose close-up magic, a show for the whole room, or a host to bring your programme together. Formats can also be combined.
Stand-up Magic Show
Bring everyone together for a shared highlight. A stage show combining magic, humour and audience participation for corporate and private events.
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Host & MC
Keep your programme flowing with a host who connects with the room. Combine introductions and transitions with humour and magical surprises.
Discuss your eventMagic Conventions & Special Events
On stage. Sharing ideas. Behind the judging table.
Gala Performances
Book Rune for your convention gala or special event. Get in touch to discuss the act, your audience and its place in the programme.
Discuss a gala performanceLectures
Practice Failure
How to Practice Everything That Can Go Wrong.
Lecture notes & companionCompanion material requires access.
You Lazy Shit of a Magician
Ask about the lecturesJudging
Rune has 15 years of experience judging magic competitions, serving as both head judge and jury member. He is currently a FISM Trainee Judge.
Enquire about judgingMeet Rune
From close-up moments to international stages.
Rune Carlsen is a Norwegian magician, host and lecturer. His experience includes more than 150 performances at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles and an appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
He is a five-time Norwegian champion, two-time Nordic champion and silver medallist at the 2024 European Championship of Magic.
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Tell Rune about your event.
Share your date, city and country, audience size and the format you have in mind. We can then discuss the programme and practical requirements.