Private Magic Shows · Santa Barbara
Private Magic Show in Santa Barbara
A curated 45-minute theatrical experience your guests will be buzzing about for months.
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By Scott Syme · Last Updated March 2026
Looking for a show-stopping performance for your Santa Barbara event? The White Rabbit Private Magic Show is a curated 45-minute theatrical experience: part magic show, part one-man theater, part collective hallucination. Designed for groups of 20 to 120, it transforms any space into an intimate venue where the impossible feels inevitable and every guest is part of the story.
A member of the world-famous Magic Castle® in Hollywood, Scott brings elite-level craft to every stage. Imagine emerald curtains, warm lighting, and a curated soundtrack that pulls your guests into another world before the first trick even begins. Then Scott takes the stage, and for the next 45 minutes, reality gets beautifully unreliable. Cards defy physics. Minds are read with unsettling accuracy. Objects appear in places they have no business being. And the audience? They're not just watching. They're screaming, laughing, and grabbing each other's arms.
The Private Magic Show isn't background entertainment. It's the centerpiece of your evening. It's the thing your guests will text each other about the next morning. It's the reason they'll RSVP "yes" to your next event before you even send the invitation. That's the ROI of extraordinary entertainment.
Book a Private Magic Show in Santa Barbara
Dates fill quickly, especially during peak event season. Tell us about your event and we'll confirm availability within 24 hours.
New year, new events. March and April dates are now open for booking.
Imagine transforming a private dining room at The Lark or the event space at Belmond El Encanto into an intimate theater. The Private Magic Show brings a level of sophistication that feels right at home in Santa Barbara's most refined spaces.
White Rabbit provides full production support: professional lighting, sound design, and staging, turning your venue, living room, or corporate conference room into a world-class performance space. Every show is tailored to your audience, your space, and the feeling you want to create.
Based in Los Angeles and available for events across Santa Barbara and beyond. The Private Magic Show is our most requested experience. Book early to secure your preferred date.
The Central Coast's blend of old-money elegance and relaxed sophistication creates the perfect atmosphere for White Rabbit. Events here prioritize quality over flash, and the magic matches — intimate, refined, and calibrated for guests who value substance.
Central Coast audiences appreciate understated excellence — the kind of entertainment that feels effortless because every detail has been carefully considered.
Just a short trip from LA, Scott regularly performs at venues throughout Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Palm Springs.
What's Included
- Pre-event consultation to tailor the performance to your audience and goals
- World-class close-up magic, mentalism, and audience interaction
- Professional appearance. Scott arrives in signature style, ready to elevate
- Travel coordination handled seamlessly. Scott regularly performs in Santa Barbara
- A follow-up to make sure your event exceeded expectations
White Rabbit is based in Los Angeles and travels nationwide for select engagements. Close-up magic, mentalism, and curated sound travel beautifully. Full theatrical staging (lighting rigs, curtains) is available for events in the greater Los Angeles area. For Santa Barbara events, Scott works with your venue's existing setup to deliver the same world-class experience.
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"I've been to hundreds of events. This was the first time entertainment actually made me emotional. Truly extraordinary."
Philanthropic Gala Host, Palm Beach
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Make Your Next Event Unforgettable
Tell us about your Santa Barbara event (date, guest count, and vibe) and we'll craft a custom experience your guests will never forget.
New year, new events. March and April dates are now open for booking.
Most clients book 2–4 weeks in advance · No obligation to inquire
Follow Scott on Instagram @scottsyme_ for behind-the-scenes magic and event highlights.