Your Neighbor Over the Hill
Santiago is a magician and mentalist who lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a short drive over the hill from Los Gatos. He performs in homes, restaurants, wineries and event rooms across Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Campbell.
His work is mentalism: mind reading and psychological illusion, blended with close-up magic that happens in the guests' own hands. It suits the gatherings people host here: a birthday dinner for twelve, a holiday party at home, an anniversary, a team dinner in a private room. Every guest is close enough to be part of it.
Santiago has performed for twenty-five years, is a member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and teaches at the McBride Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas.
Ways Santiago Performs at Your Event
Walk-Around Magic
For a party where guests mingle. Santiago performs for small groups as they move through the room, so everyone gets a turn up close.
Around the Table
For a dinner party or a private dining room. Santiago performs between courses for the whole table, close enough that everyone is part of it.
Featured Set
A 20 to 30 minute performance the whole room watches together, for a toast, a milestone or the moment the evening needs a centerpiece.
Santiago brings everything the performance needs. No stage, no sound system and no setup, so it fits a private dining room as easily as a ballroom.
See Santiago in Action
“AMAZING! So thrilled for this holiday event! 2025 has been a hard year for my family, having Santiago perform at our holiday event was just perfect to lighten everyone's hearts! Even stunned my SIL into silence with his magic. Even she admits that never happens! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.”
“Charmed the crowd at the Witches Ball! Santiago shines with top-tier talent. The 11th annual Witches Ball event was held at the Brookdale Lodge, one of the world's most haunted hotels, so the bar was set high. He blended right in with our guests and engaged them with a variety of magical modes throughout the night. He really added to the mystical ambiance with his warm and witty personality.”
Serving Los Gatos, Saratoga and Campbell
Travel is included in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Campbell, and throughout Silicon Valley.
Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose, Scotts Valley
Planning something elsewhere in the South Bay or the Santa Cruz Mountains? Santiago performs there too.
Questions People Ask
Does Santiago perform in Los Gatos and Saratoga?
Yes. Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Campbell are part of his regular service area, and travel is included.
What kinds of events is this a good fit for?
Birthday and anniversary parties, holiday parties at home, dinner parties, winery and restaurant private events, and company dinners and team celebrations.
Do we need a stage or sound system?
No. Santiago brings everything the performance needs and needs no stage, sound system or setup, so it works in a living room, a backyard, a private dining room or a ballroom.
Is it suitable for adults only?
The performance is built for adults and teens. It is clean and family-friendly in tone, and it is not a children's show.
How do we get pricing?
Send a few details through the form below or call (831) 239-9862. Santiago builds each quote around the event, and he replies within 24 hours.
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Book Santiago in Los Gatos
Tell Santiago about your event. A few details are plenty; he will help you work out the rest.