Private weddings
Close-up illusion through the cocktail hour and at the table between courses. Built for guest lists where every face matters.
Felipe Scherson
- Close-Up Magician
- Pickpocket
- Mentalist
Associate of the Inner Magic Circle ·
The Magic Circle, London
The Magic Circle, London
The close-up magician for the rooms
that run Dubai.
Dazzles the stars
Trusted by those in the spotlight.
A small selection of guests Felipe has performed for in the past 25 years. Discretion is the rule; this is what we're permitted to show.
01Roger Federer
Tennis · 20 Grand Slams
02Rafael Nadal
Tennis · 22 Grand Slams
03Andy Murray
Tennis · Olympic gold
04Andrea Bocelli
Tenor · Classical crossover
05Shah Rukh Khan
Cinema · Bollywood
06Lindsay Lohan
Actress
07Pet Shop Boys
Music · Synth-pop
08David Haye
Heavyweight champion
09Sebastián Piñera
Former President · Chile
10Vadim Galigyn
Stand-up Comedian
01Roger Federer
Tennis · 20 Grand Slams
02Rafael Nadal
Tennis · 22 Grand Slams
03Andy Murray
Tennis · Olympic gold
04Andrea Bocelli
Tenor · Classical crossover
05Shah Rukh Khan
Cinema · Bollywood
06Lindsay Lohan
Actress
07Pet Shop Boys
Music · Synth-pop
08David Haye
Heavyweight champion
09Sebastián Piñera
Former President · Chile
10Vadim Galigyn
Stand-up Comedian
Close-up magician in Dubai
Felipe Scherson, Dubai based close-up magician, pickpocket and mentalist.
Felipe Scherson is a Dubai based close-up magician, pickpocket artist and mentalist, and an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, The Magic Circle's highest degree awarded by examination. He performs close-up magic, pickpocketing and mentalism at private dinners, weddings, corporate galas and luxury brand events across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
Pickpocketing is what sets his performance apart. Felipe is the only pickpocket act in the Middle East: watches and wallets vanish from guests in plain sight and come back with a laugh, often before anyone noticed they were gone. Combined with mentalism and sleight of hand performed inches from the audience, it gives hosts the moment their guests keep talking about long after the evening ends.
Most of his Dubai engagements are private and covered by non disclosure agreements, so hosts, venues and guests are never named. References and full performance reels are shared under NDA on serious enquiry.
Where Felipe Performs
- Iconic Ultra-Luxury Resorts: Leading international flagship hotels and exclusive beachfront properties across the UAE.
- Exclusive Private Enclaves: Elite residential estates, private islands, and high-security communities, including Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, and Jumeirah Bay.
- Superyachts & Marine Charters: Custom-crafted experiences hosted on private yachts cruising the Arabian Gulf and regional harbors.
- Prestigious Corporate & Public Venues: High-profile convention centers, luxury brand flagships, and dedicated cultural spaces.
Signature Formats & Engagements
- Private Dinners & Celebrations: Table to table close-up magic for intimate dinners, birthdays and milestone gatherings in private residences across Dubai.
- Weddings: Close-up magic and pickpocketing for cocktail hours and receptions, moving between guests so every table gets its own moment.
- Corporate Galas & Award Dinners: Roaming close-up magic and mentalism for gala dinners, summits and executive evenings in Dubai's five-star hotels.
- Luxury Brand Launches & Activations: Performances built around the brand for boutique openings, product launches and VIP client evenings.
- VVIP & Royal Gatherings: High discretion entertainment for majlis evenings, royal families, heads of state and ultra-high-net-worth hosts.
- Yachts & Private Estates: Close-up magic for yacht charters on the Arabian Gulf and private evenings on Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Bay.
Client review
What clients say.
“He understands audiences, reads the room brilliantly and knows exactly how to create interaction without ever taking over the occasion. His magic becomes a conversation starter, a memory-maker and often one of the highlights of the event. If you are looking for a magician who can genuinely wow your guests, engage an audience and add something truly special to your event, I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Felipe Scherson.”
Errol Edwin Goveas, Managing Director, Pure Magic Exhibition & Conference Organizing (PMECO)
Questions
Hiring a magician in Dubai.
- Who is Felipe Scherson? Felipe Scherson is a Dubai based close-up magician, pickpocket artist and mentalist, and an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, The Magic Circle's highest degree awarded by examination. He has performed in more than 50 countries for royal families, heads of state, celebrities and luxury brands.
- What is a pickpocket act at an event? A theatrical, comedic performance in which watches, wallets and other items are lifted from guests and returned within moments. Felipe is the only pickpocket act in the Middle East, and it is often the part of the evening guests remember most.
- What is the difference between a close-up magician and a mentalist? A close-up magician performs sleight of hand inches from the guests, with cards, coins and borrowed objects. A mentalist appears to read minds and predict choices. Felipe performs close-up magic, pickpocketing and mentalism in one performance.
- What events does Felipe perform at in Dubai? Private dinners and celebrations, weddings, corporate galas and award dinners, luxury brand launches, VVIP and royal gatherings, and evenings on yachts and private estates, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
- How do I book a magician in Dubai? Send an enquiry through felipemagic.com/dubai, message +971 55 167 2222 on WhatsApp or email contact@felipescherson.com. Felipe replies personally within two business days.
Selected engagements
Performed for hosts who do not advertise their guest lists.
A discreet selection. References and full reels available under NDA on serious enquiry.
Reactions · Audience
The reaction is the work.
Magic is measured in faces. The gasp before the smile. The silence after the move. The eyes that refuse to leave the table.
Felipe's craft lives in those seconds. If your guests deserve faces like these, the conversation starts with a short message.
Specialties · Event formats in Dubai
Built for the evenings that matter most.
Felipe performs across six formats, each shaped to the room. Discreet by default, scaled by request.
Corporate galas & dinners
Felipe moves through the room, table to table, drawing each group into the impossible. Intimate by design, never a stage act.
VVIP private gatherings
Intimate evenings hosted in private homes, palaces, and members-only spaces. Built for guest lists that do not appear on any invitation.
Brand activations & launches
VIP lounges, product launches, fashion weeks. Felipe becomes part of the brand world for a night.
State & royal occasions
Discreet performances for heads of state, royal families, and the rooms that never appear in print.
Yachts & private estates
Close-up illusion for the most private of settings. Felipe joins the guests as one of them, and the evening turns quietly impossible.
About
A magician for evenings that already have everything else.
Felipe Scherson has performed in more than 50 countries for royal families, heads of state, celebrities and luxury brands. Dubai is his home and his base, and he performs across the UAE and the Gulf.
Each engagement is built for the room: the host, the occasion, the guest of honour. He performs in English and Spanish, with a set of routines in Russian, and nothing is repeated from one evening to the next.
+25Years performing
AIMCInner Magic Circle
+50Countries to date
Limited dates each season. To check availability for Dubai,
Luxury is expected. Wonder is not.
Reserve an evening in Dubai.
Felipe replies personally within two business days · References and reels under NDA · Available across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE