Mike Pettingill Magic - Central Arkansas Magician

08/30/2026

Planning the company holiday party comes with enough moving parts... entertainment shouldn’t be one of them!

Mike Pettingill brings interactive magic, illusions, and mind-reading designed to get coworkers laughing, talking, and engaging with each other without putting anyone in an awkward spot.

Choose walk-around magic during dinner, cocktails, or mingling, or build the entertainment around a featured holiday show.

Whether your event is employees-only or includes spouses and kids, the entertainment is tailored to the audience in the room. Choose walk-around magic during dinner, cocktails, or mingling, or a family holiday show that keeps children entertained while still giving the adults plenty to enjoy.

Planning your 2026 holiday event? Let’s chat! Call or text 501.218.3706.

08/13/2026

The last few weeks have brought some last-minute Birthday Star shows and a fun performance at the VFW Post in Tumbling Shoals. Next up is an alumni event at ASU-Beebe Searcy, followed by more birthday parties through early September.

I'm now booking late September and beyond. If you have an event coming up, let's give your guests something to talk about on the ride home! Message me here or call/text 501.218.3706

07/16/2026

We're going on a dig this upcoming Wednesday! I'll be performing at the Baldwin Memorial Library to help end the Summer Reading Series and UNEARTH A STORY!

🎩✨ The Magic Continues! ✨🎩

We’ve had an amazing summer “Unearthing a Story” with you, and we’re celebrating our FINAL week of Summer Reading with a show you won’t want to miss!

🪄 Join us for Mike Pettingill’s Magic Show—a fun-filled performance packed with amazing tricks, laughter, and plenty of surprises!
🎉 Bring your friends and help us end Summer Reading with a little extra magic!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

07/11/2026

Come see what's inside this tube, let me read your mind, and bring the kids for some fun colorful tricks!

I'm across the street from Art Alley until 11 AM!!

07/10/2026

I'll be performing magic for kids and adults alike tomorrow morning at Citizen Park, just across the street from Art Alley!

Lots of fun for the family at Art Alley, but make sure you stop by and catch a few tricks and illusions!

Join Searcy Parks and Recreation for our Family Day event at Art Alley and Citizen Park!

We will have:
1. I Spy (easy, medium, and hard)
2. Magic Painting
3. Chalk
4. Bubbles
5. Magic show at Citizen Park just across the street!

This is a come-and-go event, so come whenever it is convenient for you! We hope to see you there!

07/07/2026

Had a great time on the 4th of July in Jerusalem, Arkansas performing for the Freeman Family Reunion.

It was also the one time a year that the standard magician hat gets traded out for something more patriotic!

06/14/2026

It was a great week of making magic throughout Central Arkansas!

Wednesday night, I had the honor of sharing illusions as part of the Mountain Top Cowboy Church VBS Family Night! All the tricks were designed to reinforce the lessons they learned or re-learned during the week and the kids (and staff and parents!) were an absolute blast to be with.

Saturday at noon, we had a great time celebrating a special four-year-old as part of her unicorn-themed birthday party. She was the star of the show but I got to do a few tricks, too.

Saturday late afternoon was a first-of-its kind performance for me as I had the chance to perform for a family's going away party. Their sons got to have one more great time with their friends and we had a great set of laughs, wonder, and special moments.

There are still a few tricks up my sleeve (pun intended) for June, but if you're planning July and August parties and need something magical to celebrate, give me a shout!

PS: it isn't silly to ask if I perform for adult birthdays or gatherings! We do more mind reading, card tricks, and pop culture references but the result is the same: a lot of laughs, a lot of "wait, what?" moments, and a whole bunch of fun.

TL;DR: Did some tricks with a lot of fun folks. Reach out if you need some fun for any type of event!

06/04/2026

✨🎩 MAGIC NIGHT IS COMING TO SOUTHSIDE’S BACKWOODS STEAKHOUSE & GRILL! 🎩✨

Looking for something different to do this Friday night? Join us from 6 PM - 9 PM for an evening of jaw-dropping magic, laughter, and family-friendly fun with Mike Pettingill – Magic Maker!

Prepare to be amazed with interactive tableside illusions, mind-blowing tricks, and unforgettable entertainment happening right at your table. Perfect for date night, family night, or just a fun night out with friends!

🍔 Great food
🎩 Amazing magic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

Seats are filling up fast, so be sure to reserve your table today!

📞 RSVP: 870-251-9932

Don’t just hear about it—come experience the magic for yourse

06/02/2026

I'll be joining the fun at 4:30 this evening! Restless kids? Too hot outside to want to cook? Bring the fam to Texas Roadhouse and let me do some magic at your table!

05/29/2026

A bit of a repost, but this is an exciting week for me!

TONIGHT is the last night of VBS Searcy Church of the Nazarene - if your child hasn't attended the other nights and comes out tonight, stop me and I'll make sure to share some tricks that have been done this week alongside sharing some great Bible stories with them.

SATURDAY NIGHT, you can catch me in downtown Searcy from 5 to 9 PM at the Night Owl Vendor Market (on the Square and near Spring St) performing magic for their Neon Nights 80s themed vendor market! Great deals, some really cool vendors, and good music.

TUESDAY NIGHT, bring your family to Texas Roadhouse here in Searcy! I'll be performing magic *right at your table* - for the kids, I've got a lot of whacky illusions and they'll have face painting and some princess/dragon related crafts available, too. If you're traveling solo or as a couple, stop me and ask me to read your mind or do a card trick while you're waiting on an awesome meal - I'd love to see you out there.

And then one week from today, FRIDAY June 5th I'll be back in Batesville at Southside’s Backwoods Steakhouse and Grill for another fun night of table side magic. Pool tables and full bar for adults and regular family seating available, incredible food, and a hometown feel.