Private Evenings
For dinners, homes, and private gatherings where the atmosphere matters as much as the conversation.
Designed for private events, weddings, and exceptional gatherings where the atmosphere matters as much as the occasion itself.
Experience
What makes it different
No props. No distance. No visible method.
Everything happens in the hands, in the moment, and inside the conversation. What guests remember is not just what happened, but how the room felt while it was happening.
Where It Belongs
For rooms where atmosphere is part of the occasion.
Best suited to spaces where intimacy, tone, and attention can shape the room.
Corporate Gatherings
For receptions, client events, and leadership evenings that should feel elevated without interruption.
Exceptional Venues
For hotels, lounges, and destination spaces where discretion and atmosphere already matter.
About
Years of discipline, refined into something that feels effortless.
Based in Chattanooga, Chase Ellsworth performs close-up sleight of hand built from ordinary objects, exacting technique, and direct human contact. No gimmicks, no stooges, and nothing disposable — just craft designed to place the impossible in your guest’s own hands.
Begin
Start with the event.I’ll guide the rest.
Every room asks for something different. Share a few details, and I’ll recommend the experience I would begin with.
Selected Clients
Trusted in rooms where the standard is already high.
“I honestly underestimated how big the reactions would be. People were stopping me the rest of the night to talk about it.”
- Margot H.
“It gave the event a completely different energy. People loosened up, started talking more, and the whole room felt more alive.”
- James R.
“I’ve had entertainment at events before, but this felt different. It was elegant, personal, and people were genuinely blown away.”
- Caroline S.
Press
Recognized for work that feels impossible up close.
Features, interviews, and appearances documenting the work behind Artifice.
ArticleChattanooga PulseChase Ellsworth: Illusionist ExtraordinaireFeatureReadRadio InterviewWUTC / NPRThe Mind of Artifice, The MentalistJanuary 19, 2020ListenIndustry FeatureInside MagicMagician Chase Ellsworth FeaturedOctober 16, 2019ReadInterview & PerformanceLocal TelevisionA brief news appearance with close-up performanceBroadcast AppearanceWatch
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