About Jim

Jim Straight is a magician who is dedicated to his clients.  He seeks to develop a relationship with each client in order to fulfill their individual entertainment needs.  He will keep a client’s guests engaged with amazing close-up magic or a stand-up show. Jim will tailor his performance to the client’s needs. He will always be professional and dressed appropriately for your event. 

Jim is committed to his craft, has won awards for his close-up magic and was the President of the Society of American Magicians, Portland Chapter, for two years.  Jim always seeks to grow as a magician and tries to regularly introduce new material to his performances. He studies the greats, both past and present, and regularly attends professional conferences for magicians, within the United States as well as abroad.

Prior to becoming a professional magician, Jim had a wide range of experiences. He began his professional career as a teacher in the Beaverton School District but changed careers and ultimately retired from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue where he served as a firefighter/paramedic for over twenty years. Other experiences include being a Peace Corps volunteer, a skydiving instructor and Army Reservist. Jim brings all of his life experiences to his performances and interactions with a client's guests.