Booking Matt Adams FAQ

Straight answers to the questions churches ask most before they book.

Who is Matt Adams?

Matt Adams is a Christian illusionist and evangelist who has been sharing the gospel through illusion shows for more than 20 years. He is the first and only recipient of the Merlin Award for Christian Illusionist of the Year, presented by the International Magicians Society in 2026. He has performed in more than 40 countries on six continents and travels full time, bringing his shows to churches, camps, schools, and conferences across the United States.

What kinds of events does Matt do?

Family ministry nights are the event churches book Matt for most. He also does church outreach events, youth and student nights, summer camps, VBS kickoff events, revivals, fall festivals, Christmas outreach events, Christian school assemblies, and Christian conferences. If your goal is to get people in the door who would never come just to hear preaching, an illusion show is built for exactly that.

What ages is the show for?

Matt’s shows are for ages 5 and up, and they work best when the whole family is in the room together: kids, students, parents, and grandparents. Family events hosted by a children’s ministry or youth ministry are a great fit.

Does Matt travel to our state?

Yes. Matt travels to churches and ministries all across the United States, and he performs internationally as well.

Does Matt share the gospel?

Yes, and it’s the reason he does this. The illusions draw the crowd and keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Then Matt shares the gospel clearly from the Bible and gives people a real chance to respond. Many churches plan their follow-up around that invitation.

What shows does Matt offer, and how long are they?

Matt has three full-length church shows: Connections (60 minutes), Tick Tock (70 minutes), and Sensational! (70 minutes). Each one is followed by a gospel invitation. If your church has hosted Matt before, he can bring a different show so the experience is new. When an event calls for something different, Matt also builds custom shows around your theme, your audience, and your schedule.

Can Matt do more than one event while he’s in town?

Yes, and many churches get the most out of a visit this way. A full weekend can include 45-minute assemblies at local schools, a student night, an evangelism or apologetics workshop, a family show, and preaching on Sunday morning. School assemblies are a proven way to fill the evening family show. Matt can also do a week-long camp, VBS, DNow, or other multi-day event.

Can Matt preach or teach without the illusions?

Yes. Matt is an ordained minister and preaches regularly, often as part of a weekend. He also leads two workshops. Sharing Your God Story trains your people to share their own testimony and the gospel, and A Reasonable Faith covers apologetics topics such as the existence of God, the reliability of Scripture, and the resurrection. Workshops can run from one to five hours.

What are Matt’s credentials?

  • Merlin Award, Christian Illusionist of the Year (International Magicians Society, 2026)
  • Master’s degree in Global Studies (missions) from Liberty University
  • Diploma in Children’s Ministry from KidMin Academy
  • Ordained minister
  • More than 20 years of ministry and performing, in more than 40 countries on six continents
  • Current member of the International Magicians Society, and a previous member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and the Society of American Magicians

What does our church need to provide?

Matt will work around your resources, so you won’t have to provide anything beyond a typical Sunday setup. Every room is different, and Matt adapts the show to fit the space you have.

How much does it cost?

Each event is custom priced based on many different factors, including the type of work being requested. It’s completely free to get a quote and to brainstorm with Matt about the best ideas for your event.

How do we check Matt’s availability and book him?

Check Matt’s schedule, then reach out through the booking page with your date, location, and type of event. You can also read what other churches have said on the reviews page.