I have performed for nearly 15 years for thousands of people at numerous corporate and private events, both in Finland and abroad. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with many event organizers, and I am a regular part of the lineup for several entertainment agencies. Below, you can read feedback from my shows.

Awards and achievements

• Finnish Championships of Restaurant Magic, 2nd place, 2023
• Finnish Championships of Close-up Magic, 2nd place (Solmu Mäkelä competition), 2017
• Finnish Championships of Stage Magic, 3rd place (Solmu Mäkelä competition), 2023
• Published my own magic book in 2024 (See more)
• Timo Tuomivaara Challenge Trophy 2024 for promoting Finnish magic culture (Finnish Magic Circle)
• Online Magician of the Year, 2015, by Finnish magicians association
• Breakthrough of the Year, Tubecon 2014 (Nordic countries' largest YouTube event)
• Talent Suomi 2021, received four "yes" votes  (watch video)

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Customers:

Heard from shows

"Thank you for the memorable and exceptionally skillful magic performance. Everyone really enjoyed it. We've had several magic shows over the years, but this was definitely the best I've seen! So, a big thank you, you're truly incredibly talented!"
Annika Segerstråle-Lötjönen
Keravan Energia Oy

"Kristian performed at our company’s Christmas party in 2023. The performance was excellent, and Kristian’s presence made the event feel truly warm and welcoming. The tricks were full of surprises, with humor and a great pace that perfectly suited the occasion. I can highly recommend him, and we will definitely continue working with Kristian whenever possible!"​
Jouni Ahlsted
Metlab Oy

"Kristian is magical! We surprised our colleagues with Kristian’s performance, and the experience has been talked about for several days after the show. Thank you, Kristian!"​
Mari Pasanen
Polestar Oy

"Thank you for the excellent performance and hosting at Refimex's evening event. We are more than satisfied, and so was the audience. The feedback we've received has been nothing but praise, and many were especially impressed with your magic tricks."​
​Mika Nieminen
Refimex Oy

"Kristian performed at our association's 40th anniversary celebration. The show was fantastic, and the close-up magic was absolutely superb. His hosting of the event was also flawless, textbook perfect. I highly recommend him, 10+++"​
Elli Syvähuoko
 ​Karjalohjan-Sammatin Yrittäjät ry

"Great show, fantastic magic. The audience was engaged, but subtly, with no one made to feel embarrassed. Thank you!"​
Mari Virtanen
 ​Suomen Kalakasvattajaliitto ry

"Kristian moved around the tables performing close-up magic in both English and Finnish for our international group during the evening event. Everything went smoothly and seamlessly. We were all left wondering, 'How is this possible?' Highly recommended!"​
Paula Back
Orion Oyj

"Professional hosting of our event and interesting magic tricks that delighted and amazed the audience. I highly recommend!"
Ulla Kangasniemi
SKO ry
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"Amazing magic tricks, both for large audiences and close-up at the tables. A cheerful magician with incredible skills."​
Ari Björkqvist
Porche Club Finland

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"Thanks again for your flexibility and great performance; it was truly entertaining!
Eeva Viiru
YIT Oy

"Thank you! Our event received a lot of praise, and it was clear from those present that your performance was truly inspiring."
Tanja Eranto
​Wulff Oy

"Thank you for performing at my child's birthday party! You had even the most energetic children sitting still throughout the show and got the quieter ones enthusiastically involved! Both the children and adults really enjoyed your performance! A big thank you also for the balloon figures!"​
Tommi Lempinen

"Impressive! A magician... and a really good one!"
​Jorma Uotinen
Dancer

"Great show, fantastic charisma."
Krista Siegfierds
Artist

"Thank you so much for the fantastic show! You were truly impressive and completely captivated the entire audience—both children and adults! Several of my friends asked after the performance how they could get in touch with you. 

You made a real impact, and our christening was exactly what we hoped for: a relaxed and enjoyable celebration with a great group, where both kids and adults genuinely had a good time. 
Thank you!"​
 Katri Heikkilä







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"Thank you so much, Kristian! We really enjoyed your performance!"
​Heidi Pathan
LähiTapiola

"Thank you so much—your performance was a huge hit with us! Both the children and the adults were thrilled."​
Anna Korsoff
Bird & Bird perhepäivä

"Thank you so much! Special thanks for handling the Teams setup so well, and for bringing participants over to the side so they could be seen—it looked great on our end!"​
Minna Mononen
Sp Optia

"Thank you! The show was really good. It worked wonderfully even remotely."
Mari Walden-Hartikainen
Mall Voice Oy

"Thank you for yesterday’s fantastic show. Everything worked perfectly, and the tricks were indeed intriguing. It was great that the group could also participate in them."
Jarmo Ruohonen
​Eezy

"A big thank you! In addition to your skills, you did a great job engaging with the audience. Your performance received a lot of praise."​
Anna-Maija Hallikas 

"Thank you, the performance was top-notch! It even sparked discussion at the breakfast table."​
Janne Halonen

"Hi! Thank you, it was an incredible set! Speculations about the tricks continued late into the evening!"​
Sara Degerholm
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"Thank you for Friday's performance! Oliver really enjoyed the show, and the adults at the daycare also thought everything went great. They mentioned that you had been very engaging with the children throughout the entire performance."​
Anne Heino

"Hi! And thank you for the great performance. We really enjoyed it. 😊 It was a perfect entertainment choice for that special Christmas party evening."​
Pasi Välimäki
Galimatias Concept Oy

"Thank you so much! Special thanks for handling the Teams setup so well and for bringing participants over to the side so they could be seen—it looked great on our end!"​
Heta Rissanen
Tilaaja, ​Reumaliitto

"Thank you for the great performance; the audience praised it as fun and entertaining!"​
Elisa Veikkola
Tampereen yliopisto

"Your performance was the highlight of the evening!"​
Jyrki Isojärvi
Isodent Oy

"The performance was carefully planned and proceeded smoothly. Kristian is also familiar from previous years, and magic is taken seriously."​
Lähitaikuuden SM-kisojen tuomaristo

"Thank you! It was an amazing show, and the children loved it."​
Mirva Koikkalainen
Myllymäen koulu 

"I want to extend my thanks for yesterday; you created a truly great show and atmosphere for all of us in just 30 minutes."​
Tanja Suomilammi
​YTK

"Kristian Backman performed at the Tampere Medical Society's 125th anniversary celebration. Communication and arrangement of the performance were smooth and easy. The show was entertaining and engaging, creating a relaxed atmosphere and making people laugh. A five-star performer, thank you!"​
Kirsi Valli
Tampereen lääkäriseura

"Kristian performed up close for a small party of 20 people, youngest being 6 and oldest 81. Everyone enjoyed the show and was thoroughly amazed & entertained. Funny, smoothly flowing banter, great tricks. Agreeing the practicalities of the show with Kristian was an easy and smooth process. If you are thinking about a magic show at your event or party, I recommend Kristian."
Toni Siimes
Tilaaja, Helsinki
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"Thank you so much for the morning's magic tricks! It was surely a pleasant surprise for the participants, especially since you managed to perform it so effortlessly in Russian as well. The magic tricks were astonishing—how did you manage to find the right cards and objects, not to mention the Rubik's Cube!"​
Suvi-Marja Sallinen
​Suomen Pietarin pääkonsulaatti




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"Kristian performed at out magic-themed party; first he did a stage show and then with couple of hours close-up magic sessions with event participants. We have only praises to give - the performances were super entertaining and Kristian had put effort on listening to our wishes."
Kirsi Valli
Helsinki Institute of Life Science

​"Many thanks for the fantastic magic show you put on last Saturday! The magic act received tremendous praise from the guests, and everyone was especially impressed by how cohesive and excellent the performance was. A superb selection of well-chosen smaller tricks, humor, and the recurring themes throughout the show (like the Batman bit). You are an outstanding and charismatic performer, and the show was enjoyed by children, our friends, and seniors alike. I hope you continue your magic career for a long time; we certainly know who to call when we need a professional performer in the future! Huge thanks!"​

Ella Toiviainen/weddings 2023

"I received excellent feedback about you when I spoke with the group later in the evening. And even today at the morning meeting, a colleague asked where we found that magician; he was absolutely fantastic!"​
Mira Mondragon
Rakettitiede Oy

"We booked magician Kristian Backman for Halva's 90th birthday celebration. Kristian arrived as agreed and performed skillfully while involving the guests in his program. His performance sparked much amazement and admiration. Thank you very much!
Tanja Mäntymäki
​Halva Oy


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"Hi Kristian, and thank you for today's performance. It was very well done, and everyone liked both the style and the tricks!"​
Risto Kivisilta
Tilaaja, ​Technopolis Oy

"Your performance was exactly what I hoped for. You took us, the audience, into great consideration, and the show worked perfectly within the given schedule. We received positive feedback from the audience afterward. I gladly recommend your performance to those interested."​
Janne Saarela
Kuopion yliopisto

"Thank you for the great performance!"​
Heikki Siniharju
Fortum Oy

"The children were absolutely thrilled. In kindergarten, all they've talked about all week is the giraffe-zebra and other amazing tricks!"​
Sini Pankka
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