Shama Shama Production · Nairobi, Kenya
Magic, in the land where it lives.
Illusion. Mentalism. Hypnosis. A house born in Nairobi, reaching across Africa.
Begin with a name.
Shama Shama — a name said twice, the way a story is told twice: first to hear it, then to believe it. It means light in the old sense — not brightness, but attention.
The audience is not fooled. The audience is invited.
The land stays inside the work. Not printed on the fabric — sewn into the cut. You will not be shown Africa; you will hear it in the patience of the pacing, in how long a silence is allowed to stand before the turn.
The formats — and the room each one asks for.
Booked alone or sequenced into a single evening. Every show is built for the room in front of it.
The Salon
Magic at arm’s length, among the canapés. The trick happens in your hands, not on a stage.
The Evening
Grand illusion, mentalism and a closing hypnosis set. The full arc of an evening, sequenced like a score.
The Centerpiece
A stage showpiece for the middle of a gala — big enough to fill a hall, contained enough to sit inside a programme.
The work resists the word amazing. It asks instead for silence, then a slow exhale.
Three disciplines. One evening.
Close-up among the cocktails. A parlour set when the plates are cleared. Hypnosis to finish, the audience now the cast. One bill, sequenced like a score.
Clear pricing, by the block.
Every rate is for the stated block, in Kenya Shillings. A 50% deposit secures the date; the balance is due on or before the day.
The Salon
Close-up magic for cocktails, receptions and dinners — the trick happens in your guests‘ hands.
A full hour of strolling close-up — cards, coins, borrowed objects. The room stays standing.
Extended strolling with a short seated interlude — ideal for a wedding reception or corporate dinner.
- Extra hour — KES 30,000
- Travel outside Nairobi CBD — quoted
The Evening
The flagship — a full evening of grand illusion, mentalism and live hypnosis, built for a seated audience.
The full arc — close-up opener, grand illusion centrepiece, mentalism and a closing hypnosis set.
The flagship with full production — larger illusions, a live camera feed, and a hypnosis finale with audience participation.
A contained stage set for the middle of a gala — big enough to fill a hall, easy to slot into a programme.
- Second show (same day, same venue) — KES 60,000
- Custom illusion (branded) — quoted by brief
- Travel & accommodation outside Nairobi — quoted
The Kids‘ Show
60 minutes of comedy magic, audience participation and a grand finale — for birthdays, school fun days and family afternoons.
The Premium includes a 60-minute magic show plus 30 minutes of balloons and close-up for the birthday child and friends.
Travel within core Nairobi (≈20 km of the CBD) is included. Weekend, public-holiday and December dates carry a +15% surcharge. We recommend booking 2–4 weeks ahead.
All prices in Kenya Shillings, for the stated block. A 50% deposit secures your date; the balance is due on or before the day. Travel within core Nairobi (≈20 km of the CBD) is included; outer zones and out-of-town are quoted. Weekend, public-holiday and December / Easter dates carry a +15% surcharge. We recommend booking 2–4 weeks ahead — weekends and holidays fill fastest.
Brands the room already knows.
Selected brands worked with across Shama Shama Production and its roster.
4.9 out of 5 on Google
from 47 reviews
“A genuinely world-class show. The hypnosis finale had the whole room on its feet — I have never seen a Nairobi audience so quiet, then so loud.”
“We booked the close-up set for a corporate dinner and it was the highlight of the evening. Professional, punctual, and genuinely astonishing.”
“Excellent show and a lovely team. Load-in was slightly tight but once the lights went down it was flawless.”
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Quiet answers to the obvious questions.
How far in advance should I book?+
Two to four weeks is comfortable. December, weekends and public holidays fill first. For weddings and large galas, eight weeks is safer.
Do you travel outside Nairobi?+
Yes — across Kenya, East Africa and internationally. Travel and accommodation outside core Nairobi are quoted as part of the booking.
What do you need from the venue?+
A clear performance area, access to power, and — for stage shows — a sound system and lighting rig. For parlour sets, we bring our own audio. A short tech sheet is sent on confirmation.
Is the hypnosis safe?+
Stage hypnosis is a performance, not a therapy. Volunteers are self-selecting, the set is contained, and no one is asked to do anything that could harm them or embarrass them beyond the spirit of the show.
How do I secure a date?+
A 50% deposit secures the date. The balance is due on or before the day. M-Pesa, bank transfer and cash are all accepted.
Tell us the date and the room.
We will tell you what the evening can hold.
Prefer to talk? +254 700 000 000