Meet the Magician Making Lansing’s Restaurant Scene a Bit More Magical

If you walk into the Culver’s on Centre Blvd in Lansing on a Monday night, don’t be surprised if your fries disappear. It’s all because Lansing’s own restaurant magician, Jeff the Magician, is in the building every week for a full-on magic show.

Have the most unique meal in Michigan courtesy of a man who has spent years leaving audiences speechless with his mind-bending illusions and quick wit, all while they’re stuffing their face.

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Jeffrey Olds, better known as Jeff the Magician, has made a name for himself performing everywhere from birthday parties to corporate events, but his restaurant magic nights have become legendary. Whether he’s making objects vanish at your table or pulling off a trick that will have you questioning reality, Jeff brings a level of skill (and mischief) that keeps people coming back. Or at least stopping at a certain spot on a certain night of the week.

I learned about Jeff thanks to a TikTok pointing out his appearance and started to dig more into the man who spends his Mondays at Culver’s, his Tuesday evenings at Fazoli’s, and his thirsty Thursday thrilling crowds at the Tangy crab.

Beyond the restaurant scene, Jeff is a passionate teacher of magic, running an online store with tricks for beginners and pros alike. He also takes his talents to local schools, turning ordinary lessons into magical experiences. And if you think he’s only about close-up tricks, think again—his stage shows are full of humor, storytelling, and jaw-dropping illusions.

So next time you’re craving a ButterBurger, swing by Culver’s on a Monday night. Just keep an eye on your fries because you never know, Jeff the Magician might have other plans for them.