We hired Perry for our son's 5th birthday. Perry is very talented and professional. We loved the…read moreshow and were engaged throughout. The process to book was easy and streamlined. The parents were hooked even when some younger kids were fidgety. I highly recommend Perry! We had the show in our backyard and kids were amazed at the balloons they got as well

"If you're looking for an amazing entertainer for your kids' events, Perry is the best in the…read morebusiness. We've booked him for multiple parties now, and he always delivers a top-notch performance. On top of being fantastic with the audience, his communication beforehand is excellent. He replies quickly, addresses every question thoroughly, and makes the planning process effortless. We will definitely continue booking him for future events!"

Germar was absolutely amazing and truly made my daughter's 5th birthday party unforgettable! Our…read moreoriginal entertainer flaked on us the evening before the party, and Germar came to the rescue at the last minute. From our very first interaction, he was professional, responsive, organized, and completely trustworthy, which immediately put us at ease during an otherwise stressful situation. He ended up exceeding every expectation! For 45 minutes, he had 25 children aged 3-8, along with all the adults, completely captivated, laughing, participating, and having the best time (not to mention the live bunny which our daughter is still talking about!) Germar was hands down the highlight of the birthday party, and we are so grateful he was part of such a special day. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you're looking for a magician who is professional, entertaining, reliable, and genuinely wonderful with kids, book Germar! You won't be disappointed!

Hired for a 10 year olds bday party! Everyone laughed and had a good time. He was priced…read morereasonably, easy to communicate with, showed up early, and had a very chill and relaxing vibe. Including lots of audience participation Thanks Germar!

I have to give Kari a big 5 stars for the way they handled the negative situation from my…read moredaughter's birthday party. Not only did Kari reimburse me for the cost of the original party she offered me a free 2 hour party to show us what they can be like. We have an annual NYE party where we count down at 9pm so the kids can all bring in the New Year but the parents can get them to bed by 10pm. I asked Kari if she would be willing to come out on NYE, thinking she would say no, but she didn't, she said yes. I will admit I was hesitant. I was a little worried but I figured it would keep the kids occupied. Hannah, our performer, called me 30 minutes earlier than our planned start time just to let me know she was already in the area and could start early if I wanted, but didn't have to. I had her still come at 6:30 since most of our guests wouldn't be there by then. She had an adorable 70's flashy disco diva outfit on, which the kids loved. She was TERRIFIC. She kept those kids entertained for a full 2 hours! They loved her. Her magic show was awesome, her enthusiasm was great, and her professionalism and ability to stay in character was top notch. The parents were so impressed and happy with her! I am happy to make my first post of 2013 a positive follow up for Kari's Magic Parties and I am seriously thinking about having them come back next NYE! Thank you Kari for following through and showing me how great you guys can be,

I initially contacted another party performer after reading some troublesome reviews of character…read moremixups and no shows and no refunds. But because that other performer was already fully booked, i ended up going with Kari's magic parties per recommendation of my nursing school classmate. I sent my inquiry 3-4 weeks before the party via email because their website was in construction I think at the time. When they told me they had an availability I was elated. They told me that the performer was supposed to call me by 5 pm the day before the party. The days leading up to the party I totally forgot about the performer. To my pleasant surprise miss Sarah called the day before the party. Initially the services I wanted were face painting and balloons and a sing a long. She told me since we had her for 2 hrs and only about 10-15 kids I could add another service. Since my daughter was 2 and the kids were aged 2-9 she recommended toddler time which entailed "head shoulders, knees, and toes". That sounded awesome since my daughter loves those songs but I opted for the magic show option so that the adults and older children would be entertained as well. The day of the party she arrived perfectly on time. As soon as she entered everyone was in awe of Miss Sarah's beauty. She embodied Elsa PERFECTLY. We had the movie playing during the party and some younger children actually thought she stepped out of the tv and through the front door! Lol. She asked for a place to paint and a cup of water and off she went. She stayed in character the entire time. Everyone young and old enjoyed her magic show. And she was there to cut the cake with us. She posed with EVERYONE and was so pleasant! She was very easy to talk to and kept asking if there was anything more she could do. Overall I am so thankful for Sarah and Kari's Magic Parties for the wonderful experience. Sarah had a very important job of bringing the party to life as Queen Elsa and that's EXACTLY what she did! Highly recommended and am excited to work with them again in the near future!

He was very entertaining. On time Great Magician…read more The guest love his tricks! I totally recommend him

Booking online with John's business was so smooth with auto mail-merge emails and things; so much…read moreso that I was afraid I'd been scammed. Thankfully, it was legit! He was perfectly on time, set up the event professionally, was respectful and kind with all ages, and made everyone at the party laugh a ton. I had a very modest space and he handled that really well. I would book John again in a heartbeat. We went with the full hour so I didn't have to get goodie bags (he did balloons for everyone and gave a magic trick to-go). That felt like a smart economical move, and I don't regret it.

I've been here twice, and it did not disappoint either time. John, the current owner, was actually…read morethe magician who performed when we first visited, so it was great to see how far the place has come. It's a small, intimate space with around 10 tables, and the tables are on the smaller side. The ticket includes a three-course meal: salad, main course, and dessert. The food will definitely fill you up, but the real highlight of this place is the magic. The magicians walk around to each table and perform close-up magic that will have you scratching your head and wondering how they pulled it off. After the meal, you'll be entertained by the featured magician on stage. There's a lot of interaction with the audience, which really gets the crowd involved. It's fun, entertaining, and definitely brings out the child in you. I grew up loving magic and always wanted to learn it, so this place is right up my alley. If you're looking for a fun date night idea, definitely consider this place. They deserve all the traffic and support they can get!

It was our first visit to the California Magic Club and to say we were impressed is an…read moreunderstatement. We felt welcomed and entertained from the moment we walked through the door. The club itself is an intimate and unique space. The performers were top notch and we are still trying to wrap our heads around some of the magic we experienced! Our matinee ticket didn't include food, but did include a non alcoholic drink. They do offer beer/wine for purchase. While all of the performers were fantastic, we were lucky enough to catch a performance headlining Mentalist James Knight. He is amazing (mind boggling actually) and I hope he returns to the club soon! We had a great time and can't wait return with friends!

Boswick made magic happen! Super responsive, and accommodating! We're so excited to meet him!read more

My best friend hired Boswick to perform at her daughter's 3rd birthday party at Dolores Park, and…read morehe was fantastic! First, Boswick is a true professional. It was a very hot day, and all the kids were originally seated facing the sun, before starting his show, he had the parents turn the children around so they wouldn't be staring into the sunlight. That spoke volumes about his experience. Boswick had so many tricks up his sleeve and kept the kids engaged and laughing throughout. The birthday girl (as is perfectly appropriate for her age!) wandered off midway through, but the older kids were totally captivated the entire time. When the balloon-making began, she came right back, a perfect ending to the performance. Even the adults were entertained! Boswick effortlessly switches between engaging 3-year-olds, 7-year-olds, and adults alike with his humor and charm. As a teacher, I really appreciated his ability to manage a crowd and keep everyone entertained. Other nearby parties had a jump house and a traveling petting zoo with a runaway turtle, but Boswick was by far the highlight of the park. Overall, we were impressed. I would recommend Boswick for any kids' event.

We requested for a face painter and balloonist for our lil guys 1st birthday. Both did really well!…read moreThank you guys so much! I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family. The whole process was very smooth and stress free because Cynthia communicated really well and quick responses to our questions. Thanks Cynthia!

We hired the Minnie Mouse mascot for my dtr's birthday and was so glad she looked legit (not like…read morethe ones you see in Vegas or NY ). The mask is getting a tiny bit run down but still looks great in photos and kids probably didn't mind. The kids enjoyed playing games and taking pics with Minnie. Thank you for making our party memorable!

Skip did an amazing performance at my 5 year old's birthday party! I couldn't believe all the kids…read more(ages 2-6) participated attentively for the entire performance and group games. The kids were on the edge of their seats the entire time, and there was so much laughter and joy. All the kids and parents raved about Skip, and it was a highlight of our party!

2hrs of non-stop entertainment (balloon animals, puppets, bubble show, dance competition, etc.) for…read more25 kids for a 5th birthday party! Parents and kids all loved it! Wouldn't hesitate to hire again.

We had the pleasure of having Mr. SHAP at our company party and he exceeded our expectations! From…read morethe moment he arrived, he was professional, friendly, and wonderful to work with. His magic was engaging entertaining, and had both kids and adults laughing and amazed throughout the event. The balloon animals were a huge hit and we received so many compliments from our employees! We would absolutely recommend him to anyone and would be love to have him back for future events.

All the negative reviews are true! I was so excited to have a magician and balloon maker for my…read moreson's first birthday party. I worked really hard to have the party beautifully decorated and for people to have a good time. Unfortunately, I regret hiring Mr. Shap. He was rude to many of my guests and I feel like it turned off the whole vibe of the party. I can't rewind time but I would not have hired him if I knew. I had to leave this review because I'm pretty shocked that he has many good reviews when we had a horrible experience with him.

Happy to recommend Ron as he made our son birthday very special!!!…read moreThe balloons he made was amazing The magic disappearance of bunny and dove is more treat to kids!!! Thank you Ron for making everything so best

Great show the kids were very happy. They had a lot of fun lots of smiles all around. We will have…read morehim back again. we give him four stars.