I attended Alvin magic show for few times at Tommy T's in Pleasanton so when I start planning my husband surprise milestone birthday party I knew Alvin will be the man to have at the party! His energetic personality is alway a delight which keeps the party lively. I love his tricks and how he engaged with my guest + he personalized few tricks for my husband, so he has personal touch to each event. I highly recommend him for private parties and corporate events, he is worth every penny! read more

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Alvin is an amazing entertainer and magician. His outgoing and friendly personality, along with his jaw-dropping skills as a magician, makes for an amazing show. We went to the MAGIC UNPLUGGED event at the Shadow Puppet Brewery in Livermore and witnessed unbelievable tricks and card manipulations right before our eyes. his show was really amazing since it incorporates the audience to participate in the experience. It makes the tricks more spectacular since you witness (up close and personal) his amazing skills and sharp hand manipulations. Such a great show and I highly recommend attending his next one. read more

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Alvin performed at our wedding and he was AMAZING! I've had the privilege to see Alvin a few times but his act for our wedding (during cocktail hour) was outstanding. All of our guests came to us at some point to let us know how much they enjoyed his performance. Would recommend anyone who loves magic to check Alvin out, he's worth every penny and you won't regret hiring him for your next big event. Thank you so much for helping to make our special day pure MAGIC! We love you, Alvin Lui! read more

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We could not more enthusiastically recommend Alvin! His attention to detail in support of our brand and what we wanted to convey to our audience was so appreciated. We hired Alvin to do a show to commemorate the opening of our coffee shop and as a way to thank our baristas and vendors. It was a tremendous success, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show. What a highlight and honor to host Alvin's performance...we will be booking again! read more

Alvin made my 30th birthday party so memorable. We enjoyed all of his magic tricks and he was very friendly and personable. I highly recommend him for any event! read more

It was a joy to have Alvin at my husbands birthday party. He mingled with great energy and wowed the crowd with his magic. It was special and amazing to have Alvin at the party and entertain my people. It was a lot of fun to watch him and be a part of the show. My friends commented on how much fun it was to have him there. read more

I am excited to give a review to the entertainment of magician Alvin Lui. He has entertained at my California Magic Club in Martinez on numerous occasions and is an audience favorite. Alvin is a complete professional, highly skilled and his sophisticated presence is exactly what I look for and admire in a performer. I would highly recommend Alvin to anyone who is looking for great entertaiment for their party gathering. Look no further, give Alvin Lui a call. Gerry Griffin - Owner California Magic Club read more

I met Alvin at an open house. Everyone was blown away with his energy, his presence, and how well done all his tricks or illusions were. I still have people asking me about him, and I really appreciated his coming by to share his talents. Cool guy, great performer, highly recommend. read more

Another totally deserving 5 star review for Alvin. Like some of the other reviewers, we met him at a school fundraiser, which speaks volumes of his commitment to our community. We were fortunate to be able to have him perform at our Holiday Open House party for about 60 of our friends. He spent over an hour doing "strolling" magic for small groups, totally engaging with each person. For the last 1/2 hour he performed for the entire group. He had our entire group captivated (including 9 teens, which is no small feat!). Fantastic illusions, very high energy, humorous...everything necessary for a top notch performance! On top of his being a phenomenal performer, Alvin is a super nice guy. His genuine warmth shines through with every interaction. I received dozens of compliments about him the day after our party. Definitely made this the best event we have ever hosted. Highly recommend! Can't wait to see one of his upcoming shows (hopefully the one in January at McGrail)! read more

We recently enlisted the services of Alvin Lui for one of our corporate events at the Blackhawk Auto Museum and it was a great hit! Alvin is very professional with a great personality and the employees thoroughly enjoyed his amazing magic tricks. Alvin mingled around at our event to the various tables and performed for smaller groups which made it very personable. His magic tricks were mind blowing and left the observers stunned. The performance was the talk of the office for many days following the event and he made a huge impression on the crowd. I would highly recommend Alvin for your entertainment needs and would not hesitate to use his services again in the future. read more

My galpal and I attended "Before Your Eyes" an Evening of Astonishment - March 15th 2014 at the Unscripted Theatre in San Francisco. Awesome date. As much fun as seeing a concert at the Warfield - but with a different buzz. MAGIC! If you're considering seeing the show - go! The experience is far more fun than going to a movie. About a third of the show was Alvin Lui and Timothy James working together as a team, then Alvin going solo for a third and Timothy for a third. They mix it up. It's somewhat brainy - perfect if you enjoy clever conversation. The show featured a lot of audience participation. Afterwards I experienced a joyfulness that lasted for days - I keep wondering - HOW DID THEY DO THAT?? read more

Alvin came to our office grand opening as a guest and ended up stealing the show! He mesmerized us with his trickery, and we couldn't keep the shock off our faces, or the laughter at a manageable level. It was an absolute pleasure to witness his skills. He even stole a card out of my hands without me able to tell. I know it was my card because he let me sign it before hand. How'd he do that? We asked over and over again! The night was tons of fun.Thanks again Alvin! read more

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We hired Alvin for our holiday party this year as a strolling magician, and he was amazing! He charmed the guests. He baffled them. He made them laugh. And he did it so smoothly and seamlessly. His rate was also really fair and we will gladly have him again at another event. read more

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Alvin was a hit at our standing room reception! He blended in very well and guests were very entertained! If you are thinking of hiring a magician to for your event! Do it because it's unique and fun for your guests. We will definitely hire Alvin again for future parties! Thanks again! read more

We won a private event with Alvin Lui at a charity auction to benefit our local school district. Alvin came and performed for our group of ~50 family and friends. It is no exaggeration to say that Alvin was spectacular. Not only was it fun to see the kids' amazement at his illusions, but it was equally fun to see the faces of the amazed and confused adults. Alvin was great to work with. While the original plan was for two hours of strolling illusion, Alvin happily adjusted to include a 30 minute performance at the beginning of his time with us when asked. The majority of Alvin's illusions involved audience participation, which made it really special for the guests. At the end of the show and for the rest of the party, all anyone could talk about was "how in the heck did he do that trick?" The icing on the cake for me personally was the time and attention Alvin gave to the kids. We had three or four kids who set up their own personal magic show for later in the evening, and Alvin stayed to watch and applaud their acts. He even gave each personal advice on how they might further improve the delivery of their magic, which was really awesome for the kids. Alvin is a fantastic performer and a great guy. My friends and I look forward to seeing him perform again and are planning to check out his Walnut Creek show. Hire Alvin for your event and prepare to be amazed. I give him 5 STARS without reservation! read more

Alvin's show is great! If you are looking for something to do on a Friday night, this is it! Solid performance, fun and engaging. Must See!!! read more

Alvin is an amazing entertainer. If you're thinking of going to one of Alvin's shows, get ready to have your mind blown by jaw dropping magic tricks! Whether he's performing for a wedding or party of 50+ or a couple of people in a random bar, his energy and positivity is unbeatable. I highly recommend attending one of Alvin's Magic Unplugged shows or booking him at your next event. He's really a people person and can make everyone in the audience feel comfortable. read more

Alvin was great! He worked the room at our company Christmas party this year, and he was just wonderful! We really could not figure out how he did his tricks. He definitely kept everyone entertained, and he is such a nice guy. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and other Yelpies. read more

We had the pleasure of hosting Alvin at a company's dinner this past week, and what a great show he put on!! As with every crowd, there are always the non believers and by the time Alvin was done with his show even they were sitting there in disbelief. The mantra of the night was definitely, "how did he do that!" From his great, charismatic personality, to his amazing tricks and personal stories, Alvin was such a great asset to our eventful night. He even taught us all a card trick to take back with us! Whether it is a small, intimate gathering or a large function, Alvin's versatile act will be sure to entertain all those in attendance. We will definitely have him back! Thanks Alvin!! read more

What fabulous entertainment Alvin gave my company holiday party held at Las Positas Vineyards last night. As planned, he slipped in 30 minutes after the party started and began mingling and doing what he does best ... mesmerizing everyone with his sleight of hand. It was so cool seeing all the smiles and laughter. "How did he do that?" was the key phrase all night! He made our event extra special! read more

This show completely blew my mind. I've heard great things about Alvin's performance but you don't really know how fantastic it is until you go yourself. In short: it was unlike any magic show I've been to. There are only 30 seats available per show, so the entire performance is incredibly personal. There's also no stage/props to hide behind, or large audiences to appeal to. It really feels like it's just you, Alvin, and the unadulterated joy of magic. Outside of the jaw-dropping tricks, Alvin is fun, friendly, and hilarious. He had the whole room laughing throughout the show. I could honestly watch this performance every night! read more

Alvin was definitely the highlight of my parent's surprise 50th anniversary party. This is the 2nd time that I have seen Alvin's performance, and he is so talented and mesmerizing. I especially appreciate how genuine and caring he is. It was really like having a close friend come to join your party. We have a very tight knit family -- Alvin was able to fit in and make everyone feel very comfortable. Our guests were so impressed and had such a great time. Thank you Alvin for sharing your talent and kindness towards my family. read more

UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Alvin came for my sister and mom's surprise party and was amazing!! The guests could not stop talking about his tricks and illusions. And a day after I'm still getting messages about how much they enjoyed him and how they are going to hire him for future events. He was such a joy to have. Great personality, great sense of humor, and great illusions! The entire process was great. From when I requested a quote, to the booking, follow up confirmation, and payment. It was so easy and pleasant. THANK YOU ALVIN!!!! read more

This review is LONG overdue, but we were able to celebrate my daughter's 16th birthday with a large family dinner, just before shelter-in-plave orders hit the SF Bay Area, and my husband surprised ALL of us, but especially our daughter - who LOVES magic and illusion - with an amazing performance by Alvin. She was having a hard time being the center of attention, but Alvin soon captured her attention and awe, as well as the rest of our party. Our family still talks about the party, and Alvin, in particular, to this day. His slight-of-hand is baffling, he creates humor and connects with his audience, and he provides an captivating escape from the seriousness of life. He's approachable, easy to work with, entertaining, and extremely personable. Highly, highly recommended! (Hope you're doing well in Indiana!) read more

I went to Alvin's new show Magic Unplugged. It did not disappoint. It was located in the back of a brewery with around 20 seats. It's a very intimate location and he involved every member of the audience in at least one of his tricks. The show comes with a beer but it would have been worth it even without the libation. He kept us constantly laughing and in awe with each of his tricks. I can't wait to see his next show. read more

We (APAPA Tri-Valley Chapter) just hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration sponsored in part by the city of Dublin. What a pleasure to work with Alvin. He is professional, talented, and thoroughly entertaining. I got many calls and notes expressing their appreciation of such a wonderful show yesterday. Nothing but raving reviews about his act. Hours later, everyone is still talking about the magical moment, and how it could be done. Thanks for being so awesome, Alvin! read more

For our wedding we called on Alvin he gave us a sample of what he did in our home. My husband is Chinese and I am Mexican. We had Alvin go table to table performing his magic. It was wonderful for both families, loved it, even if you speak Chinese only or Spanish only you don't need an interpreter for this. The Show is so entertaining, he is so reasonably priced and easy to work with. He has a great personality. We got so much more than we expected. We are definitely going to use his services for more of our Parties. I think kids around 11 or 12 would have a lot of fun not any younger. He is in Dublin but goes all around the Bay Area. read more

What a professional! I was planning a surprise party and wanted to include some entertainment for our guests. I searched and found Alvin on Yelp. From our initial contact, it was a pleasant experience! Alvin met with us to learn more about our event and shared his magic up close and left us in awe,wanting to see more. Of course, we hired Alvin for our entertainment., he mingled and worked the crowd and shared his magic. Alvin's performance was throughly enjoyed by all. I would highly recommend Alvin if you are looking for entertainment for your special event. read more

I was lucky enough to be at a party where Alvin performed some of his magic...literally! i must say that before this, I had never seen any magic in person...just only on a couple of television shows, and I kid you not...I was SO impressed by Alvin that those shows could not compare. The personal interaction that he has with the audience is unbelievable and he entertains with such excitement that you can totally tell that he truly loves and enjoys what he does. When I have an event that calls for pure joy and entertainment, I would definitely be lucky to have Alvin at my function. Until then, I'll follow him on Twitter and Facebook and will check out as many of his events that I can. Thank you, Alvin, for making me a believer!! read more

I came all the way to a Cancer Fundraising event just to see Alvin perform. Absolutely stunning card tricks and engaging speaking. Very humorous. read more

Alvin Lui performed at our house and amazed us with his "Before your Eyes" show ! We had a room full of kids and adults and both were equally entertained and amazed. We are still talking about how he and his partner Tim performed their illusions and magic tricks . The two are a great combination for any kind of party or event ! They come with a thumbs up and 5 star rating ! Guaranteed :) Thank you so much for great show ! Juliette Goodrich read more

My family had the honor of Alvin performing his Amazing and Unique Magic at our dad's 90th Birthday Bash last night. He wowed everyone and most of all our Birthday Dad! Alvin we cant thank you enough for making it such a special event for our family. You were so warm and friendly and took the time to engage with each guest. Your magic tricks were clever and interesting for all the ages present. We were still talking about you and your magic long after you left. Our dad had a smile the rest of the evening. He kept the last trick card you gave him with him all night and kept telling people with how he couldn't figure out you did your magic!! It was a unforgettable evening. Thank you again and we all look forward to hopefully having you come to another family event one day. You are part of our family now! read more

We hired Alvin to perform for our twin daughters college send off party. He strolled around and mingled with all of our guests while performing his illusions. Everyone enjoyed his talents! Alvin's presence at our party definitely made our gathering even more memorable. Wonderful!! read more

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Alvin Lui performed for us at an event at home and had the entire room mesmerized. Kids and adults alike were amazed and delighted. Really lot of fun and extremely professional with the show. If you want your party to be entertained, Alvin Lui is the one you should call. read more

Alvin performed at my team's office holiday party. He is absolutely AMAZING. He engages his audience to participate which makes a really fun. We spent the entire show with astonished looks on our faces and the constant chant of "how did he do that". You will not be disappointed. EVERYONE enjoyed the show. This guy is a $1M act! read more

Great, great, great.... Alvin is a great entertainer and performer... He was kind enough to donate his time for a friend's cause and we bid on the event - We then contacted him for my son's graduation party - He was very kind and didn't mind going around to perform up close and personal entertainment for 90+ people. Everybody loved him so much that we asked him to come again for another party. Thank you Alvin & Joanne! read more

Alvin is a great performer and has a great personality. We hired him for my graduation party and all the guests really enjoyed his show. He went group by group and did small performances which made it very intimate. My friends were talking about some his tricks all night and kept saying "how did he do it?" Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely hire him again. read more

Alvin is a wonderful performer. I have hired him multiple times his performance has always been entertaining. He's very professional, friendly, and funny. I threw a graduation party for my sister at my house, but I wanted it make it special and a fun party. I thought about Alvin and called him, it was a last min invite but Alvin was kind enough to make arrangements to make himself available. My sisters graduation party was unforgettable because is Alvin, my sister was surprised and had a blast, the guests loved his performance so much that one of guests did not want Alvin to leave . The guests didn't want the performance to end. Alvin was wonderful and he lightened up our party. All thumbs up, I highly recommend him. If there was a option for 10 stars I'd give him that . Thanks Alvin Trina read more

Had an opportunity to see Alvin's Magic Unplugged performance this week at a winery in Livermore. We had a group of eight and were celebrating a birthday. We had a blast and are still trying to figure out how the heck he did those tricks. He does a fantastic engaging the entire audience. And the intimate setting at the winery is perfect. My daughter saw Alvin a few months ago and couldn't stop talking about how amazing he was. I was excited when we saw that he had added some shows in the Bay Area. He lived up to everything she said. We all had a fantastic time. I look forward to going again! read more

Alvin came and performed at Barons Grand opening and was a great asset to us all. We were very busy throughout the day and Alvin's gentle approach to our clients was greatly appreciated as he kept people in Awe of his magic and kept folks entertained as they were waiting to see our wonderful jewelry and watch pieces. Alvin is able to capture an audience while always being the ultimate gentleman. A performance by Alvin is a must see. read more