Great show!!! Out 4 year old and a couple dozen of her friends and parents loved the show!read more

Abracadabra Alex performed at our daughter's fifth birthday party and was absolutely amazing. He…read morewas able to absolutely entertain the entire group of fifteen or so 4-6 year olds for more than an hour (longer than he had anticipated) and I can't tell you how much laughter and shrieks of delight we heard. Most importantly to us, he was able to get our fairly shy daughter comfortable and up in front of the group of her friends to join in his act and, even better, she had a great time doing it. He also stayed after the show to make balloon animals for all of the kids in attendance which was a big hit. It was all around a great show and Alex was fantastic at working with the kids. He was also great at communicating with us regarding preferences etc... leading up to the show. I'd book him again in a heartbeat.

Magic Scott entertained our summer camp group. He kept the group of 70 kids engaged and excited for…read morethe magic tricks.

Magic Scott Marshall is a MUST book! First off, I had to…read morepivot my girls birthday party plans due to weather issues, and reached out to him the day prior to the party through yelp. He responded within 10 minutes with information about the show, length, price and that he was available..again, the day before! Amazing! He was professional, kind, and had great communication through the whole booking process. He showed up early to set up. He was so kind and understood that kids (ages 2-10) were slowly gathering to get ready for the show and was so flexible. The whole show, all the kids (and even adults) were entertained! My oldest daughter (5) said that this was the best part of her birthday party. Book Magic Scott Marshall!! Highly recommend!

Wow! Just Wow! The Best! Louis, the Magician, entertained…read moreour swim club for a fun Magic Show and Ice Cream Party. He was very flexible in working with us to get the perfect spot at the club for the show and waiting a few extra minutes for all of the kids to get their ice cream. He even happily accommodated what we thought would be 50 kids that turned into 71! Then the show began! The kids were mesmerized- absolutely enthralled! It was very interactive and all of the kids participated. The show was extremely humorous for both kids and adults. Everyone was laughing and enjoying this fabulous show! We HIGHLY recommend Louis, the magician! Great Show! Great Fun!

The whole experience with Louis the Magician and ChildTime Magic, from initial coordination through…read morethe end of the event, was fantastic. Our initial request for information on availability and options was responded to in no time. Leading up to the event any questions we had were addressed in a timely manner. The team at ChildTime Magic gave very clear direction on the amount of space needed, and any other details to assist with making the performance run smoothly. From the beginning of the performance through the very end Louis the Magician had the kids' (and adults') attention. His routine has the kids engaged, and actively participating throughout. Our normally shy 5-year old birthday girl was super excited to give Louis a hand as his assistant with one of the tricks. In addition to putting the show on for the kids, there is a lot of stuff thrown in to keep the parents entertained as well. I highly recommend ChildTime Magic.

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

I hired Drew last minute and he was an absolutely amazing Magician! Drew made magic happen after…read moreanother Magician cancelled an hour and half before showtime. Drew was able to perform and around the same time frame and he was absolutely professional and easy to work with. He had great props and really fun tricks. Many kids got to volunteer.

Drew did an amazing job at my 25th birthday! I don't normally write reviews, but he deserves this…read moreone! I was skeptical that my friends would enjoy his show, but he ended up being a HIT. Would hire again!

The magic that is Drew Blues Shoes is something every child should get to witness. Heck even as an…read moreadult seeing those little faces light up and the sound of laughter filling the room when he is performing is pure well magic. I've hired Drew multiple times for shows at my preschool. All ages loved it and he is always able to keep their attention which isn't easy at those young ages. He is great to deal with, easy to schedule and an absolute breath of fresh air in a world were magic often seems to be hard to find. He also has a very interactive show so kids feel very involved and seen. Well done Drew Blue Shoes you are amazing at what you do and thank you.

Highly recommend Drew Blue Shoes! He came to our preschool and did a fantastic show for 80 kids,…read moreages 2-5, and they loved it! He was funny, engaging, and so patient and kind with the kids. His 30 min show was entertaining and perfect for preschoolers. He's also very great to work with and scheduling was very easy.

I called Brian with a last minute entertainment emergency. He graciously squeezed us into his…read moreschedule, entertained a group of very rambunctious 7 year olds, and managed to make my shy daughter the star of her own party. He was absolutely great. Worth every penny.

From the owner: Would you like to add that special MAGIC touch to your next party?…read moreWould you like to make your birthday child the STAR of the show? Magician Brian Garner, aka The Funny Magic Dude, is the solution to making your next birthday party the talk of the town. Based right outside of Waldorf, MD, Brian has been performing magic for over 25 years. With magic that is out of this world, comedy that will make you laugh out loud and audience participation where dancing, laughter and hands on magic come to life. If you are wishing to make your child's next birthday party full of magic and memories, then you are sure to make your wishes come true by using a Magician like no other; The Funny Magic Dude, Brian Garner.

We had Zain perform at our grandson's birthday and couldn't have had a better time! Zain was…read morewonderfully entertaining and had us all laughing to the point of tears. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Great experience for my son's birthday party!! The kids loved it and he and his team were very easy…read moreto work with!

Mister Barry put on such a great show at our daughter's 5th birthday party! The kids were in…read morestitches the whole time and the parents really enjoyed it as well. Our daughter is still talking about it and it's been weeks since the party. Another classmate brought in one of the goodie bag items for show and share at preschool. We are grateful to him for making it such a fun, joyful, and exciting celebration. He also handled a sensitive situation with one child who got scared at a balloon popping with grace and kindness-he is wonderful with young children. Can't recommend him enough-thank you Mister Barry!

The photo itself tells how engaging the kids were. This is the second time we have Mr Wood with us…read more He came the previous year at my son's 6 year old birthday, and my son wanted to see him again months before his 7th birthday. I contacted Mr Wood, luckily he actually have two different packages, and for older kids, he could teach some tricks. Right after the party. The kids were thrilled and started playing some tricks learnt from Mr Wood. All the kids love him so much. From me, Mr Wood made every party so easy, smooth, and worry free for all the parents

Illusions Magic Bar is truly one of the gems of South Baltimore! We recently hosted a private event…read morethere, and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. The booking process was incredibly smooth, thanks to Nicole's responsive and helpful communication. On the day of the event, Nicole and Spencer were flexible and accommodating, making sure everything played out exactly as we had hoped. Our guests had an absolute blast and were left in awe. Spencer's performance is engaging and interactive. He involved many of our guests in different parts of the show. We also appreciated that it never felt rushed and we weren't hurried out. Spencer and Nicole took the time to chat with our guests after the show and answer our many questions. Whether you're hosting a private performance or attending a regular show, you'll come away impressed not only by the magic but also by the genuine sense of community Spencer and Nicole create during the few hours you spend inside the bar.

I love this place. I've been twice. Once as an invite Elite Yelper and another time as still in…read moreAhhh fan. The show never disappoints. The theater is cool and the decorations are all so interesting. I love the history of the family and how he continues on. It's a two person run show, husband and wife. The wife is an awesome bartender. They have a fantastic drink menu but I always order the same thing no matter how much I say I want to try something different. She makes a salted caramel espresso martini that is out of this world. I'm so addicted. They do not serve food but you can bring in outside food to enjoy up until the show starts. Everyone gets involved in the show. I think that's my favorite part. I got pulled up front and was truly amazed by what he did. I mean how does he know?? Treat yourself to this local in plan sight hidden gem. You will not be disappointed but you will be bewildered.