Derek completely exceeded our expectations. Our guests were blown away and kept telling us how amazing and unexpected the magic was - it truly elevated the entire wedding. Derek was incredibly fun, personable, and talented, and the personalized trick he did just for us was such a special touch (plus we got a souvenir to keep forever!). If you're on the fence about hiring Derek, trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

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We had the pleasure to have Derek for our birthday celebration. He was very engaging and his magic was just awesome (we don't want to give you much away). We enjoyed all the tricks and very impressed with the outcome. We would highly recommend Derek for your event if you are looking for magicians. Thank you Derek, you made the night fun. read more

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I booked Derek for my cousin's bachelorette party and he was amazing! From the start he was professional and quick to respond to emails. On the day of the show, he was on time and the close up magic he performed really blew our minds. He also had a variety of tricks that entertained us the whole time. We tried so hard to figure out how he did all his tricks but we had no clue. Derek was funny, engaging, and gave us such a memorable experience that we were still talking about it weeks later. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Just had Derek at our wedding last weekend and he was absolutely fantastic! All of our guests loved him so much, it added such a fun element to our cocktail hour. He did a special set for just us at dinner as well and we were blown away. HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Derek performed at a bachelorette for us and truly gave us such an experience to remember!! Everyone had so much fun and he truly shocked and wowed us. He was so kind and easy to work with! Would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!! read more

Derek was awesome. Guy is very talented. Had our whole group yelling and screaming. Fun personality too. Will definitely use Derek in the future!! read more

Derek Ostovani, the Magic Man, is an amazing magician. I first saw him at a party doing strolling magic and immediately knew I had to have him for my own party the following month. Having him there made the party an absolute success. He did one trick after another non-stop for 45 minutes! He didn't have to stay as long as he did, but he clearly enjoyed performing. He is a true performer and master of his art. He is also a very nice and personable "regular guy" who is able to mix and mingle with a crowd effortlessly. The only magic you will experience at your party by not having Derek Ostovani perform is that your crowd will disappear. read more

I was first introduced to Derek at a wedding and he was fantastic. It was a no-brainer that he needed to be at our holiday party this year. He was just as fantastic and kept around 200 people entertained for 4 hours. Everyone was raving about him days later. His magic is amazing and his personality is just as awesome! Highly, highly recommend read more

Derek is truly talented Magician and can adapt to any situation. He joined us on a bus ride with 30 plus guests for a retirement party and had everyone simply amazed and scratching their head. Thanks again for making it such a special night. Highly recommend For any occasion read more

Derek was very versatile and had a unique take on magic. Definitely the best magic performance I've ever seen. He held our attention for 30 minutes and we still talk about his act and how amazing and memorable each part was. If you want to add some magic to your event definitely hire Derek!! read more

Derek did an amazing show for my bestfriend and I's 30th birthday with our group of friends! He was so fun and his magic was mind blowing! We talked about how great he was all weekend, thank you for the memorable experience Derek! read more

I have traveled all over the world to many counties. I have seen many, many, many shows. Let me tell you what went down at the Magic Castle. Derek was hands down theeeeee best show we have ever seen. I'm not just speaking for myself. On behalf of the entire group, he surpassed any and all expectations. Each of us in the group were floored. He did magic that just simply blew us away. His magic skills, his ability to rock the audience, his charm, wit, charisma and talent were all phenomenal. Thank you for such a memorable night. read more

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Derek is THE BEST!!! I hired him for my birthday party and this will be the party we will all be talking about for years to come! 10/10 performance you WILL NOT be disappointed! read more

We just hired Derek for my Dad's 70th birthday and I am so glad we did! Derek is not only an incredible magician but he's also very professional and reliable. All the guests loved interacting with him and he was so entertaining. We highly recommend Derek if you're looking for a magician, he's a wonderful addition to a party! read more

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We hired Derek for our cocktail hour at our wedding on 7/22/23 and we could not have been happier! He is truly THE BEST! Not only did he absolutely blow our guests minds with his close up magic, but we made sure to have all of our pics done before the ceremony so we could also see Derek perform...and we were not disappointed. I wish I had gotten a photo of our photographer as she was walking around and her mouth completely dropped when she watched him work his way around the tables ;) I can't wait to get our photos back. We had been on the fence whether or not we could make it work, and I'm beyond thrilled that we were able to hire Derek. And I want to thank all the fabulous reviewers on here who helped us make the decision easy because we had not seen Derek perform prior to hiring him so you just never know...but we were confident we had made the right decision just based on his prior reviews. If you want to hire a magician for close up magic at your event, I could not recommend Derek more enthusiastically. It will be one of the BEST DECISIONS you make! He was also incredibly easy to communicate with before the event, and such a wonderfully kind individual. Our wedding would not have been the same without you Derek, and we will all be talking about it for years to come. Thank you so very much for making our wedding day that much more special and memorable. I can't wait to see you perform again someday. And congrats on your new son :) read more

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Amazing!!! I hired Derek for my husband's 60th bday. My friends have not stopped texting me today raving about him! I am so happy, he really made it quite the party. What a night! So much fun, we were so so happy! Derek delivered! He was unbelievable. This is not the first mentalist I've hired but he was definitely the best! read more

I saw Derek many times throughout the years! From being on stage and booking him for my own personal event. And each and every single time he didn't nothing but AMAZE! From crowd to close up magic, each time it was something to talk about. If you was a show, and I mean not a regular show but a SHOW, book Derek. Trust me, you and your friends will be sitting and wondering years later how he even done these things. read more

I have been to the Magic Castle but it was not true magic until I saw Derek Ostovani perform his tricks. I have never heard a crowed roar in unison like I did the night we went for a Birthday. As he performed each trick the audience kept getting louder and louder in disbelief. His magic show is unreal and it's amazing because it's so intimate. He performed tricks in your face that defy logic and explanation. And he's so charming and knows how to volley with the audience when the audience tries to say smart things - he is TRULY the highlight of the Magic Castle experience!! read more

I had booked Derek for a corporate holiday party in 2024 and all I can say is... WOW! People could not stop talking about it, even months after the event ended. Derek is so charismatic, but very professional. He definitely knows how to work the crowd and make it a memorable experience. Can't wait to book him in the future! read more

Derek performed at my 65th Birthday party and we were all very entertained and amazed at the magic he performed!!! I highly recommend Derek if you want to make an event more fun, special, and exciting! read more

We hired Derek to come in and pump our team to kick off the year, and the entire performance was awesome. Great tricks and lots of laughs! Highly recommend hiring Derek for any business looking to something creative for their team. Our staff all had a blast and it set a great tone to kick off the year. Derek is super professional and knows how to work the crowd. Five stars! read more

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AMAZING & TALENTED MAGICIAN!! I hired Derek to entertain my guests at my Doctoral Graduation party and it was the best decision I could have made! I had over 75 attendees (mostly adults) and he was a hit. Some of my guests comments to me were, "He's a Sorcerer!" "I was Wowed!" "He was mind boggling!" In addition to his talent, he was professional. He communicated a few days before the event confirming when he would arrive. He was prompt and immediately integrated himself with my guests shortly after his arrival. I HIGHLY recommend Derek to any adult or family event! read more

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I hired Derek for my 30th birthday party and he made it an unforgettable night! He was a total hit -- the highlight of the party. He is so skilled as a magician and mentalist -- I have seen / hired other magicians before but Derek truly stands apart. I can't recommend him enough -- he will elevate any event! Entertaining, professional, 15/10! read more

Magic Derek is truly MAGIC!! I've been to several of his shows and also have had him at a private party (which is extra amazing btw) and I simply can't believe that this man doesn't have actual powers!! Do yourself a favor and go check him out. Your mind will be blown, I promise!! read more

There are many great things to say about working with Mr. Ostovani. First and foremost he is a professional in every sense of the word. Thoughtful and communicative, it's easy to build and schedule your event with him. His performance skills are of the highest order. Whether it's working small groups with his up close magic, or commanding an entire room with his stage craft EVERYONE will be entertained! All of our guests are still talking about him. Hire him, you'll be glad ya did. read more

Derek performed during cocktail hour at my wedding and he was a HUGE hit. He's professional, charming and an absolute legend. Everyone commented on how cool his performance was and a unique touch to have at a wedding. I can't recommend him enough read more

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Derek puts on a great show. Card tricks are "easy", but not the way he does them! It is true magic! And he is a nice guy, too! Highly recommended! read more

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I met Derek with my fiancee when we did our menu taste testing for our wedding. He came to our table and performed some up close magic for a few minutes and I immediately knew I wanted to book him for our wedding! He's so charming and funny and also extremely good at magic! He blew us away and had us laughing the whole time. Throughout the booking process he was super professional and responsive, checking in with us periodically and making sure we knew how everything would play out. We opted to have him perform during our cocktail hour and part of the reception. Absolutely worth it! We kept him a surprise for everybody and it was fantastic hearing random cheers from around the reception because he was busy blowing peoples' minds! He capped off his performance with a few special tricks just for us at our sweetheart table. It was perfect. Everyone loved him and told us it was so unique that he was part of the wedding. He helped make our wedding day unforgettable for us and for our guests! I'm looking forward to seeing him perform again! Thanks again Derek! Keep being amazing! read more

Just had Derek for a function at my home and he was awesome. Many positive comments from our guests. Definitely added a lot to the evening. Thanks Derek read more

I saw Derek's show this Saturday & was blown away. It's hard to even conceive of how he's manipulating the objects he works with or getting things out of people's heads the way he does... It's freaking brilliant & I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to blow minds & delight any audience! read more

We had Derek perform at our Company Project Manager's event! He was very entertaining. His magic was mesmerizing & great personality! Would highly recommend using! read more

Derek was doing a walkabout show at Purgatory Lounge (Full Metal Burgers & Black Plague Brewery) in Escondido. He was fantastic! The 'magic' was unbelievably good. He was personable, funny, professional and has a real talent for his craft. "Shuffling" the cards is an insult to the way he makes the cards dance. Very skilled. would go back to see him any time. read more

We saw Derek perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and all I can say is WOW!!!! He left my husband and I laughing and speechless during his performance. He made our whole experience at the Magic Castle. We can't stop talking about his performance! We definitely will be seeing him perform again! My mind is still blown. read more

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We hired Derek to perform during cocktail hour at our wedding and I cannot adequately convey how amazing he was to work with. He connected promptly and courteously with us, answered all of our questions, and truly brought the magic to our wedding. Both kids and adults loved him, young and old and in-between. Derek's final, secret, trick that he left us is now a treasured memory that my wife and I will never forget. Thank you, so very much!! read more

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I hired Derek as a surprise thank-you to a couple of very good friends who have been very supportive of our community. I asked Derek to show up on a Sunday to a party where we were watching football playoffs, and pretend to just be a friend who was hanging out. Soon, he had a crowd gathered around laughing and ooohhhing and awwwwing with his closeup magic and his outgoing personality. He performed in the house, in the backyard, and even in the street, entertaining people the entire way. That was yesterday afternoon....last night and today I have received numerous texts and messages telling me how incredible Derek was and how they truly appreciated such a cool gift for people that are impossible to buy for. Derek, your magic was awesome and thanks for working so hard to fit our needs and schedule! All the best in your future endeavors! read more

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An incredible magician that had all our guests entertained. His close up magic is unreal and unique...it's not anything you've seen before...truly cutting edge. If you're looking for a wow book Derek! read more

Derek is amazing! He is personable, professional and incredibly talented. We had him come to our wedding to perform some magic and it was the highlight of our reception. He had all of our guests in awe and dying laughing. When we booked him he was professional, very responsive. He showed up early and prepared and played a little past the time we booked him. I recommend Derek to everyone I know. Great for adult birthday parties, to catch him live, weddings, corporate events, trade shows, just so awesome! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Derek is a true, talented professional. My company engaged him for an employee awards dinner and our attendees couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience. Derek's performance left our entire team in awe and filled with wonder. His talents are mind-boggling, and his charisma and demeanor is so fun. He was the perfect addition to our event, and I highly recommend him for any occasion! read more

I've seen Derek twice now for a virtual magic show. The first was for a friend's birthday party - he performed for 30 minutes. I loved it so much, I made sure to book him for a corporate event for an hour. Some of the same tricks, but it was just as entertaining the second time. Everyone was skeptical at first of a magician, but he was a hit! We did a full day of virtual events (cooking class, workout, games) and Derek was for sure the favorite part of the day. read more

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Derek was absolutely awesome! We hired him for our company holiday party, and he was THE BEST! Our entire team was amazed by his skill. He was seriously the life of the party. Don't wait, book him NOW!! :) read more