James begane his portion of the evening, giving us so much information that everyone was astounded by his mental retention even before we got to the more magical part. He was poised and natural pulling off his selections, including juggling, without a hitch. He was a pleasure to have at the party and along with his Dad, Dan, was the star of the party and we were adults who sat open-mouthed watching and listening to the laws of physics being broken. read more

We hired James for our daughter's 11th birthday party. It was a mix of boys and girls and James was able to entertain and keep their attention like a pro! I especially like how after the "sit down show" James stuck around and did some entertaining while the kids ate pizza. He was very comfortable just hanging with the kids and I loved that! read more

We were so happy to hire James as our talented magician for our kids' Harry Potter themed Halloween Party! Our young guests and adults enjoyed James' magic show which comprised of magic card tricks, stories, juggling and one awesome trick after another that left all of us amazed! His dad accompanied him and it was a wonderful surprise to see Dan perform as well! Dan was great in communicating electronically, confirming and arriving early to our event. Our guests asked us for their contacts and we look forward to hosting parties just to get to see them perform again! read more

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We were fortunate to have James on-site for my son's birthday in Concord. His performance wowed all of our guests and kept the children (and adults) at the event quite entertained. James did walk around magic with small groups of guests, and also gave a performance in front of all of our guests. He's confident, respectful, funny, and extremely talented. A lot of our guests had reached out to us and complimented on how fun James' performance was and were interested in him for their own events. Would love for him to come out again for a future event if we host one. Scheduling James was pretty straightforward and everything can be done electronically. No complaints here. If you're looking for a local magician that is great for a family event, look no further! You and your guests will have a great time with James! read more

Great communication from beginning to end. James father called me back after my magic show inquiry and answered all my questions. He wasn't pushy and I appreciate his honest opinion and suggestions for my sons birthday party given the size and age range of the group. I booked James Chan Magician and his mom Kat who is an outstanding balloon artist. She gave my son a Harry Potter balloon that looks just like him. Everyone at the party said her balloons are the best they've ever seen. This talented duo entertained my audience of 50 people for over an hour. I highly recommend booking them together for your party. In these photos, you can see the kids in the front row having a blast. James not only performed in front of a big audience, but he also walked around to do magic tricks in small groups. My son felt very special after James gave him 1 on 1 attention and taught him some magic tricks. This was perfect for our Harry Potter themed party. Here is a photo of James impressing my adult guests with his card tricks. He also came up to my introvert uncle who hates going to parties smile with his magic tricks so I'd call this party a huge success. read more

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We hired James and his dad Dan Chan for our son 8th birthday virtual party! Chan's magic show is fantastic, even via zoom it was extremely entertaining as the audience actively interacts with them online. When we were planning my son's birthday party I was in charge of one thing, booking the right entertainer to keep the children entertained and occupied so the adults could also have a good time. James and Dan magic show is interactive and keeps them fully engaged. The kids said things like "I had the BEST time!" and the adults said things like "Wow, this guy's great!" and "Whatever you're paying this guy, he's worth at least twice that." The tricks are so astonishing you can't get your head around it how these tricks can even be possible. Totally recommended, big fun for adults and children. Thank you James and Dan for a memorable show my son and his friends won't forget!!! read more

I was lucky to attend a Halloween party that had James as a surprise entertainer of the evening. Not only did he wow us with his juggling skills, he performed some magical acts that really had us amazed and scratching our heads at how he pulled it off. James has great stage presence and was able to keep a crowd of rowdy adults enthralled. Definitely a highlight of the night read more

James performed for our 2 year old birthday girl along with Dan and the adults and children were mesmerized. He is immensely talented and kids loved his performance! read more

James does not disappoint! We hired James and his mom to do balloons and magic for my son's birthday party. They kept everyone entertained the entire time, from the amazing balloon creations to James' juggling and magic tricks. James knows a wide variety of magic that appeals to everyone - both kids and adults! He's charismatic, funny and talented. I would def recommend booking James and his family for any event. read more

This magic show is a blast! Boys totally love it! It is challenging to handle and "trick" a large group of 10yrs old boys. James and Dan made it so fun!! read more

James was here on my son's fifth birthday party along with Dan . He is immensely talented and kids loved his performance. He is such a talented child with great mannerism. Both father and son will make sure that its a great entertainment for evryone at the party. read more

James held court for our son's 12th birthday. He was so fun and kept the tweens entertained and amazed the entire time. It was such a fun element to add to the celebration and I would absolutely recommend him to everyone! read more

James is awesome!! He performed for my daughters 11th birthday party. He did a very impressive array of card tricks, mentalism, and juggling. He is charming with a very polite and unassuming demeanor. He has a great sense of humor. His performance was up close and amazing. I highly recommend him. read more

James and Dan Chan were AMAZING! They did a virtual event for our schools families and we cannot be happier with the whole evening. From beginning to end, Dan was easy to work with and tailored an event just for us. The kids were so excited to see James do his routines too. Thank you Dan and James for giving our kids such a special evening. We will be recommending you to others for sure! read more

Magician James definitely took our party to the next level. We were impressed with his poise and craft at this young age. His performance reminded the adults of our childhood curiosity, and inspired the children to diligently pursue their passions. Hats off to James for an amazing show of expertise! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Thanks for the magical touch that made our party memorable for years to come! read more

James was impressive. His magic was great and my 9 year old daughter and her friends had a great time. I recommend him!

Could not have been happier with the show we booked with James Chan. During the Christmas Season, we typically make it a point to visit with friends and family. 2020 being the year of social distancing that it has been, we wanted to find a way to share some Holiday cheer with our loved ones. In so many ways, James and his dad's performances were exactly what we were looking for. Pros: 1) Seamless and quick exchange of information: within hours Dan replied back to my inquiry with details of the packages available. He gave me a chance to read over the information first, so when we spoke I had a good sense of what I was looking for. Speaking to him gave me the reassurance that their act was what we were looking for. 2) Family business: the fact there was an option for James and Dan to perform together was great. Love how through the art of magic that they're able to share in some special moments together. It's inspiring and hopeful that our guests can also pick up on how unique of a situation this is. 3) Fun magic tricks: in trying to plan for an audience ranging from toddlers to adults to our elders, we thought a magic show would be an ideal fit. The magic tricks were amazing (and he juggles too!). Getting the audience to participate added to the fun. We felt connected with him and we know our guests were in awe. Some of our guests have already started to learn how to do some of their magic tricks. 4) Great Performance: James was perfect for our age group! Young enough to be cute to the older audience and young enough to connect with the kids watching. I especially liked this as my son is an aspiring entertainer. It's nice to have been able to show him a wonderful role model! 4) Excellent overall package: professional attire (Windsor knot tie from Dan and an all black outfit from James), stage effects (excellent sound effects and formal background), and communication (see point 1). They provided the Zoom link so we did not have to be mindful of time restraints that come with our complimentary Zoom account. On top of all of the above, they're sincere and a family of entertainers following their aspirations! Cons: none! All of the feedback from our guests have been positive and we're still getting compliments from the show. Highly recommend James and his dad for a performance! The virtual/Zoom magic show was great- you won't be disappointed. I'm certain that an in person show would be epic! Book him today! read more

We hosted a virtual birthday party for our son, who turned 8 while social distancing restrictions limited the type of event we could hold. James performed an incredible act of juggling, magic, and even animal tricks for the party! We couldn't have asked for a better entertainer, and this was such an amazing way to add an element to the party that was simultaneously able to engage about 20 families joining the party from around the world. James was hilarious (making jokes that were funny for both the kids & adults!), his performance was flawless -- engaging members of the audience (to pick their a card, a number, say stop and more), performing card magic right up close in front of the camera and a fantastic interlocking rings trick while reciting poetry, to mention just a few. His instantly-likable personality made this such a hit, and he clearly enjoyed the whole performance immensely too! I also want to mention that, as a host to the zoom meeting, he ensured everyone could see what they needed to (setting spotlights on the right people), he took care of ensuring everyone had their names set on Zoom so he could call on them for participation, and had a fantastic stage & backdrop for the show -- if I had any doubt whether a virtual entertainment experience would be possible, James' show assured me that it certainly is, and our son, for the first time ever, had a birthday party where we were able to invite guests from 2 continents. This was certainly an event that my son and all his guests will remember! Thank you James! read more