Magic by David

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Michelle S.

Attended a party in2021 where he did magic and face painting. The kids had. Great time and enjoyed his show.

Nicole O.

Highly recommend Magic by David! Friendly fun & professional magic show for children's birthday (also available for many other events). Showed up in the time frame as promised & kept kids & adults engaged. Audience participation was enjoyed! We smiled & laughed the entire time!

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I submitted a request through Yelp to find face painters and David responded quickly. The information and additional services sealed the deal. Upon arrival, set up was easy, prepared, and early. Super friendly service offered but even better was the face painting! The art on faces was so good and was completed in an efficient time to move multiple people for the large event. I would highly recommend this company and support this local business. read more

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Sunita M.

6 months ago

I would not recommend Magic by David based on my experience. When I first spoke with him about a month before the event, he quoted $300 for the magic show and mentioned an additional $75 for balloon twisting and face painting. I confirmed the $300 and told him I would decide later about the add-ons. He also asked for a $27 booking fee, assuring me that it would be deducted from the total amount. About three weeks later, I called to inform him that I did not want the add-ons. He insisted that I must take them, saying that his assistant would be present for the entire duration and that the package could not be changed. Since the difference was $75, I agreed. He mentioned that with taxes, the total would be $396,--which he had never mentioned before that their will be tax--and requested that payment be made in cash, Cash App or via Venmo, which I found unusual. On the day of the birthday party, as soon as he arrived, he demanded $396 before bringing in his setup. I reminded him that I had already paid a $27 booking fee, but he refused to deduct it, saying that the Booking fee was separate. I ended up paying the full $396 anyway. He had promised a one-hour interactive show to keep all the kids engaged. However, the magic show lasted only about 40 minutes, and the face painter stopped after 30 minutes, leaving several kids disappointed. Altogether, the entire performance was over in less than 40 minutes, far short of what was promised.I've attended several other birthday parties with magicians, and they always allowed all the kids to touch the animals. However, this magician only let the birthday girl and her sister touch the animals, which made other kids unhappy. Additionally, I noticed unprofessional behavior. The tissue roll I had refilled in the morning went missing, and I later saw it with the magician. After the event, it vanished (the magician took it away with him). He was also seen peeking into the children's gifts, even holding one of the return gifts and curiously looking inside, which made me uncomfortable. Overall, this experience was very disappointing. The service was unprofessional, misleading, and not worth the amount charged. I would strongly advise others not to hire Magic by David for their events. read more

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Lacy N.

7 months ago

Such a great show, easy to book and totally worth the money! David was fantastic with all the kids and they loved it!

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Michelle S.

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3 years ago

Attended a party in2021 where he did magic and face painting. The kids had. Great time and enjoyed his show. read more

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Nicole O.

4 years ago

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I love to entertain. The show is a blast. The real animals were a big…

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Shelby B.

6 years ago

Pay attention to the contract fine print. I was very clear in my exchanges with the owner that I was looking for a Minnie Mouse character for my daughters first birthday party. I didn't need or want balloons or face painting as the party was mainly adults...but that was the one package he had. He offered $50 off which was really nice but what was not transparent was the fact that the costume didn't come with a person inside it. The nice lady that did the face and balloons happened to have brought her son and he kindly offered to wear the costume...but it was not even close to his size and he had to come out with busted seams. I expressed my disappointment to the balloon artist who obviously informed the owner, who then proceeded to call and text numerous times during and immediately after the party reiterating the discount he gave me and how great the artist was...both were true but that was not the point of my disappointment. I had to ask him stop messaging me. Short summary - read the fine print. The balloon and face painting artist was really great! But you're expected to have someone willing to wear the costume you're renting...ie you're not getting a full character, only a costume (and frankly it was a bad rendition of a Minnie Mouse). Ultimately we booked this service because we wanted a Minnie Mouse to interact with my daughter and hang out for photo ops...instead we ended up with a 5 min awkward "mini" interaction. read more

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Samantha P.

4 years ago

Great customer service , extremely talented artists, great company to work with. I definitely recommend you hiring them for all of your entertainment needs ! read more

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Dr Donna K.

4 years ago

Buyer beware!!! I hired Magic by David for my daughter's wedding in May 2022. I requested prior to the event two specific things I wanted, otherwise, they were the professionals and could do as they saw fit. I requested (1) a suit because I was told the performer was male, and (2) no animals. Although it was a magic show and they are "performers" I wanted the person to coincide with the event. The "female' performer arrives in black pants with cartoon-like designs and a snake, bird, and lizard. The issue was not the gender but the attire. I was disappointed by this and expressed this to David the next day my concerns. I requested some portion of my payment back because I did not receive what I had contracted to receive. I was told "no" because the bride expressed to the performer that she liked it and my guests engaged with the performer. I am glad my daughter liked it, but that was not what I specified in writing I wanted. My warning is to read your contract and be clear with them (in writing), if the performer arrives and it is not what you want turn him or her away and do not pay in cash in case you need to get your funds back. See "Shelby B" 2/17/2020. A similar complaint happened with that person. THEY PRACTICE SHADY BUSINESS GAMES AND IS NOT CUSTOMER FRIENDLY. read more

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david H.

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Stephanie M.

5 years ago

I booked with David for a big event prior to COVID and we had to postpone our event because of it. David has been really patient through the pandemic and is holding our deposit graciously while we wait for things to become safe again. Thanks, David! read more

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Yes customer service is very important to us. We love to perform for…

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Monica S.

7 years ago

Wonderful show by David. He did a show for my seven year old at her birthday party. The kids enjoyed face painting at the same time. He was very organized and professional and experienced. The kids were laughing and screaming and had a fantastic time. His use of animals was fantastic. The kids had no idea when animals would appear and loved it all. He used kids in his show which they loved. I got a lot of feedback from parents that their kid said it was wonderful. Well worth the money. read more

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Kelly R.

6 years ago

Helpful and knowledgeable. Also very responsive, lots of great inflatable options to choose from! Will book again for the next party!

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david H.

Thanks for your kind words.

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Nicole H.

4 years ago

I was told for $275 I got 2 hours of face painting and balloon twisting. He sent me many images representing what his artists do/are all able to do and my experience was laughably different. Not only was the face painting awful- the "balloon twisting" was a garbage bag of pre-twisted balloons that came with the face painter. The birthday girl couldn't even get the balloon she wanted because they ran out. It was incredibly awful. I'm unsure how to add images here but I have many I could share. When I reached out (with pictures) he said the other 2 events she was at loved her and had nothing but nice things to say. I reiterated that she was sweet as could be and trying her best but her work was nowhere near the service I paid for. He also justified the balloons by saying "my balloon twisters twist x number of balloons a weekend!" which that's great but how did that help my party and the false advertising? My experience was absolutely awful and ended up over $300 with driving fees. read more

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Sassy C.

7 years ago

Booked a face painting for 4 year old birthday party. David does the magic not the face painting so it was one of his employees. She showed up on time and was really nice and professional. Unicorns painted were not as fancy as the ones pictured or the ones sent to me. Overall, my 4 year old was happy and the balloon art at the end of the party was cute. read more

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Thank you for your review I really rely on customers feedback. I take…

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Susan P.

8 years ago

Excellent Show! Magic by David does a great job at entertaining both kids and adults. Animals are a plus! Also, face painting and balloon art. read more

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7716 Tuscan Ridge Dr
Wendell, NC 27591
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#1 magician in NC 10 years experience largest face painting and balloon twisting company in N.C. Live Animals - Bunny,parrot and real Monkey! Magician for birthday parties. Kids birthday party magician. Face Painting for kids birthday parties. Balloon twisting for birthday parties.

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Established in 2000.

10 years experience and five star rated. Largest entertainment company in North Carolina. Live animals included

Meet the Business Owner: David H.

I have ten years experience. I own the largest entertainment company in North Carolina. Magic shows with live animals includes face painting and balloon twisting.

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I ordered a 20' water slide for a small event. Everything was put together at the last minute. I…read moresearched for a company to provide a water slide and was trying to compare cost and overall reviews. I located this company which offered transparent pricing and the ability to book online. I was somewhat skeptical going in a I didn't want to disappoint the guests with a no show. After booking I received an immediate confirmation followed by continual updates leading up to my event. They arrived early, quickly set up the slide and provided instructions on function. They returned at the end of the event and went right to work on break down and clean up. The entire experience was seamless. I highly recommend them for your event!

Bull City Inflatables

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We've now used Bull City Inflatables three times for our kids birthdays. Each time they have had…read moregreat communication, reasonable pricing and friendly employees. I recommend them now and to anyone who asks about a bounce house for an event. We plan to use them again for our next party.

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Space Walk of Wake Forest

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From the owner: We offer inflatable rides for any event, home, business, schools & churches. From basic bounce…read morehouses to colossal water slides, we have it all. We delivery them for your events. Give us a call, we can help.

Just For Jump

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5 Star: Professional - Timely - Well priced - Clean Jumper!…read more I rented the Giant Monster Truck jumper, which very few companies have in Los Angeles. Nick and his crew arrived on time, had a quick setup, and made my son's birthday a monster truck spectacular. I highly recommend Just For Jump.

The best bounce house ever! Set up and take down was fast and very professional. Kids played in it…read morefor hours and hours.

Magic by David Inflatables

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I kindly texted and asked David to remove his Fake review on my Yelp page / business site under…read morethe name Samantha P,"and he has declined - I never worked with David , I had to cancel a work contract with him for an event on NYE 2 years ago , he was going to subcontract another performer, and we contracted David to do the magic. All I want is for David to remove the review on Yelp. We wanted to hire David for magic, and the contract was for him. We didn't feel comfortable with another performer we didn't hire to do magic. David kept our deposit and we hired another magician. No hard feelings here and I do not want to bash another business , it just was not a good fit. David please remove your review on my Yelp page Down to earth aerials and I will remove this one. There is really no good that comes out of this . Thank you Amanda-

This was the best idea for our son's 6th birthday!!! They made scheduling, set-up and tear-down so…read moreeasy. We just got to sit back and have a great time! The kids only stopped for snacks to refuel before heading back up the slide (we got the dual slide - super fun for all ages!!!!). I would highly recommend using them for your next event. You won't regret it!

The MelodyMaker Entertainment

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We had Melody come for our daughter's 7th Birthday party. She had a two hour slot for us and stays…read moregenerally super busy and that is for good reason! CLOWN MIMI IS THE BOSS OF ALL ENTERTAINMENT! Imagine severely picky seven year old children all wanting to change your mind multiple times and wanting the perfect face paint and imagine someone delivering it each and every time with precision detail and love- that's Melody for you. She's unbelievably professional, extremely talented and her skill is unsurpassable. We are extremely grateful for her time and superb services for the birthday party. Older kids that attended were stunned by her precision and attentive details into the artwork. So much so, even my tween wants her here every year. Ms. Melody has an ethic to her art and she is without doubt, one of the treasures in the Triangle

Jazz, Melody's daughter, came for my daughter's 4th birthday celebration and my daughter (and her…read morefriends) had the BEST time! Toddler personalities didn't disrupt Jazz's flow to giving each child what they wanted for face-painting. So grateful y'all were available to make my daughter's day so special!!

Bouncy Bears & Co

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We rented the White Bounce Castle for my Triplets' 5th Birthday Party! During setup they ensured…read morethe bounce house was perfect, met our specific requests, effectively communicated and their attention to detail during breakdown was top tier, i know the next customer will be as pleased as we were. It was such a beautiful, fun, exciting addition to the party, the kids jumped nonstop! Thank you Bouncy Bears for such outstanding service we look forward to working with you again!

DEFY Raleigh

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Interesting experience as I am writing this right now in their facility:…read more This is a fun place for the kids to come. This is my second time bringing my kids. We got checked in and my two girls ran up and started playing. My son and I straggled behind a few moments. Before reaching the trampolines, one of the employees stopped us and said my son cannot wear the socks he was wearing. He was wearing Galaxy Fun Park Sock (the competition). I asked why he couldn't wear those socks since they were in compliance with what was required in their facility (grip bottom socks). The employee said they were "Galaxy Socks" and that it's policy. After a moment of awkwardness, they gave my son some other socks at no charge. After walking past them, I looked at my two daughters and one was wearing Urban Air Socks and the other was wearing Galaxy Fun Park Socks. They were never stopped and told to change socks. As I'm sitting here writing this review (I was going to give them a 3-Star review for the awkward interaction and inconsistent experience) the same employee kindly just walked up to me and handed me two pairs of socks for my girls. I smiled at him and thanked him. All in all, I appreciate the consistent effort. They were kind about it. I'll be back, again.

We tried defy and my son enjoyed as expected. It really needed to be disinfected. Smell was strong…read moreas soon as you walked in. Great for all ages. It was nice they had seating for parents all over and an area upstairs that overlooks the entire place.

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Amanda D.

3 years ago

We kindly removed all of our original reviews of David and magic by David, we sent a message to David asking he do the same, and he replied No he would not. To the buyer , beware, do your homework on David. Any reviews left by Samantha P. On David's site on Yelp Are fake and reviews David has wrote for himself. I think it's very telling you would have to write a fake " good review" on your own page. David also uses this fictitious Name Samantha P. , to leave bad reviews for other companies he is disgruntled with. A complete con artist. David is a Bully, with the track record to prove that in a background check- we have asked David to provide proof in his bogus review we worked together and he has nothing to substantiate his claims. We asked Yelp to look into Samatha P and David Hersh leaving fake reviews on our site and Yelp has declined to do so. It's really sad somebody can go on your business site and leave negative reviews for you without having to substantiate or prove that they worked with you or worked for you. We have attached screenshots of the contract david signed with us , and the text messages and the receipts below to prove that we were about to hire David and we contracted him, and then we were not able to hire or contract David, because of his lies, and because of his breach of contract, and because of his background check. We contracted David Hersh to perform at a NYE event , I discovered he then later tried to subcontract to another magician an Amateur student of his. David never provided us a copy of his insurance? When I explained he was in breach of contract and we wanted the deposit back, he kept the deposit and started writing bogus bad reviews about my business. Unprofessional & dishonest. Unhinged a total mental case. Do a deep dive and look at the reviews he's managed to hide on Yelp and Google. Call other local magicians and ask them their opinion on David. I would personally do a full background check on David Hersh to get a better picture of who he really is on paper. Now we would appreciate it if you "Samantha P." (David Hersh) remove your fake review of our credible business... read more

Chelsea F.

8 years ago

Great for the kids at any event. Magic by David offers quality entertainment. By far the most dynamic magic shows I've ever seen. The shows involve exciting animals, illusions and humorous performers. Everyone is invited to participate throughout the show. Lots of laughs and smiles for kids of all ages!! The face painting and balloons is also top-notch and includes inspiring designs from colorful fantasy creatures to bold Superheroes. So fun and creative, you'll be dazzled by these artists and performers! Perfect for birthday or large gathering. read more

Lisa C.

8 years ago

I invite Magic by David to our National Night Out Event. He was amazing the children were really engaged into his performance. They participated wonderfully they even observed him for and 40-45 with not problem. They also had a blast getting their faces painted. Would I recommend him to others? Absolutely. We received three services into one face painting, magic show and then balloon animals created for the children. Thank you so much David for the awesome entertainment you provided. read more

Pete B.

6 years ago

Magic by David came to the house this past Sunday. This was for a 10-year-old birthday boy. My son was able to be the star of the show. The show had several live animals included. There was even a real monkey. Included in the performance was face painting and balloon twisting. This was done by another artist who is fantastic with the kids and very talented. I highly recommend this company very professional, on time and talented. read more

Bronwyn D.

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8 years ago

David puts on an incredible show. He captures the attention of 1 year olds to the adults in the room. His magic show is jammed pack of interactive tricks using his audience with live animals - a monkey, duck, snake, rat, bird to name a few. I would highly recommend hiring him for any event, your kids will talk about it for months to come. His team is highly professional and offers face painting and balloon twisting too. read more

Becky S.

8 years ago

I can't say enough wonderful things about working with David and Sherry. We met her at the Rocky Mount Pizza Inn in Family Day about a year ago and were so happy to have her paint faces at our dsughter's birthday party today. She is so kind, professional and talented. The booking process was so easy and reasonably priced. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service! read more

Mel ..

3 years ago

The Magic Show was fantastic!!! Perfect for our family gathering. He entertained everyone young and old. The live animals were a spectacular addition and so unique. The face painting was very professional and so quick. The show exceeded our expectations and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Magic By David to anyone looking to hire entertainment for their event!!!! M Verdi read more

Mike F.

6 years ago

David did a fantastic job at our child's sixth birthday. The kids really enjoyed his performance. The Monkey was absolutely fantastic. He was able to entertain the children for a full hour. David brought a long is face painter who is extremely talented and great with the kids. At the end of the magic show, they gave the kids balloon animals. They were great party favors. read more

Shelley S.

6 years ago

Awesome experience and great customer service. David followed up with me almost immediately after asking for a quote on a waterslide for the 4th of July. He was almost booked but was able to find a rental that exceeded my expectations AND extended our rental time from 4 to 8 hours at no additional charge!! I will definitely do business with him again, highly recommend! read more

Devin C.

6 years ago

We had a face painter/balloon twister at our daughter's birthday party and the artist was awesome!!! She was fast and efficient and did an absolute amazing job! She was so great with all the kids and was able to produce every request! We highly recommend Magic by David face painting/balloon twisting at your kids party!! It was a HUGE hit at ours! read more

Laura I.

8 years ago

We had David come to two of our HOA pool party events this summer and perform for the kids. Each time David exceeded our expectations and provided great entertainment. The pool deck was filled with children's laughter and joy. the face painting and live animals were a big hit as well. We will continue to use Magic by David for all our events. read more

Samantha P.

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8 years ago

I hired Magic By David for the second time due to us having such a wonderful experience the first time and let me tell you, this second time was even better. He performed new tricks, had new animals in the show and his face painting artist was amazing. I will definitely be booking this company again and HIGHLY recommend it. read more

Michelle S.

6 years ago

Absolutely amazing show. Magic by David is very talented and great with the kids. He arrived on time and looked the part like a magician. He has many animals in a show... The kids loved it. We also got face painting and balloon twisting which was a perfect bonus. Great customer service, I highly recommend magic by David. read more

R G.

6 years ago

We had the greatest time when we hired David for an adult birthday party! It was definitely a surprise for everyone, and made us all feel like kids again! Fun magic, nice crowd-work, got everyone participating AND incorporated animals into the show! It was a blast. Thank you David and Samantha for a great experience!!! read more

Kalan B.

6 years ago

Excellent customer service!!! Quick to respond and answered all of my questions in a professional manner. Super easy booking process and he has a ton of extras to include for birthday parties! Only place I was able to find a disney frozen bounce house! Highly recommend - your kids will not be disappointed. read more

Kim M.

6 years ago

Great magic show. The kids loved David the magician. His show was full of surprises. There were several live animals that magically appeared. David kept the kids attention the entire time. He arrived early and was set up ready to go. Great customer service. I highly recommend this company. read more

Seth G.

7 years ago

Fantastic performance by Magic By David. His show lasted about one hour. Nonstop action. Over half a dozen real animals appeared right in my living room. The kids had a blast. Facepainting was beautiful. The kids left with balloon animals. I give it two thumbs up and five stars. read more

Mike A.

6 years ago

Great show David. The kids loved the monkey. Very professional and talented magician. The show was fast paced with thrills. Face painting and balloon twisting was a sure hit. Will hire again. He arrived on time. He kept the kids attention the whole time. Book this magic guy. read more

Joe L.

7 years ago

Thank you David for a great show. The children absolutely loved it. I Magic by David made several animals appear during the show. It kept the children thoroughly entertained. The face painting and balloon twisting was a nice touch. Absolutely well worth the money. read more

Curtis D.

2 years ago

David put on a fantastic show. The animals were a big hit. High energy and nonstop thrills. I highly recommend this Magician. It also included face painting and balloon twisting which was absolutely amazing. David was on time and I gave him two thumbs up. read more

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