I brought my daughter to see Mister Barry when she was 4 and we LOVED the show! He is hilariously…read morefunny, and my daughter was talking about the show for weeks afterward. We tried to get him for her 6th birthday and he was already booked, call early to snag him for your event!

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!

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.

This is copied over from a special Yelp event review:…read more A brilliant event! Magic over Zoom? Yes, it is not only possible but Adam Stone did it flawlessly. It was far closer to an in person experience than I would have ever imagined. Cheers to Yelp on 16 and picking some great virtual experiences to help celebrate. It would be great to see Adam in perform in person someday! ...back to reviewing here. Magic is not something you would normally consider possible as a virtual experience. The environment is too controlled and obviously you can only see whatever the camera is pointing at which isn't much in a 3D world. However, the way Adam interacts with his audience actually translates across virtual bounds! Thus, like I said above for the special Yelp event review... it would be great to see Adam perform in person someday!

You need to book Adam Stone…read more That's the conclusion to this review, but we wanted to make sure it was the first thing you see. Adam Stone put on a show that captivated an audience from ages 1 to 80. Throughout his performance you could hear 'Oos' and 'Aahs', laughter, and even silence at parts as people eagerly waited to see what was about to happen. He included kids and adults in his show; working effortlessly with even the most sugar-hyped children there. He was careful to include as many kids as possible and took all of the unexpected actions you get from them in stride. Once his show was done, the guests couldn't stop talking about it. Everyone had parts - adults and kids alike. But the actual show is just one part of the experience of booking and working with Adam Stone. When I first contacted him, he was very quick to respond and very easy to communicate with. On the day of the event he kept me updated on his arrival time, and arrived with plenty of time to set up. When he finished setting up, he took time to get to know the kids; even playing a few party games with them. This helped when it came time to work with the kids during the show. When the show was finished, he spent some time talking to the kids who obviously had many questions about magic. At no point did we feel like he was rushing in or rushing out. He really dedicated time to our party not just during the show, but the before and after as well. If you're thinking of booking a magician, I will tell you this: You need to book Adam Stone.  We cannot thank Adam Stone enough. So we'll do our best: The biggest thanks from Albert, a very happy 1 year old, and his family and friends!

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!

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.

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!

Magic Scott was amazing! He performed for my daughter's 4th birthday party and I was blown away how…read morehe managed to captivate a large group of 4-7 year olds. He has an amazing ability to interact with kids and he kept them laughing the whole time. He also was very responsive and made scheduling easy and stress-free. I highly recommend hiring him - you will not be disappointed!

Captain Silly did a phenomenal job at my sons 4yr old birthday party in our backyard. Prompt,…read moreprofessional, respectful and adaptable are his hallmarks. He hits the trifecta of incorporating magic, sugar and pyrotechnics (talking about a match) that captivates the youngsters from the moment his 90min show starts. He adapts his acting to ensure everyone is included (even late comers) and really makes the birthday person feel extra-recognized and special. Captain - my son is still stoked from your show and attendees are sharing how much they enjoyed it as well as the fact that their kids are also still singing your praises. Congratulations on a job well done and continued best wishes with your business & endeavors. Highly recommended!

Captain Silly Bones is really another level of entertainer above the rest! Pirate, comedian,…read moremagician, story teller, dj, purveyor of goodie bags, and all around bringer of joy and magic. He has such a kind soul and was great with the kids! Everyone at our party was absolutely amazed by him. We cannot express enough how magical he made the day for our 5 year old girl. We will 100percent ask him back in two years for our son's 5th birthday! Our daughter had the most amazing day! And all the parents got to relax and enjoy the show! Don't even hesitate or compare him to other magicians. He is one of a kind and absolutely worth it!

Vick performed as Professor Snape at our twin boys' 8th birthday party. He was amazing to work…read morewith, especially in light of the commute required. We were so lucky he agreed to drive well outside of his usual area to perform. His illusions were mesmerizing, and he expertly handled a room full of inquisitive and skeptical kids by getting most of them involved in his performance. He gave a great message in the end of the performance also, drawing on the themes of inclusion and acceptance from the Harry Potter stories, which the adults present also mentioned as being a highlight. We cannot say enough great things about his professionalism and performance and we would highly recommend him for any event!

We hired Vick for our wedding reception! I was thinking of a simple way to entertain older folks,…read moreyoung children, and everyone in-between -- he was the answer! Vick had a wonderful story line and great tricks that kept everyone's attention! We had some guests that are very skeptical of magic tricks, and he still blew them away! I'm so happy we had him! We ended up starting his show a little late, unfortunately, but he was incredibly patient, set-up, and mingled with a few guests while he waited! He then put on a 45-50 minute show for all of us, and included some guests, my father, and us in the show! I highly recommend him for ANY event -- weddings, birthdays (children AND adult), social events, etc. Thanks, Vick!

Very talented face-painter that we hired through ChildTime Parties for my daughter's birthday. The…read morekids absolutely loved the art on their faces! Highly recommend!

We had one of ChildTime's face painters, Natasha, for my daughter's' birthday party. She was great:…read morearrived well ahead of time, was very sweet with the kids, who loved her, did amazing art work on them (and also on some parents...). Highly recommended!

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.

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.

Great magician - booked short notice and it turned out super well! Adults and Kids both enjoyed…read morethe show! Really appreciated the show and so easy to work with!

Amazing entertainer. Sly performed at a 40th birthday party for my boyfriend. The show was fun,…read moreclean, and highly amusing. We were a group of about 10 which was great because everyone got to be involved in the act at some point with the birthday boy being included in the finale. Would highly recommend hiring Sly for any event you will be entertained.