We found Dark Collective after a thorough online search, and their vibe matched our energy…read moreperfectly. Sam, our point of contact, was super communicative and made us feel very comfortable about their services. They were professional and organized, providing a music map app to streamline our preferences and minimize back-and-forth communication. Most interactions were via email, but they were always available for important phone calls when needed. On the wedding day, Isaac, our DJ, and the performers coordinated seamlessly with our wedding coordinators, and everything went smoothly. They were kind and professional, and their performance greatly enhanced the vibe of the night. The live saxophonist and percussionist playing along with Isaac kept our guests engaged and energized the room. The music selection was spot-on, adhering to our preferences perfectly. We absolutely recommend Dark Collective. They were fun to work with, delivered everything we asked for, and maintained clear communication throughout. There was no miscommunication, and they put on a great show. We would definitely hire them again. - Professional and organized with excellent communication. - Seamless coordination on the wedding day. - Live performance enhanced the atmosphere and kept guests engaged. Thank you Sam + Thank You Isaac + Thank You Dart Collective Team!!!

Sam and the whole team were a dream to work with. I'll break…read moredown why: * They took our date very quickly. We were late to inquire, and after a great chemistry call, they locked it in within the week. * Had a reasonable rate and worked with us to make it happen. * Their interface for sending references and preferences was easy and integrated, and most importantly WORKED. Our songs got played perfectly on the day. * Used our inspiration and built on it in a way that made the dance floor electric. * Gracefully avoided requests, but allowed the ones we wanted. * Came with 3 set ups, so all our locations were pre-set up in every location. * Zero feedback, awkward "is this thing on" moments, or struggling to hear speakers, even when they're bad with holding the mic. From the music, to everything in between, you can't go wrong. We triple-bid the project, and Dart was easily our strongest choice.

Chris came to my 40th birthday party. He arrived promptly and was dressed nicely for the event…read more When I saw him he introduced himself and simply said "ok, let me loose" and from there the fun really began. He would go right up to a group of people and start a trick, most tricks engage the people he is performing to; being inches from the illusion and being involved in it, while having absolutely no clue how he is able to do it, really is amazing. He made sure everyone at the party had at least one jaw-dropping experience while not interrupting the overall flow of the party. He is also funny and friendly, definitely worth having him come and take your event to the next level!

I've been to off broadway illusionist performances and this was right up there!! We had very…read moreskeptical folks within the intimate showing and he blew all of our minds away. The show began with very impressive but simple tricks and escalated into mind blowing magic that I still can't explain! We laughed till we couldn't anymore. Chris was hired specially to help a friend propose to his now fiancé and the build up was perfect, she had no idea what was coming it was very funny lighthearted and also very romantic. I couldn't have imagined a better performance or a better way to pop the question

My wife and I had the good luck to hire the Cool Rulers for our wedding last June. We met a few…read moremonths in advance of the event with Charles, the band's friendly and thoughtful leader. He gave us the option to request a couple songs that the band could learn, and quizzed us on the particulars of our event. We chose songs for the traditional first dance and father-daughter dances, and also made some suggestions from their long, eclectic, and Motown-centric list. I like Charles' attitude towards input: we had a hand in the set list while allowing the experienced musicians to steer the ship. Handing over our evening to The Cool Rulers was the best wedding decision we made---besides agreeing to get married in the first place! We took advantage of the relatively affordable option to have 3 members of the band play jazz during cocktail hour, and they were great. For the reception, the 8-piece band (they go up to 10) covered every song skillfully--- several members play together in other bands and it shows---and with an infectious joy for the source material. What more can you ask for than to have 4 generations mobbing the dance floor for 3 hours of music? Our guests were a diverse bunch, but nearly everyone was thrilled to be dancing non-stop. If you think your guests want to dance, the Rulers are it. Apologies to the salads and entrees several guests forgot to consume! Weddings can be a logistical headache and an intimidating expense, and I would never criticize anyone for wanting to pull back and simplify the event however they see fit. What I will say is that hiring this talented group to play hours of music for my wife and I and our friends and family was a crazy indulgence that we will never regret!

We had a fabulous experience having the Cool Rulers play our wedding at Liberty Warehouse this past…read moreMay!! They brought down the house and had the entire wedding party (more than 200 people) up on the floor dancing the entire evening. There were so many people on the floor that we almost ran out of room! They coordinated a few custom songs that we requested and played during our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Throughout the planning process Charles was always there to answer questions and offer suggestions. We have heard so many rave reviews from our friends and family that it was an unforgettable band with the best music. We could not have asked for a more perfect band to play our wedding and will be recommending the Cool Rulers to all of our friends! Thank you Cool Rulers from making the evening so special and allowing the two of us to dance the night away as we celebrated the first night of marriage!

Shatz did a great job at our wedding, and helped keep the energy up all night. He was very…read moreresponsive, and spoke to us on the phone a couple of weeks before the wedding to make sure he had all of the details noted. The saxophone player and drummer who came with him were really talented, and we especially enjoyed his singer Perets. We opted for the uplighting package, and it was perfect for our space. Thank you!

I hired Todd for a one hour magic show at my best friend's bachelorette party and I can honestly…read moresay it was the highlight of the trip! From the start, he was so easy and professional to work with. He goes back and forth between LA and NY, so I got lucky in that he happened to be in the area the weekend of our event and was also willing to drive to Palm Springs for the evening. Most important, he was SO GOOD! It's clear he's passionate about his craft. His tricks left all of us bewildered, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around how he was able to pull everything off so flawlessly. He also has a good sense of humor and was really engaging. I think almost every girl got to take part in a trick, which really added to the fun of the night. So if you're already considering, hire him for your event. You'll have no regrets! Thank you again, Todd!

Watching Tadeh perform in the Magic Castle's Close-Up Gallery was an unforgettable experience. His…read morestyle is refreshing: no flashy gimmicks, just clean, surgical sleight of hand and genuine charisma. He has a rare talent for making everyone in the room feel like part of the mystery, weaving his routines into a seamless narrative that keeps you hooked from start to finish. I've followed his work since, and while he is primarily based in NYC now, I truly wish I could catch another one of his sets. If you have the chance to see him perform, whether in New York or elsewhere, do not miss it. He is a master of his craft and truly a delightful person all around.

So usually I go out and make a huge deal of my birthday since of course it's the best day of the…read moreyear! This year a friend reccomended a dinner party catered by Chef Edy. I have to say this beat any other birthday I've had! I had very specific requests for my menu and none of them fell short! Did I mention the hummus yet? Okay Chef's homemade hummus was the best I've ever had. I'm still thinking about it a day later. We had a beautiful cheese spread with cured meats and warm toasted baguette! (To die for!) I asked for my theme to be brunch for dinner. Steak eggs benedict, Dutch baby pancake, and the hash browns, oh those hash browns! I'll tell you who is planning my birthday this year but if you've read this far I bet you already know! Thank you Edy for making my birthday a night to remember!

I wanted to do something for my wife's birthday that we haven't done before. We recently moved to…read moreBrooklyn and have a young son so we decided to do a private dinner at Home. Edouard was great. Friendly and the food he cooked was wonderful. We had a four course meal. Started with dips, then a butternut squash soup, lamb chops and finally a Dutch pancake with vanilla ice cream. Everything was delicious and we would happily have him cater a meal for a larger group of friends. Come hungry!

Joshy K was amazing! He performed at my daughter's bat mitzvah and everyone absolutely adored him…read more His tricks were fun and interactive and could be enjoyed by all ages. 10/10 would recommend Joshy K for your next event.

We saw Joshy K's magic performance at The Idea Kitchen last night and it was great. Very high…read moreenergy, great participation, fun, funny, and the magic/illusions/mentalism were outstanding! I would high recommend Joshy K to see as a show or to book for a private event! Do it now before the opportunity disappears :-)

I loved everything about this studio! I took FLOW with Allie. The studio was cute but had no…read moremirrors. You can rent a mat/yoga towel combo for $5 or just a mat for $3. The class was awesome! Great warm up, awesome flow with time to do your own flow, did a headstand inversion, breath work and great music! This place has showers with shower towels for rent. Just a few blocks from the subway station