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.

Great show!!! Out 4 year old and a couple dozen of her friends and parents loved the show!read more

I cant say much about the service itself as I didnt get to see. The reviews sound great and I was…read moreexcited to hear more about the packages for my daughter's birthday. However, I emailed the contact twice and got no answer which is very disappointing. I would encourage the team to be more responsive to clients.

Great experience for my son's birthday party!! The kids loved it and he and his team were very easy…read moreto work with!

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!

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!

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.

K performed close up, strolling magic at my birthday party. He blew us all away! I received so many…read morecompliments from my friends for an amazing party, but really it was all due to his performance. It was so much fun and brought all of my friends (many of whom did not know each other beforehand) much closer. In addition, while scheduling/coordinating my party he was highly responsive and organized. He made it very easy to arrange everything! I would highly recommend his services.

Absolutely superb and highly recommended! I hired Kourosh for my 40th birthday celebration. When I…read morereached out a couple months ago, he communicated and listened well to what I wanted for the event, gave me several options for his act, was incredibly gregarious, and answered my million and one questions. He kept in touch on logistics and details as the event drew near, and on the day of, he arrived early. He is incredibly talented, funny, sharp, and a crowd pleaser. We were all left amazed and puzzled at how he pulled off the magic tricks. He wowed us all (even the more skeptical ones who now believe in the power of magic) and delivered an exceptional, seamless performance.

Drew did an amazing job at my 25th birthday! I don't normally write reviews, but he deserves this…read moreone! I was skeptical that my friends would enjoy his show, but he ended up being a HIT. Would hire again!

I hired Drew last minute and he was an absolutely amazing Magician! Drew made magic happen after…read moreanother Magician cancelled an hour and half before showtime. Drew was able to perform and around the same time frame and he was absolutely professional and easy to work with. He had great props and really fun tricks. Many kids got to volunteer.

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.

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.

Did a fantastic job entertaining 34 kids and the adults too at my sons birthday party (ages 2-6)…read more Had great control over a rowdy group of toddlers. Hes very funny too, with humor that both the kids and adults enjoyed. Id highly recommend. He also gives out a bunch of magic hats and wands afterwards which the kids loved.

Turley performed at my daughter's birthday party today and was a HUGE hit! He entertained nearly 40…read morekids, ages 2-10, and was amazing! Great magic tricks, along with kid-friendly jokes that also had the grownups laughing. We were expecting 15-20 kids and ended up having a lot of siblings attend, and Turley didn't bat an eye! Every kid sat amazed for the entire show, it was fantastic! I highly recommend Turley for any kid-focused event! He will not disappoint!