Welcome to your resource for finding and hiring a Maryland, Virginia or DC Magician

A great performer can make your celebration a once in a life time memorable occasion


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Where your information is sold to the first 5 people who will pay for it (not always magicians)
and you receive unexpected calls, texts and emails
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All the performers on Maryland Magicians have been specially selected
Magicians can not buy their way onto Maryland Magicians


Maryland Magician News July 2018
Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday July 31
at Old Fox Books in Annapolis
including 3 performances with Illusions by Vick starting at 6:30
As everyone's Favorite Potions Teacher
Always an outstanding event at Old Fox Books
One of our Favorite Independent Bookstores



Something to consider that could help your special event

Maryland Magicians strongly recommends only hiringfull time professional magicians
A full time professional magician has to give you a great show and excellent customer service.
They depend on your satisfaction so you may hire them again and tell your friends about the great show you had.


All the Magicians featured on Maryland Magicians are Full Time Professionals, some for over 30 years.


Maryland Magician Reviews

Parlor Magicians
Parlor Magic is usually performed for anywhere from 5 to 125 guests.
Parlor magic is more interactive and intimate than stage magic.
and features a wider variety of magical effects than "strolling" magic

We strongly do not recommend "strolling" or "mingle" magic.

Parlor magic is a good fit for special celebrations like banquets, birthdays, holiday parties, corporate events.
Occasions wheere you want amazing, fun, elegant and unique magicial entertainment.
Simply Click on the name of the performer below
to visit their website, get more information including videos
and contact them for your event

		Illusions By Vick - Considered one of the area's premier performers, by the public and his peers Illusions by Vick creates and provides excellent entertainment. A truly unique and amazing magician. With a show crafted to engage the imagination, to touch hearts and tickle funny bones Illusions by Vick features original magical effects and select classics of magic. Vick provides a unique, fun and interactive performance. Vick performs a Mentalist Show that delves into the psyche sharing an intimate, mind blowing, fun experience. Since 2010 The Gigmaster Talent Agency rates Illusions by Vick the Top Magic Act in Maryland & Washington DC out of over 400 magicians they represent in the USA! and CBS Local named Illusions by Vick a top 5 magician You can read over 160 client reviews of Illusions by Vick on the Gigmasters talent website here p.s. Vick also performs as "Professor Snape" from the Harry Potter stories Including a performance with the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia for their Music of Harry Potter Concert as Professor Snape
		Michael Cantori - Great voice, technically excellent, a fine presentation and nice selection of effects. Beyond being an incredibly talented magician Michael wrote a book on the Art of Magic that reveals an interesting and refreshing perspective on the art. Very personable and knowledgeable (on many subjects besides magic) Michael is also a builder of high quality magical apparatus As well as being an accomplished sleight of hand artist.
		Mike Rose - Mike Rose performances are very interactive and full of his refreshing quick wit and adroit by-play with the audience. Over 20 years performance experience and a very knowledgeable magic historian. Features off beat magic with Twinkies, a toaster and more. Mike is a true profession entertainer and great at both close up and parlor entertainment.
		Spencer Horsman - Spencer took his escape act to America's Got Talent and then to Las Vegas! Spencer also toured performing in the Criss Angel production "The Supernaturalists" Magic and performing have been Spencer's life. His performances are both amazing and thrilling! Spencer has been influenced by the 1930's & 40's and it shows up nicely in his work. It's hard to imagine meeting a nicer person.
		Peter Wood - Explorer of the Impossible! Sharing his collection of impossibilities from across the globe, Peter Wood delights audiences with fantastic skills, artifacts, and stories. Please see Peter's website for videos, testimonials, and rates.

F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions





Children's Magicians

A great Magician can make a Child's Birthday a once in a lifetime experience
The gleam in their eyes, laughs and heartwarming smiles
with their family and friends are never forgotten.
Quality Family Entertainers (Children's Birthday Party) are hard to find!

Your child's special birthday isn't the place for a discount magician
Ask for references (or try to see the performer live)

The performers here really care about their craft and are very good at their profession
p.s. Some of our Parlor Magicians also perform for children's birthdays
We generally do not recommend magic shows for children under 6 years of age

For children 5 and younger we recommend a Children's Entertainer,
someone who specializes in performing for Young Children
a Children's Entertainer may do Balloon Art, Face Painting, Sing Alongs, Puppetry, Character Acting and maybe a few magic tricks

Click on the name of the performer below to contact them and visit their website

		Horn's Punch and Judy Show - Guaranteed to tickle everyone's funny bone! Magician and master puppeteer Professor Horn and his celebrated Punch & Judy puppet show. This farcical puppet play began more than 100 years ago in Baltimore and is a piece of Maryland's colorful history - not to mention hilarious fun. Called the "Best Kid Show Entertainer in Maryland" by nationally renowned children's entertainer Silly Billy
		Eric Henning - Eric provides a fantastic and colorful 45-minute magic show for family events. Focusing on audience participation, surprises, and laughter. Eric has been performing professionally for most of his life and has great experience with all age performances. You can ask Eric about special additions to your show including every child going home with a magical toy.

Stage Magicians
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		Illusions By Vick - Consummate performer who enchants audiences with original creations "Dinner" "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", "The Rites of Spring" "Speechless" & "Hearts" along with engaging and well presented classics of magic amazing feats of mentalism and a few surprises. Vick creates a unique place filled with amazing magical experiences and takes the audience on a journey there while leaving behind their normal boundaries of existence. Illusions By Vick has a sophisticated & charming approach to presenting magic and often performs in his classic "Illusionist" character. Also performs as magic "Professor Snape" from the Harry Potter stories, The Mad Hatter, Oz the Great and Powerful, Edgar Allen Poe, Willie Wonka, and other characters.
		Kohl& Company -One of the funniest and most polished acts you will ever enjoy Accolades bestowed upon Kohl& Company include The Siegfried & Roy "Golden Lion Award" for Comedy Magic in Las Vegas Performed in Monte Carlo before Prince Rainier One of the only Comedy Magic Acts in the U.S. to appear on England's acclaimed BEST OF MAGIC" Series About Kohl & Company Jerry Lewis was quoted saying "...And I thought I was wacko... This is one of the funniest acts I have ever seen!" Highly Recommended, A must see if you can!
		Scott Alexander - is one of the most sought after magicians in the world. Scott was featured on the 6th Season of AGT and the same year Scott Live on television during the Thanksgiving Day Parade totally surrounded in the middle of the street Magically produced 21 gospel singers out of a cabinet. Scott was invited by Oprah to perform on her show Headlined for 7 years in Las Vegas and regularly perfroms on cruise ships A brilliant thinker and a very funny man Scott is based out of Pennsylvania and travels world wide to perform

Comedy Magicians
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		Kevin Lee - As seen on Last Comic Standing! Kevin was voted "Washington's Funniest Comedian" by Washingtonian Magazine. With all the clowns in DC that is a major accomplishment! (insert rim shot) Kevin is a very polished act having headlined comedy clubs over over the USA and abroad for the past 22 years Kevin has been featured on BET's Comic View for 5 years and has appeared on HBO, NBC ABC, FOX and Wynton Marsalis featured Kevin on his "The Magic Hour Tour" which sold out from New York to Los Angeles in 2004. An immense talent not to be missed
		Kohl & Company -Kohl and Company might hold the record for laughs per minute in a full evening stage show! If you can't have a full evening stage performance Dick Kohl offers a 20 to 45 minute Solo performance that will work in for just about any size venue or audience Either way expect to laugh and smile until your face hurts
		Tom Crowl -Someone might call Tom a ventriloquist but that doesn't come anywhere near to describing Tom's show, abilities and experience. Always well received and one of the best and funniest acts you will ever enjoy

Mentalism
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		Alain Nu - Alain had his own series on the TLC Network He truly is one of the most talented mentalist you will ever have the pleasure of experiencing Alain has a great understanding of mentalism and understands audiences incredibly well along with being very personable and funny. If you ever have the opportunity to see Alain perform He is definitely a must see show! If Alain is available and you can hire him You will have booked one of the best nights of entertainment anywhere

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About Maryland Magicians
Maryland Magicians is a free resource dedicated to assisting you find quality entertainment
The site started after hiring and working with great performers and then
seeing some not so good performers and hearing horror stories about performances

With the Thumbtack and Gig type sites who accept anyone who will pay to advertise there
Plus all the advertising and claims,
it can be a challenge to hard to know who to hire
Our goal is to assist in having the best possible event entertainment experience



There is no paid advertising on this site
You can not buy your way on to Maryland Magicians
All of the reviews and information is provided by and is the considered opinions of a long time industry professionals




Magic isn't about "tricks", it's about entertainment.
Connecting with the audience to create an experience.
To create and share amazement, to smile, laugh, wonder, think and feel.


COMING SOON
Corporate, Trade Show and Festival Magicians Reviewed
For now please see our Parlor & Stage Magician Sections
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