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Dr. Dave Magic
- Chicago, IL
- Magician
- Travels up to 30 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Hello, thanks for stopping by. I’m Dr. Dave, an expert in close up and parlor magic and my number one priority is that you and your guests have a great time.
I can perform in a casual walk around setting or in front of your guests for a more formal show.
My children’s and family shows have lots of interaction and are designed to engage guests of all ages.
When not amazing guests at private events you may find me doing table side magic at the Chicago Magic Lounge.
Invite Dr. Dave to your next house party, birthday party, bachelor or bachelorette party, wedding or corporate mixer. He guarantees an unforgettable time. Comedy Magician for private parties and corporate events
31 Reviews
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Dave at our company-wide holiday party and everyone loved him! He is so charismatic and his magic is incredible! Highly recommend hiring him for your next event!
Comedy Show, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thank you Lyndsay it was a great event and group.
Dave was the highlight of the night, we were amazed! He is funny and very entertaining. We had a family celebration with a wide age group elementary kiddos to adults ages 30-78 years young group. Thank you Dr. Dave, we were all blown away, and saying how did he do that!
Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
It was my pleasure, what a fun group.
Dave was awesome! Perfect entertainment to kick off our weekend for ~20 girls (29 years old and did not want a stripper). He did a good job singling out the bride in his performance and going with the flow despite our many disruptions. He was also communicative, professional and just all around good vibes during the hiring process. Definitely recommend Dr Dave!
Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks Meghan, I had a great time
Dr. Dave
All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed his performances. Dr. Dave is professional, engaging, and truly talented. I would hire him again.
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thank you inviting me to be a part of your son’s wedding weekend. I had a great time and I’m glad the guests enjoyed the magic.
Dr. Dave was funny and his tricks were great. I’m always mind blown by magicians and Dr. Dave delivered on the magic. We’d definitely hire him again for an event.
Strolling/Close-up Magician, Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks so much Katie, it was my pleasure.
Brought life to our Holiday Party!
Corporate Magician
I hired Dr. Dave for a work holiday party and was very pleased. From the beginning, he was very helpful in talking through the services he could offer and what would be best for our event. I happened to show up to the event a little after Dr. Dave had started his strolling magic, and people were already coming up to me to tell me how great he was! I watched him do a series of tricks with multiple groups and was personally very impressed each time! Dave is pleasant, a great performer, and very professional. If you're looking to book a magician and he's available, look no further!
Strolling/Close-up Magician, Magician
Dr. Dave was great to host everyone had a lot of fun!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Dr. Dave performed magic for a few hours at a corporate happy hour, and everyone loved him! They were completely blown away by his tricks.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
I evaluated many magicians for this event and I am so happy that we chose Dr. Dave. He communicated clearly with me prior to the event, checked in the day before and day of and showed up early.
He was engaging, not forceful and extremely talented. Still trying to figure out a couple of the slight of hand tricks. Thank you Dr. Dave, you helped to make it a great night.
Comedy Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks Brett, it was a pleasure to be invited to the party.
Dr. Dave was fantastic at our 10 year business anniversary party. He did strolling magic throughout our event. Our attendees were blown away and are still talking about how great he was. I highly recommend Dr. Dave and would love to have him out for another event in the future.
Engaged the party with a strolling magic show. Wonderful tricks and kept people entertained.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thank you Heidi, it was a great party!
Loved working with Dr. Dave. We hired him for my 8 year old's birthday party, but our challenge was that there was a mix of kids ages and tons of adults there, and we wanted EVERYONE to be WOW'ed by the show. Well, they WERE! From the beginning of the process, he was professional, courteous and a great communicator. He was on time and stayed the entire time. And the show? Everyone LOVED it! The little ones, the big ones, and everyone in between! Not only was the close-up magic so amaaaaazing, but he was also funny and kind. He definitely made the birthday boy feel special, but truly everyone loved the show. I highly recommend him. For the price, he was definitely the best value. Oh and he didn't try to upsell me. Another magician who responded to the bid had some sales person call me and try to get me to buy a package that was a full 4-6 times what the high end of my bid was. Well, this isn't the way Gig Salad is supposed to work, and nothing like the professionalism with which Dr. Dave approached it (he was within the budget I'd given Gig Salad and an amazing magician to boot). Hire him. Seriously.
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Comedy Magician
Dr. Dave was a amazing! He showed he was committed to helping execute my vision from day one. After inquiring about his services, Dr. Dave responded immediately. Also, when I had a team meeting prior to the event Dr. Dave was present. Finally, at the event Dr. Dave was a fan favorite. The guest were intrigued and Dr. Dave captured the quest full undivided attention. I highly recommend!
Magician
Dr Dave was professional and patient with a room full of children under 5yo. The kids had a blast and each one had their own moment with him as an “assistant”. Wouldn’t hesitate to hire Dave again. J
Magician, Comedy Magician
I had the absolute pleasure of having Dr. Dave Magic as the magician for my wedding, and he truly made our special day even more enchanting. From the moment he stepped onto the stage, he captivated everyone's attention with his incredible talent and charisma. Dr. Dave's performances were not only mind-boggling, but also highly entertaining and interactive, creating a sense of wonder and magic among our guests. He effortlessly engaged with the crowd, making everyone feel involved and leaving them in awe of his magical abilities.
In addition to his extraordinary skills as a magician, Dr. Dave Magic was a true professional in every sense of the word. He communicated exceptionally well from the very beginning, ensuring that he understood our preferences and incorporating them into his performances. He was responsive to all our inquiries and worked closely with us to create a customized experience that perfectly complemented our wedding theme and atmosphere. His attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to make our day unforgettable were truly appreciated.
Dr. Dave Magic was an absolute hit with everyone at the wedding. His performances brought smiles, laughter, and a sense of childlike wonder to our guests of all ages. The memories he created and the joy he brought to our special day will be cherished forever. If you're searching for a magician who is not only immensely talented but also a pleasure to work with, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Dave Magic. He is a true master of his craft and will undoubtedly make any event a truly magical experience.
(Once the professional pictures come in---- i will for sure contact him, so everyone can see how awesome he was)
Strolling/Close-up Magician
We hired Dr. Dave for a friend's birthday party and we was wonderful entertainment! He is a kind person and a talented magician - totally impressive! Everyone enjoyed his company and magic tricks, and he made the party that much more lively. We appreciate your work!!
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks so much Jeanine, it was my pleasure!
Dr Magic was perfect entertainment for my cocktail at my wedding last weekend. He was very professional, friendly and delightful. He mingled well with all our guests both young and old. He made the guests feel at ease and the atmosphere light and fun. There were many “oohs and ahhhs” and cheering during cocktail which is exactly what we wanted for our wedding. I highly highly highly recommended him for your event if you are thinking of hiring a strolling magician for your wedding or other event. It was money well spent and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Dr Magic was excellent!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Dr. Dave did a 30-minute magic show for our guests during coffee and dessert during our wedding reception. It was great! Our guests told us later that they loved his quirky humor and fun magic tricks. Before he event, Dr. Dave was easy to contact and communication was clear. Thanks so much, Dr. Dave!
Comedy Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks you Christine, it was a great party and I was glad to be part of it.
We hired Dr. Dave for our annual holiday party this weekend and we're so glad we did! His tricks were amazing, so good that we were genuinely surprised to learn that participants were not in fact coached or in on the trick. His banter with the audience was great also, super funny and really understood the sense of humor of our group. Overall, a great experience working with Dr. Dave, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
Magician, Comedy Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
It was a fantastic party Jacqueline, thanks so much for letting me be part of it!
He was fantastic! Everyone at the party was impressed and entertained. I'm looking forward to booking him again. Highly recommend!!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Dr. Dave performed a show at our home for our extended family and friends. He was great - providing great magic and humor for all ages. We had a wonderful time!
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks so much Molly, it was a great party!
Dr. Dave was an awesome addition to our corporate holiday party. He did close up magic, wandering through the cocktail hour of our party. His magic was amazing, we are still talking about his tricks at work on Monday after the party trying to figure them out. He was engaging with all, had excellent conversational skills, and he he was funny! He was on time and highly professional. This is the second time we’ve hired him for different events and would not hesitate to hire again. He is on time and very professional. Highly, highly recommend!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
We experienced the wonder of Dr. Dave's street magic a few months before our son's first birthday. We immediately thought he would be such a fun addition to have at our party. Unsurprisingly, our guests LOVED him! His card and slight of hand tricks are so good you'll find yourself wondering if he really is a bit magical. He has such a warm and welcoming personality, and all of our friends and family kept remarking about how much they enjoyed his performances. Don't sleep on Dr. Dave-- he is incredible and you won't be disappointed!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thank you Anne, it was a wonderful group and I had a great time!
Great show in my baby shower. She made it super special. My daughter and husband had a special trick ♡Love it!!
Comedy Show, Magician
Dr. Dave came to our agency's Summer party this month and has been the talk of the agency for almost 2 weeks now. His tricks were outstanding and his demeanor & humor was even better. We will definitely be inviting him back to our office - and I highly recommend you do the same. 5 Stars doesn't do it justice. Dr. Dave is legendary.
Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Comedy Magician
I hired Dr. Dave for our block party. He strolled the block and did close up magic for the guests. He was great with the kids as well as the adults. He a definitely a huge hit and highlight at our party.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
We had Dr. Dave at our son's 6th birthday party. We were looking for a magician that could appeal to both children and the parents that were there. We've been to the Chicago Magic Lounge a couple times and were looking for good magic, not like typical kid birthday party magic. We had him do close-up/ strolling type magic, so he walked around the park to different groups performing close up tricks. He did a few tricks where like there is literally no explanation other than he's really magic!!! And probably the coolest thing is that he left the audience with "magic souvenirs". My son has a quarter that he did a trick on... a mom has a drawing of a card that he made magically appear... one family has a card with their names on it, etc. Dr. Dave was an absolute hit - like seriously next level. After the event, all the moms started texting saying we need to go see more magic and multiple people asked me to share his info. It was definitely a highlight of the party. Thanks Dr. Dave for making our party memorable!
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks Danielle, I had a great time!
Doctor Dave was amazing! So many of our guests mentioned how magical he was. I’m do happy we found him. Thanks!
Magician
Response from Dr. Dave Magic:
Thanks so much very inviting me Bridget, it was a great party!
We were fortunate to have Dr. Dave for event we just hosted. He was completely flexible in his approach. -We had about 80 people, kids of all ages and adults. Dr. Dave is not only a truly impressive magician but his sense of humor, ability to entertain, and pivot between both children and adults was remarkable. EVERYONE was talking about him that night and the next day. He definitely made our event more than magical, thank you!!!
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
A highly entertaining hour of magic-fuelled comedy. Dr. Dave showed the audience what he could really do with magic – many spectators wore the token ‘how did he do that?’ look on their faces as he completed his tricks. He was sure to engage with everyone at the party (10+ people & judging by the reactions and their chatter as the show finished, it’s clear that this is a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend an hour.
Booking Info
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Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
January 18, 2025 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Dinner Party |
February 01, 2025 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
Past Booked Events
December 12, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 31, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Halloween Party |
October 20, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Halloween Party |
October 19, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 16, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
August 03, 2024 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
August 02, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Bachelorette Party |
March 01, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 16, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holiday Party |
December 14, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 07, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Christmas Party |
November 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 02, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 20, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 27, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 24, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 26, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Festival |
July 29, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
June 24, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 04, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Wedding Reception |
May 24, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | School Assembly |
April 29, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Birthday Party |
January 21, 2023 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 14, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 07, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 17, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 16, 2022 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 03, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 25, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 02, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Baby Shower |
September 18, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | House Party |
September 15, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 10, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 21, 2022 • 9:30pm - 10:15pm | House Party |
May 20, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
May 07, 2022 • 10:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |