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Michael Chamberlin, Magician
- Arlington, VA
- Magician
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $250-$4000
Overview
FAST-PACED, original & SPELLBINDING SORCERY that leaves you HAPPY & MYSTIFIED: this is what I have been providing to audiences up and down the East Coast for over 35 years.
I have performed more than 6000 magic shows at corporate & private events, galas, festivals, parties, schools, & libraries for 35 plus years as a full-time professional magician. Stage magic, close-up sleight of hand and walk-around entertainment are all part of my repertoire.
I am also a theater director and deeply understand the relationship between the performer and audience that ignites to create an experience that is immediate, theatrical & 'in the moment'!
97 Reviews
Michael was great! He arrived well on time so he could be fully prepared for the show. This was for a kids birthday party with 12 girls in attendance and a few adults. The kids loved the show and he had some classic jokes making it fun for the adults too. He made sure all the girls participated!
Mike was terrific. He is a superb illusionist, an excellent showman, a true professional. He worked with us to make sure the venue suited his needs, was prompt, delivered a great show full of "how did he do that?" illusions, accompanied by humorous running commentary. All ages, 13 to 70, thoroughly enjoyed him. Our party was "socially distanced," with masks, and it worked well. None of use felt we missed out on any aspect of the magic because of it. You will be glad you hired Michael Chamberlain.
Magician
Michael did two events with us in conjunction with our business's grand opening - and he knocked it out of the park both times. He was a pleasure to work with - super easy to communicate with, on time, and delivered exactly what he promised. It was wonderful watching him work the crowd and wow small groups of adults and kids (lots of shock and awe!) - but his performances for the kids were the most memorable. I have never seen kids so captivated for an entire performance. They were mesmerized, lots of oohs and aaah, and happy giggles all around. The room was packed both times - glad we did the show twice!
Children’s Party Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
Molly, performing for The Lane was a wonderful experience for me. You and your staff were on top of everything and it made all my performances run smoothly. The environment at The Lane is great for adults, children and families. I hope to see everyone there again soon!
Michael was great! He was responsive to messages, punctual, patient (balloon animals for 20+ kids is not easy, especially when they keep breaking them), professional and fun! He was also accommodating, as we had to change the date of the party last minute due to an emergency. In the end, it all worked out. The kids and grown-up both really enjoyed the show. We received a ton of positive feedback from all the guests in the days that followed. Would highly recommend!
Children’s Party Magician
Perfect for small crowd
Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael provided a wonderful show that entertained our camp kids. He understood how to keep their attention and provide wonderment and delight.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael's 'mingle magic' was perfect for our outdoor event. He made sure to circulate among all the tables, delighting and entertaining everybody. Wonderful!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael entertained both the adults & kids at our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. He came early to set up and was well prepared. Love how he got adults on the stage to participate. His humor & tricks kept everyone engaged. I would definitely hire him again.
Comedy Magician, Magician
We hired Michael to do close-up magic and help drive traffic to our trade show booth. We could not be more pleased with his performance!! He was very professional, he did an awesome job at engaging attendees, and his tricks were simply incredible. Our team had nothing but great things to say about him! We would highly recommend him and would absolutely hire him again. Thanks, Michael!
Strolling/Close-up Magician, Trade Show Magician
Michael was on time and provided great entertainment to the kids at my daughter's party. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the show and loved being active participants. Adults were no less entertained. I highly recommend Michael.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael is a wonderful entertainer and a person with high integrity. He was very easy going and went above and beyond to entertain all the kids and adults.
I would highly recommend him for kid’s event…
Thank you Michael!!
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician
Micheal did a great job. He was a consummate professional, and faced with a big crowd of small children, at least a third of whom were neuro-atypical. He kept control of the room beautifully. I recommend him for a birthday party of any size.
Children’s Party Magician
Funny and very entertaining, not only for the kids, parents had a fun time too.
Michael is professional, on time and overall a very pleasant person. We highly recommend hiring him for kids parties.
Children’s Party Magician
Can't recommend Michael enough! He was super funny, had great magic tricks, and was super professional to work with. He kept a group of 8-10 year old boys completely engaged for his show! Fantastic experience.
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician
Michael performed 2 sold out shows during our Halloween event with 150 people in each audience. He was captivating, energetic and engaging. Everyone loved the magic and surprises that he incorporated into the show. Michael arrived early so as to allow plenty of time for his set up and preparation. He was pleasant to work with and interacted well with children and adults. Everything he said and did was completely appropriate for this family-oriented event. We would be happy to hire him again in the future!
We celebrated our son’s 5th birthday where Michael performed for about 15-20 kids ages 5-8 and many adults. Kids had a blast, we all loved the show, most of our guests before they left said that it was the best magic show they have ever seen. Would highly recommend him for your events.
Children’s Party Magician
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Michael for my son's 13th birthday party, and we were thrilled with the performance. He truly made the day extraordinary, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services.
From the moment Michael began the show, our guests were captivated. His friendly demeanor instantly put everyone at ease. He engaged the kids and adults alike, creating an atmosphere of wonder and excitement. It's no small feat to entertain a group of teenagers, but Michael had them all spellbound from start to finish.
The level of skill and precision was exceptional, and Michael had a great sense of humor, which added an extra layer of entertainment to the performance. Each trick was met with gasps of amazement and fits of laughter, making it an unforgettable experience for all.
Children’s Party Magician, Magician
We had to change our son’s 5th birthday plan last minute due to rain and Michael was fast to respond and book on short notice. Kids ranged in age from 3-9 and all were impressed and entertained. Adults were too!
Children’s Party Magician
Magician Michael visited our daycare center. The staff and children loved the show!
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Magician
We had Michael perform at my son's 6th birthday party. He was engaging, energetic, clever, and the magic amazing. He incorporated the kids throughout his act (and the birthday boy) which was really fun to watch. While his humor during the act is geared towards children, he manages to slip some jokes that get the adults, too! I would hire Michael again. His communication is professional, he responds quickly and the day of he arrived on time (if not a bit early which I LOVE). Michael thank you for making our day so memorable, 5 stars is not enough to say how amazing you are!!
Children’s Party Magician
Michael was the perfect choice for one of our Bastille Day entertainers. He mingled with dining guests as they waited for their orders as well as worked amongst those enjoying the festivities in multiple locations. Book with confidence.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
I invite Michael for first dauther’s birthay.
Audience was adults. And it was really great show ! My relatives were excited!!! Michael is proffesional ! The tricks were interesting and challenging! I recommend
Magician
I recently attended a mind-blowing performance by magician Michael, and it was an absolute blast! He catered his show for the adult crowd and it was a perfect mix of laughter and awe-inspiring tricks. Michael's comedic timing had us rolling with laughter, while his impressive illusions left us amazed. It was a truly unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend using Michael if you want to be thoroughly entertained by a talented and funny magician.
Comedy Magician
He was great. Every guest commented how much they enjoyed the magician and was so impressed. I got so many compliments!
He answered my questions promptly and was extremely helpful in choosing correct service
Strolling/Close-up Magician
My family (ages 4-80) loved it and had a great time. Michael was on time to the event, quick to communicate and very professional to book. Definitely engaged everyone and we all had a fun time!
Magician
Michael was on time and prepared, he engaged easily with small groups including adults and kids. Everyone was talking about his tricks even after he left. His showmanship brought the tricks to the next level. Would definitely recommend Michael for your next event!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
We hired Michael to do a 45-minute assembly for high school students heading into winter break. I must say - some of my colleagues were skeptical that a magician would be the right fit for a crowd of adolescents - but Michael was a huge hit! Students were thrilled by the opportunity to get up on stage and be part of tricks. The show included a great variety of illusions - and kept folks laughing with delight. I was kind of amazed by what a great show it was, even from the very back of our theater. Michael is a total pro. He arrived early, set up swiftly, and interacted beautifully with our students. I would be thrilled to hire him again.
Magician
Second time w Mike. Strong whit, quick w the crowd, fun magic, great for adults and kids
Magician
Michael was great with the kids. He kept them engaged.
Children’s Party Magician
I'm very happy we chose Michael Chamberlin for 7-year old birthday party. He is great with kids. He adds humor to his magic show and kept the kids entertained and engaged for the entire 45-60 minutes. He is very easy to work with. I highly recommend him for a kids magic show. The adults were entertained too.
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Magician
Was a total hit!! Kids and adults couldn’t get enough. Thank you Michael! You were definitely the highlight of the party!
Magician
Micheal made my daughter’s milestone birthday a blast! Many parents texted me afterward to tell me how their kids could not stop talking about the magic tricks. He was on time and very professional. Highly recommend!
I needed a magician for my daughters first birthday party since we were also entertaining kids ages 3-9 years old. He had everyone’s attention including the adults for the whole show. Very talented and knows how to engage with the audience and the specific ages. Even the birthday girl (only one year old) had a chance to be apart of his show.
Thank you, Michael!
Children’s Party Magician
Mike was amazing. He was so flexible and accommodating with students from grades k-8 grade with a wide variety of abilities. He went with the flow, he was entertaining and engaged all of the students and staff with such amazing energy ! I would recommend him to any audience!
Children’s Party Magician, Magician
He was funny. His tricks did amaze people. Good variety. Appreciated his professional approach.
Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Trade Show Magician
I had a great experience with Michael. We had Michael as a strolling magician at our conference reception with about 500 attendees. Michael arrived about 45 minutes before the reception started, with plenty of time for him to get set up and acquainted with the space. Attendees absolutely loved him. I've received lots of positive feedback. My boss is still fascinated and trying to figure out how he did one of his acts. Michael was great at making his way through the event and including as many people as possible but, was conscious of body language and giving our attendees space to network, get food, and enjoy the reception. Absolute great experience overall and would highly recommend Michael!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael showed up right on time. He didn’t bat an eye when one of our young guests kept calling out and being disruptive. He was entertaining to both kids and adults. I would recommend him.
Children’s Party Magician
Did a great job with his main magician act.
Strolling/Close-up Magician, Magician
Michael did good performance.
Children’s Party Magician
Exactly what we were looking for. On time, polite, friendly, engaging and fun.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Adults and children enjoyed your show. It was the hit of my son's party.
Children’s Party Magician
Thank you so much . Michael was wonderful and on time. we have has him several times at our company picnics and everyone enjoys him very much.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael was easy to get in touch with during the planning process. Our 7-year old is into space and rockets, so we asked if he could incorporate that theme in parts of his show which he did and our son really enjoyed it. We had great weather in the beginning of the outside show. We were able to get everyone inside before the pouring rain and he resumed his show inside the house seamlessly. Our son’s friends and the grown ups had a lot of fun!
Children’s Party Magician
He arrived early to set up. Previously asked questions about the event to customize his presentation. He had everyone’s attention throughout. No one could figure out how he did any of his magic. He was fantastic and I am so glad I hired him. His show really added to the party.
We had Michael Chamberlin for our son's birthday party a few weeks ago. Everyone loved the show!
Michael Chamberlin is very professional. He arrived early to set up and checked all details so the show can run smoothly. Kids and parents loved the magic show. I recommend Michael!
Michael performed at my 11 year old's birthday party. We were looking for someone who was child friendly but also would entertain adults. Michael was a hit with all ages! We were blown away with the tricks and appreciated his humor to go along with the magic!
I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any occasion where family friendly entertainment is sought!
Logistically, Michael was a pleasure to work with as well. He was responsive and set up was organized and quick.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael was very entertaining! Worked a very small group at a socially-distanced adult birthday party. Not an easy task, but he did an amazing job!
Magician
Very fun for children of coworkers and kept office folks having a great time! Huge fan of the event!
Comedy Magician, Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Magician
Excellent performance for all audiences. For a momento we thought we were in Las Vegas but instead we were in the comfort of our home. The safety procedures were excellent as well during this pandemic.
Children’s Party Magician
Great job. Guests loved Michael.
Magician
Michael was perfect for the event, which was a 7-year-old birthday party. From the onset, Michael was personable and professional, taking the time to prepare for the event. While other bids focused mostly on their qualifications, Michael focused more on the event. He tailored his performance to match the party theme and gave a show that amazed both the children and their parents. I also appreciated his attention to social distancing protocols. The children and adults were talking about his performance well after the show.
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Illusionist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
came early and made the kids happy.
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician
Michael was an amazing addition to our company's all adult post-holiday party. He brought his theatrical nature to every part of his performance. The participation was so much fun! I know I've booked the right talent for an event when our servers (and even the restaurant management) stop to watch. If you are looking for someone to cater to adults as well as children, this is the magician you should hire. Thanks again, Michael!
Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Magician
Michael brought his "wandering magic" slight of hand/illusions to a recent casual, work luncheon. He did a great job engaging different groups and bringing people together with his conversation and mini performances. He was very professional and brought an element of fun to our event. I would highly recommend him for a corporate function (although I'm sure he'd be great for all kinds of events)!
Corporate Magician, Illusionist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
Your office has such a fun group of employees. I loved performing for them. Thanks so much for your superb organization of the event. I really appreciate it!
Michael Chamberlin was the highlight of our New Year's Eve celebration! We had a mixed group of adults and young kids and Michael did a great job of rallying the crowd and getting audience participation. His tricks impressed us and we are still bewildered by his card tricks. It was an event to be remembered for years to come. Michael was very professional, prompt, and communicative during event planning. He arrived on time and set up a very exciting show. I would highly recommend him for cocktail parties and kid's parties.
Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
Thank you so much Madeline for hosting such a fun party and providing a perfect venue and atmosphere to engage everyone in. It was a delight to meet your family and perform for everyone right before the start of the New Year!
Michael's appearance at our cocktail party event was a huge success. He effortlessly stepped right into the crowd and began his strolling show without missing a beat. Our guests were in awe of his magic tricks. I highly recommend him. Thank you, Michael, for being party of our event!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
We hired Michael for my daughters birthday. He did a very good job and a couple of times the magic surprised even me. Well done.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael is so talented, everyone was in awe! He’s also funny and charming. He made the party very special. Thank you, Michael!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael’s performance was really interactive, and he kept an unruly group of 9-year old boys (and some girls) rapt.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael did a great job of making the performance fun for all ages -- and we went from 13 to 91! Everyone enjoyed his high energy style and I would highly recommend him! Micheal also was able to adapt to a smaller crowd, due to weather issues, and did a great job of making the event feel large and exciting for everyone.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael demonstrated an amazing ability to read the room and find the right balance of who get involved — and when. I was very impressed, not only was the magic awesome, but the display of people and soft skills, it was a pleasure watching a true showman, put on a show!
Comedy Magician, Magician
I hired Michael last minute to surprise my brother and family for his 43rd birthday. Everyone was amazed and there was lots of laughter. Much better than sending an item he doesn’t need, or just calling. It made the day special and I got to feel like I was there from the other side of the country. Michael got everyone to participate, he was funny, and all ages enjoyed it!
Magician
We hired Michael for our son’s fifth birthday party. Michael showed up with plenty of time to set up and provided direction effortlessly. The show was a hit among children and adults, about forty of us total were engaged with delight. My son is somewhat introverted, but Michael made him feel comfortable in front of the large group, and my son even participated in some of the show. I would recommend Michael anytime.
Children’s Party Magician
All of my little daughters friends loved the performance, and the adult audience too. Fully recommend.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael was great -- he did very well mingling with small groups of people and making sure they had a unique experience at an otherwise run-of-the-mill business gathering. Thanks Mike!
Corporate Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
April, it was a great party. Intimate and festive. Lot's of fun folks ready to participate and be amazed. The piano playing added beautifully to the atmosphere. Thanks so much for a classy event!
He did great, everyone enjoyed his presence and magic
Holiday Entertainment, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
Thanks so much, Bill & Sonia! It was a terrific party and the guests were so much fun to interact with. I had a great time. Great to see you.
We hired Michael for our daughter's 5 year birthday party and were delighted with his magic show! He kept all the kids (20) and adults entertained, and made our daughter feel special as the Birthday Girl.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael was fantastic - He was very professional and arrived early to set up his props and sound equipment. The kids and adults were equally amazed and amused by his magic. His delivery is great and he is quick on his feet; adapting with what the audience gave him. I highly recommend him for your event.
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Magician
Michael was a wonderful addition to our family reunion. He entertained everyone both young and old alike. I would highly recommend using him for your events !!!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael did a great job. Kids were very entertained. They were shrieking with delight. The birthday girl (turned 4) was on cloud nine. The adults had fun as well. Very happy with the performance and recommend it to anyone looking!
Children’s Party Magician
Hi
We are happy with Michael's Magic show. We had around 25 kids and 40 adults in the party and Micheal was able to engage all of them.
Every one on the party told me they liked Magic show and they also asked How did i find him?
Great Magic show Michael
Thanks
Children’s Party Magician
Michael was both professional and extremely entertaining. My guests loved his magic and are still commenting about his performance to this day. Thank you Michael!
Children’s Party Magician, Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
Thank you, Cami! It was such a fun and festive event. I loved meeting all the children and having them create the magic with me. The adults were just as much fun, too! The decorations and music added to the playful environment. And there was lots of room for me to stroll from table to table and from group to group. Bravo!
Will definitely have him book. Great strolling magician on our patio, & with customers in line.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
What a blast it was to meet all the families and customers at Carmen's Italian Ice! Thrilled to be a part of their Anniversary and interact with everyone on a cool spring night.
Michael is a true professional
Magician
Michael Chamberlin was fantastic to work with and very professional. We had a large crowd (~700) of students aged 5-14 and he was entertaining and engaging to all! He did a great job including young students as well as older students and teachers. I know the vast range in our dynamics was challenging, but Michael was flexible and fabulous! His show was all self-contained, he just needed a clear space and lights. Very easy and fun! Perfect for our Student Appreciation Day. Thank you, Michael!
Magician
Michael did a great job at my husbands holiday party. 35 adults, 3 children-16,12,11. He engaged everyone and the younger set were delighted with his tricks. Would highly recommend for an entertaining event.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Mike worked our cocktail party as an undercover guest to start, stirring the pot with guests and really helping break the ice and get people laughing and talking. He played the part perfectly and I will definitely use him again.
Comedy Magician
Response from Michael Chamberlin, Magician:
Thanks so much for your kind words, John. Your party was the most festive and relaxed soiree I have performed at in a long while. All the guests were so nice and fun. And the flow from inside to outdoors on the patio worked beautifully allowing me to mingle seamlessly with everyone. Thanks again and hope to see you soon!
Our daughter went to a party and loved it. We decided to contact Michael.The children were so connected, and the show was amazing! The guests are still talking about it! Worthy every penny. My husband and I were so happy. We highly recommend Michael Chamberlin, magician.
Children’s Party Magician
We hired Michael after my son (6years old) became obsessed with him at his friend's birthday party. It was a great experience. I had a few younger kids and a few older kids and they were all enthralled. Michael was personable (easy, fun and professional to work with) and funny for the adults and his tricks were seriously awesome! A definite recommend for any event!! Thanks Michael! Everyone loved it.
Children’s Party Magician
We booked Michael for our son's 9th birthday. It was so much fun! Michael's magic act was enjoyed by our son and his fellow 3rd graders - and the younger kids in the audience were equally thrilled. And the adults? Loved it,too!! Thanks for helping to make the party a party!!! :)
Children’s Party Magician
Everyone loved your sophisticated mingling magic! You were the highlight of the party. Thank you so much for making the celebration magical. Bravo!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael performed at my daughters 6th birthday party. The event was at a local park picnic pavilion and there were more then 35 kids and about 50 adults.
Both kids and grown ups were completely captivated by his show. He was funny and made the kids laugh a lot. He made sure to highlight the birthday star and her siblings.
Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Magician
This review is way over due, but I cannot say enough about how highly I would recommend Magician Mike! We hired him for some surprise entertainment for my friend's bachelorette party. He was extremely easy to work with and came to the restaurant we were eating dinner at. He also took to the time to talk to me on the phone before the event to get an idea of what kind of show would work best for us. Honestly, when I hired him I though it might be kind of cheesy, but funny and memorable. The show blew us all away and everyone commented on how high quality the magic and the show were. He played off of us extremely well and got everyone involved. He also let us take videos/pictures of his tricks, which I think says a lot! I still can't figure them out! Regardless, it was an amazing time and the most memorable part of the weekend. Months later, we are still talking about it--definitely worth every penny!
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Michael did a wonderful job entertaining 20 children ages 3 - 13 in our home for our daughter's 10th birthday party. It really made the party a success. He kept their full attention for an hour and there was plenty of laughs and oohs and aahhs along the way. The grown ups were all welcome to join and they enjoyed the show as well.
Children’s Party Magician
My daughter (8) had a wonderful time when Michael did a show for her birthday at our home. All the guests got to be involved in the performance, and he made a big deal about her, which she loved. She loved the balloon bouquet at the end. Lots of clever tricks and some stuff for the adults, too. Setting up the show, handling payment, responding to emails, being flexible about the timing -- all this was handled very professionally.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael did an outstanding job performing at our five year old grandson's birthday party. He easily entertained thirty active children and their parents, with his fun magic tricks. It was a pleasure to work with such an organized and accomplished professional.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael performed for my daughter's 9th birthday party with 22 3rd grade girls and parents. Both kids and adults were mesmerized by the act. His act is both humorous and engaging. The magic tricks were amazing. The birthday girl felt like a million bucks and he found a way to bring up lots of kids and parents to participate. One of the best birthday parties I've thrown and I highly recommend Michael Chamberlin!
Children’s Party Magician
Michael Chamberlin recently performed at our daughter's third birthday party. The audience ranged from 2 years to 52 years old, and he managed to entertain us all! The performance was perfectly tailored to our daughter's age - she was entranced - but I am certain that Michael could entertain anyone!
In addition, he is a wonderful magician. He made our daughter a special birthday hat, and they baked a magic cake together. She is still talking about it!
Highly recommend!!!
Children’s Party Magician
Hello, Mr. Chamberlin, I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful performance at our school for our open house Sunday. Everyone, adults included, enjoyed your show so much and also the magnificent balloon creations! Thanks also for weaving your magic show around the open house tours - it was seamless.
Everyone thought the open house was a great success. Thanks again.
Magician
We hired Michael for my daughter's fifth birthday party. He arrived on time and was super courteous and friendly. He had 20 little people enticed for an hour. His magic was entertaining and well, magical! He was witty, funny and entertaining and even had some good jokes for the parents. His magic was simple yet enticing. My daughter is still performing magic tricks for us a week later! So glad we hired him because our daughter and all her friends had a blast!
Children’s Party Magician
Michael performed at my daughter's 5th birthday at her daycare. There were about 30 children between the ages of 4 and 12, and he kept them all engaged in and excited about the show. Michael's tricks were very interactive with the audience and many of the kids were able to go up on stage to participate in the tricks. My daughter also felt very special about being Michael's assistant at the end for her birthday trick. I would definitely recommend Michael for a children's magic show.
Children’s Party Magician
We had Michael come and perform for our son's 4th birthday party. I can't thank Michael enough for making the entire experience positive. From the pre-event correspondence to the on-site performance, everything was on time and professional.
The kids loved the show and Michael did a great job getting everybody involved. His act is also very amusing for the adults as well. I would highly recommend Michael for your child's next birthday party.
Children’s Party Magician
Michael performed at my son's 7th birthday and did an outstanding job. His show was the perfect balance between highlighting the birthday boy and incorporating audience participation from the other children. The children were mesmerized chanting "oohs" and "aahs" after every trick. Even the parents were entertained as he incorporated humor into the entire show. Michael was extremely professional returning all emails promptly and arriving on time. He clearly has a passion and talent for what he does. Our son's party was a hit with ALL of the guests because of Michael.
Magician
Michael was fantastic at our birthday party for our 7 yr old twins. The kids (and adults) loved his quick wit and interactive show style. He's really good with the kids and the balloon twisting was icing on the cake ;-)
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Magician
All my guests loved Michael and his magic. He is a real talent. He is fun to watch and try to figure out his amazing tricks. We are still talking about the show. My son is 14 and we were worried the show wouldn't be age appropriate but it was. Michael had us laughing and guessing the whole time. He charged a bit more than some other magicians but he was definitely worth it. He is great.
Magician
We had magician Michael Chamberlin perform at our girl Mariana's party. He was awesome! The tricks were hilarious and fooled everyone. Mr Chamberlin has a great rapport with the children and all were amazed at his ability to hold everyone in rapt attention. Some adults laughed harder than our kids.
Children’s Party Magician
Booking Info
Price Range: $250-$4000
Gig Length: 20 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $5,000,000 - General Liability Insurance. Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency.
Unions: Society Of American Magicians, SDC- Union Of Stage Directors & Choreographers
What to Expect
Here are the different types of magic shows I offer:
Birthday Party Magic:
A festive & intimate 45-minute show featuring comedy magic, improvisation & audience participation that climaxes with the birthday child baking a rainbow magic cake. For an additional fee, balloon twisting follows with the birthday child receiving a bouquet of balloon flowers (for a girl) or a giant octopus (for a boy). For older children (8 and up) the format is similar but the repertoire of tricks and comedy routines are more sophisticated.
Close-Up or Strolling Magic:
(Mingle Magic)
Clever, mysterious, uncanny, & most importantly — entertaining, Michael’s close-up magic is ideal for any gathering involving adults, children, or family. Amazing close-up illusions include: chosen playing cards magically rise from the deck, a borrowed half dollar visibly penetrates a glass bottle, the famous multiplying rabbits dissolve & reappear in a spectators closed hand climaxing with the birth of a giant "momma" bunny and the startling finale where Michael’s arm twists 360 degrees!
Stage, Cabaret or Platform:
Startling & hilarious show that proves magic can be created by all of us. Using music, comedy & magic, Michael features dazzling contemporary takes on some of magic’s most legendary effects including the ‘Nest of Boxes, Mystery of the Chinese Rings’, & either the ‘Vanishing Head Illusion’— where a volunteers head is miraculously pierced with arrows then disappears entirely or the sudden 'Levitation of an Audience Member'
About
As a full-time professional magician, Michael Chamberlin has traveled up and down the East Coast for 30 years, offering magical presentations specifically tailored to children and adults.
Michael has performed over 6,000 shows, including corporate trade shows for Xerox, McDonalds, and MCI; library shows for counties in MD, VA, DE, and the city of Philadelphia; galas and private parties in Washington, DC for Union Station and French and Italian embassies; First Night's Annapolis, Warrenton, Leesburg, and hundreds of shows for children at schools, birthdays, carnivals, and the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Michael began performing professionally at age 12 and has continued to delight audiences ever since. Along with being the magic consultant and writer for the National Geographic book, 'You Won't Believe Your Eyes', now a favorite for young prestidigitators, Michael is also a resident artist and performer for the National Theatre Community Vaudeville Program.
A member of the Society of American Magicians, Michael is also an actor and director, and has studied at the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory in Wash, DC. He is also a member of The Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Know as the 'Dean of Deception' across Washington, Michael's stage directing credits include 'Bat Boy: The Musical' at Studio Theatre 2ndStage (3 Helen Hayes Award nominations) and 'Washing Machine' at The Chocolate Factory in NYC. In 2005, Michael received a 'Best Director' Helen Hayes nomination for his production of 'Porcelain' at Tsunami Theatre Company.
Influences & Inspiration
Houdini
Doug Henning
David Copperfield
Penn & Teller
David Blaine
The Amazing Kreskin
Films of Orson Welles
Setup Requirements
Clean, clear performance area. Access to electricity. If performing outside then level ground & access to electricity is required for performer.