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119 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Washington, DC

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  • Columbia, MD
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 23 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Cintia C. said “My husband and I first met Victor when we went to the DC Festival of Magic. He was by far the most engaging and entertaining professional we encountered, so much so that we asked for his business... ”

David Em Close-up Magician

5.0 (41)
Top Performer
34 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • Contact for rates

Genevieve R. said “David really brought the party! His magic and sleight of hand was absolutely incredible - no matter how many times he did the trick, no one had any idea how he did it. He had everyone in awe and... ”

Charlie Who Does Magic Sometimes

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
5 Verified bookings

  • Vienna, VA
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 12 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

David C. said “My family and I saw Charlie perform in Alexandria, VA. He was extremely entertaining, and engaged the audience in a very charming and comical way. Everyone there was quite impressed with his tricks.... ”

The Okayest Magician

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Herndon, VA
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 19 miles from Washington
  • Starting at $300

Autumn L. said “Gary is an amazing magician and a great entertainer overall! We recently had the pleasure of having him perform some walk around close-up magic and a magic show at my birthday party and it made it one... ”

  • Washington, DC
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • Contact for rates

Eye-popping transformation of coins, dollars, Sharpies, candy, finger rings, even socks. Borrowed objects take on a life of their own! Even spoons and forks,...

  • Stafford, VA
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 39 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Close up magician Allen Cleveland has been using his sleight of hand skills to fool audiences with a proven track record of over 3 decades in the...
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Daniel David - DC's #1 Mentalist Magician

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • $1,000-$15,000

Summer H. said “Our associates left our event in awe of Dan! They are still talking about how he may have pulled it off. ”
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Michael Chamberlin, Magician

4.98 (127)
Top Performer
205 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • $300-$6000

Ciara H. said “Magic Mike came to a joint 25th birthday party for a group of around 20 people and he was great!!!! Very funny and lots of audience participation. The show was awesome! ”

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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Washington, DC

10,647 quotes sent

In the past year, Strolling/Close-up Magicians have sent 10,647 quotes to event planners.

25th most popular

Strolling/Close-up Magicians rank #25 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 6,379 Strolling/Close-up Magician reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.7 days (on average) to hire a Strolling/Close-up Magician.

Washington ranks #1

Washington is the most popular city for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in District Of Columbia.

Popular events

Strolling/Close-up Magicians are typically hired for Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, and Personal Occasions in Washington, DC.

District Of Columbia ranks #27

District Of Columbia is the 27th most popular state for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in the United States.

Past events for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Washington, DC

Amazing addition to my party!

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

November 16, 2025

1.5 hour

David was such an amazing addition to my party. The magic tricks he performed blew everyone away. David was also really great about making sure that he worked with everyone at the party and didn’t skip anyone! He was the highlight of the party and was flexible enough to wear a shirt that matched the theme (Renaissance fair). I promised everyone that I would hire him again for the party next year and I’m hoping that he will be able to come back. If you really want to impress your friends, this is the best decision you can make for your gathering!
Event total

$700

A magical corporate event

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

October 29, 2025

1.5 hour

David was an excellent addition to our corporate happy hour. All of our guests were amazed by his interactions, and left every one asking "how did he do that?!". I got countless compliments about how wonderful he was. Super engaging, creative, personable, and fresh. This is not your standard strolling magician - his "tricks" felt new and unlike what i've seen from previous performers I've worked with in this field.
Event total

$875

Amazing party addition

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

April 25, 2026

1.5 hour

David really brought the party! His magic and sleight of hand was absolutely incredible - no matter how many times he did the trick, no one had any idea how he did it. He had everyone in awe and hysterics the whole night. He read the room well and did a great job mingling. He was professional and personable. Communication ahead of time was great as well and he was very responsive. I could not recommend him more highly!!
Event total

$500

About booking Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Washington, DC

Strolling magic is a great way to engage guests at all types of events! These talented performers can move through crowds performing close-up magic and card tricks for small groups of guests at a time. Consider a walk-around magic show for your birthday party, trade show, corporate event, festival, or cocktail hour.

The cost of hiring a strolling magician in Washington, District Of Columbia will vary depending on the size of the event, how long you need them, and their skill level. Professional magicians who perform complex sleight-of-hand illusions with unique props may charge more than those who focus on more simple card tricks. Contact the local magic acts above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Washington close-up magicians, be sure to look at photos and watch videos of their performances. Then read reviews to see what it would be like to work with them. When talking with magicians, discuss important details like the expected guest count, the venue layout, the event schedule, and any other unique aspects of the event.

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Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving the Washington, DC area

These Strolling/Close-up Magicians serve the wider Washington and District Of Columbia county area and travel to Naval Anacost Annex, Rosslyn, Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer, Arlington, Dhs, Crystal City, Mount Rainier, Chillum, Friendship Heights Village, Chevy Chase, Brentwood, Takoma Park, Colmar Manor, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Bethesda, Langley Park, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Cheverly, Capitol Heights, University Park, Riverdale, Forest Heights, Alexandria, Glen Echo, Suitland, and Falls Church.