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119 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Bethesda, MD

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  • Columbia, MD
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 20 miles from Bethesda
  • 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
  • 6 miles from Bethesda
  • Contact for rates

Meg K. said “We hired David Em for a 40th surprise party last night and he absolutely stole the show. From the moment he arrived, he had people completely captivated—moving effortlessly from small groups,... ”

Charlie Who Does Magic Sometimes

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
5 Verified bookings

  • Vienna, VA
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 11 miles from Bethesda
  • 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
  • 16 miles from Bethesda
  • Starting at $300

John L. said “what a showman ! Super accommodating to the event and fantastic tricks ! Way more than okay ! ”

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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Bethesda, MD

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.

Bethesda ranks #1

Bethesda is the most popular city for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in Maryland.

Popular events

Strolling/Close-up Magicians are typically hired for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Parties, Cocktail Parties, and Christmas Parties in Bethesda, MD.

Maryland ranks #17

Maryland is the 17th most popular state for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in the United States.

Past events for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Bethesda, MD

A great addition to our party

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

February 8, 2026

1 hour

Our guests were wowed by David’s tricks. He mingled so well with the guests that everytime I looked up he had made it to a new part of the room. The guests really enjoyed watching him and trying to figure out how he did it. Would definitely recommend him. He was a delight to work with.
Event total

$750

About booking Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Bethesda, MD

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 Bethesda, Maryland 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda, MD area

These Strolling/Close-up Magicians serve the wider Bethesda and Montgomery county area and travel to Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights Village, South Kensington, Glen Echo, Kensington, Cabin John, Garrett Park, Silver Spring, North Kensington, North Bethesda, Takoma Park, McLean, Chillum, Wheaton-Glenmont, Langley Park, West Mclean, Washington, Rosslyn, Potomac, White Oak, Aspen Hill, Adelphi, Ft Myer, Arlington, Naval Anacost Annex, Rockville, Mount Rainier, Dhs, Brentwood, and Colesville.