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114 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Arlington, VA

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  • Washington, DC
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 3 miles from Arlington
  • Starts at $1,800

Becky P. said “Stephan was Magical at our event. He was professional and fun and engaged all of our guests. He mingled throughout the room & entertained the group. Thanks so much.”
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  • Columbia, MD
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 25 miles from Arlington
  • Contact for pricing

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 (44)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 3 miles from Arlington
  • Contact for pricing

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 (5)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Vienna, VA
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 9 miles from Arlington
  • Contact for pricing

Stephen R. said “Charlie was incredible and professional. He amazed the crowd at my wife's 30th birthday party. He arrived early, communicated clearly, and even prepared a special magic trick for the finale. I got...”

  • Washington, DC
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 3 miles from Arlington
  • Contact for pricing

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,...
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Brenden Trojan

5.0 (27)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 3 miles from Arlington
  • Contact for pricing

Johnathon C. said “We hired Brenden to be one of our performers at a festival. His performance was very interactive with the crowd and was well-received by all people who attended. After the performance, Brenden...”
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Elite Tarot

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
72 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Tarot Reader / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 3 miles from Arlington
  • $500 – $6,000 per event

Emily Y. said “Every single guest had their cards read. It was truly impressive to see the line for Eve’s readings. So many people walked out with their jaws dropped from their experience. Definitely looking for...”

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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Arlington, VA

13,118 quotes sent

In the past year, Strolling/Close-up Magicians have sent 13,118 quotes to event planners.

22nd most popular

Strolling/Close-up Magicians rank #22 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 7,024 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.

Arlington ranks #1

Arlington is the most popular city for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in Virginia.

Popular events

Strolling/Close-up Magicians are typically hired for Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, and Christmas Parties in Arlington, VA.

Virginia ranks #24

Virginia is the 24th most popular state for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in the United States.

Past events for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Arlington, VA

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Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

June 6, 2026

1 hour

Charlie was incredible and professional. He amazed the crowd at my wife's 30th birthday party. He arrived early, communicated clearly, and even prepared a special magic trick for the finale. I got loads of positive feedback from our guests. He was a hit! I hope to book him again.
Event total

$225

About booking Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Arlington, VA

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 Arlington, Virginia 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA area

These Strolling/Close-up Magicians serve the wider Arlington and Arlington county area and travel to Ft Myer, Dhs, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Washington, Naval Anacost Annex, Falls Church, Washington Navy Yard, Friendship Heights Village, Alexandria, McLean, Chevy Chase, West Mclean, Glen Echo, Annandale, Forest Heights, Dunn Loring, Bethesda, Merrifield, Cabin John, Groveton, Franconia, Oxon Hill, Chillum, Hillcrest Heights, Kingstowne, Mount Rainier, Tysons, Takoma Park, and National Harbor.