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AlakaSam
- Seattle, WA
- Children’s Party Magician
- Travels up to 120 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
AlakaSam provides magical performance and balloon sculpting for children of all ages! He is quick-witted and ready to adapt his show for kids or adults. AlakaSam has been performing cards, coins, rope and stage magic for more than 40 years and has been a science teacher for almost as long. Magic by AlakaSam provides a fun shared experience that will get all your guests - children or adults - asking “How in the world did he do that?” AlakaSam performs wandering magic, twists balloon animals and performs a stage show to suit whatever event you are planning. If you are planning the event, you are guaranteed that you and your guests will have a very memorable and uplifting experience!
18 Reviews
AlakaSam totally made our birthday celebration special. We held a virtual birthday party for my aunt's 75th birthday. She loves magic and was thrilled with the show. Everyone who attended loved it! AlakaSam made my aunt feel special by acknowledging her birthday and involving her in some of the tricks. He then called on others in our group to volunteer too. Fun was had by all. Thank you, AlakaSam!
Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Karen: Thanks for including AlakaSam with your aunt's birthday celebration. I still remember her flawless display of ESP! It was great fun and you assembled a wonderful audience --authentic fans of magic! I look forward to future performances for your family. Magically, AlakaSam
He was entertaining and engaging
Kids had a blast
Magician
He was great for both adults and children!
Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Amy: Thank you for your kind review! I look forward to future performances for your apartment community including close-up magic, balloon twisting and science magic. AlakaSam
AlakaSam and his show is wonderful. Kids and adults both enjoyed the show. It was so engaging. He manage to give attention to everyone. After show also he give the attention to the kids. And twisted balloons was super hit. My all guest like the show a lot.
We all are so happy with show.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Smita: Thank you for your kind words and 5-Star Review! I enjoyed entertaining at your son's birthday celebration and was glad to stay on to get balloons to all the kids. I look forward to future performances for your friends & family.
Magically,
AlakaSam
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Excellent! Kids had a blast. Thank you!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Vincent: Thank you for your 5-Star Review! Thank you too for the delicious food! I know kids AND adults at your party had a blast! I look forward to future performances for your family and recommend that you include the magic lesson + magic trick party favors next time!
Magically,
AlakaSam
Really great party, kids were really fascinated and excited!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Marketa: Thank you for including Magic by AlakaSam with your child's birthday celebration. It was great fun and you assembled a wonderful audience--true fans of magic + balloons! I look forward to future performances for your family. Magically, AlakaSam
AlakaSam performed at my girlfriend's 29th birthday. We like magic, okay? Sam was professional, impressive, and provided great entertainment for my group of ~10 friends. He is the real deal and was courteous and friendly. Highly recommend!
Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Claire: Thank you for your 5-Star Review! The fact that you like magic is more than okay. On Sunday night at your birthday celebration it was clear and clearly displayed that you all really like magic--what a great audience you were! Enthusiastic, appreciative and expressive...YOU were the real deal! Thanks for including magic + balloons by AlakaSam with your adult birthday celebration. Magically, AlakaSam
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AlakaSam did a great job entertaining and interacting with the kids. The adults enjoyed him too. I would highly recommend him.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Mollie: Thank you for your 5-Star Review! It was a pleasure providing entertainment for your gathered friends and family. The birthday boy and others really enjoyed the show and I look forward to future performances! Magically, AlakaSam
AlakaSam was very entertaining to both the kids and adults, we will definitely be asking him to come back, and will recommend him highly to anyone looking for something new and entertaining than the same old birthday or holiday idea's.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Laura: Thank you for the 5-Star Review! It was obvious that the kids had a great time at my show and I could tell that the adults were really enjoying themselves too by their laughter and looks! Plus, after the show it was an adult who asked for a balloon crown. I look forward to entertaining everyone once again when you have me back.
Magically,
AlakaSam
AlakaSam was the main attraction at the 8 year old's birthday party. He amazed the 8 year olds, and entertained my 3 year old. He is a funny and witty person. I enjoyed the hour show and all the kids received balloon animals. It was great!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Hey Liz: Thank you for the 5-star review! You assembled a very creative and enthusiastic audience--true fans of magic & balloons! Thank you to Denise as well for helping make the show happen.
Magically,
AlakaSam
The kids loved AlakaSam's show. The tricks were very much classic/traditional magic tricks. AlakaSam did great during all shows but was best with the smaller crowds.
Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Haylee: Thank you for posting a review of AlakaSam's performance for your camp and church audiences. And thank you too for encouraging me to include some science. You assembled wonderful audiences - true fans of magic, balloons and science!
Magically,
AlakaSam
AlakaSam kept a group of 23 kids (ages 4-9) completely captivated and fully entertained for an hour with his magic, comedy and balloons at my son's 6th birthday party. There was lots of audience participation, and Sam made a balloon model for every child. He was punctual and responsive to messages. I would definitely recommend AlakaSam to anyone looking for a magician!
Balloon Twister, Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Sue: Thank you for your recommendation! Your party was a lot of fun and both of your boys are aspiring magicians that I was pleased to include in the show! I look forward to future performances!
Magically,
AlakaSam
What a great show ! Thank you Alakasam it was a pleasure and a fantastic show. Kids and adults had a lot of fun !
Magician, Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Edwige: What a fun time! Thank you for including AlakaSam with your celebration and I'm glad everyone enjoyed my presentation. You assembled a wonderful audience -- true fans of magic & balloons!
Magically,
AlakaSam
206.522.4889
Enjoyment for all ages!
Magician, Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Caryn: Thank you for your "Fabulous Review"! Your party was a lot of fun -- true fans of magic & balloons.
Magically,
AlakaSam
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Sam was amazing and had the kids enthralled. I was nervous because we had about 19 kids ranging from 1 - 13 years and all of them, including the adults enjoyed the show. Highly recommend!
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Caroline: I am so pleased that magic and balloons by AlakaSam was so well received by all your guests! I look forward to future performances and thanks for the recommendation!
Magically,
AlakaSam
206.522.4889
alaka-sam.com
Alaka Sam did a great job in entertaining the kids. He was punctual. He was very patient. He ensured each child received a balloon after the event. We loved his work. Thanks Alaka Sam.
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Garima & Family: Thank you for your kind review! Your gathered family & friends were a great audience. I am so glad we were able to include both your 6 and 1 year old birthday children in the performance.
Magically,
AlakaSam
Sam was attentive to our specific needs, professional in his communication and performance, and of course very talented.
Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Thank you for including AlakaSam in your celebration! It was great fun and my pleasure to adapt my show to meet your specific needs. I look forward to future to performances for your group!
Magically,
Sam, "AlakaSam"
206.522.4889
alaka-sam.com
The kids loved the show and had a lot of fun
Children’s Party Magician
Response from AlakaSam:
Thank you so much for including the magic and balloons of AlakSam. I am so glad that the kids had a lot of fun and loved the show. I could tell that the teachers and parents also had fun! Magically, AlakaSam
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability (CGL)
What to Expect
AlakaSam provides magical performance and balloon sculpting for children of all ages! AlakaSam will appear at your location and provide either close-up or stage magic for your special event. Close-up magic includes cards, coins, money and rope tricks suitable for wandering or table magic. If a stage show for a large group with lots of audience participation better suits your needs, AlakaSam can deliver with illusions such as the Linking Rings and Sword Through Neck! Balloon animals for your guests and volunteers add a festive touch! AlakaSam is quick-witted and ready to adapt his show to your audience. Magic by AlakaSam provides a fun shared experience that will get all your guests - children or adults - asking “How in the world did he do that?”
About
Sam Chamberlain is AlakaSam the Magician! AlakaSam started studying and practicing magic when he was 10 years old. He was an apprentice magician for five years at Howard’s House of Hocus Pocus in Buffalo, New York. He was the assistant to the shop’s owner Howard Eldridge at magic performances and demonstrated and sold magic tricks to customers at the shop. At Cornell University, Sam completed an epistemological study of magic and developed a magic course curriculum that he has since taught many times. AlakaSam has now been performing comedy magic and twisting balloon sculptures for over 40 years! He incorporates lots of audience participation and it is a very uplifting experience as the volunteers help accomplish the magic. AlakaSam is available to perform wandering magic, twist balloon animals and performs a stage show that includes the Chinese Linking rings, the appearing cane, Sword through Neck as well as card, rope and silk tricks. AlakaSam also works occasionally at the Magic Shop in the Pike Place Market.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| May 15, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
Past Booked Events
| March 27, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 03, 2020 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| February 09, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| January 21, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 07, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| December 01, 2019 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| August 24, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| March 10, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| March 02, 2019 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| July 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| July 27, 2018 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 26, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 14, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| March 31, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| March 03, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 23, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Children's Birthday Party |
| September 16, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 27, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 26, 2017 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Festival |
| August 13, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 12, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
| July 10, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Magic Mondays at Ravenna Third Place Books |
| July 06, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| June 23, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Birthday (Child) |
| June 01, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 22, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
Setup Requirements
I provide all my own tables and equipment. I will ask to use a chair or stool to place my case on.