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AlakaSam Top Performer

AlakaSam

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(23 reviews)
  • Seattle, WA
  • Children’s Party Magician
  • Travels up to 120 miles
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Socially distanced audiences and a "Masked Magician"!

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Eastern WA Show

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Can I make you a Rabbit?

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Is this your Card?

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Silk Magic

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Linking Rings

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Masked performances make for "Safe Magic"!

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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!


23 Reviews

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Line N. N. • May 3, 2022

Son's first communion

Sam was wonderful!
The kids were delighted to see a magicien and to be part of the show as well.
All the guests loved AlakaSam's performance.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

Response from AlakaSam:

Line: I’m glad you thought I was wonderful and I was delighted to be able to include so many volunteers in the performance. You assembled a wonderful audience and I look forward to future performances!
Magically, AlakaSam

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Olivia F. • April 25, 2022

5th birthday party

Alakasam did a great show for my son's 5th birthday party. He kept all the kids entertained and even the adults were impressed with some of the tricks. He is funny, friendly and very flexible with requests. I highly recommend him.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

Response from AlakaSam:

Olivia: Thank you for your words of praise and high recommendation. It was a delight entertaining at your son’s birthday celebration with all your gathered friends. And the addition of the magic lesson with the magic trick party favors and balloon animals for all your guests made it quite an event! Magically, AlakaSam

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Katya B. • March 12, 2022

Perfect show

Not only kids loved the performance but their parents enjoyed it as well. AlakaSam created an atmosphere of happiness and joy, he made possible everyone feels like a kid. Highly recommend

Hired as:
Magician, Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

Response from AlakaSam:

Katya: Thank you for your glowing 5-Star Review! I had a great time entertaining your guests and hope to work with you again in the future. Magically, AlakaSam

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Oakley M. • November 24, 2021

Perfect for kid's birthday

Alaka-Sam provided an entertaining and age-appropriate show for my son's 5th birthday party. He was gracious and patient with the boys even though their behavior borderlined on Lord of the Flies territory. I highly recommend Alaka-Sam. He is responsive, punctual and FUN!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

Response from AlakaSam:

Oakley: I am glad we were able to get in another outdoor party before the season totally changes. You assembled a wonderful audience -- true fans of magic! I look forward to future performances for your friends & family. Magically, AlakaSam

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Candace • May 20, 2021

Great show!

Álaka Sam put on a great show for our 7 year old’s birthday. He was engaging & fun. We opted for the add on lesson & party favor which was a hit with our guests. I would book him again.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

Response from AlakaSam:

Candace: Thank you for including AlakaSam with your son's birthday celebration. It was great fun and you assembled a wonderful audience -- true fans of magic! It was delightful to see all your guests performing the Color Changing Handkerchief trick! Magically, AlakaSam

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Karen B. • March 28, 2021

Thank you, AlakaSam!

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!

Hired as:
Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Jason G. • October 7, 2020

Sam was awesome

He was entertaining and engaging
Kids had a blast

Hired as:
Magician
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Amy T. • January 23, 2020

On time, professional, and friendly

He was great for both adults and children!

Hired as:
Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Smita K. • December 3, 2019

Wonderful magical show by 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.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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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Vincent C. • August 28, 2019

birthday party

Excellent! Kids had a blast. Thank you!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Marketa B. • March 16, 2019

Great!

Really great party, kids were really fascinated and excited!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Claire B. • March 11, 2019

AlakaSam was great!

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!

Hired as:
Magician
AlakaSam

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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Mollie W. • August 2, 2018

Great with kids

AlakaSam did a great job entertaining and interacting with the kids. The adults enjoyed him too. I would highly recommend him.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Laura O. • May 31, 2018

Great show

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.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Liz P. • April 3, 2018

Great entertainment

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!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Haylee B. • March 7, 2018

Great show, best with smaller crowd

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.

Hired as:
Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Sue R. • September 18, 2017

Fantastic show!

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!

Hired as:
Balloon Twister, Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Edwige D. • August 28, 2017

Talented magician 🎩 !

What a great show ! Thank you Alakasam it was a pleasure and a fantastic show. Kids and adults had a lot of fun !

Hired as:
Magician, Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Caryn S. • August 20, 2017

Fabulous

Enjoyment for all ages!

Hired as:
Magician, Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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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Caroline N. • August 13, 2017

Excellent entertainer for multiple age ranges.

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!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Garima N. • June 24, 2017

Great experience

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.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Bayla T. • June 8, 2017

Amazing and Accommodating

Sam was attentive to our specific needs, professional in his communication and performance, and of course very talented.

Hired as:
Magician
AlakaSam

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

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Hima K. • May 23, 2017

Fun n magical

The kids loved the show and had a lot of fun

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
AlakaSam

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

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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

Children’s Party Magician Magician

Past Booked Events

May 01, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm Personal Occasion
April 24, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
February 27, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
December 16, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
November 20, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 30, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Halloween Party
June 05, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
May 15, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
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)

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I provide all my own tables and equipment. I will ask to use a chair or stool to place my case on.

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