David Em is a bilingual (Spanish) magician & mentalist in the DC/MD/VA area & has been performing professionally for over 20 years. His specialty lies in the world of close-up magic, mindreading, & doing things with ordinary objects, defying reality.
David has performed for celebrities including Dave Grohl, Craig Robinson, Alan Cumming, Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck, The Ravens, Redskins, & others. Some companies he has performed for are Toyota, Microsoft, Intuit, GreenLeaf, Lockheed Martin, Nestlé, Jewel Resorts in Jamaica, Sotheby's Realty, The National Zoo, Clyde's of Tower Oaks, & many more.
David’s personality is almost as magical as his magic & is sure to make your next event fun & unique!
44 reviews
Jacob D.
October 11, 2026David blew everyone’s minds at the birthday party. He went to work right away and made everyone feel included and involved. I kept hearing “best magician ever.” He knew how to bring the party’s vibe up and came with a jaw dropping finale that he cooked up specifically for the birthday girl.
Hired as: Mentalist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Penni B.
July 5, 2026All of David's close-up magic was wonderful. Everyone loved it. Terrific job...I recommend him wholeheartedly!
Hired as: Strolling/Close-up Magician
Jason D.
June 28, 2026We hired David for our family vacation. Had an absolute great time. He is the real deal.
Hired as: Mentalist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Genevieve R.
April 30, 2026David 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!!
Hired as: Strolling/Close-up Magician
Meg K.
April 19, 2026We 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, blowing minds up close, to bringing everyone together for an incredible finale.
Even the skeptics were stunned. The reactions were priceless—jaw-dropping, laughing, total disbelief. He has such a natural, engaging presence and truly knows how to read a room and create unforgettable moments.
Without a doubt, he was the highlight of the evening. We can’t wait for another excuse to hire him again. Highly, highly recommend!
Hired as: Strolling/Close-up Magician
Price range: Contact for pricing
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
I primarily perform close-up/strolling magic for small groups at a time, providing more personal performances with a lot of guest interaction. Many of my performances end with impossible objects that the guests get to take home with them.
As your event progresses and word gets around of the things your guests just witnessed, the excitement grows and people will start lining up to see what the buzz is about.
For events with a smaller guest list, I can perform for everybody at once if you would like. I'm pretty flexible with my abilities so I can cater more to your event needs. Whatever it is, I'll make it work.
David Blaine's street magic is what got me interested in performing and my style can be compared to his. I even perform a few things he has personally taught me.
No set up required
Strolling/Close-up Magician
