Ben drove from San Diego to Laguna Beach to make my mothers 60th surprise birthday more special. We had a small group of 20 people and he was able to pull off some amazing tricks. The group really enjoyed him. He was on time and and started right away with little direction. I hope some day I can have him back to do the Sommelier Service too! read more

Magic and wine!!! Ben Silver is great at both!! If only he could turn water into wine!! I hear he's working on that for his next trick!!

Ben was so amazing! He did several magic tricks while simultaneously suggesting the best of wine at meze! His energy is truly unique. He literally turned his deck of cards that was in my hands into a glass deck to feel like the glass of wine I was drinking. Truly incredible. read more

I hired Ben for my 30th private birthday event. From the very beginning Ben was very charming, friendly, funny, and professional. He arrived to my event on time and was eager to please the crowd. It was fantastic to have a magician perform in such an intimate environment and Ben's performance was beyond our expectations! All the guests were amazed with Ben's magic tricks and they loved all of the interaction. I had an absolute blast and I am so happy Ben helped make my night so special. Ben is one true talent, and I would recommend Ben for any private event, corporate event, wedding, or special occasion. In addition to being a fantastic performer I learned that Ben was a Sommelier and his knowledge of wines is thoroughly impressive! read more

Ben performed at a private house party. He provided a lovely selection of wine and did magic tricks between bottles. It was quite memorable.

Ben silver is an amazing local magician !! We went to eat at the Meze Greek fusion restaurant in the gaslamp and were treated to several magic tricks table side by Mr Ben silver ! He made my deck of cards turn into glass, made my card disappear, turned dollar bills into $100 bills, I can't even remember what else I was so blown away !! He is also a certified sommelier so if you have any questions about wine, Ben is your man. He does private parties, events, anything you want he'll show up to and perform some magic !! As a side note, Meze has delicious food, and Brian and Lester are both amazing servers. Even if the food was disgusting (which it wasn't at all) I would have stayed here drinking all night to watch Ben perform magic. He is a true rarity these days, stop by Meze Greek fusion and meet Ben Silver when you have a chance. read more

best magician I have ever seen. Go to Meze and see him. Really nice guy and incredibly talented.

We recently hired Ben Silver to perform at our annual client appreciation party for over 100 people. Ben was sensational and kept our crowd entertained and mesmerized for the entire evening. Typically in the past people come and go during the evening but because our guests couldn't get enough of Ben's amazing magic the majority of them stayed until the very end. Ben was punctual, professional, and extremely personable. If you are looking for an entertaining magician I would highly recommend Ben. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed and your event will be a huge success. read more

Ben Silver is the BEST magician in all of San Diego and BEYOND! Not only is he extremely talented, but he is also VERY personable, fun, and engaging! My husband and I were SO impressed with him and wanted to take the time to write this and recommend him to anyone and everyone who reads this review! Hire him and you will NOT be disappointed!:) Thanks Ben for being so awesome! read more

We happened to bump into Ben at Tiki Oasis and saw some of his tricks and we were impressed enough to set up a private dinner/wine pairing and magic show. It was absolutely outstanding! I love magic, particularly seeing it up close and personal. He was great,plus his knowledge of wine and food made the evening one I will never forget. Truly unique. Its a day later and I still can't stop talking about it! read more

Ben Silver extraordinaire! His magic was top notch, and so much fun! Though also an event of tricks that was so much fun to get into! He takes you through a journey of a trick and blew us away each time. Highly recommend seeing him any time you get the chance. read more

We went to Meze in San Diego and abra cadabra there was an amazing magician there, Ben Silver! We throughly enjoyed Ben's variety of card tricks that ranged from picking a card, signing a card and incorporated additional props. Having watched a lot of magic, I can truly say that Ben is phenomenal at close-up and card tricks! We had a great time watching him and hope to see him perform again! Every restaurant should have an amazing magician like Ben there. read more

The magic was incredible! We were at Meze on a Friday Night and Ben Silver came and impressed our table with a variety of tricks. What a pleasant surprise it was! Cannot wait to see what his future holds... hopeful to see him on TV or Vegas someday! read more

I hired Ben to provide wine and entertainment for my Dad's 90th birthday party and he definitely helped make the party a huge success with everyone who attended. A month before the party, I emailed Ben the caterer's menu of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and he came up with a couple of amazing wine pairing suggestions - all of them obscure, delicious and affordable. Everyone loved the wines, and ALL of his magic was truly amazing. (We now have an unopened wine bottle with a card signed and dated by my Dad floating around in it that may wind up becoming a family heirloom!) People who were there are saying that it was the party against which all other parties they ever attend will always be measured. And Dad has a long-held love for magic (he once saw Harry Blackstone perform when he was a kid) and he was totally blown away by everything Ben did. And we were able to get some nice pictures of so much of my family all together (and smiling!!) in one place - and that never happens in scattered families like ours very often. Thanks so much to Ben for helping make it such a special day for Dad and his friends and family! read more

I hired Ben to perform at my son's graduation celebration from UCSD - From the very first contact he was very personable, professional and a pleasure to work with! His magic is top notch! He performed tricks that were engaging, interactive and unbelievable! He was a perfect addition to the party, interacting with all of our guests while we ate - We received so many compliments regarding Ben after the party and my son was thrilled! To add to his talent, he is a very knowledgeable sommelier and performed one of the most amazing ticks producing a bottle of wine! I would highly recommend hiring Ben for any event that you want to add a special touch - I know we will be booking him for future events! read more

I saw Ben Silver perform at Prohibition speakeasy in Downtown San Diego. I was there with a friend and he was an unexpected surprise and completely amazing. He is by far the best magician I have ever seen and the rest of the night me and my friend kept reliving the experience and trying to figure out how what he did was humanly possible. We decided he's not human he's actually magic. Thanks Ben and Prohibition for making our night magical!! read more

Ben is incredibly skilled. Ask about the magic castle you will not be disappointed. Also he has two great dogs. I joined yelp to post this review. read more

Ben was incredible! His tricks left us speechless each time. He even guessed my fiancee's name (Ben-Michael says hello in return). You will not be disappointed! read more

Last night we had the surprise of having Ben Silver appear at our table and completely blow our fucking mind. All joking aside Ben is professional and clearly talented at his craft. If you ever have the opportunity to see Mr.Silver preform or hire him- I highly advise doing so! read more

Hello friends, this is my first Yelp review. I have been continuously entertained by the parlour and showmanship of Ben Silver. Of the many times I've had the privilege of his fantastic altered realities of illusion, I would have to say that Friday night San Diego Comic-Con 2015 was the most impressionable. There was a mass turnout for an impromptu creative professionals meet & greet and I was enjoying the company of Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and George R.R. Martin franchise talent at an upscale tiki lounge near the convention center when Mr. Silver 'appears'. I had seen him before and admired his skill in the craft, but he outdid himself this time. Never have I seen such a concentration of creative talent be so moved to emotional response, and suspension of disbelief. Ben Silver seemingly caused spontaneous fire, drinks to materialize, effortlessly turned common objects into others, pulled cards out of sealed objects with the private markings of the audience, and one incredible impossibility after another all with his perfect deadpan professionalism. He invoked the spirit of the art and made these reasonable, affluent adults believe in magic. The misdirection; the delicious surprise! He commanded the attention of the whole place, and they were thrilled. Just as quickly as he had appeared, he 'vanished'. Everyone wanted more, so much more. From how the bar staff were happy to see him and very familiar I feel he's something of a local celebrity. Of my friends in the attendance that I shared the experience with that night, we still talk about it. In fact we were so impressed, I traced this mysterious practitioner down for San Diego Comic-Con 2016 to solicit him to entertain a dinner party of high powered individuals in my community. Again, I was deeply impressed. Ben is now my goto professional talent for social functions. read more

This dude is AMAZING! Saw him twice and both times I was shocked and laughing the whole time. No clue how he did any of that!

Mr. Silver never ceases to leave me speechless. To be honest I can't say too much more other than that. Mind is boggled and his tricks are exquisite:) read more

Ben put on a great show last night for a family event. It could not have been better, we talked about it all night after he finished and we are still discussing the performance now! A great time was had by all. read more

I love Ben! He has a great personality and very entertaining. Awesome magic show! Also didn't realize he was an accomplished sommelier. Very cool. read more

Great magic and wine! Been astounded us with his tricks and made great selections for our wine. Would recommend meeting him at Meze or inviting him to entertain your private party. read more

Ben is simply AMAZING. The tricks were really cool, and we had no idea how he could have possibly done them. Even better, the presentation was so fun, I smiled the whole time! I highly recommend Ben for any event and for all ages. read more

If you are looking for an exceptional magician or sommelier or both, look no further. Ben is the one. I was lucky enough to see him perform at a business/corporate reception as well as at Meze restaurant. He gave us personalized attention that in both cases were magical and is very professional, pleasant and quick-witted. He is the total package and will sure to create a memorable occasion for you and your guests, family and friends. read more

We were fortunate enough to hire Ben Silver this past Mother's Day for a party at our house. His sense of humor and passion for magic shines through as he engages with all the guests. We love that he focused on close up magic for us. Literally we were standing next to him when were were trying to figure out his tricks. I've seen a lot of magic, been to the Magic Castle numerous times, and his skill is on par with all the pros. In addition to his magic skill, he is vastly knowledgeable about wine. I love the marriage between magic & wine, and it makes hiring him well worth every dollar. I would hire Ben Silver again, and would recommend him to my friends & family. Thanks Ben! read more

In all my years of wining and dining in over 200 cities around the world, I've yet to find server/sommelier that not only goes beyond the five-star service, but also entrances you with unbelievable magic and skills. He spoils my guests and I so much that I actually can't go to the restaurant if he is not working! He is by far one of the best close-up magicians I have ever witnessed. I can't wait to hire him for my upcoming parties, plus refer him to all my friends. This guy is truly amazing and extremely professional. I would give him 6 stars if there was an option to! read more

Ben performed at our company holiday party and we had a blast! He did such a fantastic job and everyone was so impressed (and perplexed) by his magic. It was very easy to coordinate with him and plan for the event. He was very professional and showed up early to set up. We decided on a 30 minute show, which was perfect for our 18 person group. He also engaged everyone at some point in the show. Everyone loved being able to participate and see the magic up close. I would definitely recommend Ben for any parties, large or small. It added a level of entertainment people weren't expecting. I will definitely book him again in the future! Thanks Ben!! read more

Ben is the premier magician in Southern California. I have worked with him on personal and business projects and he has exceeded all expectations every time. I highly recommend him for any and all occasions. read more

Ben Silver performed at our 100+ person company holiday party and was key in helping to make the evening a great success. Ben put on a stage performance (versus strolling from table to table) for all of our guests to enjoy at once. The magic tricks he performed were incredible and had our diverse audience cheering and laughing as he performed them. I really appreciated Ben's professionalism from the moment we contacted him to perform to the close of his performance. Ben took time before the party to visit the venue, coordinate with venue staff, and asked questions about our employee group to ensure he was well-prepared for the evening. If you're looking for a highly entertaining, professional magician, then look no further - Ben Silver is an excellent choice! read more

We met Ben at a yelp event and he was super entertaining and talented. His magic tricks were mouth dropping they left us thinking about them for days! Totally recommend anyone to go see Ben Silver perform:) great magician! read more

I had never experienced a personalized magic show performance before I met Ben. It left a lasting impression on me and I can honestly say that Ben is amazing at what he does! I would highly recommend Ben for a party or event to make the evening more memorable. Ben is also willing to brainstorm and work with his clients to come up with the perfect show tailored to the audience. You will not be disappointed! read more

Ben performed an incredible show for me and my friends at Meze! We were all blown away by the tricks that he pulled! We couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the night! Ben is the best in the business. I have seen tons of magic shown in my time (including at magic castle) and honestly Ben is on another level. We will always request his table and hire him for any events that fit moving forward. AMAZING!! read more

Ben Silver sure knows how to put on a show!! I've seen his performances many times, and I can honestly say that it never gets boring! I'm a big fan of magic, and my girlfriend is a big fan of wine.. so we book Ben any chance we get for parties or get together. I highly recommend him and look forward to seeing him again in the near future!! read more

I was confused, yet thrilled? This guy is one of a kind. I couldn't figure out one of his sorcerous tricks

Ben Silver is amazing! He bedazzled us with his magic and was super friendly and professional. His expertise definitely showed and we were all very impressed with his performance and various magic tricks. He made our night memorable and special! I highly recommend seeing Ben Silver in action - prepare to be mind-blown! I have seen a lot of magicians, and he is the best! read more

Ben performed some magic tricks for my friends and i in a bar one night in downtown San Diego. We were completely BLOWN AWAY!! He did tricks i've seen on tv for years but never believed. However, seeing it for my own eyes, I'm a believer!!! Some of the tricks he did I've always wanted to see in person so we were all very impressed!!! He's a super nice guy and we'd love to see him perform again! Thanks again for the entertainment, Ben! read more

Simply amazing! The Sommelier Ben Silver had recommendations at Maze that were Spot On!!! His magic tricks were subtle and smooth. He would be a very good hire for any event. read more