I recently went with my husband and two friends to the California Magic Club in Martinez and saw…read moreRon Saylor, who was the club's main attraction that night. And wow, what a treat that was! Ron is an incredible magician and did tricks that totally boggled our minds. To say we were amazed and awed is an understatement for sure. We're still talking about him and all the amazing things he did. Honestly, you have to see him to get how amazing he is. On top of his extraordinary magical feats, Ron is also charismatic and charming. He's an all-around real pro, and a very nice guy. If you get a chance to see him, do it! If you want to provide entertainment for an event, give Ron a call. He is a crowd pleasure extraordinaire.

Ron did a strolling gig at a party I had with about 35 people. He was great and I heard many…read moredelighted comments from my guests. I highly recommend him if you want your party to be a guaranteed success!

I took my kids to see Josiah's show hoping to enjoy a much needed night of fun together. The show…read morewas way more than I expected. It only took a matter of minutes and my grumpy faced kids were smiling and laughing. His energy and passion for what he does made it an absolutely perfect night, and they were both adamant that we HAVE to go again when he has another show, because it was such a blast!

I hired Josiah for my sons 10th birthday and he was amazing ! I had maybe 10-15 kids and he really…read moreengaged them . His energy was awesome and kids all loved him. Prices is very reasonable. He made sure he called me to get a field of how my son is like and what he's into. Even adults had a blast . Josiah was definitely the life of the party ! Would definitely recommend and hire again. Thank you Josiah!!!

When Bakersfieldians lament on the lack of local entertainment I can't help but wonder where these…read morepeople are looking? Bakersfield is full of events! Festivals by the dozens are cropping up every weekend, Food Fairs, and Home Shows. Our arts and music district are always putting on something fabulous. As for our local theater? You'd be hard pressed to find a weekend when there's not something showing. Gus' Garage was a totally new experience to me. I can honestly say that up until Gus' I've never been to a real live magic show. Only the one's on TV that make you wonder, 'is that magic or is it "TV Magic"?' So when I was told we'd be attending this variety show/magic show I was stoked. Something new and nearby! The location isn't what you may expect; over in Rosedale, as far away from the flourishing arts district as possible. It's inside a warehouse type garage - very unexpected. Parking is mostly on-street and no issue at all. Inside, the building is industrial chic. There's no real ticket window, and money is taken out of an old school cash box. Once paid, you make your way around to the back where the space opens up to the rafters. Half a dozen chairs or so line each row. A packed house would be maybe 30-40 or so folks. The show itself was entertaining. Perhaps a little silly and corny, but it's good old fashioned fun. There's a wide variety of talent and shows vary week to week, so definitely check them out. If you're looking for something totally new and different, check out this quirky show.

Saturday, July 27, 2024: We saw Frank Thurston at the OC Fair. He was funny, engaging, and…read moreentertaining. He really connected with the both children and adults in the audience. We liked his use of child volunteers; they were so cute! He gifted them with a magic coloring book, which he later sold and I bought. He was entertaining and he had one of those great announcer type voices, which really commanded your attention. We would love to see him again in an adult venue to see more complex magic. This show was geared toward children. Nonetheless, it was fun.

His performance was suitable for young children. The magic bits and the patter would entertain kids…read morebelow 11 years old. He obviously had a lot of experience on stage and brought a fair number of magic apparati. Hire him for the elementary school crowd.

10/10 We decided to…read morehave Billy Magic show for my son's 6 years old birthday party. All the kids and adults were all laughing so much. Billy is super easy to work with and very accommodating. All the guests are asking me how I found him :) Highly recommended!

Adrian was a true professional from start to finish!! He was the main attraction for my daughter's…read more8th birthday celebration and thoroughly entertained all of our guests (5-50). His charisma, humor and magic sustained all the guests' attention for a solid hour with many adult remarking about his hilarious performance. Leading up to the event day, he is so easy to communicate with and his attention to detail makes for a totally stress free day. He went out of his way to make the birthday girl feel special. Thank you, Billy Bonkers!!

My brother really enjoys the Melodrama and talked us into going to see their Christmas show. This…read moreis a really fun experience. It's a great way to get away from the hustle and stress of Christmas and just enjoy some live entertainment. The atmosphere is awesome. Everyone has a smile. The actors are fun and engaging. No one takes themselves too seriously, which is weird because melodrama is in the name. ;) They have a snack bar. We got free popcorn because my brother has season tickets. And, I must say, it's pretty darn good popcorn. This is a wonderful family experience, and if you can get tickets. I really recommend you try them out.

I've been going to the Melodrama in Bakersfield for over 40 years, and somehow they still manage to…read moresurprise me with every single show! With the gaslight melodrama within 2 miles of my house, I can't seem to stay away. The energy, the talent, and the sheer fun this place delivers never fades. The actors are incredible and always giving 110% and the staff is just as amazing, making every visit feel warm and welcoming. The skits are absolutely hilarious, the kind of humor that has you laughing long after the show ends. And the food? Always delicious and the perfect addition to a night of entertainment. After four decades of attending local shows, I can honestly say the Gaslight Melodrama continues to be one of my favorite places in Bakersfield. If you've never been, you're missing out on a true local treasure!

This is the best magician that I've seen in many years. We will be calling on him again. Thank…read moreyou for making our event spectacular.

We've had 3 magic shows from these folks (2 different magicians) and we have had great fun every…read moretime. Each time the performer was on time, prepared and delivered exactly the length of a show we had asked for. The folks in "the office" are easy to work with and responsive to our needs.

We did not eat dinner have ate here before and it is typical theater food…read more Service is good. We went to see man of La Mancha seating is excellent and I've probably seen over 20 shows here and never disappointed

We were given our playbill and salad immediately as we were seated. I was in the front row next to…read morethe yellow brick road, and I loved it! They traded my salad for a soup because I had also ordered a salad for dinner. I didn't think about it, they did, so thoughtful. I loved our seat mates, delightful couple. The show was outstanding. The actors were cast perfectly, and the singing and dancing made the show! I loved the lion, the tin man and wicked witch. They were always my favorites and even more so now. This is my second visit to the theater and even though we have to travel from Arizona I will definitely make more shows in the future. Highly recommend!