The doors open at 6:30pm and not a minute before. When you arrive, you're given your table number…read moreand you can begin eating at the buffet until the play starts around 8pm. Usually you feel so rushed at these dinner/shows but we had plenty of time. The food was very good and there were choices that should have made everyone happy. I cannot say enough good things about this performance!! We absolutely enjoyed it. None of us had ever been to a Murder Mystery before so we were ready for something new! The 2 Cast members were amazing! They kept us entertained and laughing the entire time! At the intermission, they have coffee/tea and desert at the same time. We appreciated this because you're always too full to eat desert with dinner but this gave everyone plenty of time to be ready for the delightful carrot cake they provided. The 2 Stars also stood around after the event to talk to everyone and take pictures! I highly, highly recommend this event! What made it even more special was that I was able to take my 15-year-old also!

We attended an Agatha Christie-inspired event. It was held in an industrial park building on the…read moresecond floor and came with food. There was a buffet. After that, I have to say things went off the rails a bit. For a start, this is the first "theatre" that had no stage. Not a small stage, no stage at all. We found ourselves, a group of 30-40 people crammed into a large room on the second floor with barely any room in July with AC so weak it was never below 76F. Then the show began. I was expecting a curtain to rise and a stage to appear, but sadly all the story and acting was done between the tables. I will say the acting ranged from surprisingly good to the obviously inispired acting of the audience members who decided to join in. The story was comedic and easy to follow, with references to Sherlock Holmes and even Indiana Jones. Sadly the heat and the terrible location without a stage made it hard to enjoy when the cast is constantly moving around. If they get a proper venue, I am sure they do wonderful things, but this was more like a test run. That I paid for.

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

This place sucks!the tent where everyone was seated was insanely hot and very cramped.The food and…read moremerchandise was very overpriced.Lastly the bathrooms were disgusting.DO NOT GO HERE.

I am so glad that I did not allow the reviews I saw before going to the show talk me out of going…read more This show was amazing! I attended the 8:30pm show at Potomac Mills on Saturday, 8/1. Here are a few suggestions to make your experience the most enjoyable! 1. Remove any expectations of Cirque de Soleil. This is NOT your traditional Cirque de Soleil show. I have seen three Cirque shows, 2 in Vegas and one at the National Harbor in DC. This show is not on that level, it is however a nice upgraded circus filled with acrobats, water and lots of of oooh's and aaahhhs. We had two children and two adults. The kids are 5 and 7 and the entire time their eyes and mouths were open wide. Besides, you get what you pay for..and the last few Cirque shows I saw I sure didnt get the tickets for as much as a discount as I got these! 2. Arrive early! Especially if you have discounted tickets. We brought our tickets on GoldStar and there are two lines that will form. One to switch your printed confirmations for a wristband and one to actually get in. Call me a super planner, but we arrived in the area at 5pm. Had dinner at Red Robin, got over to the ticket trailer at exactly 6:30pm (wristtbands available 2 hours before the show) and then waited in the car for a few and got in line at 7:15pm (doors opens 1 hour before the show. They were a little delayed (about 5 mins) but it wasnt bad. Yes, its a lot of waiting, BUT we were the 3rd family in line and had front row blue level (the middle level) seating. Remember seats are 1st come, 1st serve. Although the tent is very intimate and there really are no bad seats, we still wanted to pick the seats we wanted without effort. Gold level ticket holders have a special VIP line and get to go in before everyone else. We had blue levels and our seats were fine. 3. Go to a later show. The heat comments freaked me out! We even saw a woman come out of the 5:30pm show as we waiting drenched in sweat. Our show however was very comfortable and cool and I'm thinking because the sun had gone down. It was warm, but not unbearable hot. So if you can go to a show a night. It will help! 4. Bring cash. The price for food was reasonable--$5 slushy, $5 funnel cakes, $3 large popcorns, etc. Not bad! But they only take cash so plan ahead of time. Also- we didn't do this, but bring your own snacks! They did not check our person and a few bags of popcorn in a ziplock and juices and water in a big purse could save you some money! 5. Sit back and enjoy! With a little planning this is can be a very enjoyable show. The show was long! We didn't get out until 11:15pm, BUT the show was so captivating that we didnt even realize that the time had gone by. It really is a great show!

Ive been a Martial Arts Instructor since 1988 so I can judge a good instructor. My 4 year old…read moredaughter started tonight and loved it. This is a hard age to teach yet all the kids were listening and having fun. I could tell watching the instructors they were knowledgable and loved what they were doing. I am glad we chose this school.

We had our son's bday party here and it was perfect! Very clean place, awesome atmosphere and…read moreBroderick (I hope I spelled his name right) was awesome! My son and friends had a fantastic time! We will come back again! Finally, well priced bday package.

Really cool place that was a hidden gem. Staff and owner were great to deal with and very…read moreaccommodating. Kids party was great and every kid's mouth opened in amazement the second they walked in the door! Would highly recommend for parties and playdates.

Mister Barry put on such a great show at our daughter's 5th birthday party! The kids were in…read morestitches the whole time and the parents really enjoyed it as well. Our daughter is still talking about it and it's been weeks since the party. Another classmate brought in one of the goodie bag items for show and share at preschool. We are grateful to him for making it such a fun, joyful, and exciting celebration. He also handled a sensitive situation with one child who got scared at a balloon popping with grace and kindness-he is wonderful with young children. Can't recommend him enough-thank you Mister Barry!

The photo itself tells how engaging the kids were. This is the second time we have Mr Wood with us…read more He came the previous year at my son's 6 year old birthday, and my son wanted to see him again months before his 7th birthday. I contacted Mr Wood, luckily he actually have two different packages, and for older kids, he could teach some tricks. Right after the party. The kids were thrilled and started playing some tricks learnt from Mr Wood. All the kids love him so much. From me, Mr Wood made every party so easy, smooth, and worry free for all the parents

My son just started SOR with private lessons/Group101 and has been involved in the the last two…read moresummer camps. He absolutely loves it and loves the fact that he's learning to form chords already and getting to play songs he knows in a group setting. Earlier this year, my husband and I were in the very first 2 adult band sessions learning and performing songs live from the 80s and 90s. You might want to have some basic instrumental/vocal experience for the adult sessions. We really hit the ground running and were playing full songs by first session but don't let that stop you. Everyone, including the instructors, are incredibly supportive. Highly recommend the programs here for the young and older. It's a complete blast.

The manager is very friendly and she will answer any questions you have…read more My son's teacher was also very friendly and outgoing, but he walked in the door right at the time of the lesson, and had to spend some of the time setting up. The teacher should be prompt and be setup before the start time of the lesson... not a good first impression with me and I'm the one paying. My son has only had one lesson so far, so this rating will definitely change as we go on.

I stopped by to check out the fabric selection since I've recently gotten into needlepoint and…read moreneeded a backing fabric to complete a bag charm. I was able to find exactly what I was looking for, and even picked up a few additional fabrics for other projects. The staff was friendly and ready to assist me with any questions I might have. I'll definitely will be back for my future fabric needs!

This store has a beautiful collection of quilting fabrics. I particularly like the Tilda shelf…read morefilled with gorgeous florals, geometrics, and chambrays. They have an enormous collection. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful.

Definitely a fun experience and a great way to watch a movie outside of the theater great service…read moreevery thing is explained well how to tune into the movie. Easy to order items too.

Great movies, very friendly and accommodating staff. Comfortable seating. Haven't eaten there so…read moredon't know about food but people seem to like it.

Our daughter started coming here last year, and it's been a better choice than we could have…read moreimagined. The support and investment from the teachers, coaches, and staff has changed our daughter's life and perspective on school and faith!

We love Virginia Academy! Our daughter moved to 6th grade at Virginia Academy this year and has…read morethrived! The teachers and administration are so welcoming and attentive. There is wonderful communication. I've received amazing feedback from teachers and the school leadership team has reached out periodically to make sure everything is going well. Each child is special and is not just a number. The courses and curriculum are very comprehensive. There are SO many ways to connect with the VAA community, through worship, sports, theater - you name it! We highly recommend this wonderful school!