When brainstorming ideas for an employee appreciation event, I landed on a "Magic" theme and was referred to Joel as a mobile, table-top magician, and am so grateful I was! He is engaging, charismatic and good at his craft...seriously, don't even try to figure out how he "does it"! Lol The event guests were individuals with super analytical minds that were left baffled and entertained! Thank you, Joel! read more

We hired Joel Ward for our dinner entertainment for a group of lawyers. He was phenomenal, both at interactive magic during the cocktail hour and during his performance on stage at the dinner. Everyone LOVED it! At the beginning, we did have a few uninterested folks who continued with their loud conversations at the back of the room, but in almost no time at all, Joel had them all intensely watching, and laughing, and enjoying the show! On the business end, he was incredibly easy to work with, extremely quick with the proposal and responses. I would recommend him to EVERYONE, even those with a hard-to-please crowd, like mine. read more

We had the pleasure of seeing Joel Ward at flappers comedy club in Claremont. He was Awesome and amazing what a spectacular performance. He had every one participating and just having a blast. My hubby and family members volunteered me to help him on stage and it was so much fun. He was fantastic and he is a natural up there which made it really easy for me being up on stage in front of so many people. What a great show and we would definitely come back to see him again and again!!! Awesome show awesome guy. read more

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Joel was a "surprise guest" at my 70th birthday party, and he was awesome! The tricks were amazing - especially because for a lot of them, I was standing a mere foot or two away from him. Everyone at the party was in awe. In addition to the tricks being incredible, Joel is fun, personable, funny, and definitely knows how to go with the flow. I could not recommend him more highly. He was a wonderful addition to an already great party - especially for someone who loves magic! (I asked if he could make my brown spots disappear....I think that was extra!) read more

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Joel was great! Joel was hired for our company Christmas party and everyone loved his show/performance. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!! Great at responding to my emails overall very professional. Still cracking my head on some of the magic he performed read more

Joel Ward's show is amazing! We went to his show at the Loft South Lake Tahoe and it was a blast. He engaged the audience and it was fun with good magic tricks. Highly recommended! read more

We hired Joel for my mom's 70th birthday party. To be honest I was a little nervous about having a magician for adults. Wasn't sure if it would be cheesy. Joel was incredible. He was responsive, organized and punctual. The magic was incredible. He was absolutely the highlight of the party and I cannot recommend him more enthusiastically. Hire him! read more

Joel Ward is a young and enthusiastic magician who is truly spectacular. This guy has been performing since he was a young teen to audiences all over North County. He is great for children's birthday parties as well as at corporate events. Joel is definitely going places and I wouldn't be surprised if he is the next David Copperfield. Check him out at: www.joelwardmagic.com read more

We had the pleasure of seeing Joel's show on the Disney Wonder over Christmas 2009. Joel did 2 shows, 1 for the kids early in the evening and a later one for the Adults. I was a little worried about the "Adults" show since sometimes that can mean that I'll be embarrassed by the words/actions of the performers but both of Joel's shows were tasteful, fun and high energy. I only wish he had performed each night of the cruise as the shows were that good and left the audience wanting more! Our entire family enjoyed watching him perform and hope to have another opportunity to see him perform in the future. read more

I have had the pleasure of seeing Joel perform many times at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and at comedy clubs around LA, and he is always UNBELIEVABLE! His talent is spectacular, and his technical skill is incredible. He has an amazingly positive, sunny, electric, infectious personality, and he brightens up whatever room he is in. His comedy and performance energy is unbeatable. He also does private parties, Las Vegas shows, international tours, and corporate events (stage illusions or close up / sleight of hand / walk around entertainment during a cocktail hour). If you're looking for comedy magic for your event, Joel is your guy! read more

Joel is a total pro! His performances are fun, unique and hilarious. He's great with the audience, and really keeps things moving. And his magic is always surprising. He's easy to talk to and super responsive in his communication. Fantastic! read more

Joel is an outstanding performer and a complete professional in his craft. Per recommendation from a friend who works closely with Joel at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, I reached out to talk of the possibility of him coming to do a show for an opening event at the college I work for. He was very quick to respond and was very easy to talk to. I explained our situation, to which he was very open and flexible with our needs, and ultimately made it happen. One of Joel's greatest qualities is that he is personable. From our interactions to his connection with the audience, it always felt like you were there one-on-one. We were all impressed with his skills and the audience stayed excited throughout. He mixes in a nice portion of comedy as well. His act is simplistic, yet very satisfying. I personally think that when you arouse an audience in such an enjoyable way with little smoke and mirrors, it means your good; and Joel is GOOD. Joel is a very talented performer and I would not only bring him back in a heartbeat, but would recommend him to any and all who are looking for an exciting night of magic and fun. You won't be disappointed in working with Joel, as he will fulfill your hopes and dreams, all while being a cool person in general. Hands down, Joel is fantastic. read more

Epic and Astounding!! Joel Ward is an outstanding act. I had the pleasure of seeing him in Beverly Hills and he was not only funny (and not in a cheesy way), but amazing. The tricks he did bewildered the audience. Do yourself a favor and book him tout de suite! You will not be disappointed!! read more

Joel performed for our holiday event and everyone was left amazed and asking the next day, "how did he do that"! We highly recommend Joel for your event. He is very talented, has a great personality and really knows how to engage everyone throughout the evening. He fit right into our group. Thank you again Joel! read more

Joel Ward is an energetic, exciting, and innovative magician. He is tasteful in his performances as well as respectful of audience members. Joel is a versatile magician who would be an asset to any type of venue/entertainment event, big or small. He presents all of the traditional magic elements that we all know and love, but with modern day twists that will please all types of audiences! Definitely not 'just another card trick' kind of guy!!! read more

Joel and his colleague Rob did a fantastic job at a recent event for the company I work for, providing strolling magic and a 'reveal' of our latest product that was very on-brand. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for; they were thorough, efficient in putting it together, and very communicative and responsive leading up to the event, making my job a lot less stressful. They also brought a top notch music and lighting team for a turnkey solution to our needs. He doesn't come on too strong and is the opposite of cheesy - perfect for any occasion, but I can definitely attest to his strength working a corporate event! Thank you Joel! read more

I wanted a magician for my birthday bash to serve 125-150 party guests so I called the Magic Castle in Hollywood. The first person they recommended was booked for my night so I called back. They were so nice and accommodating. They recommended Joel Ward and I'm glad they did. He was very good and wowed my guests. He was friendly and personable and gave me everything I hoped for in magic and personality. I would recommended him over and over again. Well worth the few dollars he charged. Thank you. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Joel. I hired Joel for an event at the Ronald McDonald House this past weekend and to say he was amazing is an understatement. The kids and families of the Ronald McDonald House are suffering from major trauma and illnesses and Joel made them forget about where they were and why. The smiles on their faces was priceless. Joel was professional, entertaining and the magic was incredible. Thank you so much for allowing the kids and families to forget about their worries and have some fun for a few hours. read more

Our company hired Joel for our annual Christmas party. The venue was not perfect for a performance, but that didn't seem to bother Joel. Before the dinner, Joel mingled with our employees performing magic in small groups and his show was fantastic. Can't say enough about skill, professionalism, and his personal approach. read more

Joel is a fantastic entertainer/magician. We had the pleasure of hiring him for a small corporate event in 2011 and he absolutely blew us away with his wide array of abilities. read more

Joel came and did a free performance at the Canyon City library last Thursday. He had great energy. I loved all the music he played to get the kids excited about what was coming next. He was really good with the kids, but kept the parents engaged as well. I really appreciate that he came and volunteered his time to perform for our kids! read more