Smarty Pants is the way to go baby!…read more He came by for our sons 1st birthday party and followed a magician and everyone loved his creations! I believe he was there for an hour or so. As seen by his creations, he was a hit by both adults and kids alike! I hope we may utilize his services again! We can't speak highly enough of SP!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

Andrew held the group of 3-6 year olds in the palm of his hand from the moment he arrived. He got…read morethem laughing and then got the adults laughing. He had complete control of the room - not an easy task with so many little humans! A week later, my son is still talking about the trick Andrew helped him perform. And the parents of other kids have reached out to know who this "amazing magical man" was. If you're thinking about booking Andrew, do it!

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We had Michael at my son's 7th birthday party and it was a HUGE hit. He was able to make multiple…read moreballoon pieces for each of the kids and also did some magic which was a great surprise. Arrived right on time, no real set up time, had his own music and was great with the kids. Would highly recommend!

They did a great job of entertaining the children at our event. Between the face painting, balloon…read moretwister, and magic show kids left with smiles on their faces

Awesome entertainment with a friendly accommodating magician. Even the adults were talking about it…read morethe next day.

If you're looking for a performer who can captivate an entire room, kids, adults, and everyone in…read morebetween, Mark Presley is the one. His magic isn't just tricks... it's an experience. The energy, the crowd interaction, the humor, the timing, everything is top-tier. Mark had the whole audience glued from the very first moment. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows through every illusion, every smile, and every bit of excitement he brings to the stage. Whether it's a community event, holiday celebration, or private party, The Magic of Mark Presley is a guaranteed hit. I can't recommend him enough. Book him. You'll be talking about his show long after it ends! Absolutely 5 stars.

What an incredible night at the Arcada Speakeasy! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away…read moreby how absolutely beautiful the venue is. Every room had its own unique charm, but the Charlie Chaplin Room was definitely a favorite--such a fun and perfect spot for photos! The food and drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and the service was flawless. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure everyone had a great experience. To top it all off, the band was outstanding! They kept the energy high and had us dancing the night away. If you're looking for a unique night out with great food, drinks, entertainment, and ambiance, the Arcada Speakeasy is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back!

Conceptually this could be a fun and unique experience but it needs service, food and ambiance…read moreimprovements. We went for the music which was great but the venue is sad and tired. Menu is limited unless you like meatball salad, meatball appetizer or meatball sandwich. Wait staff seemed to lack training. Don't recommend.

John put on a great show for a park district event in an auditorium. The kids and adults were very…read moreengaged, amazed, and we all laughed a lot. His show included live birds and sawing a kid in half! I've seen 3 other popular magicians in the Chicagoland area, and John has the best show for all ages that didn't include adult humor and didn't have a repetitive joke or noise that was overused.

Probably the most surprising, fun, and entertaining birthday magic show ever! I loved it even as an…read moreadult!

We just had a surprise party for our daughter's 5th birthday and hired The Great Scott as the…read moreentertainment. We were a little worried about finding something that would be fun for our daughter, while keeping the attention of our 9-year-old and our friends' 3-year-old. We had a wide range of ages and attention spans, to say the least! However, as soon as the show began, we knew we had a big hit with The Great Scott. All of the kids, and, well, the adults too, were laughing hysterically in an instant. We all went from laughing one minute to being mesmerized the next. The tricks would seem sort of simple but then there was always a head shaking twist that would confound us all. Which was great as we had a 7 year-old skeptic in the audience that was kept in check! The Great Scott put on a 45 minute show in which kids and adults alike were not just entertained, but were completely captivated. We all had a blast! At the conclusion of the show he made balloon figures for each of the kids which then provided round 2 of birthday party entertainment. All in all, a huge success and a super fun afternoon celebrating our daughter thanks to the talents of The Great Scott!

Scott is the best! He is engaging, flexible, thoughtful and 100% focussed on ensuring the…read moreexperience is memorable. I spent 9 months in the Middle East as a member of the Army Reserve and wanted to do something special to surprise my 6 year old triplets at their elementary school. Scott immediately "got it" and planned the perfect surprise that built up to an incredible moment. He was also an excellent ambassador to the school to ensure every aspect of the surprise was expertly synchronized. Scott, thank you!!!!

We had Steve perform a science presentation for my TV show, Steve Gadlin's Star Makers…read more Steve is great. He was a joy to work with from start to finish. He arrived on time, gave a stellar performance, and made a whole bunch of people very happy. Steve's performance style is incredibly accessible, and entertaining for people of all ages. His science will astound! He's a seasoned pro at commanding an audience. His performance is so dynamic and fun. Book Steve for something different... you won't be sorry. I'm looking forward to seeing him perform again!

Great balloons and talent. He was great with kids. Easy to get ahold of and pay. Overall happy we…read moredid it.

I was relieved to find Jay Jay for my sons 5th birthday party. I was so happy with his…read morecommunication and obviously he knows his way around the balloons:) Definitely recommend.

JayJay was perfect from the moment I called him at 7PM to schedule all the way to the party…read moreitself. I couldn't have hired a better clown! Thank you so much. Promyse had a very happy birthday!