Santa Barbara has become one of the most fortunate communities with the move of Gene Urban. Gene…read moreand I have performed at many high end events where the client requires the best in close up magical entertainment. Gene brings a true interest in his audience that many performers just can't match. His skills as a magician have led him to perform at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. If you have a choice, and you do, hire Gene to entertain your valued family, friends and guests. You will not be disappointed.

Simply amazing. I have had the opportunity to watch Gen Urban blow the minds of people on several…read moreoccasions. He's talented beyond belief and he's got a style that is comfortable, entertaining and professional. Large events or small, Gene is the guy you should turn to for truly magical entertainment. I wish I could magically give Gene 6 stars instead of five.

Hire Tom for your kid's next celebration! He's really gifted at engaging the kids and adults both,…read moremaking sure everyone is having fun and involved. It was a really classy and classic magic show, and it kept the kids fully entertained. Tom made our kid's birthday party really memorable.

We had Tom for our seven year's old Birthday party and he was an absolute hit. His performed for…read more30 minutes a series of very good tricks, made jokes, and kept 15 kids (between 4 and 7 years old) and 15 adults at rapt attention. His final trick was the talk of the party. At the end of his show he taught the kids a trick to do on their own which they very much enjoyed. We definitely recommend Tom.

Didn't realize he did adult oriented shows until my buddy hired him to perform at his party. His…read moremagic tricks and mentalism stuff definitely blew our minds!

From the owner: Childrens Entertainment and magic for all ages and occasions. Making your next event magical…read more Making your childs birthday/event a memorable one.

We hired The Arty Loon Show! for our daughters 1st bday party and the kids and adults absolutely…read moreloved their team. Incredible face painting, balloon twisting and the magic show was a 10/10. The interaction with the guests was also top tier. We hope to get a chance to book them again soon.

I hired Danny for my son's 10th bday party and he was super entertaining and funny ! Everyone loved…read morethe show including the adults ! Highly recommend

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!!

An excellent experience with member of the rock' n roll hall of fame. Only drawback was the…read morerestroom was on a different floor. Beer and cider were served on the outside steps. Go to a concert here and relive musical history.

My husband and I saw a concert here and loved it! The venue was beautiful and the staff were so…read morehelpful in finding our seats. We loved the smallness of the theater and the seats were very comfortable. Overall a great experience! We were not, however, allowed to take videos or pictures during the performance. I understand not wanting the distraction of cameras, but do wish I could have gotten more footage of the artist I love.

We had Paint by Kate for my daughter's 4th birthday party, and Lissa was absolutely amazing! She…read moredid the most beautiful face paintings and was so wonderful with all the kids. Every single child loved it -- it was hands down the biggest hit of the party! Her designs were stunning, and she worked quickly even with a line of excited kids waiting their turn. I highly recommend Paint by Kate for any event -- truly a fantastic experience from start to finish!

Parties and Paint by Kate went above and beyond for my daughters 5th birthday party. The ice…read moreprincess was ever so magical and I loved that they were engaging and brought so many crafts/games to do! I would highly recommend if anyone is looking to add a bit of magic to your party!

We had Michael as our main event for my daughter's 8th birthday party. He kept 20 boys and girls…read morethoroughly entertained for an hour. He was funny and engaging. Everyone had fun. Michael was easy to work with and very responsive via text and email.

Just saw Michael's Virtual Magic show via Zoom and it was outstanding. 10 out of 10 would…read morerecommend. Great entertainer, engaging show, and absolutely no tricks--ONLY MAGIC. Look no further, you've found your guy...and just wait until you see The Balloon of Death!

The Aurora Ensemble provided the most delightful classical accompaniment to our wedding ceremony…read moreand poolside cocktail reception. From our first contact, they were professional and thorough. They assisted me in choosing the perfect processionals, recessional, featured compositions and executed each of them beautifully with flute, viola and cello. I highly recommend Bach's Jesu Joy, Clark's Trumpet Voluntary and Vivaldi's Spring. They also played a lovely assortment of pop and jazz and some special requests for our guests while they waited for our photos to be taken. The Prayer and Wonderful World were especially beautiful. Thanks to their attention to detail, I had confidence when the day arrived that it would be everything that I had dreamed of and it was.

The Aurora Ensemble made our dream wedding music come to life! They were great to work with-…read moreknowledgeable, flexible, responsive, and very professional. We highly recommend them!

I reached out to this group with the idea of a twisted Alice in Wonderland look for Halloween, and…read morethe artist they chose for me (Yun Nam) absolutely went above and beyond! Yun isn't just a makeup artist -- she's a true multidisciplinary visual artist, combining her background in painting, prosthetics, and prop design to create incredibly detailed, lifelike characters. Every element of the look was perfectly executed and full of personality. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or a more talented artist to bring the vision to life!

I booked a special effects makeup appointment because I wanted mermaid scales, as if I was…read moremid-transformation from human to mermaid. Agne was incredibly responsive from the start and even followed up with me via text. My makeup artist, Yun, was fantastic, super friendly, personable, and so talented. They understood exactly what I was going for and brought it to life beautifully. The makeup held perfectly through the entire afternoon, evening, and even into the early morning, yet it was easy to remove once I was ready. I received so many compliments throughout the night!