Nick Ivory was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We hired him for our quarterly meeting, and he completely exceeded every expectation. His performance and personality instantly captured everyone's attention, he had the entire room fully engaged from start to finish. I don't think I've ever seen employees so excited about a corporate meeting before! Everyone cant wait for the next one! I've also seen Nick perform at a wedding and no matter the event, he has an amazing ability to connect with every person in the room and create moments people will always remember. This isn't just entertainment, it's an experience that leaves a lasting impression.  So, if you want a truly memorable event, trust me and book him! read more

We had an amazing experience with Nick for my friend's 40th birthday with about 30 people at our house. He came as a surprise and impressed everyone in the room and so much fun. Highly recommend!! read more

Wow. Wow. WOW!!!! I hired Nick for my 50th birthday party and let me tell you, he was everything and more. His "tricks' were epic. He had my jaw on the floor. He is also incredibly engaging and really gets the crowd involved. He was worth every penny. I would hire him again tomorrow. My guests are still talking about him! read more

Nick was amazing, from my initial inquiry to actually showing up at our event and blowing all of our minds! He was super kind and understanding of what I was looking for in hiring a magician, something light and quick as a birthday gift to a friend. He went out of his way to accomodate this request and absolutely killed it. It was the highlight of most peoples night, including the birthday boy! 10/10 would recommend again and again! read more

Came across Nick at the day job and was intrigued after he told me what he did for work. It was like... "MAGIC"! I've seen magic shows before. Some good, some not so good. Nick's show was simply head and shoulders above anything I've seen on a big stage or right in front of me. Caught him at one of his weekly spots, Kettner Exchange. He strolls amongst the bar patrons and tables and pulls out one or two props, throws down some mind boggling trick and moves to another table with something else. We were lucky that he was able to pass by our table three times during our meal. Nick's routine is smooth. I mean, he's performing right in front of you. You think you have it all figured out and what-do-you-know.... You're WRONG! All I have to say is, be ready to have your mind blown away. Nick's personality and magic will keep you coming back for more! Already making plans to catch him at another local venue in the hopes that maybe.... Just maybe, I can watch close enough to see how he manages to do what he does! Keep on Yelp'n! read more

Absolutely fantastic! Brilliant. Nick Ivory was phenomenal and charismatic and will blow your mind! read more

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Nick is a classy and premiere magician, who is highly impressive, entertaining, engaging and brings a high-caliber vibe to every performance. He is as enjoyable to be around as he is professional in all elements of his work. Great magician, and well worth hiring! read more

I hired Nick for my sister's 60th birthday party. The idea was for him to pretend he was an old friend who happened to bump into me at the hotel; I'd introduce him to my sister and then he'd go into his act. He pulled it off flawlessly. The act itself was incredible, he was affable, charming, and funny, and my entire family's collective jaw dropped after he performed his final trick. I had high expectations and very high hopes - he exceeded both. read more

Had the pleasure of watching Nick work his magic at a birthday party. He is absolutely amazing! I recently went to magic castle in Hollywood (where top notch magicians perform and you have to know someone to get a ticket to go). Nick's acts were definitely on par with what we had seen at magic castle. Our mouths were left agape after every act and couldn't figure out any of his tricks even though we were sitting only a few feet away from him. And to top it off he is very personable. We will be seeking out to watch more of his magic in San Diego where he usually performs! read more

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I can't even describe how amazing Nick was at our house party. I hired him for my 50th bday party because I wanted something a little more than just the usual. "Mentalist" is a good description for him. Our friends were blown away! I'm talking some almost to the point of tears! In a good way. If you are looking to really wow a crowd, look no further. Can't believe I was lucky enough to have him entertain our group. Many of our friends took his info and I suspect I will see him again at future events. In fact, I'm sure I will. Nick really made my party memorable. Truly a night we won't forget! read more

Nick was beyond what I expected. Just to be clear, I had high expectations since he first came to our table at Vin de Syrah close to 8 years ago. I waited that long to finally have an event to book him for, which was my wife's surprise 40th birthday party yesterday. Nick has really upped his game, which was already impressive to begin with. He worked the room well and blew everyone's mind away. Our party consisted of young kids to middle-aged and his performance blended well. Hope to have another event in the near future so I could book him again. read more

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Outstanding!! Great energy - mind boggling amazing - one question is how does Nick not have his own show in Vegas or on TV - extremely talented and a wonderful & funny personality. read more

AMAZING! Not going to ruin any of his tricks, but he kept our company entertained the entire time. I also got to help him with a trick! read more

So. Much. Fun!!! As a fan of close-up magic, I've had the pleasure of seeing multiple shows by multiple magicians over the years. In San Diego, I've been to the Red Spade Theatre (also awesome), and in New York, Monday Night Magic. How awesome was it to find out that there was another magician performing locally here in San Diego! Nick Ivory is awesome! His show is fun, entertaining, and perfectly tuned for whatever audience he is catering to. I saw him at the Vin De Syrah 7th anniversary party doing sleight of hand at the bar, and I immediately lined up to be his next test subject. We went through a couple tricks w/ a buddy of mine, and he was very attuned to our personalities and responses to his flourishes. When we left and I came back later to evesdrop on another group in the middle of another trick, I noticed how the audience participation part changed based on who he was talking with. Super professional and high level performance! I would highly recommend anyone who appreciates great sleight of hand, card flourishes, Penn and Teller, or just general entertainment while having a glass of your favorite adult beverage to make a point to see Nick Ivory at one of his multiple locations. He performs at multiple bars/restaurants in San Diego, and I promise it's worth the effort to make sure you're there a night he's on. read more

Nick was amazing! He can cater to any crowd and had us amazed the whole time. You can just wonder how he performs. The teleplay was nuts! Definitely worth the money read more

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5 Stars! Actually, 10 stars! An absolute, absolute must... We were fortunate enough to have Nick perform at our Company Holiday Party. A perfectly brilliant, mesmerizing event that transformed a typical evening into something that will be remembered talk about for many years to come! Thanks Again, Nick! read more

I had the pleasure of having my mind f-ng blown, several times by Nick. I feel like a caveman who saw a lighter for the first time. At this point, I'm not sure if my life is a simulation or an immersive science experiment that never ended. I wouldn't invite him to a religious ceremony as people will start questioning everything they've ever been told. Number one sorcery in the contiguous states. read more

Hired Nick for my client event today! I wanted to write the review tonight so I wouldn't forget to give this guy the props he deserves! He was on time, professional, and was the hit of the party! He was really great with the crowd, wish I would've got him for 2 hours instead of one :( All of my clients/guests were super pleased! I would hire him again, no questions asked! I think he would be a great addition to any type of event! Everyone loves magic! Give him a shot! Thank me later! Thanks Nick! read more

I've only written 2 reviews on Yelp before, and I had to make my third for Nick. Nick was awesome! The girlfriend had met him at another event and got his information. She wrote him asking when we could see him perform and he responded quickly and was super friendly. He let us know the time and place, and made sure we had a place to sit once we got there. Now for the entertainment. AWESOME! I have been a fan of magic since I was a kid but have never seen anything like this before. Incredibly entertaining and very interactive. He came to our table and not only was the performance awesome, but he had a good sense of humor as well. For anyone that is looking for entertainment for a company party, or birthday, I HIGHLY recommend him. read more

I have booked Nick twice now. He just recently did a gig for me for my bday party. I had everything go completely wrong that day!! My water line broke in the kitchen and I awoke to my kitchen being flooded the day of the party so I spent most of my time repairing that instead of preparing for the party. Also at noon my 5 piece band cancelled due to a singer being sick. I made a play list on my phone to play over speakers outside. I had about 30 or 40 guests and quickly ran out of food and alcohol and was super nervous that the party was a total disaster. Then walks in Nick. Just like previously he was on time, professional and very flexible with the setting and guests. Nick was a total hit! He turned my party from a total failure into spectacular!! The next day all of my friends texted me what an awesome time they had and how they still were amazed by the magic performed. I got to work on Tuesday and my co-workers thanked me over and over again for their invite to my party and all they could talk about all day was Nick's performance!! Nick saved my birthday!! I beyond highly recommend him for any event. This guy is literally insurance that your party or event will be awesome no matter what goes wrong!! read more

This was our second time having Nick entertain our guests at a party. By far the best part of the night. His entertainment keeps people mesmerized and in shock and awe for the entire night. You will not be disappointed in hiring him for your event and your guests will leave the party talking about it for days. We love him and look forward to seeing him again soon! read more

Where do I start....Nick will BLOW YOUR FREAKING MIND! If you are looking to hire a magician/mentalist- look no further! Nick is the best in the business & worth every penny. He is experienced, professional, charismatic, and an all around nice guy. We will definitely be working with him again for future events! THANK YOU NICK!!! read more

Nick was at a recent fundraiser we had and floored everyone he spoke with. We are still scratching our heads to make sense of some of his tricks. He is always a pleasure to work with and so kind and charismatic. read more

Nick is amazing! He does work at Tilted Kilt (we are investors) and that is where my husband found him. We hired him to come to our Memorial Day Party and he was fantastic. He had everyone spellbound and so many people continued to talk about him after he was gone. My friend and I were at the TK one night after our Memorial Day Party while he was there and he spent time with us... we were both amazed at all of his illusions and how good he is. Nick is definitely one of the best illusionists I have ever seen and we will definitely have him at future events. You can also see him at any one of the San Diego TK's. Check out his website for his schedule. You will be amazed!!! read more

My wife and I saw Nick for the first time over a year ago for a local bud tender event and we were blown away. My daughter, who loves magic, just turned 18 today and we discovered Nick would be performing at the Firehouse Restaurant in Pacific Beach so we decided to have lunch and check out the show. Nick is such a nice person and great performer!! He came right over to our table and gave us a long and spectacular personal show which again, blew us all away. His slight of hand is top notch and he has some really amazing tricks that had us all scratching our heads in wonder. Follow this guy and check him out when he's around, you won't regret it. There's nothing quite like seeing such talented slight of hand up close and personal. Thanks Nick! We'll continue to stalk you, sorry! :-) read more

Came for a night out at Vin de Syrah. Nick came to our table to do some magic. I was skeptical and was really trying to find a way to see what he did. Nick is amazing!!! read more

Nick ivory was the magician at out work pool party last Saturday. He was absolutely amazing. At this well attended party nick was able to thoroughly entertain all age groups. He was spectacular and really was the hit of the party! He had a great personality as well. He worked very hard trying to hit nearly everyone at the party! I would recommend him for all occasions! I was the party queen at this party haha joke with one of his tricks! He was awesome!!!!!!! Book him now before he is too famous to do these smaller gigs!!!!! read more

Nick came to us at Firehouse and was amazing. At first I thought it was just the drinks but I've never seen such cool magic up close. We're still trying to figure it out! read more

Nick was super fun and very entertaining! Super awesome metalism and magic tricks! Highly recommend! read more

Just got a chance to check out his work while passing through Tilted Kilt in San Diego. Very entertaining and well put together. Definitely talented I recommend! read more

Nick entertained a dinner group I hosted and he was outstanding! As it happens, our group included a wide range of ages, including a 5 year old and a 75 year old. Besides being a very talented magician, Nick also does great mental tricks and brought a great comedy component that kept our whole group entertained for nearly an hour. After one sleight of hand sequence, the 5 year old laughed and asked the rest of us, "How does he do that!?" Long after Nick said, "Goodbye" my guests sat around the dinner table discussing how enjoyable and mystifying Nick's act was. I'd hire Nick again in an instant. read more

OK! UNBELIEVABLE ! Truly dumbfounded . Nick is incredible. I've never seen something like this. His magic is legit . HIGHLY recommend him. WOW WOW read more

Nick is a highly sought after entertainer for many reasons. He is very professional and talented. He is great with people and can command an audience. His show is versatile and will adapt to his audience. I highly recommend using him for any party or get together! read more

Seen Nick twice, once at a party and then later when we hired him. Amazing both times. At our party people were blown away. I was asked about 10 times 'where did you find this guy, he's amazing'. Not only are Nick's magic tricks awesome, but he does a great job entertaining and working the crowd. At the end of our party he even played piano. Very talented guy and we will use him at a future party. read more

Omg!! The best BEST BEEEEESSSSSTTTTT magician ever! We hired Nick to come to perform at our wedding and it was worth every penny! He was not only amazing to watch, but so engaging with all of our guests. Everyone loved him and we can't be more thankful that he agreed to perform at our wedding! We LOVE NICK!! read more

We asked Nick to perform at our housewarming party this weekend and he did not disappoint. Not only were his illusions mind blowing, but he was extremely funny and entertaining in his interactions with our guests. He made sure to interact with everyone who attended and when he left, Nick was all people could talk about. If you are looking for some great entertainment to add to your next event, I would highly recommend him for any gathering. I'm sure you'll be as impressed as our guests and I was! read more

Nick #nickivory stopped by our seats at the Tilted Kilt in Mission Valley last night and gave us quite a performance! His "finale" included having me write my name on a $20 bill and then cutting open a whole lemon and pulling that same bill out of its core! Great sense of humor and personality and terrific illusions! Highly recommended! read more

Best decision for my son's High School Graduation party was to hire Nick Ivory. His show captivated the entire crowd - ranging in ages from 12 to adult. People are still talking about him a week later and asking when we are having another "Nick Ivory Party" ! He was entertaining, creative and energetic. The show definitely surpassed expectations and several guests wanted to book him for their own parties! I will definitely use him again. Nick is the ultimate professional - easy to work with, and delivers not only a fantastic show but obviously enjoys what he does. Can't recommend him enough - any event with him will be a huge success! read more

Nick Ivory performed strolling magic at my wedding in March. The guests LOVED him! He blew them away with his magic and his great personality. We received so many compliments on having such a great wedding and we know Nick contributed to this tremendously! If you are thinking of hiring Nick for your event, do not hesitate! He will deliver an amazing magic performance!!! read more

This guy is amazing!! We hired him for our wedding after party in Downtown San Diego and he is all anyone is talking about. He is one of the greatest I have ever seen. He dose a great job of interacting with everyone and you never expect what is coming! I recommend this guy to everyone. You have to see this man work!!! read more