Chris did an AMAZING performance for my son's 8th birthday party. He was hilarious and held both…read morethe kids' and adults' attention. My son will always remember it. He even brought personalized goody bags for all of the kids. I would totally hire him again and would definitely recommend him to anybody considering a magician for a party!

From the owner: "Tampa Bay Newest Family Magician! Chris's show is upbeat, hilarious, and one of a kind. Using a…read morenumber of audience volunteers, assorted props, and quick wit Chris entertains at a 5-star level. It is no question why he has been named "Family Entertainer of the Year" 3 years in a row by his peers and won 7 international awards. Chris specializes in performing at birthday parties, school assemblies, and libraries and cannot wait to bring his show to your event."

Magic! Literally magic…read more Ron manages to bring the most amazing magicians to Bakersfield for your enjoyment. The magicians are world class, top-notch, and absolutely mesmerizing. Many of them I have managed to fool Penn andTeller!!! Ron, thank you for Celebrities of Magic!!! I am hooked!!!

I recently went with my husband and two friends to the California Magic Club in Martinez and saw…read moreRon Saylor, who was the club's main attraction that night. And wow, what a treat that was! Ron is an incredible magician and did tricks that totally boggled our minds. To say we were amazed and awed is an understatement for sure. We're still talking about him and all the amazing things he did. Honestly, you have to see him to get how amazing he is. On top of his extraordinary magical feats, Ron is also charismatic and charming. He's an all-around real pro, and a very nice guy. If you get a chance to see him, do it! If you want to provide entertainment for an event, give Ron a call. He is a crowd pleasure extraordinaire.

I hired Josiah for my sons 10th birthday and he was amazing ! I had maybe 10-15 kids and he really…read moreengaged them . His energy was awesome and kids all loved him. Prices is very reasonable. He made sure he called me to get a field of how my son is like and what he's into. Even adults had a blast . Josiah was definitely the life of the party ! Would definitely recommend and hire again. Thank you Josiah!!!

I took my kids to see Josiah's show hoping to enjoy a much needed night of fun together. The show…read morewas way more than I expected. It only took a matter of minutes and my grumpy faced kids were smiling and laughing. His energy and passion for what he does made it an absolutely perfect night, and they were both adamant that we HAVE to go again when he has another show, because it was such a blast!

When Bakersfieldians lament on the lack of local entertainment I can't help but wonder where these…read morepeople are looking? Bakersfield is full of events! Festivals by the dozens are cropping up every weekend, Food Fairs, and Home Shows. Our arts and music district are always putting on something fabulous. As for our local theater? You'd be hard pressed to find a weekend when there's not something showing. Gus' Garage was a totally new experience to me. I can honestly say that up until Gus' I've never been to a real live magic show. Only the one's on TV that make you wonder, 'is that magic or is it "TV Magic"?' So when I was told we'd be attending this variety show/magic show I was stoked. Something new and nearby! The location isn't what you may expect; over in Rosedale, as far away from the flourishing arts district as possible. It's inside a warehouse type garage - very unexpected. Parking is mostly on-street and no issue at all. Inside, the building is industrial chic. There's no real ticket window, and money is taken out of an old school cash box. Once paid, you make your way around to the back where the space opens up to the rafters. Half a dozen chairs or so line each row. A packed house would be maybe 30-40 or so folks. The show itself was entertaining. Perhaps a little silly and corny, but it's good old fashioned fun. There's a wide variety of talent and shows vary week to week, so definitely check them out. If you're looking for something totally new and different, check out this quirky show.

Saturday, July 27, 2024: We saw Frank Thurston at the OC Fair. He was funny, engaging, and…read moreentertaining. He really connected with the both children and adults in the audience. We liked his use of child volunteers; they were so cute! He gifted them with a magic coloring book, which he later sold and I bought. He was entertaining and he had one of those great announcer type voices, which really commanded your attention. We would love to see him again in an adult venue to see more complex magic. This show was geared toward children. Nonetheless, it was fun.

His performance was suitable for young children. The magic bits and the patter would entertain kids…read morebelow 11 years old. He obviously had a lot of experience on stage and brought a fair number of magic apparati. Hire him for the elementary school crowd.

Are you looking for a kid's magician who knows how to entertain kiddos and adults alike? Billy…read moreBonkers is your man. Not only is he voted the best magician in his house, he's the best one who's ever been to ours (shhh, don't tell my five-year-old, because she would try to claim that title lol). Billy Bonkers is not only great at what he does - magic and being hilarious - his show is also reasonably priced, he's reliable, super communicative, and professional. He brings an entire setup depending on the number of kiddos and adapts to last minute changes (which, tends to happen at a child's birthday party.) For our little one, that added even more magic. Short story: Hire Billy Bonkers. You won't regret it.

Billy Bonkers was a hit for my kids' 9th and 6th joint birthday party. He held the attention for…read moreabout 27-29 kids for an hour and they were laughing and engaged the whole time. The kids ranged from 2-11 years old. One thing I really liked about Billy is he first assessed the space and let me know where he wanted the kids to be set up. It really let me know that he knew what he knew exactly what he was doing. The kids were the primary audience, but their parents really enjoyed the show as well. If you work with Billy, you'll be guaranteed to get a show that EVERYONE will enjoy.

My brother really enjoys the Melodrama and talked us into going to see their Christmas show. This…read moreis a really fun experience. It's a great way to get away from the hustle and stress of Christmas and just enjoy some live entertainment. The atmosphere is awesome. Everyone has a smile. The actors are fun and engaging. No one takes themselves too seriously, which is weird because melodrama is in the name. ;) They have a snack bar. We got free popcorn because my brother has season tickets. And, I must say, it's pretty darn good popcorn. This is a wonderful family experience, and if you can get tickets. I really recommend you try them out.

I've been going to the Melodrama in Bakersfield for over 40 years, and somehow they still manage to…read moresurprise me with every single show! With the gaslight melodrama within 2 miles of my house, I can't seem to stay away. The energy, the talent, and the sheer fun this place delivers never fades. The actors are incredible and always giving 110% and the staff is just as amazing, making every visit feel warm and welcoming. The skits are absolutely hilarious, the kind of humor that has you laughing long after the show ends. And the food? Always delicious and the perfect addition to a night of entertainment. After four decades of attending local shows, I can honestly say the Gaslight Melodrama continues to be one of my favorite places in Bakersfield. If you've never been, you're missing out on a true local treasure!

We did not eat dinner have ate here before and it is typical theater food…read more Service is good. We went to see man of La Mancha seating is excellent and I've probably seen over 20 shows here and never disappointed

We were given our playbill and salad immediately as we were seated. I was in the front row next to…read morethe yellow brick road, and I loved it! They traded my salad for a soup because I had also ordered a salad for dinner. I didn't think about it, they did, so thoughtful. I loved our seat mates, delightful couple. The show was outstanding. The actors were cast perfectly, and the singing and dancing made the show! I loved the lion, the tin man and wicked witch. They were always my favorites and even more so now. This is my second visit to the theater and even though we have to travel from Arizona I will definitely make more shows in the future. Highly recommend!