John came for our friend's bachelorette and we had a TIME!!! Hilarious and adapted to our crazy setting of 12 tipsy women. He made it special for our bride and the tricks were amazing! He also pulled through with Girl Scout cookies at the end!! Shout out his lovely daughter for those! read more

We had John at a Bachelorette party and he set the tone for a night to remember. He is so funny, personable, and magical

Thank you for such a wonderful evening. it was a lot of fun. Its the perfect way to keep the crowd entertained.

John was the highlight of my bachelorette party. His performance was professional and thoughtful (he tailored the tricks specifically for our event/audience) and we were laughing the whole way through. Would recommend him to family and friends! read more

John is the best!! We had so much fun surprising our bride with a magic show at her bachelorette. He was so funny, talented, and knew the vibes. read more

John was absolutely amazing!!! He has such a great personality, made everyone laugh hysterically while blowing our minds! I highly recommend him if you ever need an amazing magic act! read more

John was absolutely fantastic to have! We had him come to our Airbnb for a Bachelorette and he was fantastic! Highly recommended!

I had My 50th party in Tampa, I hired John .Williams the 439 Magic . He is amazing, He had everyone laughing and made me feel special I was part of the act . What a great experience If you hire John Williams . You should know he is respectful, funny, neat & clean . Also every-time I called him He always called me back or texted me , I would definitely hire him again. Thank you John.williams all my family & friends say your amazing! read more

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John was a true magician. He came to our resort at St Pete Beach to perform for a large group of family in celebration of 9 year old twins birthday. He custom tailored the experience to the birthday kiddos, and Included every child in attendance. He was funny, personable, professional, and had awe inspiring tricks. The vast majority of the magic was up close and personal, and awe inspiring for all ages. I'm so happy we had him as our entertainer. Call him out to the beach for your next family vacation experience. :) read more

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Oh, John. You devilishly handsome bartender, wickedly sneaky magician, and world-class entertainer. I'll try my best to keep this love letter as short and sweet as humanly possible. The 4 Three Nine, a humbly modest bar, contains no more than 17 seats, doesn't serve hard liquor and has only one bathroom. In comes John, aka the owner, proprietor, bartender, barback, keg-changer, toilet-cleaner, magician and entertainer. John is the 4 Three Nine. And he delivers 5-star experiences for his customers like they're running out of style. What to expect when you wander into the 4 Three Nine? Select wines and beer offerings, an intimate setting, and yeah, the dopest magic show to grace any bar in the South East. No spoilers! John's the Prince of magic. Prince may have made doves cry, but John could make purple rain appear with a flick of the wrist. Absolute genius. Thank you for providing my team with one of the most memorable nights of our lives. No sorcery necessary, the 4 Three Nine is legitimately a five star business! read more

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John did an amazing job performing at my husband 53rd birthday party. Such a unique experience. I would highly recommend 10 out of 10.

For anyone looking for Amazing time and top notch entertainment, John Williams is a must for your party or any ocassion. He put on a magic show at my wife's 50th BD party that was truly amazing. Professional and Pleasant and would recommend his services to all who is looking for a magical experience! Thank you again John you made my wife's 50th BD a memory of a lifetime! read more

john is something else. his story, his personality, his performance, his experience is just beyond fantastic and amazing. John had my family and friends in total shock and disbelief. John has created the best magic ever and that is for us to have an ever lasting memory of the time john and his daughter zora spent with my family and friends over italian pasta, upside down cake, a deck of cards and a magical lemon that will for ever live in our memories. thank you John for sharing your time with us - JP Rivera read more

I love this place! It just never gets old. John is the perfect host! This little gem is a much needed addition to the burg, it is such an amazing concept. This is a small bar you can come drink at, meet new people, and watch magic. Yes! Magic! The bartender is a great magician! They only sell beer and wine and have a varying selection that always seems to good in my opinion. Despite there being no liquor the bartender has come up with a mixed drink that can hold up next to any mixed drink. It is called the pendragon and it is amazing! I high recommend you try it. This bar is small but this fact lends a lot to the intimate environment. The are seats along the bar and also along the wall across from the bar. What i love most about this bar is that its ambience is very inviting and you end up striking up conversations with strangers. Johns magic is very interactive and inclusive. I guarantee you will have a good time here. They take cash and card. They do have a bathroom inside. They also have limited outside seating, which is mostly just furniture outside of the establishment, on the sidewalk, this makes for great people watching. Check it out! read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. Booked him for my sons bday party. He got Covid and cancelled the day before. I understand. That's the time we are living in. But I had already paid him in full. Took him almost 2 months to respond to me. When we talked, he assured me he would give me my money back. Very convincing. Still no refund. For my own peace of mind and the anger of being swindled, I finally let it go and told him to keep the $500. But he INSISTED he was going to pay me back. In fact he said "I'll have it for you this Friday at noon". Well guess what, Friday came and went and still No refund. Now the man has my $500 and never even said thank you for it. I would never want to crush someone's business but this is theft. Buyer beware. He is not the businessman he claims to be online! read more

Just went to look where i could locate John as i had friends in town & was devastated . i DID NOT WRITE THE 2REVIEW. !!!!. This was an experience and a memory we will cherish. we did question ourselves if it was the delicious wine that he chose( he knows his wines) or his talent of magic & ability to make everyone feel special. Trying to book this man of many talents for our next corporate event. Yes! he is quite entertaining on every level. Thanks John, the quintessential entertainer. i have seen him 3xs & each time is a different experience & memorable. maybe unicorns really do exsist. read more

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John was awesome! Came out just to see me and a friend at Avid. Give him a call and he'll accommodate you or a group of people. Enjoy! read more

Do yourself a favor, and spend an evening at this bar. Most people would pay a lot more money than just having a glass of wine to be entertained like John can entertain! AMAZING illusions, card tricks, humor and more. Seriously one of the best times I have had in a long time. I don't want to ruin any of the surprises, but I'm still trying to rack my brain on how he did some of his tricks!! read more

Why 5 stars? Because this night was magical (no pun intended!) --- --- --- The 4 Three Nine was the last thing on the agenda for a regional conference with some of my colleagues. To be totally honest, it was a real wild card for me as the host of the conference, because it was the only business I had not experienced myself, prior to this visit. John was really thorough and prompt with all correspondence leading up to the event. Plus he had great Yelp reviews, which of course, gave me peace of mind. What ended up happening was one of the most memorable nights I've ever had. I know that may sound like a bit of hyperbole. How can going to a small bar with some co-workers be that unbelievable? Because John absolutely killed it. The way he held our attention was incredible. I have some pretty loud, type-A colleagues, especially when alcohol is involved. But you could hear a pin drop when John was holding court. All of us were captivated and hanging on every word. And I'm not just talking about during his tricks - even when he was sharing his personal story, we were all in a trance. Oh, and then there's the magic. It was incredible. He performed 6 big tricks during our 3 hour stay, with a few quicker tricks mixed in. You know how I mentioned our group was dead silent and captivated? The second each trick was over, we would erupt with amazement. I hope there are no residential units within several blocks of this bar, because we definitely would caused any neighbors to be pretty upset with us. I don't want to give away details on any the tricks, but there are some things that I have absolutely no idea how in the hell he would have executed them. He might literally be magic. We were a group of 9, which was the perfect amount - taking up every seat the bar. He said he can hold up to 17, but the folks in the back may not have quite the view of the up-close tricks. Many colleagues said that it was their favorite offsite activity of any regional conference they'd ever been to. Honestly, I've been riddled with guilt since I left that I should have tipped significantly more. I definitely went well beyond a standard amount, but still felt like I sold John short. I'm really good at math, but after a few beers, that part of my brain tends to evaporate. But you know you enjoyed yourself at a place, when you feel like you drastically underpaid. But back to it being one of the most memorable nights of my life. We suffered a loss on our team last year, and one of the most effective forms of therapy has been to laugh together. There was no shortage of joy in the bar during our visit. We have a stronger bond than the average co-workers, and I think that bond was taken to another level at the The 4 Three Nine. I never wanted the night to end and will never forget it for the rest of my life. For providing that, I offer my infinite thanks to John. read more

How many times can your mind be blown in a night? Well, I guess that might just depend on how many hours you have the privilege of being enchanted by John, business owner, bartender and Head of Blowing Your Mind at The 4 Three Nine. Seriously though, this has to be one of the most unique ways to spend an evening with friends. Not only will you drink, laugh, marvel and bond, but you will do all of this with John as well. So often, there is a partition between business and customer, but here, it's a wonderful cocktail mixed with all of these above. (Just keep in mind, that's the only true cocktail here since tis' beer and wine only being served.) When I first walked in, I looked around wondering where the magic was going to happen. In fact, I thought that perhaps the bar space we walked into was just a reception area and that we would be going to a black box theatre around the corner, only to learn that was a hard "nope" and that around that corner is just the bathroom. (Smells great in there though! Usually, I'm sure...) With that being said, the space is small but the magic and good vibes are BIG. If you're thinking about handkerchiefs flying out the wazoo or queso-like cheesy magic, you'll be relieved it does not live here. Instead, you'll be dazzled by casually sophisticated magic primarily with the feature being a simplistic deck of cards. I'll stop right here. Hopefully where I stopped, will be where you start because I guarantee that a night at The 4 Three Nine will be one to remember. So get it together, and pay John a magical visit. read more

5 Stars for magic, drinks, and the baddest bartender in town. Let me clarify. This bar serves beer and wine only, so don't expect fancy cocktails. But let's be real. You're not there for basil-slapping nonsense. Nay, you are there for pure magic. And John, the owner/bartender, will deliver mind-blowing, head-scratchers from the moment you take a seat at the bar. We booked the space for a group of 9, which was the perfect size group so we all got a view of the money-shot. Literal money... as props... just checking if you're still reading. John captivates his audience by starting slow, reading the room and reactions, and shifting to match our vibe. I've seen a lot of magic up close (I'm kind of a magic groupie) and was absolutely blown away by John's skills. I won't go into details, but it was NUTS. Our group was a bit rowdy and could get distracted but John joined in and felt like a legit member of our party by the end. A member who can make cards disappear and make my friend, J (aka @YelpAtlanta), lose_his_god_damn_mind. I'm an effort to avoid revealing too many details, I will end this review by saying that I left with sore cheeks (from laughing) and three extra wrinkles on my forehead (from shocked-face). read more

In the mood for a truly "magical" night, then look no further. The 4 Three Nine is the hidden gem of downtown St. Pete and where the adults come to play. It's a tiny little bar that only serves beer, wine, mimosas, and sake. What it lacks in size, it makes up in atmosphere and entertainment. You are sure to wowed by the amazing magic tricks, fun games, great conversation, or terrific art hanging on the walls. It's a great place for a date, with chill friends, or relax by yourself. Definitely check it out! read more

Sorry John, I know you may have wanted to keep this place a lowkey, hidden gem, but after blowing the minds of 9 Yelp employees I can't imagine you aren't going to get an insane amount of new traffic. For his next trick....he will make multiple 5 star reviews appear! So, this is a small bar, serving up beer and wine. It can maybe fit 17 people. Maybe. With that said, the beer selection was great - featuring some solid local beers. The wine folks in my group were also happy with the wine selection, so the adult beverage part of this bar is up to par with most other local watering holes. What makes it different though, is the owner - and his unique skill set. John is a magician behind the bar - no he isn't whipping up crazy concoctions for you to drink - he's literally a MAGICIAN! Over the course of a few hours, he did a variety of tricks that varied from "oh cool" to "HOLY SHIT HOW DID HE DO THAT?!" John, also chatted us up between tricks. We found out the history of the bar, and how he was a patron, before the owners decided to sell it, and he snatched it up. He told us how he found his love for magic. He even told us how he feels about magicians that break the "code" and reveal how tricks are done (yes, I was asking the hard questions.) For me personally this was one of my favorite nights ever. I think people that know me know that I love my job. And I think they know I LOVE my team. My colleagues. My coworkers. My family. We've all gone through a lot together and it's the rare times we are all in the same room laughing that I really hold dearest. This evening we laughed so much. So damn much. We had a blast. I've had the privilege of attending some awesome "work" activities at our regional conferences and I have to say this one is at the top of the list. "YOOOOOOOO!!!! DID YOU GUYS SEE THAT?!?!?!?!?! WHATTTTT?? AM I THE ONLY ONE SEEING THIS?!?!?!?!?!?! " - Jonathan T, Yelp Atlanta read more

My coworkers and I came in after a group dinner on our last night of our regional get together. Honestly, I expected a bar that has a fully curated magic show from start to finish. I expected to have fun, but maybe the tricks would be a little corny. Either way, I was looking forward to a couple drinks and a handful of fun tricks. My expectations were shattered after about fifteen minutes. John welcomed us in and we all saddled up to the bar. John made sure we all had drinks right away and you could tell he had a fun personality. Next he started with a couple tricks. I won't go into detail to keep the experience fresh, but let's just say the tricks are top notch. John is very skilled at his craft. The best part was how casual and friendly the show was. It didn't feel rehearsed and by the end of the night, it felt like John was part of our team! The drinks kept flowing all evening and the continued for days after. The 4 Three Nine was a hands down amazing experience and I couldn't recommend a place you'll have more fun than to spend your evening with John. read more

He did an amazing job for the Bachelorette party I planned. He included the groom and the bride he also included the MOH and the moms. It was awesome. He booked the restaurant and we were entertained the entire time through dinner and drinks read more

John performed roaming magic during cocktail hour at my wedding. The guests were highly entertained! He made the hour super fun!

John did my little brothers birthday party today and boy was it not easy keeping those little kids entertained but he did it and he let the adults on on the fun too overall it was a great experience and I recommend him to anyone that's wants an amazing illusionist and someone that's always leaving you on the edge of your seat! read more

This was an incredible show.. Probably the best show me and my girlfriend have seen anywhere. John did an amazing job and was super engaging. Our friends also really enjoyed the show and I would highly recommend. I wish I could give it 10 stars. read more

Thanks to Yelp! I have found a hidden beer/wine/sake bar mixed with some entertainment on 1st Ave N in DTSP! I only had seen that it had 5 stars and that they were a beer/wine/sake bar so my hubby and I said why the heck not and tried this place out. At first a big group came laughing out of the bar and we walked in and saw cards everywhere. It was a small cute and intimate place that holds about 15-20 comfortably. We had no clue what we were getting ourselves into! We ordered a drink each and while John the bartender was cleaning up the cards off of the ground and made me question why were there cards everywhere? After about 30 minutes I saw he was putting cuff links on and were in for something special. He stated that he was a professional magician and his bar has great selection of beer/wine/sake but mixed with some entertainment. This got us all excited. He did a variety of magic tricks and we were all baffled and couldn't wrap our minds around the tricks that he did. If you like beer/wine and like magic tricks this is the place to be! What a brilliant concept! I wish we could of stayed all night to see all the tricks he had up his sleeve. John is very nice, hilarious, and awesome! I'm glad I didn't read the reviews upon coming in here it was quite a surprise! So much fun! read more

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A lovely experience by a great host and bartender John. I had read previous reviews and knew what to expect as far as the magic! Met a couple of other locals at the bar and just had a great time chatting away.. Great wine selection and people watching due to the location... Will definitely become a regular!! read more

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This is one of the coolest bars I have ever been too and I have been to a few given my time in the Navy and traveling around the world. It is un assuming and doesn't appear to be much when you go in but after you sit a bit the good times roll! John is an amazing bartender that will entertain as well as serve up some really nice wines and local beers. There are other posts that mention the unique aspect of the place but I don't want to. You need to go in without reading those and be surprised. It will be worth it. read more

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My boyfriend and I recently took a trip down to the St. Pete area on a whim, with no plans really in place. A spontaneous trip. On our very last night, I was searching around Google for things to do (I was hoping for something a bit different than the typical dinner) and stumbled across John. Magic?! Big attention grabber.. so I gave him a ring. I must say, at first.. we had no idea no idea to expect. By the end of it, we now consider John a friend! After speaking with him initially about our situation, and how we were looking for something a bit out-of-the-box, he sent over plenty of high-regarded restaurants recommendations our way. When we chose, he even arrived early to reserve a seat for the three of us. This experience was something the two of us will never forget. John is extremely talented and every trick had our jaw dropping. We ate, had drinks, and got to know John over his wonderful, personal magic show. Seriously.. the performance he put on was absolutely unbelievable. We had so much fun. I recommend John's service and company to ANYONE, without a doubt. If you're looking for dinner and entertainment, John is your guy! read more

This is one of the most unique and fun hidden gems I've found in the St Pete area, hands down! John is inviting, engaging, and so much fun. Oh yeah, magical...he is definitely magical. It starts off like a slow burn and we all were thinking...this is it?? But he pulls you in and you become immersed in the magic and stories. By the end of a couple hours you will be sure that there is no way you just saw what you saw....seriously. They have a pretty small beer and wine menu, but lots of it is local, and the variety is enough to keep everyone in the group happy enough. The space is pretty small, but it's really conducive to being close enough to be immersed in the magic. If you're on the fence about checking this place out, make plans to run....don't walk and get there. So. Much. Fun. read more

Closed. Just... Closed. This makes me sad. It sounded like a nice place based on past reviews. I guess this is why we can't have nice things down by Williams "cracktown" Park. read more

4. Three. Nine. Oh. Em. Gee. Mind. Blowing. Lemon. ***** What's that, Mr. David Blaine? You ain't $***? Just kidding, you're still dope. But my award for Best Illusionist Everrrrrrr goes to the owner of this magical hideaway off of 1st Avenue North. His name is John. John, and his unbelievably quick hands (that's what she said), put me through the entire gamut of emotions ranging from near pee-inducing laughter to alien sighting-like awe for the second time in my life. (The first was senior year of prom, but I pushed most of that memory into the depths of my still damaged brain.) Without giving too much away, I saw him melt cards--representing the scorching sun-like love of two lesbians--together, defy my understanding of gravity by sticking things to the ceiling, and demonstrate how a well-known yellow fruit can give birth to another object. (I've already given away so much!) Obviously, since he's a member of the Brotherhood of Sorcerers, I wouldn't expect anything less. But even more fantastic than the tricks/ witchcraft/ warlock-craft/ voodoo/ realtime photoshopping were the dirtiest jokes I may have ever heard in my life. Throw in one, or two, or five, or thirty penis, vagina, or any adult witticisms in there, and I'm guaranteed to have a memorable night. Oh, did I fail to mention alcohol? It is a bar, after all. John carries local brews and probably your favorite wines. For me, I got crunk on some Chard (which I heard is the drink of royalty), and it was great to sip on in between laughs (where my cheeks burned about 2000 calories). He doesn't have hard liquor; however, that shouldn't dissuade you from coming. (There's an opportunity for a dirty joke here, but I can't find it--that's what she said.) Overall: Give John an award for Tampa biz owner of the year (or have it rise from a turned over top hat). I can't recall a time in my life where I've had so much fun (sitting down), and I've been to some crazy strip clubs where the women wore knee braces and stuck sparklers in their nipples. I'm honored that he added me on Facebook. read more

If you want to get your mind blown away, then you need to come to 4 Three Nine. No need to go all the way to Vegas to see David Blaine, David Copperfield or Criss Angel when you can get an awesome show in Downtown St. Pete. This small beer and wine only bar is owned and operated by John, a professional magician who's been pulling tricks up his sleeves for over 20 years. First off, the concept behind a bar with a magician is genius because I've never seen or heard of anything like this. Second, there's no tricks (pun intended) on paying to see the the magic, you're only paying for the drinks (but I threw in an above average tip for the experience bonus). It's a small bar so don't expect many choices on beer or wine but they got something for everyone and it's all reasonably priced. Cash and cards are accepted for payments BUT I would highly recommend bringing in a few one dollar bills for a very cool trick. Bring your friends, your family and especially your significant other. Highly recommend everyone to check this place and make sure you tell John "Joe from Orlando sent me!" read more

Unique place where the bartender performs magic while you are there. Top notch skills. Craft beers and wines. Very small though. Only seats maybe 12. This however is perfect for everyone to really have a great time talking and watching the entertainment. Go if you can get in. The owner will keep you engaged and entertained. This will he a must stop for me when in the area. read more

This review has been a long time coming... Spent my birthday in September at The 4 Three Nine and walked away the happiest birthday queen in all of the land. I was literally thrilled and walking on clouds (this could have also been the great wine poured, not sure ha). If you are looking for a MAGICAL interactive experience filled with joy, laughter, and great company/wine - this is the place for you. I don't think I've ever experienced anything so special and thoughtful. John treated me like he's known me for years, birthday card and all. We had so much fun we came back the next night (a Monday) and he stayed late for us! I highly recommend stopping by because this is a one of a kind experience & he deserves all of our support! read more

What a fun experience!!! PRO TIP: Make reservations, your experience will be tailored to you and your group (when possible) and it makes the experience that much more fun! I made reservations for my sister's birthday because I wanted something fun and memorable and this turned out to be just that. I inquired about reservations for 6 people the day of, and John was able to accommodate us right away. Actually I messaged him right through the yelp app which was super convenient. The bar is located downtown tucked around the corner of a residential high rise. It was minutes from the restaurant where we ate dinner so it worked out perfectly. When we arrived we had the whole place to ourselves. It is a small bar with limited seating, serving only beer and wine, but what you come for is the magic (and the jokes)! At first all of us were a bit weary, we clearly had not had enough to drink yet to loosen up our skeptic minds. However, as soon as the wine started flowing and the cards got to shuffling, we were believing in magic! Right before our eyes John was making things appear, disappear reappear and pop up in places we could have never imagined (I don't wanna spoil anything, so you'll have to go for yourself to see what I mean!) And when you do tell him Amber from yelp sent you, and have a glass of wine for me!!! read more

I regret that it took me this long to write my review. We were in Tampa visiting some friends, and they suggested we head to St. Pete for dinner and drinks. We had a 7:00pm dinner reservation and were a little early, so I jumped on Yelp to see if there were any nearby bars to kill some time at, and thank god i did! For locals, you've probably strolled passed this bar dozens of times without a second glance. The tinted windows/doors, and small sign leading it would fool anyone into thinking this is an unpopular dive bar, with little appeal. As we walked up to the door, my friends questioned whether I was sure this was the right place. Once we walked in we were in for quite a surprise. The bar is small, and wouldn't hold more than about 15-20 people, but that's part of the charm. John only serves beer and wine, and carries only a limited selection of both. I am not a beer drinker, so I opted for wine. We weren't sure what to order, and John made wonderful suggestions that satisfied our whole group! Once enough people had trickled in, and everyone had a beverage in hand, John began setting up for his first trick. I definitely don't want to give anything away, but John went out of his way to surprise and amuse all of us! All of his tricks were truly impressive, and we ended up calling to push back our reservation so we could stay longer. As we went to leave, John found out that my husband and I were newly weds, so he called us over for a final trick that he said only works with two people who have found their other half. It was so personal, and an extremely impressive trick! We even left with a little souvenir. If you happen to be in the area I IMPLORE you to cancel whatever you have planned and spend an evening at The 4 Three Nine! You won't regret it! read more