Jason Levinson & Company
- Silver Spring, MD
- Children’s Party Entertainment
- 70 Verified Bookings
Mariana L. said “Karen and Mike were amazing! Everybody at our picnic loved their caricatures. Would 100% hire Jason Levinson & Company again.”
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David Em is a bilingual (Spanish) magician & mentalist in the DC/MD/VA area & has been performing professionally for over 20 years. His specialty lies in the world of close-up magic, mindreading, & doing things with ordinary objects, defying reality.
David has performed for celebrities including Dave Grohl, Craig Robinson, Alan Cumming, Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck, The Ravens, Redskins, & others. Some companies he has performed for are Toyota, Microsoft, Intuit, GreenLeaf, Lockheed Martin, Nestlé, Jewel Resorts in Jamaica, Sotheby's Realty, The National Zoo, Clyde's of Tower Oaks, & many more.
David’s personality is almost as magical as his magic & is sure to make your next event fun & unique!
Hire David and you won’t regret it. David amazed a group of 300 at an MLK fundraiser on May 4, 2024. He came on time and required no instruction or assistance to get started. He came, got started right away, and impressed all our guests. People are still talking about him days later!
David was the perfect addition to our Earth Day Celebration. He left residents with their jaws opened in amazement and talking about him days afterwards! Definitely recommend him for your next program! We will absolutely bring him back.
David was amazing at my 30th birthday party. He did cool tricks that had everyone watching closely. What I liked most was how he made us all feel involved. He was friendly and professional, and you could tell he really loves what he does.
David’s talent, coupled with his charm and acting skills, made my birthday celebration truly unforgettable. If you want to add some enchantment to your event, David is the magician to call. Trust me; you won’t be disappointed!
I’ve been fortunate enough to see David Meneses do his thing many times over the years. So when I hired David for a clients’ fundraising gala, it was no surprise that he ended up being the biggest hit of the night. Watching David work is always a real treat. His illusions have always blown me away, but what I’ve really come to appreciate more and more in watching him work, is how gifted he is at engaging with his audience. He really has a knack for effortlessly commanding their attention, and disarming any reservations some of the more shy folks might have about participating. Every time it’s like watching him talk to an old friend. And every single time I know I’m going to see jaws drop, followed immediately by folks hounding him for another trick. In short, David is an absolute game changer for any gathering. I cannot recommend him enough!
I would just describe David as a "must have" at your next event! We engaged David for a double milestone birthday party (wife and mother-in-law). He was timely in his communication leading up to the event. Our venue was a small 15 person private dinner with folks from 8 to 80! He was magical, engaging and funny. Very casual approach and got everyone involved in his act....which is pretty incredible. He had us all talking about if for hours after the event. We will certainly use his services again in the future! Thanks David!
Response from David Em Close-up Magician:
Thanks for the kind words Tony! I had a great time hanging out with your family. I look forward to the next one!
David is professional and truly talented in his craft. All night and even days later all you heard from guests was "Wow, how'd he do that?". David's style of working his way around the party and engaging small audiences lends to a nice balance in being able to have entertainment and the ability to continue mingling. He was booked for our region's Near Year's party and from the seamless booking process to the event is was pleasure to work with him. We'd recommend!
David was fantastic! Communication was super fast throughout the booking process, and on the evening he was exactly as promised and wowed our guests. Working effortlessly group to group and table to table, he performed a series of fantastic tricks which really added to the success of the evening. We'll definitely look to book him again next year and comes thoroughly recommended!
We were seeking some scaled down entertainment to help get people talking and amused at a small 50th birthday party. David was responsive to questions prior to the event, and was able to work with suggestions (like incorporating a funny party hat that had a history with our group) that we had. He arrived at the venue ready to perform and was consistent throughout the hour. He made sure to incorporate everyone who was willing, as well as lingered a bit after his scheduled time to cap off the night's performance. It set the right mood for the evening and got everyone engaged trying to figure out "How did he do that?!?!"
We have had David perform his Strolling Magic for two of our big client events and both times, we and our guests have been absolutely blown away by David’s illusions, charisma, and professionalism. He truly captures your full attention during the illusion and makes the whole routine very interactive. We had guests raving about David’s act for days after the event- he was a hit! David and Strolling Magic will definitely become a staple in our client event next year!
As someone who had perused almost every site looking for the perfect close-up wandering magician and mentalist in the D.C. area to perform at our event, I was unsure initially of what to expect from David when I first booked him. However, it quickly became apparent that David Em is a master of his craft and a professional magician/mentalist that astonished the guests at our event with his incredible tricks. Through the many card tricks, mind-reading mentalism tricks, and out-right mind-bending tricks, David left a lasting impression on the crowd at our event. David truly is a gifted magician who has mastered his craft and enjoys sharing his passion for magic with those around him.
Not only are David’s tricks outstanding, but as a performer at our event, David was extremely social and easy to talk to. He wasn’t just a magician who did his tricks and left to amaze the next group, but was an entertainer, prepared with an arsenal of jokes and mind-bending setups that took his tricks to another level and left a lasting impression on the guests. In fact, almost a month after the event my mom still periodically talks about her wonderment as to how David performed the trick that he did on her.
In addition to his many wonderful tricks, David as an entertainer is of the most professional out there. He was punctual in his arrival to the venue, immediately starting to perform for the guests, and was very responsive and articulate over text messages and calls we had in preparation for our event. Not only that, but David is genuinely a professional who enjoys what he does. Even though our event was held outdoors on a very humid weekend evening, David was able to perform through the intense humidity flawlessly, accepting the challenge of the difficult conditions for his many card tricks and pushing through to do what he does best. Something that also left us thoroughly impressed with David’s character was his love for what he does. At our venue David stayed an extra 40 minutes to continue to do magic tricks for the guests, something which was completely unexpected and thoroughly impressed all the organizers of the event. Just from watching David you can truly tell he is passionate about what he does. David’s supply of tricks and mentalist performances seemed never-ending. There wasn’t a single trick I saw David repeat for another guest, and each trick he performed somehow topped the one that he had done prior. David also came prepared with many of his own tricks that he had come up with that were extremely impressive and like nothing I had ever seen before. From tricks that incorporated elements of the party to mentalism that felt like David could read your mind, there wasn’t a single trick that David did that didn’t impress the guests.
Genuinely, if there is someone out there who has mastered the art of real magic, it is David. Even with the benefit of being able to see his tricks from all angles he still mesmerized and astonished the crowd with the unexpected tricks he performed. If you want someone at your event who has a genuine passion for what they do and is among the top of their field I could not recommend David more. In fact, after the event many of the guests asked me about David and where they could check him out as they were so impressed by his tricks and wanted him at their next events!
David is not only an amazing magician, he’s a true professional. I’ve seen him perform many times and every time he blows my mind. He performed for my daughter’s 9th birthday last year and the kids and adults alike were totally blown away. His magic is fun, interactive, and pretty mind bending. He’s easy to talk to and very funny. I highly recommend him for kid or adult birthdays, corporate stuff, adding flair to an event…anything really lol.
WOW! That's all I can say. My mind is still blown! We hired David for a large event last week, and the guests are still talking about his tricks! David is amazing with his illusions and magic, but just as spectacular at engaging the crowd, working small groups into exciting performances where everyone feels involved and part of the show!
THANK YOU, DAVID! Can't wait to hire you again for the next event!
I've had the pleasure of hiring Dave the magician for multiple parties and corporate events, and I can confidently say that he is truly exceptional. His close-up magic skills go far beyond basic card tricks, leaving everyone in awe with his mind-bending illusions. Dave's performances have become the highlight of every event I've organized, and my guests are still talking about his tricks years later. His ability to engage the audience and create an unforgettable experience is unparalleled. If you want to ensure a memorable and extraordinary event, hiring Dave the Magician is an absolute must. You won't regret it, and your guests will be amazed beyond belief.
When we planned our grand opening for a new business I told my wife we had to get David ! We had seen him at several Monument Sothebys International Realty events performing close up magic tricks to guests and he was always a big hit . And as always he was a hit at our Grand Opening . Just walking around asking if they want to see a magic trick and blowing peoples minds ! So many people commented on how cool it was and how David was such a great addition to the party that they had never thought of booking a magician . We now refer him to every guest booking our Inn for a special event .
If you want people to be taking about your party the next day, David is your guy !
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
I primarily perform close-up/strolling magic for small groups at a time, providing more personal performances with a lot of guest interaction. Many of my performances end with impossible objects that the guests get to take home with them.
As your event progresses and word gets around of the things your guests just witnessed, the excitement grows and people will start lining up to see what the buzz is about.
For events with a smaller guest list, I can perform for everybody at once if you would like. I'm pretty flexible with my abilities so I can cater more to your event needs. Whatever it is, I'll make it work.
David Blaine's street magic is what got me interested in performing and my style can be compared to his. I even perform a few things he has personally taught me.
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Mariana L. said “Karen and Mike were amazing! Everybody at our picnic loved their caricatures. Would 100% hire Jason Levinson & Company again.”
Leslie C. said “What a professional!! Mike is an amazing magician, comedian and entertainer with great professionalism. You will not be disappointed and your guest will…”
Jeff M. said “Micheal did a great job. He was a consummate professional, and faced with a big crowd of small children, at least a third of whom were neuro-atypical.…”
Olivia S. said “I hired K as a mentalist and magician for a family celebration. He performed an amazing show with both magic and mentalism. Our group included 3 generations,…”