Arlington VA Magician & Mentalist for Corporate Events, Client Receptions & Home Parties

I first picked up magic at 11 years old in Washington. More than 25 years and thousands of shows later, I am back in the DC area and booking events in Arlington. What I perform is mentalism: reading thoughts, predicting choices and making impossible things happen in your guests’ own hands. Volunteers are invited, never pulled up, and nobody is the butt of the joke. You can see a sample in my WGN-TV Spotlight Chicago appearance.

Just Across the River From Navy Yard

My DC home base is Navy Yard, and Arlington is one of the easiest trips I make. Crystal City and Pentagon City are a few minutes down I-395, and Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon and Ballston are a short drive up the river. Reagan National Airport sits right next door, which makes Arlington a natural choice for meetings with out-of-town guests, and makes me an easy local call when your attendees are flying in.

Client Receptions and Team Events in National Landing

National Landing, the area covering Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard, has changed fast since Amazon chose it for its second headquarters. Tech companies, consulting firms and association offices now host a steady run of client receptions, team celebrations and onsite events in office amenity floors, hotel ballrooms and rooftop lounges. Those rooms rarely have a stage, and they do not need one for mentalism. During a reception I move from group to group so guests who have never met share a moment together. For an all-hands or team celebration, a 30-minute featured show gives the whole room one memory in common. See corporate event entertainment and employee appreciation programs.

Defense, Consulting and Government Contractor Events

Arlington is home to the Pentagon and a long list of defense, consulting and federal contracting firms. Their audiences are engineers, analysts, program managers and retired officers, and they like a puzzle. Mentalism plays to that crowd better than traditional magic, because the effects happen with their own thoughts and their own choices, so the most skeptical person in the room usually becomes the most engaged. The material stays clean and nonpartisan, which matters when a room includes clients and government guests. If you are planning a larger meeting, this guide to conference and association event entertainment covers where entertainment fits on the agenda.

Holiday Parties Along the Orange Line

From Rosslyn through Courthouse and Clarendon out to Ballston, office holiday parties fill restaurant private rooms, brewery event spaces and hotel bars every December. Those rooms are usually tight, loud and standing room only, which is exactly where strolling mentalism works best: no props table, no sound system, just small groups gathered around a moment they will talk about all night. More ideas in this post on holiday party entertainment in the DC area.

Home Parties in North Arlington

In neighborhoods like Lyon Village, Waverly Hills and Rock Spring, many of my bookings are milestone birthdays, anniversaries and dinner parties for 15 to 40 guests. For a group that size, a 45-minute stand-up show in the living room works well: everyone sits facing one direction, guests take turns helping, and the evening has a centerpiece without anyone leaving the house. Here is what an in-home mentalism show looks like, and more on private party entertainment.

Planning Your Arlington Event

For strolling, allow about an hour for every 40 to 50 guests so each group gets real time. For a seated show, schedule it after dinner, once guests are settled. Office buildings in National Landing and Rosslyn usually register vendors at the security desk, and some ask for a certificate of insurance, so send the building details early and I will coordinate with your facilities team. December weekends book first. The FAQ covers setup, timing and pricing questions.

Check Your Date in Arlington

Send your date, location and rough guest count, and I will reply within a day with availability and a quote. I also perform in nearby Washington, DC, Alexandria, McLean and Tysons and National Harbor. Check availability.