Alexandria Magician & Mentalist for Weddings, House Parties & Corporate Events

Alexandria was founded in 1749, and Old Town still shows it: brick sidewalks, 18th-century townhouses along King Street and Gadsby’s Tavern, where George Washington attended the birthnight balls held in his honor. It sits just across the Potomac from Washington, DC, where I first picked up magic at age 11, and after more than 25 years of performing across the Chicago suburbs I am now booking events here as well. What I perform is mentalism: reading thoughts, predicting choices and making impossible things happen in your guests’ own hands. You can see a sample in my WGN-TV Spotlight Chicago appearance.

Old Town Weddings and Rehearsal Dinners

Alexandria is one of the most popular wedding towns in the region, and many receptions here happen in rooms with real history: the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the waterfront, a former naval torpedo plant that has housed working artist studios since 1974; the ballroom at Gadsby’s Tavern; and the hotels and restaurants along King Street and the Potomac. During cocktail hour I stroll from group to group, which gives guests something to talk about while the couple is off taking photos. A short set also works well at the rehearsal dinner. More on wedding entertainment.

Mind Reading in Your Alexandria Home

Many private bookings start at home: a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or a dinner party for friends who think they have seen everything. Whether it is an Old Town townhouse, a Del Ray bungalow or a house in Rosemont or Seminary Hill, the stand-up show runs about 50 minutes for the whole group. There is no stage and no sound system, just a clear spot about the size of a rug, so it works in a living room, a finished basement or a backyard patio. Volunteers are invited, never dragged up, and nobody gets embarrassed. The material suits guests 14 and up. Here is what an in-home mentalism show looks like, and more on private party entertainment.

Association and Corporate Events From Carlyle to Potomac Yard

Alexandria is home to hundreds of national associations, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office headquarters in Carlyle and a growing office district around Potomac Yard. Those organizations book entertainment for member receptions, board dinners, holiday parties and client nights, often at hotels near the King Street and Eisenhower Avenue Metro stations or at waterfront restaurants. Strolling mentalism gets colleagues who barely know each other talking during the reception, and a short featured set after the meal gives the room one moment everyone shares. See corporate event entertainment and employee appreciation programs.

Fundraisers and Community Benefits

Between school foundations, historic house museums and civic groups, Alexandria runs benefits throughout the year. Mentalism fits a fundraiser well. Strolling during the reception gets guests mingling before the program starts, and a short featured set can warm up the room ahead of the auction. These gala entertainment ideas were written for Chicago-area events, and the same approach works here.

Planning Your Alexandria 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. I do not perform during meal service. Spring and fall wedding weekends in Old Town book well ahead, and December weekends go first for holiday parties, so reach out early. The FAQ covers setup, timing and pricing questions.

Check Your Date in Alexandria

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, Arlington, Mount Vernon and McLean. Check availability.