Want to make your next event magical? Hire San Francisco Bay Area magician and mentalist David Martinez for your company event, wedding, or private party.
David offers magic packages starting at $1000 and up.
He is a former senior creative at Apple and coauthor of a book on leadership and workplace culture.
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181 customer reviews
Hannah Elzinga
David was a perfect addition to our wedding! He kept our guests entertained during cocktail hour and his excellent sleight of hand resulted in many great pictures! The special trick he performed for my husband and I was the cherry on top! Definitely book David if you want your event to be memorable and talked about for years to come. More...
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Lacey collaro
I hired David Martinez for our company’s Christmas party, and he was absolutely fantastic! My coworkers were blown away by his magical skills—his performance added so much excitement to the event. David was incredibly kind, easy to work with, and arrived right on time. He was truly a joy to have at our celebration. I would highly recommend David for any event. His professionalism and talent made our party unforgettable! More...
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debbie brady
If I could give David 10 out of 10, I absolutely would. We brought him in for a holiday company event, and he delivered the kind of magic that makes grown adults grin like kids at a carnival. He was a breeze to work with, hit every expectation we set, and brought a fantastic mix of close-up magic and mind-bending mentalism. Our team couldn’t stop talking about him afterward. We’d book him again in a heartbeat and recommend him without hesitation. More...
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Panelli Rucci Family
David was amazing! He was the highlight of our wedding and everyone was talking about him. I definitely recommend him for your event!
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Anthony M.
David is not only an incredible magician , he is an absolute GEM of a human being. We hired David to perform up close social magic for our wedding reception and he left an incredible impact on all of the guests, which there were over 200. He also noticed I was a bit (very) nervous before our grand entrance into the ballroom and spent some time with me to calm my nerves. Which was very much appreciated. Before the wedding, we thought it would just be a fun simple addition to have a magician at the reception but David ended up being one of the finest parts of the event. We quite literally heard about his magic and general personality from almost all of the guests. 10/10. 5-Stars. All of the accolades! More...
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Anthony Mogannam
David is not only an incredible magician , he is an absolute GEM of a human being. We hired David to perform up close social magic for our wedding reception and he left an incredible impact on all of the guests, which there were over 200. He also noticed I was a bit (very) nervous before our grand entrance into the ballroom and spent some time with me to calm my nerves. Which was very much appreciated. Before the wedding, we thought it would just be a fun simple addition to have a magician at the reception but David ended up being one of the finest parts of the event. We quite literally heard about his magic and general personality from almost all of the guests. 10/10. 5-Stars. All of the accolades! More...
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Patricia Yee North
I've had the pleasure of seeing David at several corporate and city events — doing close-up magic, comedy magic, and as a mentalist. He's so entertaining! I love that every time I've seen him, his act integrates details and elements of the setting, like the company, town, or subject matter (like the time I saw him at a city dog event). He's charming and respectful, and anyone that hires him for their event will be amazed and delighted. He embodies that motto exceptionally well. More...
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Daniela Starr
An incredible experience! David kindly performed at my sister’s and my 23rd birthday party, and to say it was worth it is an understatement. He was engaging, funny, and incredibly interactive, the magic left everyone absolutely speechless (even the skeptics, haha! ) All of our guests had a wonderful time and couldn’t stop talking about it afterward. It was such a pleasure to have him and truly made the night unforgettable. Highly recommend! More...
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Chelsea Hill
We hired David to do close-up magic for a corporate event, and our team is pretty convinced he is an actual wizard! If you're looking to add an engaging, memorable element to your event, look no further. Super kind, professional, and communicative. Highly recommend! More...
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jericsg1
Very entertaining and mystifying magic in an almost private, close-up setting.
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Vanessa Zuk (US)
We recently hired David for a Corporate All Hands Team Meeting and he was a great addition to the meeting! Everyone was really engaged and enjoyed the performance. David even tailored his performance to our profession making it more personalized. 10/10 recommend hiring him for your next Corporate event! More...
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Evan H.
My wife and I went to David's show at The Enchante Hotel in Los Altos. To say it was amazing would be an understatement. His magic is stunning, and the show itself intimate and engaging. A very special evening, great for a date night with your wife! On the drive home, we discussed setting up a fundraiser for the educational nonprofit I work with--he would be an absolute hit! More...
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Pamela Z.
Mind-blowing & unbelievable! These are the only words I can use to describe David's up close and personal show. He could literally be entertaining in Las Vegas, that's how extraordinarily talented he truly is. If you go to see David at one of his intimate performances at the Enchanté Boutique Hotel in Los Altos, I promise you will not be disappointed.You'll have a "magical" evening. More...
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Evan Haglund
David is Vegas-quality magic in an intimate setting. My wife and I went to one of his dinner shows at the Enchante in Los Altos, and had just an amazing evening. The magic itself is unbelievable (really!), and the show itself fun and engaging. We’ve already booked tickets for his new show. We cannot recommend David high enough. More...
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Pamela Ziemek
Mind-blowing & unbelievable! These are the only words I can use to describe David's up close and personal show. He could literally be entertaining in Las Vegas, that's how extraordinarily talented he truly is. If you go to see David at one of his intimate performances at the Enchanté Boutique Hotel in Los Altos, I promise you will not be disappointed. You’ll have a “magical” evening. More...
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Susan Kang Gordon
I hired David for my husband’s 50th birthday party. We invited over 120 guests on a boat that circled the bay. Our guest arranged from ages 5 to 70. David was a big hit and the guest could not stop talking about him. He is truly gifted at his art form. Thank you again to David for helping make this party, an unforgettable event for my husband and our guests. More...
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Dagan McLennan
Our family is a bit magic obsessed so we've seen MANY magic shows and often we leave thinking "that was good but we've seen versions of most of those tricks before", but not this time! We were dumbfounded (and little bit spooked) by the tricks-- they were really good and all new (at least to us)! Perhaps David's magic is real.... :) More...
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Dianne Picar
🌟David🌟 was absolutely incredible! He performed for our office and left everyone completely mind blown. His energy, charisma, and skill made the whole experience unforgettable! If you’re looking for entertainment that will wow your team and get everyone buzzing, David is the one. Highly recommend! 👏🤯 More...
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Elizabeth M.
David is Amazing! I hired David for a work event and everyone enjoyed his magic and were in awe! David is friendly and professional, I highly recommend him for any event.
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Ritu T.
Recommend David for a great magic show. Excellent service. All of the guests enjoyed their time.
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Elizabeth Martinez
David is amazing! I hired David for a corporate event and he was entertaining and awed the audience with his magic. David is professional and great to work with. I highly recommend him and would hire him again! More...
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Abby Marin H.
David came to our house for my partners birthday and did an amazing job. He was super flexible with timing and great communication pre show and all the guests loved it!!
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Travis Garza
We hired David to perform at my girlfriend's birthday party, and he was the life of the party! Everyone at the party was impressed by his talent, and he really has a great presence that gets the audience excited. Every trick wow'd me!
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Abby Marin Harkins
David came to our house for my partners birthday and did an amazing job. He was super flexible with timing and great communication pre show and all the guests loved it!!
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Natalie R.
I found David on Yelp to add a magical element to my friend's bachelorette weekend. He tailored a magic show catered to the kind of magic my friend enjoys! It was an excellent way to kick off the weekend, and the bride wouldn't stop gushing about it. David is professional, fun, and made her special weekend one to remember. More...
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Margot P.
David is engaging, friendly, and a great magician! This is the second time we have seen him perform and his up-close magic never ceases to amaze! We hired him to perform at our engagement party and he was the hit of the evening! Highly recommend for events and with friends! We cannot wait to attend his Halloween performances in October! More...
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Margot Dorothy Paul
David is engaging, friendly, and a great magician! This is the second time we have seen him perform and his up-close magic never ceases to amaze! We hired him to perform at our engagement party and he was the hit of the evening! Highly recommend for events and with friends! We cannot wait to attend his Halloween performances in October! More...
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Haruko Matsuda
David was absolutely amazing. I booked him for a small coaches' dinner for a youth soccer club that I help run. The coaches were delighted, awed and enlivened by his performance. Beyond the tricks, there was extra magic in the way he connected with the coaches in the room and how he weaved the soccer theme into his performance. He sprinkled just the right amount of pixy dust to make the show unforgettable for all of us. If all my fingers were thumbs, I'd give him 10 thumbs up! More...
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Rebecca Fallow
We attended David’s “Close-Up Illusion Show” at Enchanté Hotel in Los Altos. It was a marvelously entertaining evening. We recently attended two different large magic show productions in Las Vegas and honestly found David’s performance to be so much more engaging and “magical”! Highly recommend!!
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Drew W.
We hired David Martinez to perform at my husband's 50th birthday party, and I can confidently say he was one of the best decisions we made. From the start, David's communication was flawless--prompt, clear, and reassuring. As the event planner, I never felt stressed about his part of the evening, which is saying a lot. The performance itself exceeded expectations. David thoughtfully incorporated personal elements into his act, tying in the milestone birthday in clever and memorable ways. He had the entire room engaged--our guests are still talking about how unexpectedly entertaining the show was. It added a layer of surprise and joy that elevated the entire afternoon. If you're looking for a magician who is not only incredibly skilled but also professional, personable, and easy to work with, David is it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any event where you want to create a memorable, magical experience. More...
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Jess Weimer
We hired David Martinez to perform at my husband’s 50th birthday party, and I can confidently say he was one of the best decisions we made. From the start, David’s communication was flawless—prompt, clear, and reassuring. As the event planner, I never felt stressed about his part of the evening, which is saying a lot. The performance itself exceeded expectations. David thoughtfully incorporated personal elements into his act, tying in the milestone birthday in clever and memorable ways. He had the entire room engaged—our guests are still talking about how unexpectedly entertaining the show was. It added a layer of surprise and joy that elevated the entire afternoon. If you’re looking for a magician who is not only incredibly skilled but also professional, personable, and easy to work with, David is it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for any event where you want to create a memorable, magical experience. More...
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Carol K.
Super Amazing!! Professional, kind, and will make your event so much fun. He was liked by everyone at my husbands 50th birthday party, even those who didn't believe. He was extremely professional. Highly recommend David!!!! I would hire him in a minute again! More...
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Katrina Kroetch
Awesome Magic I had the pleasure of seeing him perform in San Francisco and he was really good at what he did. He’s also an excellent business guy and I read a book that he wrote about magicians and Magic business and I learned a lot. I highly recommend this professional at your next event! More...
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Lily Saechao
We had an absolute blast at our team event!David - A magician • mentalist came through and completely blew our minds — illusions, mind reading, and moments that had us all looking at each other like “HOW? !”Huge thanks to the team for showing up with great energy — and to the magic man David Martinez for reminding us that a little mystery makes everything more fun.Still trying to figure out how he guessed @abia_alkhafaji_realtor Dream Vacation or that Angelo would win the game! 😂✨ #TeamVibes #WorkPerks #MagicMoments #MindBlown More...
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Lily
We had an absolute blast at our team event! David - A magician * mentalist came through and completely blew our minds -- illusions, mind reading, and moments that had us all looking at each other like "HOW? !"Huge thanks to the team for showing up with great energy -- and to the magic man David Martinez for reminding us that a little mystery makes everything more fun.Still trying to figure out how he guessed Abia's Dream Vacation or that Angelo would win the game! #TeamVibes #WorkPerks #MagicMoments #MindBlown More...
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Andrea Romero
David was absolutely phenomenal! We hired him for our annual gala, both for a special donor reception and as our event MC, and he exceeded every expectation. From our initial meeting, his professionalism was evident. He's incredibly responsive, a master communicator, and impeccably organized. His thorough research into our organization and presenters demonstrated a genuine commitment to our success. Even before the event, I was already impressed by his collaborative spirit.But the real magic happened at the gala. We were seeking a true 'WOW' factor, and David delivered in spades. His performance was nothing short of spectacular, captivating our donors and adding an unforgettable energy to the evening. He not only met our needs, he elevated the entire event. For a seamless, impactful, and truly memorable experience, David is the best choice. Five stars without hesitation! More...
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Naomi W.
David provides a great show. He is charming and polished and his magic is truly astounding. We've hired him twice for adult birthday parties and the parties were so much more fun because of him. He was prompt and affordable and kept in touch before the party to ensure we knew what to expect, and when to expect him. I would give him six stars if I could. More...
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Yun-Yi Pai
Amazing and purely magical.
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Maddie Weir
David was fantastic! Truly elevated our company holiday party, bringing such a fun extra touch. Not only was the magic so impressive, but he did a great job bringing guests together. David's communication and ease to work with from start to finish made everything so seamless. Couldn't recommend more! More...
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Raven W.
Saw him perform at a holiday company party, just at a small table. Mostly card tricks, yay! Once we found where he was performing, did not leave for the rest of the night. Think we stood there for over 30 min. As a result, got to see and was involved in a special card trick! A few repeat tricks of course, but each time was as amazing and fun as the first, with small differences, enough to avoid being rote. Very friendly and personable - would have continued watching had the party not ended. More...
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Cynthia Nelson
Don't hesitate, book David for a fun magical time! I was lucky enough to have David perform at my husbands birthday. I opted for the Mix-and-Mingle style where David mingles in with small groups and performs various tricks. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE was so impressed by his tricks and you could hear the "what?!" "No way!" "How'd he do that?!" around the room. He left everyone smiling and it really did feel magical. Working with David was incredibly easy and professional. We had an initial phone call where he learned about the event details and had suggestions as to how he could best provide his services. Booking and payments were also seamless and easy. Thank you David for sharing your craft, you are a true artist and we're very lucky to have experienced your magic! More...
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rohan dcruz
We had David perform at our rehearsal dinner (small group magic), and what an AMAZING decision that was. David was fantastic not only with his tricks but also in engaging the audience. David's magic tricks are unique and left our guests amazed and bewildered at the same time. He is great at connecting people of all backgrounds and truly makes the performance interactive. We received tons of compliments at the end of the night. I have no hesitation in recommending David for your event. More...
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Rohan D.
We had David perform at our rehearsal dinner (small group magic), and what an AMAZING decision that was. David was fantastic not only with his tricks but also in engaging the audience. David's magic tricks are unique and left our guests amazed and bewildered at the same time. He is great at connecting people of all backgrounds and truly makes the performance interactive. We received tons of compliments at the end of the night. I have no hesitation in recommending David for your event. More...
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Margaret Chung
David was a fabulous addition to our reception. We had him for an hour during cocktail hour doing close up magic (which I highly recommend doing) and a 30 minute stand up show for everyone to enjoy together. Some of his tricks are still being talked about... When the professional photos came back we saw everyone in pure bliss and awe. That's when my husband and I realized that the Margaritas and David Martinez got to our guests. They were all infected with magic and people of all ages from 4 year olds to 80+yo seniors were really enjoying themselves. We had so many comments on how great of an idea it was to have magic. I fully feel the magic helped loosen up any awkwardness among guests who didn't know each other. David had a great way of engaging children so they were part of the event. And he was super easy to work with. He had an easy going air to him yet was still very professional and patient. Thank you so much for making us and our reception shine, David! More...
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sai kumar
Best magician to entertain the audience. Love it!!
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Erik Villegas
Watching David perform magic was such a lovely experience. He graciously volunteered his time to fundraiser for a cat adoption lounge and put on a great show. I really enjoyed the tricks and him going above and beyond in making sure we were all having a great time. David really cares about his craft and it truly shows. More...
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Gustavo Rodriguez
BEST MAGICAL EXPERIENCE EVER! Having David perform at our son’s 13th birthday was one of the best decisions we made. Our expectations were exceeded. David is fun, respectful and a natural born magician/mentalist. He engaged with the crowd, WOWED everyone multiple times and made us laugh (and even someone cry… of amazement of course)! If you’ve ever thought of having a magic show for your personal or corporate event or even if you’ve never thought about, THIS is your sign to do so. You will create memories for years to come. Thank you David for sharing your magic with us! More...
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Alex Penning
We had a fantastic experience with David at our corporate event! He did a great job engaging with the crowd and the magic was very impressive!
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Tania B
David was magical! Best David I've seen since Copperfield!
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Cathy O.
David's personality, professionality and amazing magic was the perfect blend to add a unique touch to our Wine Down the Summer party! Our friends were amazed and entertained! We can't thank David enough! More...
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How long have you been interested in magic?
I've been interested in magic since I was a kid. But I became serious about it when my daughter was born. I wanted to perform for her and her friends at their parties. She loved it, and so did my son, who was born a few years later. Well, now she's a teenager and doesn't care about me doing magic anymore. So I perform for others, and I love it!
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
Here's what happens when you hire me for your party:
- I perform magic for you and your guests: either group to group performing close up magic, or a single show for the whole group. (Or both!)
- I dress, act, and entertain with the highest ideals in mind: clean act, non-intrusive, and high energy.
I bring all my own props and equipment, including a microphone, speaker, and table. Depending on the venue, I can be ready to start within 15 minutes of arriving at your venue... or even less if I'm doing walk-around magic.
What do you love most about your job?
I love seeing the look on people's faces when they experience the feeling of astonishment.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love doing magic! It's as simple as that. Offering it on a professional basis is a great way to perform magic and also bring a fun, unique experience to others.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should choose me because I offer a fully professional experience, from initial contact to billing to the show. Of course, I also offer fun, entertaining magic for people of all ages!
Private Parties
Having a party to celebrate an adult birthday, anniversary, or other big event? Bring me in to give your guests a fun, unique experience they can't get another way. I'll come to your location and perform either close-up magic or a stand-up show for the whole group.
Wedding Receptions
Give your guests a truly unique experience on your big day! You can hire me for cocktail hour while your guests are waiting for pictures to finish up. Or bring me in after the meal and give them a big surprise. I'm happy to work with you to find the best way to incorporate magical entertainment into your wedding. The magic is sophisticated and appropriate for the occasion. And I always dress, act, and entertain with the highest ideals in mind.
Company Events
Are you looking for a way to add joy and engagement to your next company event? I can help! As a corporate magician, I specialize in creating amazing experiences for my clients. Whether it’s a holiday party, happy hour, team offsite, or executive retreat, I’ll help make it a huge success.