✨ MAGIC! MYSTERY! MAYHEM! ✨
Let’s make some real magic happen. I don’t just perform tricks—I deliver jaw-dropping experiences that get people talking. Think fast-paced illusions, hilarious mind games, and mental feats that leave audiences stunned.
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11 customer reviews
Aleksei Kniazev
Magician
Doug was the highlight of our event! His mix of sharp humor, jaw-dropping mind reading, and stage presence had everyone laughing one moment and gasping the next. The magic wasn’t just impressive—it was unreal. From close-up illusions to his crazy good stage performance, Doug kept the crowd hooked from start to finish. If you want your guests to be amazed and entertained, book Doug. Seriously. More...
Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Oh, my gosh! Thank you for the review!! My shows are always best when I am performing for great people like you and your guests! (My only regret is that I didn't video tape it!) Thanks again for the opportunity to help celebrate Redmond's "Conundroom" (Escape Rooms) 10-year business anniversary! The celebration party was amazing and a great success.
Madisen
Magician
We hired Magic-Sparkes for our Christmas party and it was amazing! All of the guests had such a great time and he made a point to visit every table and do so many fun and cool tricks. He finished the evening with a bigger performance, it was the perfect way to end the show. If you're thinking of hiring a magician for any occasion, I would recommend Magic-Sparkes! More...
Mira
Magician
Doug was amazing to work with! We booked him last minute for our company event (over 300 attendees) when another magician had ghosted us. He was very communicative and flexible regarding the details and timeline of our event with follow up even after the event. He was very prompt and performed clean roaming magic (as this was a company party) and we've heard nothing but good feedback so far. His rates were very reasonable, and we would definitely have him back in the future. More...
Jenny Lashinski
I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Doug as a professional magician and entertainer, based on my experience working with him as part of NuOz Corporation's trade show and convention strategy.
Doug has been our contracted magician for several years, performing at numerous events annually. His contributions have consistently exceeded expectations, making him an integral part of our success in these settings.
Doug is highly skilled at engaging audiences and drawing attention to our booth. His captivating magic demonstrations create natural opportunities for starting business conversations, effectively connecting with prospective clients and partners. His ability to balance entertainment with professionalism reflects well on our company, leaving a memorable and positive impression on attendees.
Doug is talented and is approachable, and adaptable. His consistent re-engagement with NuOz speaks volumes about the value he brings to our events.
I gladly and highly recommend Doug
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Bradley L.
This show is a breath of fresh air! Doug "The Swami" keeps the audience engaged and participating throughout the whole show, making the big stage feel small and personal. This is not a traditional magic show by any means, and that's what makes it so entertaining. Almost everything I saw at Doug's show, I hadn't seen anywhere else before. This is a great show if you're looking to be genuinely entertained and leave thinking, "how did he do that?" More...
Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Thanks Bradley ... Magic is sort of like telling jokes. Who wants to hear the same one again and again? So, to this point, I love shuffling the magic deck, (as it were), and performing new effects - If I can impress guests such as yourself, well, it quite honestly thrills me to do so! Thanks again for the positive feedback!
Deidre Burleson
I went to my first show last Saturday in Renton. The whole entire night was filled with lots of fun entertainment. The first hour is nice to be able to find a seat, order food and drinks while having personalize table hooping of different magic.
The food and drinks were good and very cheap. The service was great as well. Never was there a moment I needed to wait a long period of time to get help. They made sure everyone was helped and taken care of.
The show was absolutely amazing! Doug is great at grabbing the room making sure he is engaging with the everyone. He is funny and keeps you entertained the whole time. I left wondering how did he do that and wanting to see it performed again. I liked that it is not your typical magic...its actually very interesting! I enjoyed every moment of it.
If you are looking for a fun date night or a family night I definitely recommend this show. Its not only for adults but for the whole family. Next show I will bring my children with me. I can not wait to attend the next show. Very impressed!! Magic Sparks is a must see or hire for a party :)
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Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Thank you! I am very glad to hear how much you enjoyed the show! My hope, my goal is to always help my guests have a great time!
Mel
I went to my first show this past weekend. incredibly entertaining. We left completely confused as to how what we saw was possible.
The venue was great overall- but maybe the chairs could have been a bit more comfortable :)
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Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Thanks for the review! ... Sorry about the chairs. It's not my venue so there isn't a whole lot I can do ... except to say, management there tells me they are fully aware and they are changing out / upgrading about 10 chairs every couple of weeks!
Lucy Gedney
I have seen Doug perform 3x now and each time my husband and I have had a fantastic time! Doug changes the show up each time but we always leave with sore jaws from smiling so much. Some of the tricks are truly perplexing and the folks in the audience ( of all ages) are really left scratching their heads saying "how in the world did he do that!" We are planning to ask Doug to entertain at our company event and you shouldn't hesitate to do the same! More...
Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Thanks Lucy! I see that you're writing on June 10th 2019 but your review is dated 11.6.19 ... so you're writing from the FUTURE?!? Now THAT really is MAGIC!
Marc
Magic Sparkes and I have been friends for quite a long time so you may think this review is biased. So let me be clear, he asked me to give him an honest review and that is exactly what your getting.
The show is awesome!
He brings a lot of energy, he keeps the audience engaged and no matter how it turns out he always makes it fun.
I have been to several shows now and I have never been disappointed. Except for the one time he didn’t call me on stage😠if were being honest....
So to anyone who is thinking of going to one of his shows or hiring him for a private event, he comes highly recommend, not only by his friend but by a satisfied customer in the audience.
If I had one suggestion it would be to use larger cards or some type of video monitor so folks sitting in the back can see the magic unfold.
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Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Thank you! I'm always glad when my guests like the show, (friends or otherwise). I like your idea about having a video monitor for better viewing!
Jan Nakamura-Ket
The show was fun and entertaining as always! We are always amazed and in awe by Doug’s magic tricks..still trying to figure out the numbers trick!
The venue is located in the heart of downtown Renton. It would be nice to have a large sign in front, it is easy to miss if you aren’t familiar with the area. Always seems to be plenty of street parking.
Nice to be able to order good bar food with soft drinks, beer and wine available during the show.
The only draw back is if you aren’t seated close to the stage some of the tricks are hard to see and follow.
Would be great to see Doug perform more often.-
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Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Thanks Jan for the positive review and thanks for pointing out your viewing concerns (I'm taking it to heart & will see what we can do to improve!) I also agree with your sign suggestion. I'll pass it along to management.
Julie Wilson
What a fun night going to see this performance in Renton, WA last weekend! It is entertaining to be baffled by the magic Doug performs! He is funny and is a real professional. If you are looking for something to jazz up your next party or event I would suggest MagicSparkes! More...
Reply from Magic-Sparkes
Aw, thank you Julie! You're the best!
How long have you been interested in magic?
As long as I can remember. My first show was when I was six and the moms were impressed! It took a while for the magic seed to grow, but now that I'm retired from my corporate career, I'm constantly practicing, creating, and performing magic regularly.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
Of course I love big stage shows, but my favorite performances are for groups less than 30 people. I really enjoy preshow / walk around performance too. It allows me to meet my guests individually and get a clear sense of what they enjoy from magic. I'm not your typical magician in that I do not perform a lot of standard card tricks. I try to create my own variations and my own effects. For example, I love movies, so many of my effects use classic movie posters. Much of what I do is comedy mind reading and mental manipulation. It's all-in good fun, good taste and it is a great family show, but the comedy mind reading is usually better appreciated by a more mature audience.
What do you love most about your job?
Deep, genuine connections with others! Magic is medicine! I cannot begin to count the number of times I have seen magic "magically" help people forget their troubles and worries. That's the real magic. Of course, I cannot promise or say magic will cure what truly ails you, but I do know firsthand people often feel better after catching my show. Connecting, entertaining, mystifying and making people laugh is what I love the most about performing.
What inspired you to start your own business?
After 37 years of having a successful career for a world renown corporation, I retired, (okay, okay, the truth is I quit ... shh). But here's the thing - I don't ever want to retire! Additionally, I am still dealing with cancer, but I plan to live forever (so far so good). During my struggle with cancer, I realized it's not so much that we only live once ... but that we only die once. The difference being, we get to live today, and every day for the rest of our lives, but are most of us really living? Are we really making every day count? To that point, I enjoy and hope to entertain and connect with others with the music of magic and laughter (not literal music of course, but the idea of music if magic and laughter were music ... Um... yeah, that's just how my mind works). Entertaining others with magic helps me connect and gives me a sense of living every day to the fullest ... And on that note, I find I'm happier when I help people laugh and enjoy themselves (so maybe I do magic for selfish reasons HA!)
Why should our clients choose you?
I treat every performance as though I were auditioning for America's Got Takent. My goal is to give you more than your money's worth. My success skyrockets when I connect with my guests and give them an unforgettable evening of mystery, magic and a little mayhem.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I do not perform online or remote performances. I need human interaction. The covid pandemic crippled live performances, but thankfully that is all over, (for now anyway).
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
To keep customers safe from Covid-19, I can put them into an astronaut like spacesuit for only $58,232.63 per person (Oh, but there's a 5% discount for repeat customers). If that is too much money, then I recommend customers take their own preventative steps and measures.
Mentalism & Magic
Comedy mind reading and magic.
