12 Reviews for Benjamin Corey Magician Illusionist
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Review by Jenifer D.
Banquet•Reviewed on February 7, 2009•From Gambrills, MD
Benjamin Corey showed up on time, and dressed for the occasion. He had everything set up before any of our guests arrived. He captivated our audience with his up close magic. Then he did his 45 minute show, which was raved about by all the audience members after. My biggest fear was that he was doing a show for a very conservative church audience. However my fears were gone once he started his show. He was very clean, family, church friendly. He used no poor language, no sexual content, and it was just good clean FUN. I highly recommend Benjamin Corey for anyone who is seeking a professional magician. Thank you very much Benjamin Corey you were AWESOME!!!
Review by Susan H.
Halloween Party•Reviewed on October 31, 2008•From Bethesda, MD
Benjamin was very accommodating with a rather excited group of children. He was able to put a wonderful show and wend way above and beyond what we expected in terms of the scope and length of the show. He amazed the children (and many of the parents) with a very nice afternoon filled with wonderment.
We recommend him highly.
Review by Eileen G.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on September 6, 2008•From Arnold, MD
Benjamin Corey did a great job for our daughter's birthday party. He really engaged the children and was able to handle the various age ranges of the kids(5-13 years old).
The party was a big success and the children loved the show.
I would also like to see Benjamin's adult show. He has talent and knows how to adapt it to his audience. He was professional and courteous.
I would definitely recommend him and would use him for future parties.
Review by Patrina B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 11, 2008•From Fort Washington, MD
Unfortunately I was not able to enjoy the show because I was too busy to sit down and actually had to leave the area for a time to go take pics with the photographer. However, I heard lots of reaction & laughs from the audience. My husband even considered hiring him for my daughter's b-day next month. This was for my father's 60th b-day and my father really enjoyed the show.
Mr. Corey was also very pleasant and professional.
One minor caveat, out of a crowd of over 60 people, about three people felt like magician were too "kiddy" and complained but that didn't have any thing to do with the performance, I heard lots of laughs from adults & kids.
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I greatly enjoyed working with the audience at this event. As an Emcee, I took care of transitions for the evening, so the host could be wherever she needed to be and so she could enjoy the evening. There were some kids in the audience, so I dropped an adult magic effect, to include an effect for the kids who were in attendance. I hope I do work with the family again in the future.
Review by Paxton B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 18, 2008•From Herndon, VA
Benjamin Corey provides a contract for all events. Be sure to submit your deposit and contract to lock in your date. Contract provides a satisfaction garuntee.
Review by Jeff B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 4, 2009•From Herndon, VA
Tricks took to long to develop for a group of 8 year olds. Need to do more tricks and less story telling to keep their attention. Didn't work with the group as well as told/advertised
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Kids drank pixie sticks, bashed a pinata, then at the show I became the pinata. Client assumed no adult responsibility though wife said she, "made a mistake giving the children way too much sugar!" New clause in my contract offers show success suggestions. Performers can't discipline like parents can because parents and kids don't like that. After using every method in the book, stories were a last resort to slow kids down so they could even see the magic. A larger audience, same age group, same town screamed, "That was absolutely awesome!!" After a show last weekend. Read my other gigmasters testimonials.
Review by Sunita D.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on May 26, 2009•From Sterling, VA
It was a pleasure having Benjamin Corey perform for my childs birthday party. My boys and the all the children enjoyed his show and wanted to be magicians just like Benjamin. The kids laughed and had lots of fun as well as the adults.
I would definetely recommend Benjamin Corey to my family and friends and would like to Thank you for entertaining the kids and adults.
Thank you
-Sunita Desai
Review by I-Min C.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 7, 2014•From McLean, VA
Benjamin showed up on-time, captured kids' attention throughout the show, and kept kids engaged. He has many amazing tricks. The most talked about trick was his bowling ball trick. Benjamin is funny and very professional. I would highly recommend Benjamin to friends. Thank you Benjamin for bringing such great fun to my daughter's birthday party.
Review by Diana S.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on November 22, 2011•From Washington, DC
He was lots of fun for the kids, a room of four-year-olds and a smattering of older siblings. Had them laughing from start to finish.
Our party had a Star Wars theme, and Benjamin put on a wizard's gown, incorporated theme music and catchphrases from the film into his act. The kids loved it.
Review by Yolanda D.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on November 3, 2009•From Lanham, MD
the show was great what you see as his sample is what you get when he performs everyone had a great ime along with the adults I am still talking about the trick with the bowling ball. having Benjamin perform his trick on halloween was the best idea ever.
Review by Whitney R.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on September 14, 2009•From Fairfax, VA
Benjamin did a really nice job with a difficult, rowdy bunch of kids. He delighted them not only with cool magic tricks, but also with age appropriate humor that had them squealing with delight and kept their attention throughout the performance. He gave all the kids a chance to participate as assistants in the various tricks and handled the rude moments from some of the children effectively and without losing his composure. Overall, he was great and I'd recommend him to any family looking for a magician to entertain kids in the 4-6 age range.
Review by Jai S.
Private Party•Reviewed on June 3, 2014•From McLean, VA
Mr. Corey presented a very limited number of "illusions" and did not perform the 30 show that he had committed to, saying that he had not come prepared for it. Overall, the value for money was weak.
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I accept responsibility for my errors here. My booking process requires a contract to clarify expectations and communications. I mistakenly performed without a signature, but verbal confirmation the contract was correct. I later learned he never read it, and expected different.
Client called last minute asking for "small pocket magic" roving through his home. Mid event, I was suprised by a request for a show and he was upset when not delivered. Client had spoken to four magicians, maybe asked one for a show. Not me, nor was it in my contract, nor did he pay for it.
Employees raved to me that they loved the magic, except one group facing constant interuption.
