Presto, chango … with a little magic you can transform your bar or bat mitzvah into a surprising, mind boggling event. All it takes is the help of a professional magician. Providing fun for kids and adults, magicians can capture the crowd and have guests talking about your entertaining event for seasons to come.
• Billed as The Modern Mentalist and The Magician of New York City John B. Born has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Born can provide strolling entertainment or work with you to create a feature show for the entire crowd. His light-hearted shows are packed with audience participation. He has created a special My Magic Bar Mitzvah package where it takes just three easy steps to book your celebration entertainment. John B. Born, 646-508-1170. johnb
• A specialist at performing magic and mind-reading at bar mitzvahs, David Schwartz will have adults and kids fully entertained. He has also created a special illusion highlighting your child’s name that he performs throughout the party. Take a look at the videos on his site for some real time observation of the fun he creates. David Schwartz Magic, 917-453-0046. schwa
• “Magic Bob,” also known as Bob McEntee, presents magic acts and mind-reading for bar mitzvahs that offer dynamic fun. He selects the best effects for your particular gathering. Offering age-appropriate material and hands-on interactions, kids and adults will be fully engaged. He can even teach one or two tricks for everyone to take home. Ask him about the illusions he can also create for your event. Hint – he can design a fun way for the bar/bat child to make an awesome entrance! Magic Beyond Imagination, 631-757-4206. magic
• Make your bar/bat magical with magician Michael Rossetti who specializes in creating close-up illusions and mentalism. Performing for more than 12 years, Rossetti has seen it all and has the experience to make events unique. Rossetti prides himself in never doing the same trick twice. Employing an interactive style, his show is customized to your crowd. It’s spontaneous fun. Magic Michael Rossetti, 516-729-5764. magic
Ann McGovern is a Westchester-based freelance writer who loves magic tricks.
