The 5 Best Magicians in Dubai
Hocus Pocus! Charm your way into your friends’ and family’s hearts by hiring some quality entertainment for parties and gatherings.
If you’re looking for a magician that can bring life to the next party you’re organizing, here are our top picks for the best magicians in Dubai!
How Much Do Magicians Cost
Usually, it depends on what the magician and the client agreed upon. The table below lists the average estimated pricing for hiring a magician for one event:
The Best Magicians in Dubai
Here are the criteria we’ve considered for the magicians we’ve picked:
1. Magicalmost
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Expertise | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Communication Skills | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Services | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Magicalmost is a performer and street magician noted for his appearance in various talent shows in the UAE. In addition, he has also performed for celebrities and royals from the Gulf.
This particular magician specializes in big, explosive, over-the-top stage productions. A known illusionist, expect a lot of adrenaline-pumping, exciting tricks from him during his performances.
We also noticed that he also dabbles a bit in mentalism and tech-magic.
His expertise in his craft is backed by his experience in performing for various clients and shows. Unfortunately, he does not have the educational background you would see in other magicians, but his skill proves his dedication to the craft.
What’s great about him is that he allows a free demonstration to show and prove his skills to potential clients. So just in case you’re interested, you can always reach him through his official channels for a demo.
If you’re interested in hiring Magicalmost, expect prices to be around average or a bit more, depending on what you would ask of him to do.
Unfortunately, with the level of intensity in his experiences, he does not perform at children’s parties. Look for another magician if you’re hiring for a kid’s birthday party.
Overall, if you’re looking for someone who does intense magic and illusions on stage, Magicalmost is the person to look into!
Pros
- Open 24 hours
- Experience
- Allows free demonstration
Cons
- Does not perform for children
- Requires contact for more information
Customer Reviews:
Expertise and Professionalism
“Ayoub’s magic is just amazing. He does it so smoothly and so professionally. He knows many acts of magic and is truly an international figure in the world of magic !” -Ameya Naik
2. Fred Sharp
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Expertise | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Communication Skills | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Services | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Are you looking for a tech-based magician? Fred Sharp might be the wizard for you!
Sharp is a magician with over 20 years of experience in the business and the craft. This performer specializes in modern magic, mentalism, and tech-magic (yeah, magic but with iPads).
This guy has been winning competitions over the years, proving his prowess and expertise in his chosen craft. Fred Sharp also gets invited to exclusive magical conventions in New York City.
When it comes to his magical services, Sharp offers his usual specialties and an “infotainment” performance. This unique show aims to entertain and promote or feature a product or a service.
For interested customers, we like that he offers a free demonstration showing his capabilities as an entertainer and a magician.
Unfortunately, Sharp only performs at adult-only events, such as corporate parties and weddings. Speaking of bookings, expect around the average price or a bit more for his talent fee. We would also like to note that he requires a booking fee as well.
With his expertise in his craft and talent in handling corporate events, we recommend trying to hire Sharp for your next product launch event or company party.
Pros
- Specialties include tech-magic
- 20 years of experience
- Offers online shows
- Free demonstrations
Cons
- Requires a deposit or booking fee
- Does not perform for children
Customer Reviews:
Professional and Expert Service
“You can tell how Fred was able to make magic his 20+ year career. He was extremely professional, came dressed the part and most importantly able to amaze with ease. His magic skills added a complete “wow” effect to our private family event and we are still breaking our heads over how he managed to pull off some of the tricks….” – Suzan Dörr
3. Thomas McElroy
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Expertise | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Communication Skills | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Services | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Thomas McElroy is a magician that specializes in roaming magic and mentalism. This mage has over ten years of experience, handling various corporate events and formal dinners.
We do notice that he doesn’t offer a lot of magical variety for his clients. However, his expertise in his specific magical fields makes him perform well in shows.
Aside from his experience, this mage has won awards for his craft! McElroy has won the Dubai Award for Exceptional Interactive Magic.
Noted for his skill and professionalism, McElroy also offers to show his skills in a free video demonstration, upon request. You can also contact him any time of the day, as his business is open for 24 hours!
Another thing we noticed about this mentalist is that he is very good at communicating with his crowds. Since one of his expertise is roaming or close-up magic, McElroy is capable of being polite and charming during interactions.
What makes him stand out from the rest of his peers is that he can take on multiple roles for an event. McElroy, aside from being a magician, is also an experienced master of ceremonies.
He has hosted weddings, galas, dinners, and events. While this isn’t his primary area of focus, you can certainly book him to be your event’s host and entertainer. You can also checkout his Instagram with massive following @dubaimagician.ae.
We advise contacting Thomas McElroy if you’re looking for a magician that can handle large, formal events. Alternatively, we recommend him if you’re looking for a skilled wizard that is experienced doing mentalism tricks for a crowd!
Pros
- Over 25 years of experience as full-time magician and mentalist
- Gives free demonstrations
- Award-winning
Cons
- Does not perform for children
- Requires contact for more information
Customer Reviews:
Thorough and Professional
“Mr. Thomas is probably one of the greatest professionals I’ve ever met in my life. He is very thorough in everything he does. He made our day special. He seriously did an amazing show (we are all impressed) highly skilled professional.” – Redouane Al Tubor
4. Alistair Stevenson
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Expertise | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Communication Skills | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Services | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Alistair Stevenson is a magician with twenty years of experience. This particular wizard specializes in Comedy Close Up Magic (which can also be referred to as roaming magic).
He also specializes in doing magic for children, and hypnotism.
Aside from the time he spent honing and practicing his craft, another thing that backs up his act is his degree in Psychology. This means that he definitely knows how to interact and wow his audience, aside from performing his cool tricks.
He is also a member of the British Circle of Magicians and the Order of the Magi. These two organizations focus on the promotion and advancing the magical craft.
Stevenson’s rates are on the agreement side of things, unfortunately. So depending on what kind of magic show you’re hiring him for, prices can rack up really high.
Expect prices around the estimated price range we’ve provided in an earlier section!
According to the customers we’ve conversed with, aside from his charm and flair for his craft, Stevenson’s price is worth it because of the entertainment he provides to them.
This magician is also professional during interactions with his clients. He responds quickly and efficiently to any inquiries or concerns thrown his way through the official channels he provided.
Overall, we recommend hiring Alistair Stevenson for his comedy roaming or close-up magic. With his educational background and experience, he will definitely bring awe and wonder to your event!
Pros
- Has a degree in Psychology
- 20 years of experience
- Does corporate events and children’s parties
Cons
- Focuses on hypnosis and comedy
- Requires contact for more information
Customer Reviews:
Punctual and Professional
“Super show and magic workshop for my son’s 11 birthday. He had so much fun with his friends. Alistair is reliable, punctual and so professional. But above all he is an amazing magician! The kids will remember their day full of magic.” – Carole Charp
5. Ben Spade
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Expertise | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Pricing | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Communication Skills | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Services | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Ben Spade is a one of a kind magician that is known for providing unforgettable moments and a lot of fun in your events. He mostly does modern magic such as card tricks and what we like most about him is how he has the right type of magic tricks for the occasion.
He mostly does live close-up magic, parlor magic, stage magic, and is even up for internet magicians. When performing in a social setting, a magician may be quite useful; however, the style, substance, and staging of the magic must be tailored to your unique occasion.
As we all know, Dubai is a cultural city, and capturing the audience’s attention requires a certain type of magic. You can always rely on him for any occasion; as a magician from Dubai, he has already conjured on everything and astonished countless guests with his magic.
Pros
- First class magician
- Great customer communication
- Capable of entertaining through a variety of events
Cons
- Rates are not available on their website
Customer Reviews
We can’t wait to have him again for our wedding
“We booked Ben for a private party and we were simply stunned at how he turned it into a magical event with ease. He met absolutely everyone’s taste with his humorous and yet elegant charm. Ben was our perfect choice for a party with international guests since he did not only entertain our German-speaking guests, but also switched to English effortlessly – something that is not easy to find. I have never been more excited about a magician and can only recommend him if you want to add some fun to your event for your guests! We can’t wait to have him again for our wedding” – Jenny Wichmann
His charming manner and charismatic appearance underline his professionalism.
“Ben is truly an extraordinary magician! He manages to impress the audience with each of his tricks in a unique way. His charming manner and charismatic appearance underline his professionalism. His tricks remain in the memory and leave the audience thinking for several hours after the performance” – Thomas Niederl