The Magic Duel
The Magic Duel
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
TripAdvisor's DC Comedy favorite, The Magic Duel is back with live shows on most Saturday nights at The Mayflower Hotel. Two snarky, sleight-of-hand masters battle for the title of 'Washington DC's Best Magician'. Audience members participate by choosing the challenges, assisting on stage, and voting for their favorite to win. Laugh, be amazed, and then cast your vote to decide who wins the coveted 'Golden Wand' award. A unique mix of comedy, magic, and audience participation, The Magic Duel is designed for audiences 12 years and older. Come enjoy a glamorous Saturday night at the historic Mayflower Hotel - Autograph Collection.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Loïc B
3 contributions
The magicians are not just great magicians or mentalists. They are true actors. We loved the story and laughed a lot. The tricks are just amazing. No idea how they did that (unless half spectators were accomplices which sounds unreasonable). One word:bravo!
Written 4 February 2024
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JFarris_RVA
Washington DC, DC14 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Such a fun and fantastic night - the show kept a great pace of moving through funny Interactions between the magicians and a variety of magic tricks. The audience was constantly engaged and we just laughed a lot! Would recommend for a night out with family, friends or coworkers.
Written 1 January 2024
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Ali R
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Had high expectations from reading the reviews and it didn’t disappoint. Legitimately one of the best shows I’ve ever been - funny yet very creative and engaging
Written 26 November 2023
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Thank you so much!
Written 28 November 2023
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DRM
Washington DC, DC4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was amazing. Honestly my expectations were low going in but this was wild. Would actually go back
Written 24 November 2023
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Thanks so much for the great review. We don't like to admit it, but exceeding low expectations is a major part of our business plan! Glad you enjoyed the magic and our weird sense of humor!
Written 25 November 2023
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Trent R
Raleigh, NC18 contributions
A quick weekend getaway to DC with my wife turned magical when we took in an afternoon performance of this show! The magicians were both masters of the craft and very funny! The concept of a "magic duel" was novel and it was a polished act with lots of audience participation - I know firsthand as I ended up on stage for one of the tricks! Mysterious, funny, even better than we imagined it would be! Go!!
Written 19 November 2023
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So glad you found the show and enjoyed it! Thanks for spreading the word.
Written 28 November 2023
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Marsha S
7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
What a wonderful show. We were so excited to go and were thrilled with the experience. The boys did an amazing job. And the audience activities were fun. Thank you.
Written 22 October 2023
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Thank you for the kind words and support!
Written 28 November 2023
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Michael L
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Based on reviews we saw in advance, it seemed like a sure bet for a good show. We were a little apprehensive when we arrived, as it was a bit hard to find the proper room in the Mayflower Hotel and, when we did, it looked like it was going to be a sparse crowd in a way-too-big room. But, more folks came and it was just fine. The show started out a bit slow, we thought, but picked up quickly and we ended up thoroughly enjoying ourselves and being suitably amazed and entertained. Time and not-that-much money well spent!
Written 14 October 2023
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Sorry not to have responded earlier! We sincerely appreciate your support and recommendation.
Written 28 November 2023
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Myk B
18 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This was our introduction to a "magic show." Very audience specific, great for kids, and interactive. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Great for a quick date.....but we went as a married couple. The sleight of hand was very good.
Written 11 October 2023
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Sorry not to have responded earlier! We sincerely appreciate your support and recommendation. We think the show is a great date night for any couple too!
Written 28 November 2023
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Ben B
Toronto, Canada27 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Terrific & inventive show (haven't seen magicians duel/compete before). Fun, witty banter, and great magic tricks, as well as interactive. Both parents & our kids enjoyed it greatly, nice way to cap off the day. I'd highly recommend to any & all ages, couples & families alike.
Written 10 October 2023
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Sorry not to have responded earlier! We sincerely appreciate your support and recommendation.
Written 28 November 2023
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Roving42396621154
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
The show was so amazing! Highly recommend for a fun night out! We were entertained the entire time.
Written 8 October 2023
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Sorry not to have responded earlier! We sincerely appreciate your support and recommendation.
Written 28 November 2023
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Nancy H
Wheaton, IL16 contributions
Will the Magic Duel be performing at the end of December? We are planning a trip to DC at that time.
FunnyMagicGuy
Washington DC, DC28 contributions
Thanks for your interest! We don’t know what dates we will be performing in December yet. The big challenge is that the Mayflower’s Ballrooms are in high demand on Saturdays in December because of corporate and association Holiday events. We will probably have our December dates listed by October so please keep checking here on TripAdvisor and on our website.
Kathy K
48 contributions
Is the dress code really cocktail attire? That seems odd.
FunnyMagicGuy
Washington DC, DC28 contributions
Hi,
There is no enforced dress code. By choosing our beautiful venue, insisting that our show is for adults, not kids, and recommending a dress code, we are trying to create a specific atmosphere for our show. We constantly get feedback from audiences saying they chose our show to celebrate a special event; that they wanted something out of the ordinary. We could be in a more casual venue, sell more seats to each show, and encourage people to bring their kids, but that show would feel radically different from what we now have. Our reviews suggest to us that we are on the right track. Please let us know what you think after you have seen the Magic Duel.
Murray E
Rockville, MD1 contribution
Saw a notice of a version of "Catch Me" that you're doing at a different venue -- one where, it said, the audience picks the style in which the magic is to be performed. When /where is that?
FunnyMagicGuy
Washington DC, DC28 contributions
Hi Murray, the current "home" for Catch Me is the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. We do have some out of town shows in the works, one at the BlackRock Center in Gaithersburg and one at a venue to be determined in Richmond. The format of the show is always "The Magic Duel," in which the audience selects different styles of magic which the contestants must perform. This will not change regardless of where we perform the show. Our advertising and marketing language varies from time to time, so it may not have been mentioned somewhere. It is a hallmark of our show. I hope this answers your question.
Susanacgr
Campo Grande, MS7 contributions
Hi
I wanna go to this show with my mom, but she doesn´t speak English, do you think she will understand?
Thanks
Bklos2014
Waldorf, MD12 contributions
Unfortunately, this show is script heavy. There will be parts she enjoys, however she will miss much of the show if she doesn't understand English. Thanks for asking!
Justin W
West Palm Beach, FL31 contributions
Would this be appropriate for kids? I have 4 kids ages 17 to 7. Thanks.
Bklos2014
Waldorf, MD12 contributions
While the show isn't inappropriate, it's not geared in any way for kids. Your 17 year old would probably love the show, however the style magic needed to captivate a 7 year old is not the kind of magic you'll see in this show. We generally suggest that this show is for ages 15+.
Sharon J
Ramona, CA76 contributions
Do I need 1st row seating or is general seating good?
Bklos2014
Waldorf, MD12 contributions
There's not a bad seat in the house. Front row gets you right in front of the action, but you can see everything from general seating as well. It's 'open' seating, so I would suggest arriving 30 minutes before showtime to pick a seat near the middle for best viewing.
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