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2026 Best Home Party Saver

Jake Strong Magic

It’s an hour into your party. The appetizers have been demolished, the small talk has petered out, and your bored guests are checking Uber avails. What your dud of an evening needs is a little magic — literally. Magician Jake Strong’s close-up illusions, comedy, and easy charm transform disconnected strangers into a delighted “How did he do that?!” hive mind. He mingles with the attendees, MacGyvers mind-bending tricks with their own belongings, and is the funnest party crasher ever. Read More »

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2024 Best Magical Evening

Adam Elbaum

Yes, this master prestidigitator does corporate events, birthday parties, and bar and bat mitzvahs. But where you really want to see him is in his Queen Village home, where he invites a handful of guests a few times each month for wine, cheese, and an intimate close-up magic show like you’ve never experienced before. He doesn’t charge admission: He asks that you donate an amount of your choosing to designated charities. Reach out via his website if you want an invite. Read More »

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