I have a preference for strolling/table hop magic though am ready willing and able to get on stage in a small venue (150 seats or less) to do a "stage show". I don't have the "grand illusions" to perform in front of a larger crowd or in a larger venue. I am open to new ideas though I do have a few "pet" things I like to perform/do. I strive to be flexible and am typically available for last minute or back up duty (I am not over booked and unavailable like many performers).
Served areas
- Los Angeles, Orange County
Highlights and features
- Strolling/Table Hopping magic
Associations and certifications
- IBM, SAM, SCAM
People
MartyG, Magician
Owner
Lived in LA area all my life mostly in the SFV though upon getting married moved to South Bay (Torrance). I spent 3+ years honing my skills for performing by taking classes at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and Community college courses in acting, improv, and where I could find them additional magic. Now I am working the skills I learned and enjoying every minute of it. My goals here and in magic in general are simple: get the gigs and entertain people.
Reviews (21)
Gabriela Ortiz
Dec 13, 2021
Belle A.
Jul 26, 2021
His tricks were fun unfortunately, he wasn't able to get the kids' attention. The venue was outdoor (which he knew all along) a lot of noise from the outside. Needless to say, a lot of us can't hear him. Worst part was that my nephew told him how fun it was and he just answered the poor little boy "I don't care!" Which gave the little boy the impression that magicians are mean.
If you had a mic, adults would probably be listening to you. And just to clarify, you were there FOR the kids and not the adults. That's why you asked what the occasion was. Having you let wait would not be an issue if you asked for an additional fee. With the way the show went, I still gave you $50 tip. I felt like you deserve it until i heard my 10yo nephew said how mean the "I don't care " comment was!
If you had a mic, adults would probably be listening to you. And just to clarify, you were there FOR the kids and not the adults. That's why you asked what the occasion was. Having you let wait would not be an issue if you asked for an additional fee. With the way the show went, I still gave you $50 tip. I felt like you deserve it until i heard my 10yo nephew said how mean the "I don't care " comment was!
Orville M. Diggs
Jul 11, 2020
Katherine D.
Mar 31, 2020
Kevin Oliveira
Jan 16, 2020
Lisa T.
Mar 28, 2019
Jon T.
Jul 20, 2018
Jon T.
Jul 20, 2018
Jim Wells
Mar 30, 2018
Darrell Wagner
Nov 23, 2017
Jennifer N.
Oct 18, 2017
A grand surprise to add to my Birthday !! Marty surprised my friends and I at my favorite bar during cocktails. We we're all amazed and charmed by Marty's magic tricks and deck of cards!. Everyone surrounded us, & he was a great hit!!!!! All my friends loved the show and were sad to see him leave. But we had permanent smiles on our faces from what we had experienced. What a wonderful day it was. Thank you again Marty for dazzling us with your magic!!!!
Jennifer N.
Oct 18, 2017
A grand surprise to add to my Birthday! Marty surprised my friends and I at my favorite bar during cocktails. We we're all amazed and charmed by Marty's magic tricks and deck of cards!. Everyone surrounded us, & he was a great hit! All my friends loved the show and were sad to see him leave. But we had permanent smiles on our faces from what we had experienced. What a wonderful day it was. Thank you again Marty for dazzling us with your magic!
Susan V.
Mar 02, 2017
Nelly O.
Dec 20, 2016
James C.
Oct 08, 2016
Our family has had Martin over to help entertain the children, ages 5-12, for birthday parties. It's easy to see that he really loves what he does and has a passion for magic. Martin carries a very warm and gentle demeanor and connects really well with all the children so much so that they've nicknamed him: "Magical Marty!" They love being involved with him in his tricks and trying to figure how he does it. I have one nephew who is a growing future magician himself who really looks up to him. He's engaging enough for the children and humorous enough even for the adults.
James C.
Oct 08, 2016
Our family has had Martin over to help entertain the children, ages 5-12, for birthday parties. It's easy to see that he really loves what he does and has a passion for magic. Martin carries a very warm and gentle demeanor and connects really well with all the children so much so that they've nicknamed him: "Magical Marty!" They love being involved with him in his tricks and trying to figure how he does it. I have one nephew who is a growing future magician himself who really looks up to him. He's engaging enough for the children and humorous enough even for the adults.
Robert Q.
Oct 02, 2016
For our wedding, we were going to have around an hour and a half cocktail hour before dinner while we take photos. The wedding coordinator suggested we cut things down to a half hour, cause people will start getting restless. We were torn, cause we needed to get the photos done and we didn't want people to be bored. My wife and I are just love magic, so, the idea of hiring a magician to stroll around while we were taking care of business was the perfect idea.
We found MartyG and he was very pleasant to deal with and was able to accommodate us. He walked around and performed magic for all the kids and adults and the feedback from everyone was just amazing! Our guests found him funny and mysterious and they were left wanting more. We are looking forward to having him perform again for us in the future. Thank you MartyG!
We found MartyG and he was very pleasant to deal with and was able to accommodate us. He walked around and performed magic for all the kids and adults and the feedback from everyone was just amazing! Our guests found him funny and mysterious and they were left wanting more. We are looking forward to having him perform again for us in the future. Thank you MartyG!
Jesse G.
Apr 17, 2015
Jesse G.
Apr 17, 2015
Paul M.
Jun 04, 2013
My employees and I(we are a painting company), saw one of Marty's shows and I must say we didn't expect much going in but were quite surprised coming out of the experience. His tricks and presence was dead on. He made us laugh and got us all scratching our heads through out. I really enjoyed the show!
Katherine D.