The Magic Duel, DC's #1 Comedy Show in Washington DC booking from $50.00

The Magic Duel, DC's #1 Comedy Show

Overview

Ready for live entertainment? Two skilled magicians battle for the title of DC's Best, performing seriously funny magic with audience involvement from start to finish. Who will win? You, the audience, will decide. The Magic Duel has earned 4 consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence and a 5-star rating on Yelp.

An upscale alternative to the traditional comedy club, The Magic Duel is filled with laughs and snarky political humor but without the "raunchiness" of most comedy clubs - and it is in a beautiful venue so you can dress up and have a spectacular evening out.

City: Washington DC

Tue 25 Feb

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Washington DC
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

DC currently has no vaccination or mask mandates for indoor events. Should that change, The Magic Duel will follow updated DC requirements.
Dress code is dress casual clothes (please no T-shirts, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
Please check-in for the show at the ticket table inside the hotel ballroom at least 20 minutes before performance time.
Drinks are available in Edgar, the Mayflower's Lobby Bar. You may bring your drinks to the show.

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Nearest Parking garage entrance is on LaSalle St. Limited street parking is available.
Farragut North Metro Station is on the same block as the Mayflower! It's your best bet.
Suggested Dress code is cocktail attire, use the elegance and luxury of the Mayflower Hotel as inspiration!
Limited Wheelchair accessible seating is available - not located in VIP section
Use your Viator/TripAdvisor Voucher to check in at the table inside the ballroom.
Seats are assigned by Box Office.
If you are feeling sick, please ask us to transfer your tickets to another date.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
The Magic Duel is following the DC Theater Coalition's policy of requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours. The dc Mayor's mandate for wearing masks inside theaters remains in effect.

What To Expect

The Magic Duel

Audience members have voted The Magic Duel Washington DC's #1 in Fun and Games, and #1 in Concerts and Shows on TripAdvisor. Now in its 5th year at the Mayflower Hotel, The Magic Duel is a Comedy and Magic Show for grown-up; packed with unbelievable tricks, stunts and feats of mind-reading along with a liberal dose of political humor. Come see what all these great reviews are about! The Magic Duel is 90 minutes including intermission.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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MDHookSki

Jan 2020

Ok folks I have a sleeper for you. Took my daughter to see, "The Magic Duel" tonight as part of her Christmas gifts. This was absoluetly the BEST show per cost I've attended in the last 5 years or so. Absolutely blown away by Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips comedic genius combined with their underhanded, overhanded, slight of hand magic stylings. These two could stand alone on their one liners, jokes, and snippity, snarkey humor however the magic you witness has a separate if not even stronger punch of its own. Yes, the audience was repeatedly floored and no participants suffered in any way at all. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SEE THIS FOR YOURSELF!! Located in the basement of the picturesque Mayflower Hotel, Washington DC. Don't say I never hooked you up.................. Dr Hook

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you Dr; we sincerely appreciate your prescription!

32gg

Jan 2020

My girlfriend surprised me with a surprise date and said we were going to “The Magic Duel”. I admit, I was very skeptical. We arrived to the Mayflower Hotel and were told to go to the basement - I became extremely skeptical at this point. We arrived to the ballroom and were greeted by EXTREMELY friendly/courteous/helpful Magic Duel staff. I observed there to be only a handful of seats in the ballroom - this kept the performance intimate, and everyone had a perfect view! The magicians were also comedians and there was comedy for everyone! The magic was FLAWLESS! I have never seen this high caliber of magic performed. How this show isn’t headlining in Vegas is mind boggling - but that is to DC’s advantage! I’m already in the process of flying friends/family to DC to specifically see this performance. Step aside Copperfield, Blaine, Lim, Angel, Penn & Teller...and every other notable magician - there is a new form of magic reshaping the world of magic. I’m still in awe of the performance and absolutely mind boggled by the tricks. Flawless!!!!!! I couldn’t believe the tickets were $75/$50. This was easily a $175 per ticket performance! The last point that earned major points with me, is the humility of the magicians - at the end of the show they posed for photos, spoke with all the guests, and were extremely down to earth. This will not disappoint in the least! The Magic Duel will blow your expectations out of the water!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm especially grateful that you singled out our staff for their fantastic attitude and hard work. We sell tickets through a complex network of places - by necessity, that's just how things work these days - and each one of them is different. Our staff does as much juggling before the show as we do magic in it! They were thrilled to have made a difference in your experience and we look forward to having you as our guest again in the near future.

mikekap24

Jan 2020

I like trying new things. Especially when I visit new places. On a Saturday while in DC my wife and I booked tickets to see the dual.. it was fun! The entertainment kept us engaged from start to finish and had us laughing while we were sitting in amazement. The biggest challenge - it's in a hotel banquet room. They provided pitchers of water but there was no drink service down there (as advertised) so after having a drink or two beforehand but then not continuing to drink during the show we were a bit burnt out. That's not to say we're soured on the experience - we still tell friends about it and encourage anyone looking for a fun night to check it out. But what makes a magic dual more fun? more alcohol!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

LOL - thanks for the great review! We considered putting a bar in the showroom but it is simply cost-prohibitive. We literally would have to raise the ticket price $10 and people would still have to pay for their drinks. It is not a perfect solution but audience members CAN bring drinks from the lobby bar Edgar into the show beforehand and get more during intermission. Some folks have even bought bottles of wine at Edgar and brought them into the show! Your review helps future audiences be more prepared! Thanks again.

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