The Magic Duel, DC's #1 Comedy Show

Overview

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? That's just one of many surprises, and you, the audience, will decide. The Magic Duel has earned multiple 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 humor but without the "raunchiness" of most comedy clubs - and it is in a family friendly venue so you can bring the whole family for a spectacular evening out. Comedy doesn't have to smell like spilled beer and stale chicken nuggets!

City: Washington DC

Wed 23 Jul

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Wed 23 Jul

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

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Meeting point

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Washington DC
901 L St NW

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.
Why not dress up a bit and 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.

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-ups that kids will also love; packed with unbelievable tricks, surprising stunts and feats of mind-reading along with a liberal dose of snarky humor. Come see what all these great reviews are about! The Magic Duel is 90 minutes including intermission. At two locations; The Delegate (901 L St. NW) and Pinstripes Georgetown (1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW) in Washington DC. Come early, enjoy the food, and maybe even bring a drink into the show.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (105)

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Heather W

May 2023

Excellent family outing/ great energy, humor and tricks. They even got the skeptics to believe! My 20 year old and 10 year old enjoyed (as did the adults). Not too long and they had an excellent cadre of young men as sound crew and ushers . plus we got to peak inside a grand old hotel with amazing decor and architecture.

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you so much for spreading the word! We're so glad you all enjoyed the show.

jeremyeO1282YJ

May 2023

Wild riot. Very funny. Small crowd makes for an intimate experience. The concept of dueling magicians is a novel one and they followed through with one of the most entertaining performances I've seen in person. The idea that they swap out performers to duel in different combinations really makes me wish I lived nearby so I can go again. If I had any issue at all with the show it's that I want it to be longer. Give me more. I want to see that mustache!

Response from Host

May 2023

LOL! Thank you so much - we try very hard to make our experience more than just a magic show, and your description tells us we are succeeding! Hope you make it back sometime soon!

assuntah2022

Mar 2023

We loved the show!! Very funny and entertaining. I don't normally like Magic Shows But they were really Great. I would see them again

Response from Host

Apr 2023

Thanks for the great review!