Two demographically diverse, snarky sleight-of-hand experts battle live and onstage, for the title of DC’s Best Magician in The Magic Duel. Packed with fast-paced, seriously funny magic, audience members choose the contest’s magical challenges and vote electronically for the winner of the coveted 'Golden Wand.'  Recipient of 6 consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, the show is also  number one in several categories on Yelp with a five star rating. A well balanced mix of comedy, magic and audience participation, this 5-star show (Yelp, TripAdvisor) has run continuously at the beautiful and historic Mayflower Hotel since 2016.

To provide maximum safety for our audience, staff and performers, we require audience members to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.  Details on requirements and testing alternatives are here: https://www.themagicduel.com/covid-policies

"If you enjoy fast paced comedy and world class sleight of hand magic, don’t miss this show!! " -TripAdvisor Review

"This magic duel was full of surprises and amazingly fascinating - from card tricks to disappearing acts to flames, there was never a dull moment. The talented magicians involved and humored the audience every step of the way!" - Yelp Review