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"Marco was very entertaining. Everyone at the event left amazed. He is so artfully skilled but more importantly he has a great personality and social skills. He made the party an amazing event! This is our second time booking with him and we will continue to book him for future events!" -- Joseph P, Staten Island, NY, 2/6/2010
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"Marco was great! He was funny and a very talented magician. When faced with a restaurant that was dimly lit (not the best situation for a magician to display his tricks! Who knew?), he found a way to easily bring my guests to a better lit part of the room and performed for us there! I did not have to worry about a thing which was great. My guests and especially the guest of honor were impressed and very happy with the entertainment and that is what I wanted and that is what I got! I would highly recommend Marco." -- Yvette L, New York, NY, 1/16/2010
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"Marco did a fabulous job. We would definately use him again." -- Sherri Z, Mahwah, NJ, 1/8/2010
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"We had a corporate party for a medical facility in Queens NY. We hired Marco as our magician and he was amazing! Our customers were talking about his magic all night. I would defintely recommend Marco to anyone looking to hire a true magician. He was spectacular!!" -- Jaime S, Astoria, NY, 12/15/2009
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"Marco came early and even extended his show because of the feedback he was getting from our party. His humor was good slapstick and his magic was terrific. He helped make our party so successful and I would use him on any other occasion without a second thought." -- Dorothy G, Conshohocken, PA, 12/8/2009
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"Marco was a wonderful addition to our party! He was prepared, enthusiastic and warm and delighted our guests with his magic!" -- Dale H, Mamaroneck, NY, 12/4/2009
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"His tricks amazed. His humor and was gentle and not insulting. He was VERY easy to communicate with regarding the gig. He came early. He suggested we start a little late to accomodate late arrivals. Even though this show was for a group of senior citizens, there were some grandchildren present and he appealed to all the ages (up to 90s). Would highly recommend Marco!!" -- Eleanor K, Paterson, NJ, 11/10/2009
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"Five stars is not enough to rate The Magic of Marco. He made our party a success! He is professional, helpful, funny and an awesome slight of hand magician. We are all still talking about it. I Would definitly recomend him for any occasion. Thanks again Marco and Gigmasters.com." -- Kristen C, Hopatcong, NJ, 11/7/2009
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"We had a great time although it was a childs party the adults had just as much fun. marco is a great magician. thanks" -- Gina B, Marlboro, NJ, 11/7/2009
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"If you had 10 available, that's what I would have given Marco. He was on time, he made sure to explain how he would infuse his magic with our program and program timing. He was fun, and so entertaining!! I really want to mention that we have a deaf employee and for him to attend our events, we have to hire an interpreter. Marco spent extra time with them doing tricks so this employee and the interpreter did not miss out. He was exceptional and would consider having again in a heartbeat if budgets permit." -- Olivia H, Piscataway, NJ, 10/29/2009
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"Marco arrived early and began strolling and doing magic tricks upon arrival, performing for all 70 of our guests whose ages ranged from 4 to 80. Everyone was enthralled by his close-up magic and we have the pictures to prove it. Last year, we hired a magician at half the price and you get what you pay for – it was a slow-paced show and guests were exhausted afterwards. So if you want a magician who can guarantee your guests' enjoyment and keep the party vibe going, hire Marco. He is AWESOME and you won't be disappointed. Marco raised our party to another level. Thank you, Marco, for making our party a huge success! Our guests and we are still raving about you!" -- Patricia H, Chatham, NJ, 10/24/2009
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"Marco was a great addition to our party - he was terrific! He was very talented and a lot of fun. We had him stroll - rather than do an act on stage, and he made sure he performed at every table. I wouldn't hestitate to hire him." -- Theresa O, Lyndhurst, NJ, 10/31/2009
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"Close up Magic by Marco was more expensive than other magicians available on GigMasters. We watched his short utube video clip and it was terrific and hoped that the additional expense would justify getting a superior entertainer. Marco's clips do not do justice. He is amazing in person, and just blew away everyone at my son's Bar Mitzvah- kids, teens and adults alike. I HIGHLY recommend him, and look forward to another opportunity to hire him." -- Jennifer B, New York City, NY, 10/24/2009
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"Marco was great. He was able to pull crowd to our booth. He was very easy going and was handling our request in a proffesional way." -- Rakesh A, Somerset, NJ, 10/11/2009
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"Came early, stayed late. Worked the crowd beautifully. Wonderful guy!" -- David S, East Elmhurst, NY, 9/30/2009
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"MARCO IS A SERIOUS MAGICIAN WHO HAS PERFECTED HIS CRAFT OVER MANY YEARS OF WORK...CERTAINLY NOT A JOHNNY-COME-LATELY. HE "OUT-FOXED" SOME PRETTY INTELLECTUAL GUESTS AND KEPT THEM SCRATCHING THEIR HEADS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. FRIENDLY, ACCOMMODATING, PUNCTUAL. 100% RECOMMENDATION." -- Tom M, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 9/19/2009
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"We were very happy with Marco - I would not hesitate to recomend him - he is very talented." - Frank B, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 7/19/2009
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"Marco Was The Hit Of The Party . We had over 100 people and everyone was amazed.He was the life of the Party. If You want the Best , Call Marco. The Owner Of the establishment Is going to Use him in the future." Joe Paletto Staten Island , NY - Joseph P, Staten Island, NY, 5/24/2009
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"Hi Marco is awesome, a great act and he kept the guests engaged and had a lot of fun with him. He is truley talented in his craft and his personality is perfect for this type of entertainment. I can't wait to do another event with him and will always recommend him strongly to my clients for their events. Thank you again Marco!" - Chris C, Waldwick, NJ, 5/17/2009
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"Marco was great! He performed at my mom’s 70th Surprise Birthday Party and had everyone laughing and amazed! He is very charismatic, and I had two guests requesting his contact info after the party for their personal use." - Michael M, Brooklyn, NY, 5/16/2009<
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"From the time of requesting Marco on line for my daughter's Communion to the moment of the event he was very helpful. Advice me about the timing when things should take place, responded to my phone calls very fast,very honest and reliable person . Arrived to the event early. One couple of my quests arrived late and it was not a problem for Marco to wait to perform his show until my late couple was done with their dinner. His magic tricks were unbelievable, and everyone was amazed. He was funny,entertaining, and very pleasant as a person. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great entertainer at any kind of event.Thank you again!!!" - Violetta J, Great Neck, NY, 5/9/2009
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"I was in a bind with a week before my sons Communion and nothing booked. I was hesitant about booking someone from the internet. Up until the time he performed I was still questioning whether I was making a mistake. It would have been an expensive mistake. I advised Marco I was not looking for the kind of magician I had seen at childrens parties with the magic coloring book and the hat tricks that the kids all new how it was done. He definitely was not that. From ages 1 to 92 all enjoyed his show. Marco may be a little higher priced then others but sometimes you get what you pay for." - Christine P, West Islip, NY, 5/9/2009
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"Marco the Magician was truly amazing. His magic tricks were unbelievable, and everyone was amazed. He was talented as well as funny and entertaining. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great entertainer at any kind of event. Tnaks again, Wendy Seidman" - Wendy S, Kenilworth, NJ, 5/2/2009
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"I guess when you have 7 year olds laughing and having a good time - that means the magician did a great job and I think this is the highest form of flattery or you know that they truely enjoyed it when the children ask you to give the magicians "Close-up Magic of Marco" to their parents for them to have him at their next party" - Melissa K, West Caldwell, NJ, 5/1/2009
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"Marco was awesome. I had an upscale all adult party in my home for my husbands 50th birthday. It wasn't a surprise party, but I wanted to add a surprise. Marco was the surprise. He was just what the party needed. My guests were wowed and amazed at the close up magic Marco provided. All of our friends are all talking about the party and everyone had a great time...Marco was a hit. I would highly recommend him and his talent it top notch. I would definitely hire him again. Thanks Marco." - Jill F, Washington Township, NJ, 3/28/2009
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"Marco should be called "Magnificient". Marco performed for more adults than children at my son's 30th birthday party. We were looking for unique entertainment rather than the old standbys. Marco was a hit! His clean humor inhanced his magical performance. His technique of close-up magic amazed even the guests with little personality. He interacted with our guests, not only making them feel special, but also allowing them to partake in the mystery of magic. Marco seemed a humble person, not flashy or egotistical. I enjoyed him very much and would hire him again as well as recommend him to my closest friends." - Laura C, Staten Island, NY, 2/28/2009
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"Marco was the consummate professional-Excellent performance and continued interaction with the audience through out- His tricks were incredible, from card tricks to other amazing stunts. All performed up close. We had him do the cocktail hour, and then a complete show after the meal and we all were amazed, and laughing our heads off. I would highly recommend him!" -Rob W. 12/16/2008 Corporate holiday party, Wharton, NJ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"We had a terrific experience with Marco as entertainer for a group of 5 to 7 year olds at a birthday party. He provided clear/helpful guidance up front on what would work well and not for this young audience -- kids really enjoyed both the show and then the post-show, informal balloon-twisting and smaller tricks/toys. Very responsive, punctual, easy to work with. I also learned (not surprisingly, I guess) that young kids favor larger "sight gags," so appreciated Marco's efforts to skew this show toward broader tricks and away from the sort of classic "close up" tricks (eg, card tricks) that work best with adults. -Sean M. 12/11/2008 Birthday party New York, NY
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"Marco was great. Everyone at the party loved him. All ages were roaring with laughter. Very, very entertaining. Thank you!! " -Cara L. 12/6/2008 Town holiday party, Dunmore, PA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Marco performed his magic at our annual Employee Appreciation Party last night and it was great! He had great "tricks" and worked around a timing glitch due to dinner running a bit late. He was a great addition to our celebration and has everyone talking today! Thanks Marco! " -Diane W. 10/23/2008 Corporate event, Princeton, NJ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"We had a Halloween Themed Fundraiser for our Middle School and kids were awed by his magic. After his tricks, my daughter and her friends kept running to tell me how amazing he was. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed him. Marco arrived early and was very pleasant to work with." -Lara S. 10/24/2008 School Fundraiser, Oakland, NJ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Marco had all those kids laughing and screaming for an entire hour. He was great and worth every penny. And the adults loved him too. He was an excellent choice." -Ginger L. 10/17/2008 Birthday Party, Wharton, NJ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Marco was terrific! - Everything that we had hoped for and discussed. I would HIGHLY recommend him. We took a risk and hired him based off the feedback on your site and I would tell anyone considering him to go ahead w/out hesitation. He called us immediately and honestly described what he could/would do and what he wouldn't. He was extremely professional from that call on. He followed up after we hired him to see if there were any changes and worked very professionally w/ our event coordinator who told us he was fantastic and that she would hire him in the future - Others who were there told us that they would be hiring him!! - He was great!" -Steve B, 9/6/2008, Bar Mitzvah, Norwalk, CT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"A true professional. Not only was his magic quite impressive, he was very responsive and proactive with plans and preparation leading up to the event. A true professional. Marco showed up early and gave us a 110%. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how much they liked him and how good he is. We highly recommend The Magic of Marco." -Anthony L, 8/24/2008, Community Event, Rockaway, NJ
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"Marco is incredible, not only in terms of his magic, but in his professionalism as well. He phoned me literally within minutes of my Gigmasters query to discuss our plans. We had 40 adults at a 60th birthday party, and Marco enthralled everyone. He arrived exactly on time, strolled the room performing for groups of friends, anywhere from two to eight at a time, and was truly captivating. He concluded by doing one amazing trick at the end that blew us all away. (This was after giving us more than our contracted time.) Hire this man, you won't be sorry." -Mike K, 7/26/2008, Birthday Party, Newark, NJ
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"Marco could not have been more accommodating throughout the party. He had the kids laughing the entire time. I would definitely use him again for my 3 year old when she gets a little older. All of the parents stayed and commented on how good his show was. We were overall very pleased with Marco." -Colleen P, 7/21/2008, Birthday Party, Lebanon, NJ
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"Marco the Magician arrived promptly on time, well dressed and ready to work. He introduced himself and discussed the different options available and asked for approval for function specific playing cards. Our attendees were enthusiastic about Marco's abilities as a magician and fascinated with the tricks. Marco deserves all the kudos and indeed lives up to his five star rating." -Walter D, 5/22/2008, Fundraiser, Nyack, NY
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"The Magic of Marco is AMAZING! Marco was a hit at our Blue and Gold dinner. Before the show, the kids were eager with anticipation. When a few kids got too excited, Marco has a great ability to keep the group under control with fun-lovin' care. Even grownups were dragging their chairs for a closer look of the performance. Thanks Marco!" -Ivette C, 2/29/2008, Awards Night, Bloomfield, NJ
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"WOW! is the best way to describe Marco's act. Marco circulated around the room entertaining and amazing all 70 of our guest. We highly recommend The Close Up Magic of Marco-you and your guest will be truly entertained." -Dave B, 2/16/2008, Birthday Party, Langhorne, PA
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"Marco was awesome.. He performed to a large crowd (75- 100)children and adults. Everyone enjoyed the show. He was professional entertaining and funny. I would highly recommend him. Thank You Marco for making our Mardi Gras a success." -Joan T, 2/5/2008, Church Service, Three Bridges, NJ
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"From the first time I spoke to Marco on the phone, I knew he was the magician of choice. He was professional and confident. The day of the show, he was prompt, polite, professional, and friendly to our guests. This was a corporate event and Marco did two hours of strolling magic for 190 adult guests. He even stayed late to make sure everyone was entertained. His magic was top-notch and I received nothing but positive feedback from all our guests. I would highly recommend Marco and would gladly hire him again." -Pam F, 1/26/2008, Corporate Function, Atlantic City, NJ
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"With Magic of Marco we were able to increase our client leads at our industry TRADE SHOW by 150%. Marco was excellent at getting people to stop at our booth and have their badges scanned for future follow-up. If you are looking for something to "be different" and not just give away logo pens, I recommend Marco to work your next trade show. The trade publication that covered the show had six pictures in the article and our booth, with Marco, had two of the six you can't buy better press. By the way, this trade show had 18,000 attendees. I would be happy to offer a reference for future booking." -Brad F, 6/13/2007, Convention, New York, NY
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"Our trade show was a success due in part to the wonderful, talented Marco. He is truly a consummate professional. He spent 4 hours of non-stop magic and sleight of hand entertaining over 700 guests. For those looking for a wonderful talent you won't be sorry if you hire The Close-up Magic of Marco." -Kaye F, 6/10/2007, Corporate Function, Somerset, NJ
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"Marco was great for our event. We had a convention for 200+ executives for a fortune 500 company. Marco was very entertaining during cocktail hour and on stage for our attendee's. Marco also worked very close with our clients collaborating on his performance and coming up with ideas prior to event for our client. A talented entertainer and a great guy to work with who is very professional." -Bill N, 1/11/2007, Corporate Function, Philadelphia, PA
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"Marco is truly a master. Our guests were in awe of his sleight of hand and up close magic. I could not have made a better choice. Marco is a gentleman and a true professional. We will be seeing him again at future corporate functions. Above and beyond our expectations. Thanks again!" -Joe S, 7/6/2006, Corporate Function, Yonkers, NY
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