Every review below comes from a real thank-you message sent to Wij after a show: birthday parties, 1st birthdays, baptisms, schools, community events and company family parties across Mississauga, Toronto and the GTA.
Birthday Parties: Ages 9 to 14
★★★★★
“Thank you so much for the great show. It was truly amazing and the kids were speechless. They all had a great time. You were excellent and I would recommend you to anyone. Thanks again.”
★★★★★
“Thank you so much for your brilliant performance at Iman's birthday party yesterday. Iman and all the children were spellbound and had a wonderful time. Thanks a million and we wish you continued success in making happy memories for families.”
★★★★★
“Thank you Wij for your presentation on Sunday. The children loved it! They were talking about it later that day. They were telling each other which trick they had liked best. Noah will remember his 9th birthday party.”
★★★★★
“Thank you very much for dazzling the crowd last Saturday! Everyone was truly amazed & still talk about the show. It was a pleasure having you help to celebrate Veronica's birthday.”
★★★★★
“Wij, that was an amazing show last night - the kids and parents loved it!!”
Birthday Parties: Ages 3 to 8
★★★★★
“We booked Wij for my son's 7th birthday last week and the kids are still talking about it. Wij doesn't just do magic he really puts on a hilarious show that really keeps the kids engaged. Highly recommended.”
★★★★★
“Loved how you made Dev feel special by being your chief volunteer. All of our guests especially Dev's friends couldn't stop talking about it. All us adults were in splits too and I see a lot of them asking you to come perform at their children's bday parties too.”
★★★★★
“The kids had a fantastic time, they loved it and Ava told me that her friends talked about it in school for days. The parents also loved the show and I know that they took your business cards home for future reference.”
★★★★★
“Matthew and his friends absolutely loved your show. You were amazing with all the kids and I did notice that you stayed behind to do extra magic and explanations for them. Much appreciated. … You put on a great show.”
★★★★★
“Just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for yesterday. Your energy and act was truly amazing, even the adults had an amazing time!…so many of them will be reaching out to you for future events. I can't thank you enough for such an amazing time.”
★★★★★
“Just another big THANK-YOU for the great show you put on for my son Andy's birthday party. All the kids enjoyed the show and balloon animals as did the adults. To keep 13 children entertained -- mesmerized for an hour is no easy feat as you really are a great magician. You have just the right combination of comedy and magic which is great for both adults and children. Hope to see you again when my son turns 9!”
★★★★★
“Your tricks amazed them - my children were trying to figure out how you did them at the breakfast table the next morning. Even my older, slightly more cynical, son was impressed!!”
★★★★★
“I wanted to thank you for a wonderful show at my son's birthday party. The kids as well as parents loved it! Aryan enjoyed a lot and was talking about all the tricks and guessing how you did it for next few days. Yes I did have parents asking about you and will be glad to pass your contacts.”
★★★★★
“I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the EXCELLENT entertainment you provided for us for Nikolas' birthday. We were all genuinely entertained and AMAZED!!! WOW! We talked about you all night and we can't wait to see you again. Nikolas suggested to invite you to our home again for my birthday coming up in April. And he even suggested to have a party for our little dog Apollo in March. LOL! You are very talented and you have an excellent manner with people! We were all most impressed.”
★★★★★
“Ricardo, the birthday boy was incredibly happy with you. His self-esteem radiated with the attention you gave him. We took many pictures that day, but nothing compares with the great joy of the memory we have of you on that special occasion.”
★★★★★
“My husband's praises came in the form of this statement: 'Anybody who can completely hold the attention of 11, 4 & 5 year old girls for 1 hour has my respect.'”
★★★★★
“Thank you Magic Wij for today's show. The kids had a blast! I got messages from parents saying that kids are talking about magic tricks all the time. You are a true performer. Thanks for making this day special for Varad. I wish you a great success in the future!”
★★★★★
“I wanted to say a big thank you for an amazing show today. Both adults and kids were cracking up and loved it!! Can't recommend highly enough and will pass along your info for anyone who is planning a party in the future.”
★★★★★
“Thanks so much Wij for your performance last night. The kids had a blast! You are truly amazing!”
★★★★★
“Thanks for the magic show today! The children had an amazing time and so did the adults :)”
★★★★★
“Thank you so much for a wonderful show. Kiaan and his friends couldn't stop talking about it the entire time. They were so engaged the whole show!”
★★★★★
“Thank you for an awesome performance. Everyone, including the adults, thoroughly enjoyed it!”
★★★★★
“Thank you for performing at my daughter Dalia's birthday. She had such a great time and is still talking about it!”
★★★★★
“It was very nice meeting you today. Thank you for doing the show outside despite the weather. The kids had an amazing time!”
★★★★★
“You were so awesome!!! The kids had the best time as I'm sure you could tell. Thank you so much!!!”
★★★★★
“Thank you again for such a great performance and on such short notice. Ella truly enjoyed the magic show and birthday surprise as well as all the other children. I am still seeing clips of them talking about it.”
★★★★★
“Wij! Bravo man. Can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate you and the level you take magic to. It's humbling. My daughter still talks about her birthday you did last year... So to keep it short, a million times thank you. You're amazing.”
★★★★★
“Thank you for the show. It was so entertaining for the kids and the parents. Hannah was completely blown away by the show. And thank you for including Erica, it meant a lot to see her be included. It was so cute to watch them both up there.”
★★★★★
“Thank you for a great magic show. Everyone had a good time.”
★★★★★
“Thank you for doing such an amazing show for Marissa's birthday party. All the kids and all the adults really enjoyed it. And thank you for spending the extra time on the magic lesson with the kids. I know that you were there longer than you had to be, but stayed so that all the kids would understand how to do the tricks. I wouldn't hesitate to book you again or refer you to our family and friends.”
★★★★★
“We just want to thank you for the amazing Magic Show you put on for Deven and his friends. Your show was very funny and entertaining. All our guests (including the adults) had a great time. Thank you for making Deven's 5th Birthday party even more special and memorable!!”
★★★★★
“Thank you so much Wij! Olivia and guests had a great time. It was a very entertaining show even for the adults. Thank you for being a part of Olivia's special day. We will definitely reach out to you for other events.”
★★★★★
“I just wanted to thank you so much for being a highlight in Mara's birthday. The girls were amazed and thought you were "awesome". Your professionalism, fun and age appropriate magic was, as Bill put it, top drawer. Without a doubt I will be recommending you to family and friends.”
★★★★★
“Thanks Wij, you were great and the kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed it.”
★★★★★
“Thank you very much for an amazing performance! The kids and adults were glued to you the whole time!”
★★★★★
“Thank you for your entertaining magic show. The children loved it and you kept the adults entertained as well. The guests were really impressed by your talent and ability to keep the show interactive. You were the highlight of the party! I will certainly recommend you.”
★★★★★
“Wij was a great entertainment choice for both the adults and the kiddies. Everyone at the party was laughing and enjoying themselves watching the show. He really takes his time and puts on a great show for any age!!!”
★★★★★
“Thank you Wij for wonderful show for my daughter's 5th Birthday party! Kids were laughing through the show and all were very happy including my Daughter.”
★★★★★
“We all really enjoyed your show. I found you on the Internet and was not sure what to expect but after reading the reviews, we decided to try you. We are so happy we did! The kids were really engaged and laughing the entire show!”
★★★★★
“I loved the interactive nature of the show – the kids were participating and laughing the whole time. I also appreciated you involving the siblings of the birthday child in the performance. We heard great feedback from the other parents that the kids really enjoyed the show.”
Toddlers & Preschoolers
★★★★★
“You were able to keep the kids engaged the entire time which is quite a feat with kids aged from 2 years to 6 years. I am so happy I hired you for my daughter's 6th birthday party! Other parents commented to me as to how much better you were than magicians they hired for their kids' parties.”
★★★★★
“I just wanted to let you know that even after 2 long years, the kids who were at Ahimsan's 4th birthday party still say you were the best magician ever! They still remember you the most. :)”
★★★★★
“All the kids loved your show, especially my daughter. Thanks for making my daughter's party a hit!!”
1st Birthdays & Baptisms
★★★★★
“The entire magic show was creative and mesmerizing and you really did great, not only in keeping the kids involved and entertained, but also having the adults totally glued to your magic performance. The kids also had a nice takeaway with various forms of animal balloon shapes. I got a lot of wonderful comments from all my guests... They all found you very funny, entertaining and creative in the way you presented and delivered the show.”
★★★★★
“You completely exceeded our expectations and our guests! It was absolutely incredible how you were able to have everyone in stitches and in awe, regardless of age! One of our Uncles is still playing one of your tricks over and over again in his head, trying to figure it out! You truly made our son's Baptism a very memorable one and we can't thank you enough.”
★★★★★
“You were amazing and had our entire group engaged! I can't thank you enough for making Zain's first birthday so special! We will definitely recommend you.”
★★★★★
“Thank you for the fantastic show you performed on Saturday! I'm sure you could see both adult and kids loved it and I heard such great comments about your act, we all really enjoyed it!”
★★★★★
“Thank you for entertaining the little ones we all enjoyed the show, it was really fun. Kids were still talking about it even after you left - that tells you something. Thanks again for making our party an enjoyable one. We will be sure to recommend you for anyone who requests for magic shows or comedy.”
Milestone Birthdays & Family Gatherings
★★★★★
“Wij entertained my guests, who ranged in age from 4 yrs to seniors, at my recent 80th birthday party. I chose Wij because I had seen him perform at a restaurant. My son, who was with me at the restaurant, and I were blown away, while our food continued to get cold. Wij was able to entertain and keep enthralled everyone present at my party, including the youngsters; not always easy to do. By the laughter and puzzled smiles at his performance, it was obvious that EVERYONE had really enjoyed the show. I have, and will continue to recommend Wij to anyone considering a great entertainer to liven up the gathering.”
★★★★★
“We absolutely enjoyed your magic!! You were the hit of the day with both the kids and adults!! I will definitely call you back for my next event and spread the word about you! In fact one of my guests said she remembered she hired you for her wedding!!! Thanks once again for making my 60th a memorable birthday!!”
★★★★★
“My cousin Markus (and his family) from Germany was TOTALLY TOTALLY blown away by your magic... He said for company functions he too had hired magicians in the past, but he said your 'thing' was way way above anything he has seen before.”
Schools & Youth Programs
★★★★★
“I was impressed with the magic and the rapport that was quickly established with the students. It was great to be able to deliver a message with fun.”
★★★★★
“The show was excellent! The students really appreciated attending the show and learned a great deal.”
★★★★★
“Thank you, Wij! Students and parents really enjoyed your magic. Thank you so much for coming!”
★★★★★
“The second 'thank you' is truly heartfelt. It's for going above and beyond. I was told of how you not only did a great show for the teens, but stayed and interacted with the kids and speaker. You were so helpful, respectful and considerate. So, thank you again for being what we call 'A real Mentch'. You can be assured, you will be hearing from us again – plus – I will happily pass your name and information around to our sister organizations around the city.”
★★★★★
“Just a little note to say thank you so much for your contribution to the Youth Forum this year! You were an absolute hit! We'll call on you again down the road, I'm certain of it.”
Community Events
★★★★★
“Your performance today at J Hamilton was outstanding! Everyone loved it. The adults were as amazed as the kids.”
★★★★★
“THANK YOU so much for everything last night! Your Magic performance was so great – the kids were so engaged! You are awesome! We can't thank you enough for your ongoing support of our Share Your Light event.”
★★★★★
“The show was fun and interactive and the best part was seeing the kids reactions :) … Thanks again Wij! Girls had fun. Really appreciate your doing this for us.”
Company Family Events
★★★★★
“It's not an easy task to hold the attention of 175 children and 300 adults, but you achieved this with humour and intelligence.”
★★★★★
“You certainly kept everyone wondering 'How did he do that?'. Our senior managers raved about your entertainment.”
★★★★★
“Wij has the perfect balance of comedy and magic to keep our group entertained and involved the entire show.”
★★★★★
“We were all very impressed with Wij's show... The feedback from my many team mates clearly indicated a great decision of hiring Wij! The smiles and the enthralled look of the audience ... kids and adults alike made it all worthwhile.”