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The Magic Duel at The Mayflower Hotel

Dates: 1/1/2023 - 1/1/2024

Theatre:

The Mayflower Hotel


1127 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, 20036

Phone: 2022623617

Tickets: $50, $75

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Two snarky sleight-of-hand masters compete for your vote in this laugh-filled conjuring competition where audience members select the challenges, judge each magician's efforts, and vote for their favorite! A unique combination of comedy, magic and audience participation that has earned 5 star ratings on Yelp. Recommended for ages 18 and up, The Magic Duel Comedy Show has earned six consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence for its high audience ratings.
Ages: Over 15 - Topical and Political humor

Cast and Creative team for The Magic Duel at The Mayflower Hotel

Cast

Mark Phillips

The Champion
Mark Phillips’ first magic trick was vanishing a cigarette. Fortunately, eight-year-olds with cigarettes were not uncommon in 1960’s Kentucky. Deception quickly became a way of life for Mark. He paid for college by performing regularly at the Phoenix Playboy Club, which simultaneously made show biz look pretty darn appealing. Mark has won the National Theater’s “Star of Magic Award,” and his appearance at the Kennedy Center prompted the Washington Post to write, “Mark Phillips has skill to burn.” He has amazed audiences throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, regularly stopping crowds for corporate clients at trade shows. His show, “The Magic Duel,” with Ryan Phillips at Washington’s Mayflower hotel, has earned 5 star ratings on Yelp and TripAdvisor and is one of DC’s must see entertainment events.


Ryan Phillips

The Challenger
As a child, Ryan Phillips wanted to be somebody. Now in his early 20’s, he’s realized it is time to get more specific. Ryan entered the world of magic young, studying sleight-of-hand at the legendary Denny & Lee Magic Studio. Living vicariously through himself, Ryan earned his BFA in Theatre Performance from George Mason University and almost immediately won the role of Leo Bloom in The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” for which he was nominated by WATCH* as best actor in a lead role. This is proof that Ryan always gives 100% (except when donating blood). Ryan helped make the magic happen in Roundhouse Theatre’s recent production of The Tempest, co-directed by Aaron Posner and Teller (of Penn &). Combining magic and acting skills, Ryan uses storytelling, character work, and sleight of hand to bring life to world-class acts and old and new. Ryan joined The Magic Duel just a short time ago yet can already throw shade at Mark like rice at a wedding.




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