iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%93+28.6Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 19 magiciansiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
5.0★★★★★37 Google reviews · 23 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Erik The Magician five stars based on thirty-seven reviews, with the owner responding to all of them. Customers frequently cite his close-up and walk-around magic, humor, and ability to engage mixed-age crowds at weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. Recurring themes include his professionalism, ease of working with him, and the lasting impression his tricks leave on guests. No specific criticisms or low-star patterns appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 37 Google reviews (36 with written comments, 2 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
Service: Magician serving Salem, Oregon.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other magicians
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Erik The MagicianMagicians median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Erik The Magician: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
95
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Erik The Magician: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
93
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 89.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Erik The Magician: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 28.–
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Star ratings
37 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars37100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 36 written reviews
97%praise
Praise3297%
Complaints13%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Would recommend1752%
Staff & attitude1030%
Quality & results26%
Communication26%
Honesty & trust26%
What customers talk about
We read 36 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was hilarious and incredibly talented and I would absolutely recommend anyone who's considering it to hire him for their event!”
“Not only is he a warm and nice person he has the skills to back it up.”
“Erik did a fantastic job performing magic at our wine club pickup parties!”
“He was so enthusiastic, easy to work with, and incredibly engaging for guests to interact with while he did his "strolling" magic!”
“I honestly wanted to befriend him after the end of the night!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
OliviaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Erik was absolutely amazing! We hired him to circulate around the cocktail hour at our wedding and perform close-up magic and he could not have put on a better show. All the guests (and us) were blown away by his tricks and he constantly had a crowd surrounding him. Our guests were talking about him all night. He…
Lucas1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Erik was amazing! His magic was so incredible, he worked well with our crowd and made a fun and engaging experience. People have been reaching out for days after my house warming party sharing positive feedback. This was so much fun and I was so glad Erik was able to make our party magical!
Sam1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Erik was really awesome! We all enjoyed the magic he brought to the party! We were all blown away by so many of his tricks. Our dog even got to enjoy the magic! Erik did a cool trick with our dog and was also very good with her. Thank you Erik for making the party magical
Madison1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
HIRE THIS MAN!!!!
We hired Erik for a private party at our house, he was so incredible! So great with our crowd, funny and his magic was amazing. Would recommend 10x over he was such an incredible addition. Everyone loved him and we’ve been talking about it for weeks since!
Contessa1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Erik is the best! We had him for a work event, and it was everyones favorite event we've done! He kept everyone entertained (adults and kids!) the entire time, and BLEW OUR MINDS with magic. We had so much fun, highly recommend having Erik come for any event you're planning! He's incredible
KennethLocal Guide · 57 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★
We invited Erik to do a show at our Dental office Christmas party, and we had a blast. He was really great. Funny, clever, and the tricks were terrific. How does he do that one thing!?
Erik was absolutely amazing! We hired him to circulate around the cocktail hour at our wedding and perform close-up magic and he could not have put on a better show. All the guests (and us) were blown away by his tricks and he constantly had a crowd surrounding him. Our guests were talking about him all night. He was hilarious and incredibly talented and I would absolutely recommend anyone who's considering it to hire him for their event!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the amazing review! Glad I could bring more fun to your wedding.
Tina D6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Erik was amazing! His magic was so incredible, he worked well with our crowd and made a fun and engaging experience. People have been reaching out for days after my house warming party sharing positive feedback. This was so much fun and I was so glad Erik was able to make our party magical!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thanks Lucas! That was a fun night!
Sam Kasgadi1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Erik was really awesome! We all enjoyed the magic he brought to the party! We were all blown away by so many of his tricks. Our dog even got to enjoy the magic! Erik did a cool trick with our dog and was also very good with her. Thank you Erik for making the party magical
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thanks Sam! I had so much fun at that party. I fooled Juno once but couldn't fool her again!
Madison easley1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Madison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
HIRE THIS MAN!!!!
We hired Erik for a private party at our house, he was so incredible! So great with our crowd, funny and his magic was amazing. Would recommend 10x over he was such an incredible addition. Everyone loved him and we’ve been talking about it for weeks since!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you, and you were all a great audience! Glad I could make the party more magical!
Contessa Von Flue1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Contessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Erik is the best! We had him for a work event, and it was everyones favorite event we've done! He kept everyone entertained (adults and kids!) the entire time, and BLEW OUR MINDS with magic. We had so much fun, highly recommend having Erik come for any event you're planning! He's incredible
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thanks Tess! Definitely wouldn't be as fun without a group as great as yours.
Kenneth WiltbankLocal Guide · 57 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kenneth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We invited Erik to do a show at our Dental office Christmas party, and we had a blast. He was really great. Funny, clever, and the tricks were terrific. How does he do that one thing!?
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
If only I could tell you 😀. But you know the first rule of being a magician!!
Caitlin Walker6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Caitlin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Erik was amazing! We didn’t know what to expect, he worked our 40th birthday party with ease & grace, never repeating any trick throughout the evening. He was charming, funny & better yet - his magic rocked! We all are still talking about it and sharing stories of what we witnessed. So much fun, highly recommend Erik!
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Enjoyed that evening very much - was such a fun audience too!
Denny Fulton6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Denny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you need a fantastic magician look no further. Not only is he a warm and nice person he has the skills to back it up. I never saw a repeat the whole night and he was mingling with everyone with a few decks and a sharpie. I honestly wanted to befriend him after the end of the night!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Friend request accepted!
Madeline Shelton7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Madeline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Erik is one of the most entertaining, charismatic, and kind people I've ever met! When Erik agreed to do magic at my wedding reception, I was elated. Our guests were entertained for hours and Erik had what felt like a million tricks up his sleeves. He was able to do walk-around magic for people of all ages. I would highly recommend reaching out to Erik The Magician and booking him for your next event.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thanks Maddy! Glad I could be part of your reception - the whole event was so much fun!
