Capital Hilton to Host Fifth Annual DC Festival of Magic Labor Day Weekend

Take part in a magic-filled weekend in the heart of Washington, DC with spectacular performances, thematic cocktails, and unforgettable memories

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This Labor Day weekend from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, Capital Hilton will once again serve as the backdrop for the 5^th annual DC Festival of Magic, where the best magicians from around the country come together to put on performances that are sure to dazzle, enchant, and amaze.

Hosted at Capital Hilton since 2019, The DC Festival of Magic has brought together five magicians for an electrifying showcase of mind-blowing illusions, jaw-dropping sleight of hand, and side-splitting comedy. Whether attendees are lifelong magic fans or curious newcomers, they will certainly witness performances that defy explanation and leave the mind questioning reality. The festival is founded and organized by DMV local, Brian Curry, Washington City Paper’s Performing Artist of the Year and recipient of the prestigious Milbourne Christopher Award for Mentalism. Curry currently performs his show, The Good Liar at Capital Hilton and The Hotel Washington. This year’s full weekend of events includes the following:

Friday, August 29

• Andi Gladwin: Shuffled | 7:00 p.m. | Ages 15+
  Kicking off this year’s festival is a one-of-a-kind magic show where the audience brings their own shuffled decks, making each performance completely unique. Gladwin takes chaos and turns it into pure astonishment, proving that true magic happens in the unexpected.

Saturday, August 30

• David Corsaro: Seriously Amazing | 1:00 p.m. | Ages 15+
  With over 27 years of experience, David Corsaro is one of the most in-demand magicians in the industry. Corsaro is currently a featured performer on Monday Night Magic, New York City’s longest-running off-Broadway magic show.

• Lucy Darling | 7 p.m. | Ages 15+
  Known as the “Mistress of Magic,” Lucy Darling is an award-winning magician known around the world for her wit, charm, and exceptionally good hair. Darling’s shows are a wonderful mix of playful, improvisational comedy, hilarious and witty writing, and impossible magic feats.

Sunday, August 31

• John Reid: Family Show | 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. | All Ages
  Join one of New York’s favorite family entertainers for an unforgettable experience filled with magic, laughs, and more. Reid, a World Record-Holding professional magician, will have the crowd roaring with laughter and amazement as he harnesses the power of imagination.

• Eric Jones: Master Magician | 7:00 p.m. | Ages 15+
  Prepare to be amazed by the incredible sleight-of-hand mastery of Eric Jones. As seen on America’s Got Talent and Champions of Magic, Jones has stunned audiences worldwide with his mind-bending magic and impossibly smooth sleight of hand. His performances blend elegance, skill, and pure astonishment, leaving even the sharpest skeptics speechless.

For those looking to end the night with a magical nightcap, The Statler Lounge will feature thematic cocktails and casual, tableside magic every night from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a number of featured local magicians.

Tickets for individual shows through the weekend are available at dcmagicfestival.com.

Featured Booking Packages
Guests traveling into Washington, DC, can book the Festival of Magic Package which includes two All-access Passes for the Festival of Magic (providing entry to all shows through the weekend, a $190 total value) and two complimentary beverages at the Statler Lounge. Rates for the Festival of Magic Package start at $429 + tax.

About Capital Hilton
Opened in 1943 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Capital Hilton has a proud tradition of welcoming the world’s travelers to Washington, DC for over 80 years. The Capital Hilton has had the honor of hosting presidents, dignitaries, and countless notable leaders alike and is a Historic Hotels of America member hotel. Located two blocks from the White House and National Mall, the hotel is central to top attractions, shopping, dining, museums and historic sites. Visit capitalhilton.com for more information, and connect with Capital Hilton on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the globe, connecting people, cultures and communities. Offering striking design and vibrant communal spaces—from buzzing lobbies to lively bars, best-in-class restaurants, and iconic event venues— Hilton Hotels & Resorts is the place to see and be seen in the world’s most sought-after destinations. With more than 600 hotels in nearly 100 countries, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is where the world comes together, and travelers are masterfully hosted with expertise and care.  Experience a legendary stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts at stories.hilton.com/hhr, and follow the brand on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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