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About
AlakaSam provides magical performance for adults and children of all ages! AlakaSam will appear virtually and provide an amazing and interactive magic performance for your special event. He performs magic that includes cards, coins, money, silks and rope that will baffle you all even though everyone has a front row seat! AlakaSam is quick-witted and ready to adapt his show to your audience. He has an impressive background as an educator working with children and AlakaSam has been performing magic since he was a child - for more than 50 years! For 24 years, Sam taught for Pacific Science Center’s Science On Wheels program for children and families across Washington State.
Magic by AlakaSam provides a fun shared experience that will get all your guests - children or adults - asking “How in the world did he do that?” It brings me joy to share magic and laughs with others!
Overview
Hired 83 times
10 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 11:00 pmMon8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2019
2018
Services offered
Event type
Balloon art type
Simple balloon twisting
Detailed balloon art
Face Painting services
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
54 reviews
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Jessica w.
Nov 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing show! All the children were super engaged from beginning to end, and they had such a great time. Thank you for bringing so much joy to the kids!
Details: Birthday party • Close up magic show • Face painting • Balloon twisting • 1 - 10 guests • 7 - 10 years old • Private residence (indoors)
AlakaSam LLC's reply
Jessica: Thank you for your 5-Star Review and it was my pleasure bringing joy to your children. The kids' joy and super engagement was partly due to your inclusion of the magic lesson and the ring & rope magic trick party favors and balloon animals. You sure know how to throw a party! Magically, AlakaSam
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Giovana M.
Jun 17, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had him for my son's first birthday and couldn't make a better choice! Kids love it!!!!! And adults too!! LoL I highly recommend it!!!!
Details: Birthday party • 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • I'm flexible • Face painting is not needed
AlakaSam LLC's reply
Giovana: Thank you for your 5-Star Review and high recommendation! I look forward to future performances for your friends & family.
Magically, ALakaSam
Balloon Twisting
Christina M.
Sep 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Sam for my sons 9 th birthday party. We had kids all ages ranging from 1-16. Everyone was enamored and eyes glued to the show. Balloon animals too.
Details: Birthday party • I'm flexible • 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 11 - 14 years old • 7 - 10 years old • 15 - 17 years old • 18 or older • Private residence (outdoors)
AlakaSam LLC's reply
Christina: Thank you for the 5 Star Review and what a fun audience! It was a delight, entertaining you and your friends, and I look forward to future performances. AlakaSam.
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Sreejith P.
Feb 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Magic show was awesome , kids loved it. For 45mins they were attached to their seats and were laughing. Along with with we took his balloontwisting activity as well and he is the best. Highly recommend him.
Details: Birthday party • Stage show • Balloon twisting • 71 - 100 guests • 7 - 10 years old • Private residence (indoors)
AlakaSam LLC's reply
Sreejith: Thank you for your glowing review! You joint celebration for your kids' birthday celebration at a private venue was a great success, enhanced by magic & balloons by AlakaSam! Thank you for your 5-Star Review and I look forward to future performances. Magically, AlakaSam
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Amber S.
Dec 11, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alakasam came out to our sons 6th Birthday party and he was a huge hit! The whole audience ages 2 1/2-80 were all into his show. He also did balloon animals which the kids loved!! I will be recommending him to everyone!!
AlakaSam LLC's reply
Amber: Thank you for your great review and for recommending me! You assembled a great audience -- true fans of magic & balloons! And the addition of the silk magic trick party favors and magic lesson was a big hit!
Magically,
AlakaSam
Magician
Credentials
Background Check
Samuel Chamberlain
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is seasonal and depends on the type of event, how many people will attend and the location. My lowest prices are reserved for parties in private homes.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My profile on Thumbtack introduce customers to the magic and balloon twisting services I provide. I am always available to respond to messages and to talk on the phone to answer any questions you may have and to book your event and save the date and time. Once booked, I continue to be available to answer and questions you may have and I provide confirmations one week and one day prior to the show.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Sam Chamberlain is AlakaSam the Magician! AlakaSam started studying and practicing magic when he was 10 years old. He was an apprentice magician for five years at Howard’s House of Hocus Pocus in Buffalo, New York. He was the assistant to the shop’s owner Howard Eldridge at magic performances and demonstrated and Sam sold magic tricks to customers at the shop. At Cornell University, Sam completed an epistemological study of magic and developed a magic course curriculum that he has since taught many times. While attending Cornell, a housemate came up with the name "AlakaSam" and it has stuck. AlakaSam has now been performing comedy magic and twisting balloon sculptures for over 40 years! He incorporates lots of audience participation and it is a very uplifting experience as the volunteers help accomplish the magic.
