The East Bay’s Most Exclusive Date Night Recognized as the #1 Rated Theater & Concert Experience in Berkeley for the 2nd Consecutive Year

Oakland, CA – September 23rd, 2025 – CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. 

“We are honored to be included among travelers’ favorites for the 2nd consecutive year,” says Magician Dennis Kyriakos, the writer/performer of CONJURING WONDER, who for the past three years has entertained sold-out audiences at the Claremont Resort & Club with his high-caliber magic and mind reading.

“This is a one-of-a-kind experience in the Bay Area,” said the talented magician behind

CONJURING WONDER. “The audience is limited to 16 guests for this interactive close-up magic show so everyone has a front row seat.” 

“This isn't magic designed to be quickly consumed in 90 seconds or to excite Simon,” says Kyriakos. 

CONJURING WONDER is an immersive journey that builds and puts the magic into the hands, minds and hearts of the audience as they participate in the show.

“We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Dennis Kyriakos and CONJURING WONDER on receiving Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for the second consecutive year, “ says Edward Roe, General Manager of the Claremont Resort & Club. “Dennis’ monthly magic shows have become a cherished tradition here at the Claremont Resort & Club, captivating guests, members and neighbors with his artistry, elegance, and sense of wonder. His performances bring a unique vibrancy to our Iconic & Stately resort, and we’re proud to host such an exceptional talent whose work continues to delight and inspire. Congratulations, Dennis—this recognition is very well deserved!”

Kyriakos provides sophisticated entertainment at corporate meetings and conferences, incentive weekends, trade shows, hospitality suites and high-end private events across the country and around the world. For the past 30 years, he has been a featured performer and host of Monday Night Magic – New York City’s longest-running magic show – and Magical Nights at Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency – The Nightclub of New York. And he often appears at The World Famous Magic Castle, in Hollywood. CA.

For more information about Dennis Kyriakos and to purchase tickets to CONJURING WONDER, visit https://www.conjuring.live.

Piedmont Living Magazine came to see the February installment of CONJURING WONDER and shared a brief interview with their readers in their March 2023 edition!

Up-Close & Personal: Magician Dennis Kyriakos

by Karen Silva

The exciting world of magic thrives in Oakland. Magician Dennis Kyriakos is presenting his one-man show, CONJURING WONDER – Magic: Up-Close & Personal. 

Dennis Kyriakos’ CONJURING WONDER amazes and delights audiences at the Claremont Club & Spa every month

Dennis said, “CONJURING WONDER is a rare, intimate experience of close-up magic presented in the stunning lobby bar of the Claremont Club & Spa. We limit seating to thirty guests, so you’re close enough to touch it. And people often do. It’s a wonderful evening out and a great date-night.” Dennis shared, “Working up-close is demanding and exciting but so is changing people’s perspective about what magic can be.”

Dennis has been steeped in magic for over 40 years. He said, “There were two moments when I was about 10 years old. I remember watching a magic show on Saturday morning TV and distinctly recall the feelings of wonder, astonishment, and joy.” 

“Magic thrives in Oakland....experience a delightful evening of mystery and wonder...”

— Piedmont Living Magazine

He stated, “Then I discovered a handful of old magic books at our local library and realized I could learn to create the same experience for others. So, first I was enchanted and then obsessed.

While magic might look easy to some, it requires dedication and practice.

Dennis said, “The real secrets of magic come from careful study, thoughtful practice, real-world experience, and they are passed along through mentorship and community. There’s no shortcut.” He stated, “For many years I worked at a weekly magic show in New York City and that became my training ground. It’s where I got close to a couple of the world’s greatest sleight-of-hand artists and magical thinkers who became my mentors and I'm fortunate to be part of that unbroken chain of sharing secrets with like minds.”

To experience a delightful evening of mystery and wonder, check out Dennis’ show at the Claremont. Visit www.conjuring.live for information and tickets.