Quotes and Anecdotes

“ Talk about a well-written show! Howard’s magic performance works on all levels… and the way he improvises is astounding.” - Norman Lear

“ What do you get if you cross a Brooklyn born Rabbi with one of the world's top magicians? You get Howard Jay Rubin. So far, Howard has enthralled and educated our congregation at High Holidays, Purim, and Chanukah. Really, we want him at all our holidays.” - Meirav Finley, Rebbetsen., Ohr ha Torah

“ I can't tell you how much I appreciated your ability to make everyone at Jason's Bar Mitzvah feel included, astounded and delighted. Both the kids and the adults loved it, and everybody was talking about it long after that special day.” - Sarah Schwartz (Jason Schwartz?s mom)

When Ringo Starr was planning a fab 50th birthday for his wife, Barbara Bach, he knew what he wanted. He called his assistant aside, and said: “Here's her guest list. Now add every major celebrity in Los Angeles.” And for entertainment? -Howard Jay. In an outrageous evening, which included impromptu performances by Ringo Starr, Stevie Nix, Tom Petty, Brian Wilson, Nils Lofgren, Randy Bachman and Jack Nicholson (just being himself by the pool), Howard Jay kept the magic in the Magical Mystery tour.

“ That's amazing. Now there's a trick I'd like to learn...” - Brandon Tartikoff

“ When you created a Mitzvah Magic Show for our Hebrew school Mitzvah Day, you really went the extra mile to bring the ideas home to our children. Over the years I've learned that I can trust you to bring just the right touch of magic, humor and Judaism to any program.” - Rabbi Ron Stern, Stephen S. Wise Temple

“ Astounding, You've made this a party we will long remember.” - Gary Busey

During one of his recent Magic Castle performances, Howard asked for an assistant from the audience. A young woman from Huntington Beach volunteered. She got even more magic than she bargained for. Astonished to see a live rabbit appear in the empty hat she was holding, she was even more amazed when Howard produced a large diamond engagement ring. Her boyfriend stood up in the 5^th row and there – in front of a packed house – proposed. Happily she said, “Yes.”

“ Excellent! That?s just what we were looking for. When you performed for our teenagers, I really got what you were doing?For those who are ready to hear, they?ll get deep, deep Jewish teachings, and for those aren?t they?re still seeing a great magic show.” ? Rabbi Mordechai Finley, Ohr ha Torah

“ How'd you get that watch off my wrist? Man, my wife would have killed me if I came home without that watch!” - Tom Waits

“ You've shown me something I've never seen in all my years of magic.” - Harry Blackstone, Jr.

Howard’s training for his magic career includes a B. A. in Psychology from Duke University.

“ Solid work!” - Tim Allen

“ We couldn't stop laughing.” - Buddy Ebsen

“ A tremendous exhibition of talent that makes you believe in magic!” - Kent McCray – Michael Landon Productions

At age 11, Howard was the youngest magician ever pictured in Time Magazine.

“ Whenever Howard performs at the Magic Castle, our crowds get bigger. He's one of the most popular working magicians today.” - Bill Larsen, owner – The Magic Castle

“ With your presence and sparkling humor, you've taken the best of magic, and really made it shine.” - Mark Wilson – Famed Magician

“ Howard is that rare ingredient that makes an event a success.” - Bill Bell, Sr. - The Young and the Restless

Recently, Howard Jay turned a full glass of water upside down over World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman's head. It brought the house down. Howard was just happy he could keep the water suspended in the glass.

“ Your warmth and gentle humor really make your shows amazing.” - Lisa Bonet

“ Rarely have I seen a performer with such an amazing blend of charisma, skill and charm. Everyone who gets to see Howard perform is in for a treat beyond what they imagined.” -John Corland – American Airlines

“ Your unique blend of magic and comedy proved to be the highlight of our annual IBM Kick-off Meeting. I truly appreciate your going the extra mile to make your act meaningful to our company.” - H. F. Bliss – I.B.M.

On his income tax, Howard has successfully written off 1,742 decks of cards, 61 tuxedos, and 15,883 newspapers.