“From the moment the Rangels hit the stage, they bring extraordinary and contagious energy. They are original, true to themselves, and work together in perfect and hilarious harmony. It’s a double-generational experience like no other, and the magic world is so lucky to have what Dave and Jake they bring to the table.” -Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese
“Finding another father and son magic act as great these two, is almost impossible. They set the bar for future family acts, and for now, they wear the crown!” -Marcus Eddie
“David and Jacob have the unique ability to entertain me while also fooling me. Jacob makes me laugh harder than almost anyone in magic and that old guy that drives him to the gigs is also
pretty cool. The Rangel’s unique perspective is fresh and fooling.” -Brent Braun
“I’ve literally watched David and Jake workshop their characters and on stage chemistry over the past 7 years into something that everyone can learn from.” -Daniel Garcia
“Dave and Jake embark on a show so insightful, so honest, so legitimate that it will fix all of society’s problems and lead the way to a new plane of existence.” -Alex Rangel
What will they teach?
Thorton Melon- A Comedic Thought Of a Named Fruit
You Call It- A thought of Drink drawing Prediction with a kicker ending
Alpha– Is an effect where a spectator using a set of NATO phonetic alphabet playing cards placed face down, freely selects cards of their choosing. Another spectator selects from a set of random items, only to find the random letters picked form the word of the object.
Inconceivable- A battle between two performers , four cups cover a nail and a comedic battle takes place as they smashes their hands, leaving the final cup with the nail underneath! An comedic display of mentalism!
Backstage- A quick and simple direct change that can be used as an effect on its own or as a kicker ending to an existing routine. David Rangel takes you through the effect and offers his ideas on how use your next favorite card change. Easy to learn and ready to go into your arsenal for your next performance.
Today’s date- A ready to plug a Pseudoscientific experiment where a spectator picks one special card.
Houdini’s Christmas- presented as a Christmas game Harry Houdini gave out during the holidays that has a built in magic affect inside.
Corky Romano- A coin and cork routine when one by one coins pass through a cork
The King and his Godfather- A story which encompasses the whole deck.
Who are they?
Awarding winning Father & Son Comedy Magic Team, Dave “Pops” and Jake Rangel “Kid” both known for their seemingly effortless charisma and self-assurance, have taken their act all across the globe, The Rangels have performed their magic while spinning intriguing tales that are legendary. Endearing themselves with audiences everywhere they go. Dave, was a Winner of TAOM Close-Up award in 2014. Jake was awarded Bob Blau Young Magician’s Award for 2018 from the International Brotherhood of Magicians. And both received Houston Community Service Award from the Houston Police Department in 2020.
David also had a radio show voted best in Houston in 2011 by the Houston Press
and is a children’s author.
Jacob has 20 different welding certifications. 3 in HVAC, one in electrical and one in accounting.
Strange unknown fact, once was the opening act for “Alvin and The Chipmunks.”