Charles Reynolds, GENII
He possesses that essential factor that separates the outstanding magician from all the others: charm. He will amaze and astonish you but you are so charmed by his personality that you could not possibly resent it.
Juan Tamariz
Great hands, great intelligence, great feeling.
Jon Racherbaumer
Rafael Benatar gently and seductively insinuates his enchantments into an audience's collective consciousness. He does not pummel audiences with puzzles or vex them with bewilderments. Instead he gifts them with the wonderments of their own dreams.
Martin A. Nash
Rafael is not only an excellent performer and entertainer but, even more important, has a thorough understanding of his craft.
Michael Skinner
Rafael has a real flair for presentation and his sleights are smooth as silk. He is well read in card magic, has a fine appearance and a charming personality.
Billy McComb
He does it all better than all the rest.
Todd Karr
Rafael Benatar's 'Something Special' was one of the most beautiful and original shows I have ever enjoyed at the world-famous Magic Castle. The combination of gorgeous music and exquisite card magic left the audience spellbound.
Arturo de Ascanio
Rafael is, without any doubt, a master of that weapon, so difficult to handle, but so greatly efficient, which is timing.
Jack Birnman
His work contains an element that is missing in so many contemporary performances - an emotional appeal. Here is a magician who truly applies the theory of magic in his own brand of mystification.
Simon Aronson
The subtleties, the delicate touch, and the underlying construction are major advancements. I wish Eddie Marlo was here to see his handling of Devilish Miracle.
Michael Close, MAGIC
His thinking is superb and his card handling is exquisite.