Best Magic Shows (in America) 2023!

Of course you've heard of the biggest magicians and illusionists of our time who perform with those big LAS VEGAS Illusion shows or NEW YORK CITY Magic Shows, but there's more to magic than the handful of performers that have seven (or eight!?!?!) figure marketing budgets. Today, you can see magic and illusions shows in almost every part of the United States that are fabulous and a REAL TREAT for a special evening out. The best way to find these gems near you is to ask working magicians where their favorite shows are located... and that's exactly what we've done for you. So, if you search for "magic shows near me", we're sharing our list of the Top Magic Shows in the United States (alphabetical by state)....

Best Arizona Magic Shows

• Carnival of Illusion

  2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix
  2400 E Missouri Ave
  Phoenix, AZ 85016

  

  Carnival of Illusion is the longest-running Arizona theater show in history. With theaters in four Arizona cities, Carnival of Illusion consists of Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed creating an exciting theatrical show with a Vaudevillian-inspired vibe for 125 lucky guests. Sprinkle in a touch of 1900s Parisian humor, shake and stir for 100 minutes, and enjoy the "Magic, Mystery & Oooh La La".

Best California Magic Shows

• Black Rabbit Rose

  1719 N Hudson Ave, Hollywood
  1719 N Hudson Ave
  Los Angeles, CA 90028

  

  With just a 40 seat beautiful intimate theater, the Black Rabbit Rose presents magic up-close with dinner and a speak-easy bar feel. Shows run Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and feature magicians, burlesque, comediennes, and a host of vaudevillian inspired entertainers. PS. Remember it's cool time so wear something that won't embarrass your partner.

• David Minkin

  Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
  900 South Disneyland Drive
  Anaheim, CA 92802

  Selective Dates

  

  Join David for a night of "Magic and Wine". Spend the first hour enjoying a flight of four different wines along with delicious hors-d'oeuvres. The evening continues with an intimate 90-minute show (100 guests only), containing plenty of close-up magic by one of the best. In 2007, David won first place in the close-up category of the International Brotherhood of Magicians' annual Convention. The combination of wine and magic makes for a very popular date night show. Dress is relaxed cocktail. Wine will only be served to those guests 21 and older, but feel free to bring children 10 and up. David's performance is sure to please!

• Magic Castle

  7001 Franklin Ave, Hollywood
  7001 Franklin Ave
  Los Angeles, CA 90028

  

  The Magic Castle is a private club for magicians and magic enthusiasts with multiple magical performances every night. This is the mecca for magicians in the United States and was the home to legendary in-house magicians in the '60s. Although this may be the most difficult theater to enter on this list if you don't know a magician, one secret is to contact the performers for the evening you want to visit and request a guest pass. Yes, you'll have to pay for parking, door entry, and dinner, but it's a beautiful Victorian mansion with expensive drinks, a great view, and oh yeah, lots of magic.

• Ivan Amodei

  9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills
  9500 Wilshire Blvd
  Beverly Hills, CA 90212

  

  Time to get that cocktail dress out of the closet, dust off those spiffy shoes, and roll out the silk tie. Ivan Imodei presents a 90-minute magic show that blends story-telling, coincidences, and psychological illusions set to the music of a live concert cellist.

• Marrakech Magic Theater

  419 O'Farrell St, San Francisco
  419 O'Farrell St
  San Francisco, CA 94102

  

  Using the backdrop of a Moroccan restaurant, Jay Alexander presents his comedy, magic, and mentalism Thursday through Sunday evenings. One hour before his show, he performs sleight-of-hand magic at your table. Jay is a talented magician and often invites other San Francisco performers to share his stage for a fun magical evening.

• Illusion Magic Lounge

  1418 4th St, Santa Monica
  1418 4th St
  Santa Monica, CA 90401

  

  Featuring a stage with 150 seats, and a lounge for close-up magic, this theater (formerly Magicopolis) invites local and international magicians to perform every weekend. This is also a great location for private parties whether it's a Saturday morning children's birthday party or a corporate event at night, they will have you under their magical spell.

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