BEST MAGIC SHOWS IN AMERICA 2018

Of course you've heard of the biggest magicians and illusionists of our time who perform with those big New York magic shows or Las Vegas illusion 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. We're sharing our list of the Top Magic Shows in the United States that are excellent (alphabetical by state)....

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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 style 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.
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.
Red Spade Theater

2539 Congress St b, San Diego
2539 Congress St b
San Diego, CA 92110

Located in Old-Town San Diego, the Red Spade Theater is Sebastian's venue for demonstrating his delightful close-up and parlor magic skills. The 75 minute "Intimate Miracles" is for 18 years and older audiences who are ready to be wowed by prestidigitation.

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.
Magicopolis

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

Featuring two theaters, one for stage with 150 seats, and one for close-up magic, Steve Spill also invites Los Angeles magicians to perform in the friendly bar. This is a great location for parties whether it's a Saturday morning children's birthday party or a corporate event at night and Steve will have you under his magical spell.
Magic Monday

1211 4th St, Santa Monica
1211 4th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Albie Selznick rounds the troops of local LA magicians to perform a live magical variety show every Monday. His friends bring their best illusions to amaze, tease, and tantalize you for a fun-filled evening of magic and comedy. No show is ever the same, no line-up is repeated.