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    Illusions Bar & Theater

    4.7 (491 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Dave K.

    Been living in the area and hearing great things about this show for years! Finally decided to go and my wife and I had a great time. The show was run like a well oiled machine, and we had a blast. Honestly, I'm not a big magic fan and was kinda worried this wouldn't be for me, but I was wrong. The show was incredible and we both had a blast! The is a reason every person I've ever asked about it recommended I go :)

    Molly H.

    Illusions is so fun! This was my second time there, but the first was pre-pandemic many years ago. My husband and I came for a different type of date night and had a great time. Spencer is very talented with his magic tricks, and also very funny! He doesn't do the physical stuff anymore due to doctors orders (like hang upside down, straight jacket etc) which was a little bit of a bummer, but we had a great time and it was a very entertaining show. Plus I loved the Halloween decorations!

    Theresa S.

    The real magic is the people who make Illusions happen. From the incredible Spencer to the skilled bar tender down to the kind bouncer, Illusions has the right idea. The magic show itself is hysterical and jaw dropping. Spencer should be proud of the amazing job he's done in continuing the family business. I highly recommend catching a show while you're in the area. Plus the pomegranate martini was delicious!

    Victoria C.

    A friend of my sister's had told me about Illusions and how fun it was, I made a mental note of it before finally getting tickets when my friends from Seattle were in town for a visit this past weekend. We got tickets for Saturday at 3 pm and got there a little after 2 pm. There was parking on Charles st and on the side streets (it might've also been because we're in the middle of a heat wave and nobody wants to leave their house). The owner and magician came out to greet us. He gave us our drink tickets and showed us to our seats. When you walk in, you're immediately transported to a cool and spooky bar atmosphere. We loved it. All of us were super hyped when we saw it. We went up and grabbed our first round of drinks. My husband got the hazelnut espresso martini, and my friend and I got the daiquiri. My other friend also got a drink with a cherry in it, I can't remember the name. But we all really enjoyed our drinks. And they were strong. The hazelnut espresso martini was on point. I don't like coffee, but I would've taken my husband's drink if he let me! We did get another round right before the show started. My husband got the strawberry lemonade cocktail while my friend and I got the pie car. The pie car tasted exactly like an apple pie, and I'm kicking myself for not getting that first. It was definitely my favorite. The show itself was SO fun. We all had such a blast. Spencer is great. He's hilarious, and it really adds to the experience. We loved the magic tricks - especially my husband who loves this kind of stuff. He even suggested we bring some of his friends whenever they come to visit us. I already have another friend tell us she wants to come the next time she's in town as well! There is an intermission to go to the bathroom and get more drinks! Although the bartender comes around during the show to see if you need another drink! After the show, I got Spencer's autograph and we got a selfie with him! It's such a fun way to spend an afternoon, I can't recommend it enough.

    A group of girlfriends who have been friends for 50+ years decided to go to the illusions bar and theater. Not really knowing what to expect we had the most amazing time! We're still all scratching our heads from the incredible illusions that SPENCER has created! We're all coming back together and separately with other friends. I had no idea this was in downtown Baltimore. What a nice surprise!

    Joanna V.

    When my friend said she wanted to go to a magic show for her birthday celebration I was a little skeptical. But this was such a fun evening out! We went with a very large group for a birthday celebration with a wide range of different ages from 14-70+ and a mixed group of locals and out of towners. Everyone in our party was thoroughly entertained. The illusionist, Spencer Horseman, does a lovely job of engaging everyone in the audience and of providing moments for spectators to become a part of the show. The tickets include 2 drinks, which you can also choose to use for merchandise instead. The drinks were surprisingly well done. I really enjoyed the Hazelnut Espresso Martini. Overall, I think this a great option for an out of the box night out in Baltimore.

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    Samantha L.

    I loved coming to Illusions! The show was amazing and interactive the whole way through. Spencer was engaging with his jokes and tricks the entire show as well as handling the crowd and keeping us entertained. The seasonal drinks were tasty and my favorite was the salted caramel espresso martini. While the show is going on the bartender (sorry I don't remember her name) Made sure to come around and check to see if we needed more drinks and that everyone was enjoying themselves. I'll definitely be coming back

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    Awesome time celebrating with my son for his birthday . The show is excellent funny and the magic is awesome

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    So funny!! Great show! Thank you!! This is definitely a very unique experience and I would recommend!

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    Our group had ages 16 to 76 and we all had a great time. Really amazing magic and totally worth going!!!!

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    Ask the Community - Illusions Bar & Theater

    Is it kid friendly age 13?

    The atmosphere is certainly geared towards adults, however we took our teens 17, 14, 14 & 13 last year & we all had a blast!

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Unless there is a chair lift that I am unaware of the only way into the theater for the actual magic show is up several stairs.

    Is there food?

    You can bring you own but you must eat it before the show.

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    Spencer was very comical without being rude, and his interactions with the audience were fun and entertaining.

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