My husband, 13 year old son, and I saw Ivan perform at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel on 12/26/13. It was a delightful show and a fun evening out for our family. Our son is very interested in magic tricks and knows many tricks himself, and he thought Ivan was great. The water to wine trick, followed by turning bubbles into live goldfish was wonderful. The way he engaged the audience for participation and keeping the audience size small was perfect. read more

I loved it! I went with a large group, and we enjoyed it from start to finish. Ivan was funny, personable, and frankly, super sexy. I loved his adult humor, but kept it clean enough that children would be able to see the show. He was very humble and even stayed after the show and talked to us for 10-15 minutes. His tricks were great, the show moved rapidly, and I hardly noticed how long the show was. Just bring a jacket, it's pretty chilly in the room! read more

We went to the show Saturday night in Atlanta and had so much fun! We're still talking about it. On top of that, I had recently had unexpected surgery on my foot so had to go in a wheelchair and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. Great night! read more

We saw Ivan in DC at the Mayflower. It was my husband and my parents. OMG!!! What a show. Ivan is amazing and has such great personality. I can't wait to see him again if he comes back. Highly recommend seeing him. read more

What a great show. We were truly amazed at his illusions and will wonder for a long time how he did them. He is also very funny and interactive with the audience. Will definitely go again when he comes back to town. read more

What a great show! Ivan is entertaining and keeps the audience captivated with his remarkable illusions. He is a great performer and very comical as well. The venue is perfect for this show. It is small and intimate, and he is accompanied by a cello player, which adds a layer of mystique and beauty to the show. He is performing at The Beverly Wilshire which is a stunningly beautiful hotel and quite a pleasure to behold. read more

I took my mother to the Ivan Amodei show this weekend and it was the perfect thing to do together. The event was at the Four Season's hotel in Westlake which was decorated beautifully for Christmas. We were pleasantly surprised at the beautiful small room that the event was in. It was intimate and intriguing. It really set the stage for an evening of mystery. We were blown away by the show. Ivan is so entertaining and funny and the tricks were mind boggling! I could not begin to understand how he could do what he did, so I just relaxed and enjoyed the evening! He makes sure everyone is engaged and included and his underlying message is one of positivity and encouragement. We thoroughly enjoyed this show and recommend it for the whole family. read more

Took my wife to see his show in NYC. We both thought it was a fun and entertaining show. I've maybe been to two other magic shows my entire life so I'm admittedly easily wow'd by his tricks. The performance was in a banquet room at the Roosevelt Hotel. The room has an old world charm which seems to fit with the act. Ivan does a good job of audience participation which is possible because its a relatively small group he's performing for. It also makes for a more fun experience to be engaged as opposed to just watching as a bystander. It helped that I sat in the front row so I got roped into three separate tricks. I think the cello was a nice touch. She helped set the background mood and provided the occasional dramatic flourish to an act . I think the performance would've been less engaging for the audience had there not been the cellist. And better than pre-recorded soundtracks that can't provide the same timing impact. Overall, a classy entertaining show that I don't hesitate to recommend. read more

So much fun!!! Ivan blew are minds! The Magic was so unbelievable! He was entertaining and it was a great night in a lovely setting! I would definitely recommend it! read more

Intimate Illusions and Ivan Amodei made for a wonderfully, entertaining Anniversary celebration. Ivan was both entertaining and engaging. Time flew by as he amazed us minute by minute with some amazing illusions. I'm still scratching my head at his closer. I highly recommend Intimate Illusions for a great night out. read more

Saw him at the Fairmont in San Francisco. Walked out after 30 minutes. 3rd rate performer with no charisma performing silly magic. Total waste of time. read more

I bought tickets to this show through Amazon Local and made a reservation for a show. I read online that there were 3 rows of seats in the theater.. WRONG! There were 5 rows cramped together. We were near the end of the line and the theater was filled by the time we got in. They clearly oversold and had to bring in low chairs for the last row. WTF? All the rows were pub chairs and they brought dining height chairs to bring everyone in. I actually started to have anxiety from how tight we were packed in there. I was in the 4th row at the middle aisle edge and couldn't see a thing. It was miserable. I wished I had paid an extra $10 for first-row seats, but hadn't because it said it was only 3 rows so I didn't think we needed it. Big mistake. Seeing that they were still packing people in with a line of people waiting and no room to put more chairs, we offered to give up our seats in exchange for front row tickets to a future show, to which they agreed. We got a card with their info and the guy said he would email my boyfriend to set up tickets the following weekend. He got an email and responded saying we wanted to go to the show that Saturday, as offered in his email. No response. Ever. We never heard from them again and never got tickets to see the show. This was the worst handled show ever. Obviously they're trying to make money and compensate for the Amazon Local discounts by overselling and packing people in. It's awful. I saw David Minkin's Magic & Wine (rather pricey) and it was incredible. I would go see him again before I would go to Ivan Amodei, and I've already seen David Minkin twice! He's that good! Highly highly recommend him over this sham. It's unfortunate because we really love magic, but this is just poorly run. read more

This is a small intimate venue that is quite entertaining with intricate illusions. The room is small and the there are a limited number of seats which allows everyone to see his magic. It doesn't matter where you sit as Mr. Amodei tries to include everyone throughout the evening. He is a master of slight of hand and has a great personality to keep the show lively and personal. My biggest complaint has been with making reservations. I had seen his show previously and purchased tickets for guests coming from out of town that did not speak English well. I made the reservation received confirmation, only to find out there was no show scheduled after my guests were already at the venue. I received an insulting e-mail from the reservation department. You would think that the reservation agent would know that there wasn't a show, instead they confirmed the number of guests, and told me that the guests should arrived at least 20 minutes ahead of the performance as it is a first come first serve basis, the agent hoped that my guests would enjoy the show. After I complained about the problem, the reservation dept indicated I should check the show schedule. If you go to this show, you need to check the website and his show schedule because the reservation department is incompetent. read more

There are few magic shows in LA and I recommend seeing Ivan's show. It met my expectations and I loved the tricks. I was impressed by some, and I'm hard to impress as far as magic is concerned. read more

My husband and I wanted to spend a fun evening out, doing something different. We randomly found "A Magical & Musical Experience INTIMATE ILLUSIONS @ Beverly Wilshire with Ivan Amodei" on the internet. We have been to other Magic shows and had enjoyed ourselves so we gave it a go. It was the best, most entertaining magic show we had ever seen! The intimate set up was perfect. Almost every audience member participates creating a truly magical human experience for all. The entire show is accompanied by Ivan's spectacular cellist, who was a centerpiece in her own right. Her music was beyond moving and brought tears to my eyes. We were completely enchanted by the entire experience! Highly recommend to all!!!! read more

I took some friends and I can't begin to tell you how much fun this show was. Nothing like we had ever seen, amazing and original magic illusions mixed with stunning surroundings and wonderful music. It's really not just a show, it's an experience and well worth the price. In fact, my husband and I are thinking of going again with another couple. read more

You have to see Ivan Amodei's "Intimate Illusions!" This show is amazing! First of all it is at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, which is gorgeous and such a great spot to take a date. The show is truly original like nothing I've ever seen! The space is intimate and romantic with dimly lit candles and a live cello player (who is amazing btw..) Ivan captivates his audience and impresses with original magic and illusions that are truly breath taking. And the best part is that you are literally sitting just inches from the action. I highly recommend this show. Take your date for dinner and drinks at the Wilshire and make a night out of it. You won't regret it! Loved it! read more

Went to the Denver show tonight. It was incredible. The show was a perfect balance of wowing us and making us laugh. I highly recommend this show. read more

My wife and I went to see Ivan Amodei recently at the Four Seasons Westlake Village. I have been a magic fan since I was a young child. I've seen some of the best magicians and illusionists in the business and think Ivan is among them. I recommend going to his show. It is best to arrive early in order to get in line because it is a very small venue and it is better to sit up close. Ivan is very funny and personable. You will be amazed and have a great night out. I just bought more tickets to take my In-laws with us to see the show. You can find great deals on discounted tickets on Goldstar or Amazon Local. read more

My husband and I took our family (26 yr old, 28 yr old and our 10 yr old twins) to see Intimate Illusions at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in December for a holiday-time night out, and Ivan Amodei was amazing, funny, warm and we laughed and were completely entertained with his magic. We live in Malibu and it was well worth the drive. We've been to the Magic Castle many times, which also has marvelous magicians, but Ivan's show made for an up close and personal over-the-top magic experience. We would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have a fun "magical" night out! We have, of course, told all of our friends. It was a great show for adults but also our 10 yr old twins loved it too. read more

I loved it!!!! It was just amazing! I seen him in Boston at the Park Plaza. I definitely recommend. He was so funny and I am still mind blown at his tricks. Fun time. read more

My husband loves magic (he loves to talk about having seen David Copperfield way back when) so I surprised him and got tickets for the two of us and our 14 yr-old son. I'd highly recommend Ivan's show. We all loved it! Every illusion was amazing and we had NO idea how he did any of it. We got to shake his hand on the way out which was fun and all I could say was "Wow!" Quite a fun evening! read more

I took my husband for Valentines Day 2013 The show was great ,fun and very entertaining.

Saw this act last night and am still blown away. I am going to tell everyone I know to go see this show. It was out of this world. I have never seen an act with such talent. AMAZING! read more

I took my aunt to see the show in Boston at Park Plaza Hotel and we both loved it. We were laughing and amazed at the same time. It was a wonderful performance. I look forward to seeing the show again in the future. It was a great night out. I recommend it to all read more

This show was one of the greatest ive seen..better than any movie,play,concert. As fun as it gets..Ivan was funny--so engaging to the audience. 90 minutes flew by..I was hoping it never ended. In a phrase... a must see show..as good as it gets.. read more

Ivan Amodei was fabulous! He performed tricks we have never seen (my husband and I watch magic shows on TV and had a great magician at my birthday party). Also, he was a comedian as who had the audience laughing a lot. He happened to pic me for one of his magic feats and I was absolutely amazed!!! Well worth the time and money. read more

This guy was GREAT! It was a fun show and exceeded our expectations, each one of us. There are a lot of "magic" shows that you can see that either aren't paced well, or the performer is OK, but not great, or you can kind of see or imagine how the tricks are done. Not so with Ivan. Still absolutely NO IDEA how he did some of his "illusions". Great show. See it. read more

Saw him tonight in Atlanta. It was awesome. See why he's won so many awards. Will see him again if he returns.

Saw Ivan Amodei at the Four Seasons in Houston. It was a pretty amazing show! He was funny and had wonderful tricks that will stump you! Very entertaining! read more

My husband and I went to Ivan Amodei show in Richardson and we loved it. It was fun and exciting. Ivan and Irina the concert Cellist were amazing. He took time after the show to take pictures with everyone and sign autographs. The show was a lot of fun. We would definitely see him if he came back to the DFW area again. read more

This really is an amazing show. We saw him at the Fairmont in San Francisco and had front row tickets (totally worth the extra $10 each). I highly recommend buying the front row option if there is one. Don't worry if he asks you to go up on stage - he is not one of those magicians who wants to make fun of people. He handles the audience in a very professional way and is very respectful. We were so close to the stage and could see everything he did very clearly. Some previous posters think that he may use plants - but they are totally wrong on that front. I was on stage for one of his tricks for about 5 minutes. Very difficult to tell how he was doing it, and I am a real sceptic. There is NO way he uses plants. I'm not sure what the show would be like from the back though. He uses small objects (like coins, pins and cards). Overall, a really great family night out. My two daughters thoroughly enjoyed it. read more