Wow! The jury is still out on whether Tristan Crist is a magician. (Does magic exist? This logical…read morelady is asking.). But certainly, Tristan is a great entertainer. I loved his show from start to finish. The venue is intimate but not small, if that makes sense. During the show, Tristan called on people, and the audience participation aspect made the show fun and interactive. I'm not really the audience for this kind of stuff. I am always looking for the catch, the tell, the slip-up. But with this show, it doesn't matter. Just sit back and be entertained by a man and his assistants who have amazing stage presence and keen sleight of hand. I thoroughly enjoyed the hour or so that I spent as this theatre. There's a short intermission in the middle of the show. They bring some products out for sale, like a magic set and coloring book for kids. Which reminds me: The magic shows are for all ages! Kids and adults will be equally entertained. They sell concessions before the show and during intermission. I didn't get anything, but they had popcorn, candy and beverages for sale, including water, soda, beer, wine and White Claws. At the end, you have the opportunity to take a photo with Tristan Crist himself in the lobby. I think that that's really cool of him to extend himself like that! You can tell that Tristan really loves his audience and the magic that he's making in Lake Geneva.

We had our work Christmas party at this show and the next day we all stood around and talked about…read moreit for an hour! We had such a great time and most of us were talking about going back with friends and family. The illusions were excellent-- fun and surprising and all high quality. And just when you think you've seen a cool trick, he goes and adds something to it and makes it even cooler! (The end of the levitation trick was a huge surprise, as was the very end of the show!) Tristan is a great entertainer and included the audience in an organic and engaging way. His assistants were also all professional yet engaging, and enhanced the show in every aspect. And then to have them all available for photos and autographs at the end of the show was super fun as well! It was a great night and I'll definitely go back!

I don't post reviews often, and did on Trip Advisor... I have to commend the Grand Geneva Resort on…read moretheir Saturday Magic Show with Nino the magician. The tickets were not cheap, $15! But I have to say it's worth it. We came back again this year (2015) not just to enjoy the resort like always, but to see his show again and enjoyed it wasn't the exact same show! We liked that he does not make fun of people in his hypnotism part, and how he teaches the audience what hypnotism is. Plus the kids love the free magic tricks he gives to them! Tim

What an amazing show! Best part of our weekend. Great family experience. Can't wait to see him…read moreagain.

This is a MUST when you visit Galena. 10 of us saw the show on 7/25. I went for the kids as I am…read morenot a huge magic fan. I was extremely happy that I went! The whole family laughed the entire time! PT Murphy is hilarious for kids and the adults! His show was entertaining, highly interactive, and hilarious. It was a small, intimate venue that I really appreciated as he could really interact with everyone. We will go again and again! We were all in awe of his magic. PT Murphy is amazing! An EXCELLENT time was had by all!

If you are in Galena and you're looking for some astonishing feats, you need to duck into the…read morealleyway and head over to see P. T. Murphy. We have seen the show numerous times and we love going for the entertainment factor he provides. I don't want to divulge any details on what takes place there, but there will be smiles on faces, amazing tricks, and humor. Oh, the humor :P Galena has a lot to offer that people don't experience in a single visit. This place should absolutely be on your agenda when you're out having a great time in Galena. Let P. T. Murphy know that Brian sent you. "Brian, with an i"

I work for a library in a small town in Illinois. This guy is part of a book distribution company -…read moreso he was our salesman. He offers free magic if you get books. I felt really awkward right away. I took over for the previous librarian that retired. He kept saying he was a superstar, just strange things and was making odd faces. I got so uncomfortable. I called the retired librarian and she said "Yeah, I always tried to avoid our meetings. Just buy the books online and tell him no to the magic program. He weirded out our parents." So that's what I did. We had a great storyteller come in for a summer reading instead - - she was a peach!

I saw this "entertainer" do a show at a library near me just recently. I use the word entertainer…read morelightly. Nothing actually seemed like magic- I mean- there were a few things didn't seem to go right- and a LOT of it seemed to require no skill. But free is free I guess. The adults afterwords mentioned that it was pretty crumby. Also- he had this used car salesman feel about him. Sort of greasy/uneasy. I think I would hire elsewhere for a kids party. Maybe someone with actual skills as a magician that didn't talk down to the kids or act like he had better things to do.

We hired Scott for our daughter's 8th birthday party. He is fantastic! The kids loved watching and…read moreparticipating in some of the acts. He held their attention the entire time. Scott is very animated and knows his audience. Perfect for birthday parties! Thank you Scott!

Scott was the magician at my sons 6th birthday. We had 30 people. It was so fun! We all enjoyed it…read more He was great with the kids! All the parents have texted me since saying their kids are doing magic at home now too. I would hire him again.

We just had a surprise party for our daughter's 5th birthday and hired The Great Scott as the…read moreentertainment. We were a little worried about finding something that would be fun for our daughter, while keeping the attention of our 9-year-old and our friends' 3-year-old. We had a wide range of ages and attention spans, to say the least! However, as soon as the show began, we knew we had a big hit with The Great Scott. All of the kids, and, well, the adults too, were laughing hysterically in an instant. We all went from laughing one minute to being mesmerized the next. The tricks would seem sort of simple but then there was always a head shaking twist that would confound us all. Which was great as we had a 7 year-old skeptic in the audience that was kept in check! The Great Scott put on a 45 minute show in which kids and adults alike were not just entertained, but were completely captivated. We all had a blast! At the conclusion of the show he made balloon figures for each of the kids which then provided round 2 of birthday party entertainment. All in all, a huge success and a super fun afternoon celebrating our daughter thanks to the talents of The Great Scott!

Scott is the best! He is engaging, flexible, thoughtful and 100% focussed on ensuring the…read moreexperience is memorable. I spent 9 months in the Middle East as a member of the Army Reserve and wanted to do something special to surprise my 6 year old triplets at their elementary school. Scott immediately "got it" and planned the perfect surprise that built up to an incredible moment. He was also an excellent ambassador to the school to ensure every aspect of the surprise was expertly synchronized. Scott, thank you!!!!

We asked Kirk to provide entertainment for our cub scout pack Blue and Gold dinner. His show is…read morevery crowd interactive and he had adults and children alike spellbound with amazement. In addition, he successfully captured 40 plus cub scouts' attention, which is makes his talent truly MAGICAL! Will definately use Kirk Patrick in the future!

We have been coming to the Sawmill for many years, since my kids were very young, and they're now…read morein their late twenties and thirties!! Kirk has always been the highlight, and got to be mesmerized today, on my 63rd birthday!!! He is truly amazingly talented!!

Amazing, fun, funny, great magic tricks, and an outstanding children's entertainer. I hired Great…read moreScott for my sons 5th Birthday and the show was unbelievable. I had 40 people in my home ranging in ages from 1 year to 75 years and everyone was thoroughly entertained! The kids were so excited and laughing hysterically. Great Scott went above and beyond to make my son feel special and included all 15 young children in the show at some point. If you want your child to have an unforgettable time, Great Scott is the only way to go. He is literally the best and people are still talking about the show! Hire him, he WILL NOT disappoint!!

From the owner: Full-time, professional entertainment from Great Scott "It Must Be Magic!"…read moreScott offers a range of show types: * Strolling close-up magic (magic in your hands and right under your nose) * Stage shows * School Assembly programs (several educational programs available) * Gospel illusion shows (Sunday school, special events, aimed at families) * Scouting shows such as Blue & Gold banquets * Birthday parties Well . . . the list goes on, but these are some of the specialty shows that Scott has developed over his career. Scott's shows are suitable for children, adults or families. He effortlessly adjusts to the audience and their needs. You can expect an amazing performance filled with awe and wonder, laughter and fantastic fun. "Thank you very much for the wonderful time we had with your performance. All the children and adults are still talking about the show. You are a professional entertainer with a wonderful talent. Best wishes." - Barb K. New Berlin, WI

Absolutely terrible show. The magic was confusing and unimpressive -- most of the tricks were…read moreclumsy and poorly executed. He seemed out of it and even called multiple kids on stage during a routine, which ended up embarrassing one of them. It was uncomfortable to watch. I remember seeing him years ago and enjoying it, but this time it was just sad to see how much he's declined. Honestly, he shouldn't be performing anymore.

He performed at a private event I attended. He was rude, unprofessional and unfriendly. He scolded…read morechildren that observed him doing close up magic, (literally threatening them) and treated people so poorly for enjoying themselves while he was performing. He had zero personality and I find it hard to believe he makes a living entertaining people