I took a group of my coworkers ranging from age 22-50 to the show and all of us had a great time and were in awe of each of the magicians! Tip: If you show your ticket at a select number of restaurants around the area, you can get a discount on food and drinks! (Monday night only) Sitting closer to the front, or near the aisles will make it more likely that you will be chosen to help the magicians! The show was about 2.5 hours with one intermission filled with magicians doing smaller acts throughout the theater. They had a tiny snack bar that had candy, drinks and wine. They also sold some books and beginner magic tricks. The first magician did mainly scarf and ring tricks, which were cute, but by the end, we were ready for more. The second act was a couple from London and they were hysterical. Their act was pretty impressive, but their personalities overpowered their tricks! The MC did sword swallowing which was amazing and jaw dropping. I had great seats in the premium section and had never been so close to someone doing it! The third act was a mentalist. His last act was one that I still talk about with everyone because it was so unbelievable! The MC mentions that each show is different, I'm ready to go back and experience more magic! read more

Monday Night Magic - View from the front in an intimate theater - Magicians Near Me - New York, New York

This show blew my mind. Emily Robinson performed the most impossible trick known to magic, the Any Card At Any Number (ACAAN) - without touching the cards, which were giant cards. She picked two volunteers by throwing a ball into the audience, so no stooges could be accused of helping her. One volunteer named Any card, (5 of diamonds) the other a numbered position in the deck, (28). Counting down to the 28th card was the 5 of diamonds. Totally unbelievable. I will never forget it. The whole evening was full of amazing magic, even during the interval. I highly recommend this experience. 10 out of 10. read more

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Chris and I purchased tickets in advance by calling them. It seemed to us that calling was the only method to purchase. The process was friendly and efficient. The theater is located in a quaint area with lots of dining options immediately around the theater. We arrived early to obtain the paper tickets from the box office. The foyer is very small and lacked space for everyone to shelter during the cold evening. Arrive early to secure a warm spot or hang out at an adjacent bar. The theater is old and historic. The seating is older and narrow but tolerable for the two hour show. I suggest to book seating in the first five rows if you are bringing children so that they have a better view and a chance to be chosen to assist with tricks. The seating is gently graduated so it can be a little difficult to see the stage. Apparently each show features different magicians. Our show had four different magicians and each was unique and fun in their own way. We came with low expectations and were pleasantly surprised at the quality and fun energy of the show. Our show had a short intermission which was nice and magicians came into the aisles to perform tricks for the children. Chris and I were thrilled with this show and I plan to bring my partner in April. Come with an open mind and let your inner child come out. We recommend this show!! read more

Full disclosure: we got tickets for this show through a friend of a friend. That guy just happens to be the emcee for the show. But, if you've read my past reviews, you know I try to be as honest and unbiased as possible. Barring that, I put disclaimers up so you can judge on your own. Anybody who really knows me knows I'm a sucker for all types of magic. Abracadabra, wands, wizards; Merlin, Harry, Carter the Great. If it's mystifying and leaves me in awe, I'm all in. So when my friend said she should get us tickets to Monday Night Magic while we were on our girls trip, I jumped at the chance. The theater is teeny-tiny, but that was actually a bonus. We got to sit close enough to the stage to see a few things, but were far enough back that we weren't directly in the line of fire, if you get my meaning. There were three main acts that night. The first youngster had a short set full of sleight of hand tricks. He also never spoke a word. He was good, but two of us did notice a few "oops" moments, where his hand wasn't quite as sleight as it should have been. The second magician (and yes, actually, I DO feel awful because I don't remember their names. We were slightly tipsy, and my program is in a bag somewhere...) was a past contestant - and winner - on Penn & Teller's show. You know. The one where magicians do their best to fool the two masters. What's it called...? Anyway, in my opinion, this guy was the best performer of the night (blimey, what was his name?!) He was funny, yes, and he was damn entertaining. But his magic...I mean, let me put it this way: I NEVER want to be the one picked for the audience participation part. (Because I'd freeze, turn seventeen shades of crimson, then burst into flames of shame once I realized people were *looking* at me, that's why.) Yet, throughout his act, I found myself almost wishing that I'd be picked, just so I could experience what he was doing first-hand. Almost. Because what he was doing...if it wasn't magic, I don't know what is. Don't ruin this for me, mmmkay? One of our group did get picked, and she did great onstage (being slightly tipsy and all.) We, of course, dissected everything he had her do during our cab ride back to the hotel, but none of us could figure it out. Fascinating! There was a kid in front of us, Sam, who also got picked to participate. We chatted during intermission, and he told us that he goes to the shows on the regular, and that he'd seen that trick done, and thought he had figured it out. He didn't share (we didn't ask), but the fact that this kid came to several shows A MONTH speaks volumes to the caliber of performer they have on stage every week. The last performer, Jeff Moche (yay, internet!) was the headliner, and though he was hi-freaking-lariuos, he was sadly lacking on the magic. We counted (we're not petty!), and he only did four actual tricks on stage. The rest of his act was comedy-based. And again yes, he was funny. He had us almost in tears at a few points, but we went for smoke and mirrors, not for chuckles and satire. Still, the night as a whole was a blast. They do have a short intermission, in which two other magicians set up shop - one in front of the stage, the other near the entrance - to entertain the audience. They were both good and funny, and interacted with the crowds well. It was just impossible to see both their acts while they were going on at the same time. For myself, I snuck back and forth between the two while my friends vanished to the potty line. Vanished. Get it? They VANISHED from the seats to the... Hey where are you guys going read more

Monday Night Magic - With our generous ticket-giver and emcee of the night, David Corsaro. Very funny guy! - Magicians Near Me - New York, New York

The longest running magic show in their 10th year! They have a pool of 100+ magicians and each Monday night at 8pm, while Broadway is mostly dark, they present a great show of 3 magicians! read more

Monday Night Magic - Magicians Near Me - New York, New York

Great great show. It was so good! The host was really funny and helped keep the mood during the changing of the magicians. I would recommend this to all my friends looking for something different on a Monday night. read more

Monday Night Magic - Stage and some lady's face - Magicians Near Me - New York, New York

What a great show! Overall, the magic was fun to watch and very entertaining. But the reason I'm giving this show five stars rather than four is for the host last night, Harrison Greenbaum. He literally had the entire audience laughing their butts off. Whenever he was on stage I didn't want him to leave. He performed a handful of tricks which were very entertaining, but his comedy was terrific and incorporated in his tricks. Much of it was on the spot and involving the audience. Very impressive! Kudos to all of the magicians for putting on such a great show. The finale was very well done. Jason Bishop was the headliner and he is an excellent illusionist. His silght of hand with cards is out of this world! I plan to come back for another show with a different lineup and definitely plan to see Harrison Greenbaum at one of his stand up comedy sets! read more

3.5 stars. My friends and i came here on 4/2/18. The magicians were funny and performed great tricks. The tricks were unique and had all of us thinking"how the hell did he do that?!" The hypnotic trick was a little creepy but fascinating. The other trick that really impressed me was when the "mentalist" was able to guess the names the audience members were thinking. During intermission, there were 2 magicians doing tricks. This is a great idea to keep the audience engaged during the entire show's duration. I docked 1/2 star for the cramped seating and 1 star for the emcee's constant pitch to fill out the survey. Yo, you only need to tell me one time. read more

Monday Night Magic - Magicians Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not really into magic. There, I said it. I only came to Monday Night Magic out of obligation--tickets were a gift for my mother, so I came along for the ride. The good: I was able to get tickets at a great price--they do periodic promotions on livingsocial/groupon, so I saved some money. The bad: the venue was a typical older NYC theatre, with worn, uncomfortable seats. The view from the seats, the lighting, and the acoustics were all just fine, but it just felt a little cramped. The fantastic: I really enjoyed each of the performers. David Oliver did more oldschool style magic--the kind we're used to seeing at a magic show, while Joshua Lozoff did more of what I'd almost call newschool magic--interactive audience magic. The MC (sorry if you're reading this, I didn't catch your name) was entertaining and kept the show moving. The star of the show was definitely Harrison Greenbaum. Some of his smaller skits were a bit off-colour, so I wouldn't recommend bringing small children or the overly fussy with you, but near the end I was nearly weeping with laughter, and his magic was interactive and enjoyable. I was seated in Premium Seat section, and my party was selected to participate in two different sections of skits--people near the front were chosen more than people further back, so if you want to be part of the show, definitely choose VIP or Premium seating. read more

This is the oldest magic club in NYC and the best value. Each show features 3 excellent magicians and 3 performing close up magic at intermission. The small theater means all seats are good. Tickets are frequently available through TDF at a discount. Great for kids and for adults who want to see magic and maybe get a chance to help with a trick. They offer discounts at 11 nearby restaurants. The staff is very nice and the producer very helpful. The performers change weekly and take varied approaches to magic. Many are very funny. read more

The magic (what there was of it) was great; the rest of it was eh. And the ratio was heavily skewed toward the eh. The opening act was a two-person Cirque du Soleil wannabe. It was so surreal that the word "trippy" is almost too obvious. But no magic. The first magician spent a long time talking and performed only two actual tricks, both of which involved some writing mysteriously appearing, based on audience input he couldn't have known ahead of time. His humor is heavily "ethnic" and somewhat dependent on making fun of his own Jewishness. Some people are offended by this; I just found it lazy and outdated. It was unnerving to hear the (obviously non-Jewish) guy next to me laughing uproariously at stereotypes about ... me. There was close-up magic at intermission. Do not miss this! It was mind-boggling. The second magician was much better than the first, although there was a lot of talking/chatting with the audience there as well. He finished with some amazing card manipulation that showed great artistry. The show changes regularly, so keep that in mind. My experience will differ from yours. There were people in the audience who were howling with laughter throughout, and there were people who were pretty drunk. There were children, and there were non-English speakers (I'd love to hear what the latter made of all this. No, on second thought, maybe I wouldn't.) Parts of the show felt amateurish and others were designed with a lowest-common-denominator kind of appeal. There was some great magic, but it really felt like an old-fashioned comedy-variety show from network TV in the '70s. It doesn't age well, but if that's your thing, go for it. read more

We went to see a magic show about a month ago. I expected magic instead we saw a comedy/juggling act with a few minutes of a few magic. I was disappointed only because I expected a MAGIC show. After I wrote a review to my surprise the owner emailed me!! He said I was the only one who wasn't happy with the show. What was even more surprising was I received a phone call also!!! (Not sure how he got my #) It's not that I didn't enjoy the show. It was fun, I just expected magic. I would recommend you check the performers before going since they change from week to week. Then decide. I think I just picked a bad week. On a side note I did attend a magic show in Queens about two weeks later and it was amazing. I won't say the name but it was all magic and it was awesome. read more

I'll definitely agree with Kimberli M.--on a Monday night when most of the performing community is taking a well-deserved break, this is an event worth checking out. The close-up magic acts at intermission were great, and the fellow who emceed (Michael Chaut?) was a stitch. The stage acts were generally good, though at several points I found myself wishing for a fast-forward button to skip through the "non-magic" parts of the performances. Several of the magicians interspersed their illusions with other kinds of stage performance. It's a good idea in theory, and it worked some of the time--one fellow was doing a "spinning dishes on sticks" routine, and another did some very clever juggling of rings that would interlink and come apart in a very non-obvious way. However, the guy who decided to just sit down and sing a song, as well as the performer who tried to turn a very simple trick into a 10-minute allegory for how much a couple loved each other...bleh. read more

This is the best magic experience in New York. I've taken my family several times and its always a very different experience. Some days its a kids show and others you have a mind reader but always good. super secret tip: all the magicians go across the street to the "Noho Star" after the show. If you show up they all try out their new stuff on you. My daughter got to see the headliner up close for almost a half hour for free. Well worth it. read more

I love magic. I've been the magic castle in LA, I practice a bit of magic myself, and have always appreciated the art. Monday night magic was really disappointing. This show is truly for young kids, though I didn't see this in any of the promotional materials (on Goldstar). Also - Most of the magicians tried to be comedians too much. One of the magicians didn't show up so the producer of the show had to step in. Kids, on the other hand, seemed to love the show! If you have a 5-10 yr old, this is a great place to bring them. There were about 5 young kids that were brought on stage for various reasons. Left about 3/4 through the show. read more

I know NYC is all about musicals and plays but don't miss out on this terrific magic show. I wish we had something like this in LA where a rotating lineup of magicians can showcase their talents. (Yes, I know we have Magic Castle but what about for the rest of us nonmembers?) Don't expect a high-budget Vegas style show. These are true professionals who don't need fancy gear to deceive you. There were so many huh? moments during the show. The theater is small so there are a lot of opportunities for audience participation. If you're shy, don't make eye contact with the magicians. There are 3 segments with 1 intermission. During the intermission, there are several other magicians in the lobby area performing close-up magic. It's such a cool place to go and it's far more affordable than a lot of other entertainment options. read more

This was cool. I'd honestly return, and I don't usually do things like this. I usually just find somewhere to eat and walk around for fun. This show had me mesmerized. I couldn't look away. During intermission, which is unlike any other intermission you've ever experience, I had to use the bathroom but somehow found myself glued to my seat. This is because they do "close up magic" during intermission. Magicians go to your section of the place and do up-close magic for about ten of you. It was even cooler to see the magic that close because it makes you wonder even more how they do it! Every Monday is different, but the show I saw was awesome. Rocco was the "main attraction", if you will. It was madness. Recommended. read more

Really fun date night. There are several different magic acts, my favorite was the great throwdini, a knife thrower who had my heart in my throat. The theater is a bit dated, but that's ok. I understand that there are many different acts that rotate in and out of here. They have 2 close in magicians performing at opposite ends of the theater during intermission. The one I watched, Matteo or Matthias was super talented. So you get a lot of magic for the price. Over all a great experience. read more

Had a very good time. If you like magic, for the price you won't be disappointed. The place has a cozy, low-key, old-village feeling, so don't expect anything like a David Copperfield show. But the performers here are plenty skilled. Will go back. read more

Show was outstanding!! Came here for an 8pm show, made reservations that same day, which they actually ask for you to reserve two weeks in advance, but accommodated us anyway. From the outside, theater appears to be a "rinky dink" theater, but once inside theater is pretty decent. We had great seats to the show. Everything was well organized, very nice staff. We thought it was going to be a basic magic show..we were wrong! from the time the host, Harrison Greenbaum took the stage until the very last act, we couldn't stop laughing. It was comedy, mixed with magicians--Jon Stetson & David Corsaro & skilled juggler--Michael Dubois. Some tricks had you trying to secretly figure out how they pulled them off, others had you just in pure amazement. Regardless, I will be back and bring some more people with me. Unfortunately it seems to run only on Mondays--not the most convenient, but very worth it! Works well as a creative date or night out with friends. read more

It was a great show...different magicians perform every Monday night. Truly a wonderful experience. Will go again in the future. If you like magic, you should check it out. The producer of the show, Michael, is very nice and friendly. Also very accommodating. He helped us book our tickets when we needed to reschedule. I would say the staff, magicians are very professional. Overall a great experience... Love it! read more

Great acts and they are very funny. Amazing how these tricks are done. Theater is small but its worth getting tickets up front. You may get pick to come up stage sometimes. I hope to come back soon. Only poor part of the acts were sometimes the person getting on stage messes it up when they try too hard to be silly. On the September 8th show the blonde tall lady screwed up the act for everyone because she wanted to act silly and not follow directions. I felt so bad or the magician he could finish it properly due to her foolishness. I hope she gets to read this... read more

Probably one-if not THE MOST- fun thing we attended while in NYC. Each of the magicians acts were so polished and they were all hilarious. Be prepared for a lot of audience interaction.. There wasn't a dull moment, the night just disappeared! read more

Monday Night Magic - Magicians Near Me - New York, New York

I came here on a first date with my current girlfriend and it is safe to say that we both liked it a lot. I came here when I heard Rocco the world renown sleight of hand magician was going to perform. Note that every performance has different magicians so you can come back again and you won't be seeing the same show you saw before. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see Rocco (my friend is an amateur magician and he says great things). My favorite act was actually the young illusionary magician who performed last. Very charming and funny guy. The whole show is good for children and adults alike who are interested in some light hearted magic. I definitely recommend. Also, beware the seating options. I had an option to pay a couple more dollars from 69 to 79 dollars to upgrade to front row a VIP seat....... I thought it was like getting first class on a plane where there were more leg room and VIP stuff. IT IS NOT. I got a pull a pull up chair on the front row (the first two rows are pull up chairs) and I kid you not, I think I would have preferred the Premium seats for 69 dollars because they came with arm rests. Response to business owner: Thanks for clarifying since I didn't actually have the benefit of trying both of them. I guess the VIP seats do sound better now that you clarified it. read more

World record knife thrower dazzled the audience, bringing harry houdini's actual throwing knife onstage, and attempting death-defying throws that left us mesmerized. A magician-comedian was genuinely hilarious and amazing, and without giving away any tricks, your jaw will be on the floor based on the magic tricks we witnessed. Amazing time and well worth the price of admission. read more

Awesome time at th show! When I called over the phone for the ticket, Michael was funny. I knew I would have a good time with this group of people. And then the host, Harrison was great!!! Magicians were amazing!!! I wish I could have sticked around longer. Woooohooooooo!!! I love them and will revisit them again for sure! My boyfriend's 10 year old also had a good time!!! I will recommend this show to family with kids. (Slightly older kids, please call for details) A fun date, or girls night out! My jaw was sore because of laughing so hard. Thank you MNM!!! Xoxoxoxo read more

2 of the 3 magicians from the original lineup canceled due to last-minute gigs so we were left with Torkova, Todd Robbins, and John Graham. I missed Torkova because I was late, but I really enjoyed the last two acts. Todd Robbins is the "professor" at the Coney Island Sideshow so his act was very similar to Donny Vomit's. John Graham brought real magic and humor to the show which was really entertaining. During intermission, there were 3 close-up magic acts with Jamy Ian Swiss (the MC), Ali, and Prakash. read more

I came here for a change of scenery for the typical NYC night scene, it was soo much fun, and way better than I thought it would be. Before I went I thought I might get stuck in an audience full of kids, but that was not the case. As a matter of fact there was not a single kid there. The magicians were very entertaining and funny. I laughed more than I would at a typical comedy show, and was entertained by modern magic at the same time. No cheesy sawing a woman in half, or pulling a rabbit out of hat tricks. I also saw one of the best juggling acts ever. This show is composed of very talented, and entertaining performers. I definitely recommend seeing it at least once. read more

Monday Night Magic moved since I was last there; it is now walking distance west of Times Square on 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue in an Episcopal Church/Theater. Great show, as always. This time, because my son was raising his hand to participate in everything, I ended up being chosen to help with a juggler/unicycle rider act. This one act was less about magic and more about entertainment - it was GREAT. The three other professional magicians were phenomenal. This show is for all ages. If you ever liked magic when you were a kid or if you are still a kid at heart, then this show is for you!!! read more

Went last night and it was just great. Show was so entertaining. It was amazing and funny and just fantastic time. The AC could've been better but the entertainment kept my mind off of the heat. Highly recommend!! read more

Great place to go with kids- they will enjoy it greatly and u as well ))) show runs for two hours with the intermission where u can participate in a small magic tricks - do not go anywhere- just wait for it))) some tricks are obvious , but still you can feel magic in the air... read more

My husband took me here on a surprise date. It was a full house with people of all ages including kids. This is a small theater, without the Las Vegas style special effects, but it is an excellent show. During admission they have two magicians in different parts of the lobby and you can take a break or join one of these mini shows. Matteus, a magician from Chile performed some excellent card tricks that still have me scratching my head. A great show for families, dates, or go on your own. I don't follow magic but I was well entertained. read more

Super fun! $40 isn't the cheapest show but this is solid entertainment and an awesome option if you can't afford a broadway show or want something different than a movie. I am a huge magic fan and we finally went and had the best time. The line up changes every week so check it out before to make see you know what you're getting (ours was very comedy oriented and also had a juggler). Small lobby but big theater. There weren't a lot of kids but the ones that were there were pretty annoying maybe they should have a separate show for kids. Also so awesome that they keep it going with close up magic during intermission! Can't sit to go back! read more

Got this on a living social deal and thought it was average. I was truly thinking I was going to a magic show but felt like it was more of a comedy show. The few magic tricks I saw were good but I would have liked more. read more

What an awesome evening! Definitely recommend anyone living/visiting NYC to visit Monday Night Magic. It is perfect for everyone! I took my boss while we were in town and had the funnest evening. The show was great. I recommend sitting in the front rows if possible because the magicians walk off stage and interact with the audience. I definitely will return to experience all the different acts they feature. The owner & performers are so wonderful, which just makes the experience that much more magical. Definitely a must do in NYC! read more

We bought two VIP tickets for Monday Night Magic and I am glad that we chose January the 19th. The performances were very professional & funny. We saw RJ Lewis, Francis Menotti & Michael Chaut. This show is both for children & adults. If you like magic don`t miss this wonderful show. I would definitely will go and see other performers. read more

The name is right! It was a Magical Night.My 4 teenage grandsons were glued to their Seats eyes wide open for the entire night.Hw cool is the audience participation with the magicians.I was onstage with Peter Samelsons slight of hand.The entire audience got the trick but me.During intermission they have up close side shows.Michael Chaut card tricked my grandson Josh and then bent my quarter in half(you owe me).The silent agic of Torkova was eerie and eccentric and the hand and eye control of Michael DuBois thrilled me,as I have always appreciated the skill of a juggler.I didn't mention the specific magic tricks that we are still wondering about that is for YOU to see.But if your lucky enough to have Harrison Greenbaum as the Master of Ceremonies you will augh your sides out.Run don't walk to Monday Night Magic. read more

I watched the 7th April performance and I was both in awe and in fits of uncontrollable laughter. The performances styles were varied and original- like nothing I had seen before. I honestly didn't know I'd have so much fun and I highly recommend it for all ages, friends, lovers and occasions. There's a reason why this show has been running for almost 20 years! read more

Excellent performers and a pure magical experience that I will never forget! Great team!

The first time I went to Monday Night Magic it was enjoyable. Not so much last night (5/12). The magicians were fine. Lots of card tricks. Balls appearing and disappearing -etc. Some cute kids from the audience. But the emcee (who also did some tricks) seemed to fancy himself a standup comedian. And, as such, he felt the need to do attack humor. Since he was Jewish the Jews got the brunt of it. But blacks weren't immune. Nor were people with "weird haircuts" etc. Perhaps it's time for this guy to get some new comic material or just stick to doing tricks. Since he wasn't as good as the magicians who followed him I understand why he went on the offensive. (Except that it was offensive.) Making fun of people is a sure way to get punched in the nose or encounter other kinds of trouble. My personal gripe is simple: I was in the front row (not by choice) with a very attractive friend of mine (by choice.) And while it was none of this jerk's business he seemed intrigued as to why this woman was with me -- "you must be very rich," he said, with an emphasis on the "very." Well, the fact is that she was a friend who wanted to go out before traveling for six weeks. And I figured (incorrectly) that a magic show was a safe place to be. So, be warned, it isn't safe. Your kids will hear biased statements that you probably wouldn't say yourself. I doubt any parent would want to reinforce the stereotype that Jews are cheap, but the emcee couldn't get enough of that one. My suggestion: go to a comedy club if you want laughs and go to another magic show if you want tricks. read more