We saw Chris Randall at Smoke & Mirrors--and all four of us had a great time! He's very skilled and a great entertainer. We were mystified and entertained. The theater has been creatively carved out of an old bank building, and it's very comfortable and intimate in scale. Every seat is a good one! And after the act, you can explore the old bank vault, which is quite a sight in itself. So what are you waiting for? You'll have a good time, just go! read more

The new venue looks magnificent and a seriously amazing upgrade of the old venue. The stage is much larger with a curtained area. The seating arrangement is just like the old theater with all the wall decorations. There's plenty of street parking, which is great for people who are familiar with the area. The old venue had a convenient parking lot in front of the venue. There are lot of food options around for a quick bite to eat prior or after the show. It's a great place to watch magic shows. About the only issue I had was I wish the owner took a picture of me with the three magicians from the act. I know he was busy handing out flyers but he took a picture for the previous group with the magicians. He just said to me, "Get someone else to take the picture." One of the three magicians took a picture of me with the other two magicians, but it would've been nice to get all three in the picture with me. I'm pushing 60 (and I paid extra to get a front row seat), so photo memories like this would be nice. read more

They did a nice job converting this grand old bank lobby into a theater. We went on a Friday night for the 8PM show. Found a lot of dining options 1 mile down the road in Keswick Village. We were greeted I Immediately upon entering the building and didn't even need to pull up our tickets, we just needed to confirm our last name and row. They have two sets of restrooms which makes it easier for guests that might have to step out for a minute to use them. Plenty of parking behind the bank and also a municipal lot next to that. Parking on the street is free after 8PM. We saw Mike Miller a local magician from Philadelphia, lots of wows and laughs. Worth every penny! read more

Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater - Front row puts you close to the illusions and was only $10 more. - Performing Arts Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

We took our grandson who was watching every move to detect how tricks were performed. He wasn't very successful. We enjoyed the show and 1hour is sufficient. read more

We had a great time! We save David Merlin, and he was awesome. He got the audience involved and had mixed in some comedic moments. My husband LOVES magic. He looked like he was a kid in a candy store. I highly recommend attending a show. read more

My daughter and I had a great time at the Family Magic Show this past Saturday. Fun, interactive, and exciting! We'll definitely go again sometime! read more

Fantastic show. The magician was amazing. Every seat in the theatre gives you a great view. Parking lot in the rear

The venue is magnificent! Top notch staff! Plenty of parking. The main theater is the perfect size for magic. I wish I had more time to explore the rest of this converted bank complete with a magic museum and a smaller "close up " theater. We attended the "Dr. Morbius Old Fashioned Ghost Show." The show was fun and entertaining but did seem a little slow paced at times and too long. It would behoove Dr. Morbius to cut back on the amount of tricks in the show. IMHO. That being said, the one negative, at least the night we were there, is the MUSIC WAS TOO LOUD! Earsplitting at some points. I honestly thought the sound man was trying to blow out the PA. Theater management really needs to put a check on that. All in all it's great to see a venue dedicated exclusively to magic and magicians in the Philly the area. We certainly will return to see some of the many upcoming acts. read more

Took our grandchildren to the matinee and they absolutely loved it. Very entertaining.

I was blown away by the show last weekend! It was my first experience at a magic show and I was so impressed! I can't wait to see another show! read more

Top talent. A wide variety of performers. An intimate theater where every seat has a great view.

SoOo MUCH FUN! We didn't know what to expect as 1st timers to this wonderful & mystical venue. From the moment we walked in, to the time we were leaving, we felt so welcomed by this great group of people. Loved the decor - lots of history of famous magicians & colorful old time posters & memorabilia of master magicians. There is a very comfortable & large waiting area with another separate large lounge area for 'pre-show' hanging for drinks (BYOB) & chilling with your group. The theater is perfect & sits a small crowd (60 comfortable seats) - we could see everything from our seats. Both my husband & I were actually invited to participate in the show! Hilarious & so much fun = we were amazed & stupefied!! We took the hour+ trip from the NJ shore & I'm glad we found this mystical jewel. The performers were professional, so much fun = they wowed us with their prestidigitation & skills!! The outside of the building has only the 'Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater' sign by the entrance & 1st impression gives absolutely NO hint of what is about to happen inside! TRULY MAGIC!!!! We will be back! read more

I hope this tucked away theater gets more visibility because the show was incredible. 10/10! Everything was entertaining and surprising. I had doubts about a show of card tricks being entertaining for over an hour, and my doubts were definitely wrong. If card tricks were that fun, I can only imagine what the other shows are like with illusions like sawing a person in half, making people disappear, etc. All ages (we were with a 13y/o boy, as a 30 something couple, and Middle Aged people to seniors were in the crowd) were equally impressed and gave a standing ovation. Our group will be definitely be returning with more family and friends. read more

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My boyfriend and I have visited the theater several times and brought other people with us. It's a really fun night out and the performers are always talented and entertaining. Small, intimate theater! read more

Yet another great show. I have easily seen dirty shows at the theater and have always had a great show. read more

Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

The theater is clean and well designed to view magic. Performers are generally top-notch, and the management is friendly, welcoming and helpful! read more

Just sW Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio on Saturday. This was our 4th time at Smoke and mirrors. This was the best show we have seen. Lots of fun and amazing Ment. Thanks​ read more

The family show starring Carl Mercurio Was most enjoyable. Such amazing talent! It was pure joy to watch our grandchildren's faces, especially our birthday boy Tommy. Pure old-fashioned fun for the whole family. We look forward to returning soon. Thank you, Marty & David! read more

Wonderful, fun show. Interesting tricks, lots of audience participation. Great comedy commentary too!

We attended a family magic show this past weekend with Danny Archer hosting and performing and it was great. We had our grand-daughters with us and they loved it too. Danny was really great, handling the sometimes overly rambunctious children in the front row with grace and charm, and honestly, he is a really great magician, doing close magic with great skill. I would recommend the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater without reservation. read more

My wife and I went to Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theater last Saturday Night and saw Brain Curry's show, The Good Liar. What an AMAZING show this is! If you ever see him coming to anywhere near you, it is a must see. And, Smoke and Mirrors was the ideal place to see it. What a great night of magical theater! read more

Great theater to see magic up close and personal! Gone are the days of sitting rows back, squinting and trying to see the stage or looking at a larger screen of what is actually going on. One of the best things about the layout of the theater is that in my opinion there's not a bad seat in the house, even in the most back row! This was our second visit to the theater and I already plan to bring some friends back. Most of the performers are a fun mix of magic and comedy, you'll be both rolling around in laughter and child-like curiosity while watching the show. The most recent performance saw, the performer did actually mess up a trick that didn't work out - but despite that we had a great experience and thought nothing less of the venue or the artist. I highly recommend this for a fun night out with the family or friends - check out their event schedule they will list if it's a show geared more towards adults or children/teen friendly! Bonus - BYOB read more

My son and I had a great time. It was a very interactive and entertaining show with two different acts. Also, it was extremely organized and very clean. My son cannot wait to return for a family show. read more

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We had a birthday party for our twins at Smoke & Mirrors and it was above and beyond our expectations. The theater and party room, the show, the customer service--everything was top notch! All the parents who came were wow'ed and commented that it was so much fun for everyone! It beats a bounce place by a mile. My husband and I can't wait to go back and see a show for a date night now that we've discovered this gem. read more

Danny, Marti and Mike were absolutely accommodating and entertaining. The afternoon show was so much fun. My grandson had a birthday party there and everyone was amazed. Thank you for this gem of a theater . We will be back read more

Great shows! We've been to evening and (with our grandchildren) afternoon shows. The shows are fun, have audience participation and have truly amazing performers. Definitely recommend for a fun night out read more

Absolutely terrific evening of fun and magical amazement. I am so impressed that this form of entertainment is available at such a outstanding value in the Philadelphia area. Terrific performances, small and comfortable theater, amazing prices. Even in the back, we had excellent seats. This is the kind of small, quality venue we all crave. These are truly talented performers who love their craft. There was also lots of audience engagement, and you leave feeling like you were a valued and important part of the show. Congratulations to this brand new venue and to the excellent performers. read more

Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater - Waiting for the show to start. View from the back row center. Excellent. - Performing Arts Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

This place was really fun. Great show. I had no idea the theater/ venue was there. We went kind of last minute ,but we had great seats. The waiting area was just beautiful, lots of memorabilia, nice couches. Overall just a great fun night. We saw Eric DeCamp,nice guy! read more

Great place to hold a celebration with awesome entertainment. I recently planned a surprise party for my husband at Smoke and Mirrors theater. I purchased enough tickets for my guest along with the lounge for a pre-party. The owners are very accommodating and always returned my calls while planning the celebration. All my guest were wowed by the talented magicians! The small venue allows you to witness magic right in front of your eyes. There was a lot of audience participation which kept my guest engaged with the performance. We will definitely be going back as they offer different acts each week. read more

This place is amazing! Intimate setting makes the whole experience even better. The headliners are unbelievably talented. Perfect for a night out. read more

We attended a family magic show this past weekend with Danny Archer hosting and performing and it was great. We had our grand-daughters with us and they loved it too. Danny was really great, handling the sometimes overly rambunctious children in the front row with grace and charm, and honestly, he is a really great magician, doing close magic with great skill. I would recommend the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater without reservation. read more

My first time at this "magical" theater. I've lived in the area for years and probably drove by this location a thousand times without knowing it was ever there. Magic!! I can't say I loved either of the magician or the mentalist that performed the night I was at Smoke & Mirrors theater, but I loved the actual theater and the experience. You walk into an actual tiny little theater, with an invitingly charming lobby. The theater room is designed for up close and personal experience, no bad seat in the house. The acoustics were perfect. I would love to come back here for another show! read more

Excellent hidden gem. Great magic shows. Not a bad seat in the house. Very friendly and located next door to a nice pub for dinner. Makes for a wonderful and different date night. Just book your tickets early in advance. Tends to sell out quickly. read more

This is an outstanding venue to see live magic performances. There is not a bad seat in the house. The sight lines and acoustics are perfect for an intimate setting. Every act is of the highest caliber and owners Danny Archer and Marty Martin are to be applauded for creating such a terrific venue. read more

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We LOVE this place and keep coming back. We love Gino! Daniel Roy was magnificent! All the magicians we've seen at Smoke and Mirrors were absolutely amazing. Get ready to be amazed! read more

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Love this place! I've been here several times and every performer has been fabulous and entertaining. Very friendly folks run and MC, theater seats are comfortable and each seat has a great view, even if it's close up magic with cards. Highly recommended!! read more

First time visit to Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theatre and will definitely return. We went with our family of four including two teens and my parents. The entertainers were both amazing! Even though we were a group that spanned from the age of 13 to 75 we were all entranced and intrigued by the magic and card tricks. Definitely let wondering "how did they do that"? The theater is an intimate 60 seat venue which is a great size to feel a part of the show. The tickets are reasonably priced. I have a coworker who was there also and saw two other performers. She highly recommend we visit. read more

So much fun! Great show, interactive and highly skilled. Nice little venue but not crowded or uncomfortable. Highly recommend for something "different". I bought 5 tickets for my daughters birthday and we all had a blast - kids & adults!! read more

Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater - Matt Stanley was great! - Performing Arts Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

I went last weekend (9/8/17) for a unique evening of entertainment. The theater is tucked away (they said a new sign will be coming soon), but you'll be surprised at how warm and inviting the place is. In the theater, there is absolutely not one bad seat. The owners walk around and talk to you prior to the show, and they are an engaging duo! The first act was a short stint by one of the owners who had the entire audience laughing. The headliner had us all in awe. For the price and location, you just can't go wrong. Everything about the evening was pure fun. read more

As the flyer says: "Tired of bars or another night at the movies?" My brother got us here. It was FANTASTIC. Really amazing. I got chosen to participate, and even 6 inches away I was still just dumbfounded - it's a cool feeling! The night we went, we saw Daniel Roy and Danny Ray - a terrific double-bill. The owner was very friendly and informative, and is passionate about having a European-style "close magic" theater in the area. It is WELL WORTH the trip and the tickets. A great night out. Evening shows are family-friendly. It's in a strip mall/warehouse-y looking place - head to the back of the parking lot and park there. Find it, and enjoy! read more