There are more live magic shows playing in Las Vegas then in any other city in the world. But not every show is appropriate or entertaining for every group. Some are sophisticated and sexy; others crude and shocking, and a few will amaze even the most skeptical theatergoer.
Las Vegas Magic Shows for Families
Looking for a great magic show that your whole family will enjoy? Mac King is a terrific magician and comedian who will delight audiences young and old. His Mac King Magic Comedy Show afternoons at Harrah’s is funny and amazing. Mr. King is a charming gentleman who involves the audience in his show. He selects volunteers from the audience and proceeds to bamboozle them and you all at the same time.
Highlights of his show include a very strange trick involving a goldfish and Mac’s “Cloak of Invisibility.” The show has very minimal production values; don’t expect to see tigers jumping out of cages and half-naked showgirls swinging from the rafters. It’s a delightful afternoon of stand up comedy and sleight-of-hand magic. With very reasonable ticket prices, it’s a great show for families.
Las Vegas Magic Shows For Teens
Criss Angel is a reality TV star who combines a bizarre personality with magic tricks and camera tricks that have teenagers and other less critical thinkers believing he actually has magical powers. While his TV show very often cheats
the viewer by using tricky editing, when he’s live on stage for his Believe show at The Luxor he manages to amaze you with his mastery of illusions. Together with Cirque du Soleil, Angel creates a spectacular fantasy filled performance. Fans of Criss Angel will be delighted to see him pull off some of the most visually stunning magical illusions being performed anywhere in the world.
Shocking Las Vegas Magic Shows
Penn and Teller present a magic show at The Rio that’s designed to shock, amaze and challenge audiences on an intellectual level. If you are afraid of four letter words and stage blood by the gallon, stay away. Unlike most magicians, Penn and Teller appear to give away the secrets behind the tricks they do. They believe that modern audiences, at least those with a bit of an IQ, don’t really believe that a guy in a tuxedo producing doves from handkerchiefs actually possesses real magical powers. So they don’t pretend to possess any supernatural skills and do their best to expose those who would have us believe such nonsense. The bad boys of magic are good enough to happily meet and greet audience members, sign souvenirs and take photographs with fans in the lobby after every performance.
The Amazing Jonathan at Planet Hollywood is for adults only. This frenetic and eccentric comedy magician perfected his craft in comedy clubs and colleges, so his material can sometimes be irreverent. His rapid-fire delivery of sight gags, magic and sidesplitting comedy is perfect for crowds that are not easily offended and want to have a great time. No one under 18 is permitted at the show.
Big Las Vegas Magic Shows For General Audiences
Rick Thomas performs the big stage illusions with flair at The Sahara. If your idea of a great magic show is levitating ladies and disappearing tigers, Mr. Thomas will not disappoint. He is a master magician who truly knows how to amaze and astound audiences using the art of stage illusion. The show is a safe bet for folks looking to entertain a group of business guests or family groups. There is nothing to offend even the meekest member of your entourage.
David Copperfield has a must-see magic show at the MGM. David is one of the most important and influential illusionists in the world today. The illusions he performs will baffle you, but more importantly Copperfield knows how to entertain. He manages to make a very big show feel intimate, and leaves you with a magical feeling. If you can afford to bring the whole family, do. It’s a classy magic and illusion show you can bring anyone to and know they’ll enjoy it.
Guest Post provided by Brian McGovern. Brian is a professional magician from New York City who regularly performs at private parties and conventions in Las Vegas. Find out more at NYC Magicians. He combines sleight of hand with stand-up comedy.
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