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The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays

First Preview: Aug 5, 2019
Opening Date: Aug 5, 2019
Closing Date: Jan 5, 2020
Running Time: 02:05
The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays

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Playing @
Neil Simon Theatre
250 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
BACK IN NEW YORK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED RUN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, The Illusionists will dazzle audiences of all ages and make a believer out of you.

This critically acclaimed production has shattered box office records across the globe and stunned thousands with some of the most outrageous and miraculous acts ever to be seen on stage. Are you ready to be thrilled, mystified, shocked, delighted and astounded? Are you ready to witness the impossible?

See it before it disappears.
BroadwayPerformance ArtFamilyHoliday
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 8
Audience Advisory: 90-minute family matinees are performed Saturday and Sunday at 11 am

Performance Schedule

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: VISIT - https://www.theillusionistslive.com/illusionists/broadway/show.html


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$77.00 - $167.00

Reviews

  • Each performer has a specialty of sorts, and all are very good at what they do. The overall approach will be familiar to anyone who watches programs of the Got Talent ilk – fast moving, flashy visuals, loud music. Only thing missing is Howie Mandel – at least in person: Clips from the show occasionally pop up on large video screens.Perhaps the production’s greatest trick is that it never feels like a rip-off or a TV show padded out for Broadway prices. Even Shin Lim’s close-up card tricks play well.
  • Trent proves a smoothly ingratiating emcee, exhibiting a boyish appeal and enthusiasm that easily wins over the crowd. He's as much dancer as magician, performing elaborate performance art-style routines involving complex video projections. He incorporates a variety of magic styles into his act; some of them don't pay off, such as a lengthy bit in which he runs through the auditorium catching rolled-up pieces of paper thrown by audience members that later prove prophetic. But his technical skill is manifestly evident and his monologue about how he began performing magic as a child, accompanied by old home movies, gives the evening a nice emotional component.
  • Each performer has a specialty of sorts, and all are very good at what they do. The overall approach will be familiar to anyone who watches programs of the Got Talent ilk – fast moving, flashy visuals, loud music. Only thing missing is Howie Mandel – at least in person: Clips from the show occasionally pop up on large video screens.Perhaps the production’s greatest trick is that it never feels like a rip-off or a TV show padded out for Broadway prices. Even Shin Lim’s close-up card tricks play well.
  • Trent proves a smoothly ingratiating emcee, exhibiting a boyish appeal and enthusiasm that easily wins over the crowd. He's as much dancer as magician, performing elaborate performance art-style routines involving complex video projections. He incorporates a variety of magic styles into his act; some of them don't pay off, such as a lengthy bit in which he runs through the auditorium catching rolled-up pieces of paper thrown by audience members that later prove prophetic. But his technical skill is manifestly evident and his monologue about how he began performing magic as a child, accompanied by old home movies, gives the evening a nice emotional component.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    One location at extreme side of orchestra. Patron purchases aisle seat and adjacent seat. Transfer optional.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.
  • Curb Ramps

    SW corner of 52nd St. & Broadway; SE corner of 52nd Street & 8th Ave.
  • Entrance

    Double doors in series: 1st set (each 29.5") to outer lobby; slope down to 2nd set (each 30") to inner lobby. Incline (1:10) to orchestra level.
  • Box Office

    Outer lobby. Counter 46.5"
  • Restroom

    One wheelchair-accessible restroom on the orchestra level (house left)
  • Water Fountain

    Lower lounge, in restrooms
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge. Photo identification is required as a deposit. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop.

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