The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays (2019) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(21 Reviews)

Positive

81%

Mixed

19%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing, Funny, Delightful

About the Show

Back in New York for a strictly limited run, this holiday spectacular showcases the talents of seven master illusionists.

From the show:

THIS MIND BLOWING HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SHOWCASES THE JAW DROPPING TALENTS OF SEVEN OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE ILLUSIONISTS ON EARTH. BACK IN NEW YORK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED RUN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

Member Reviews (21)

Bring the kids!, Great staging, Clever, Funny, Entertaining

See it if you like magic shows and love to laugh. The magicians are great but they are also wonderfully entertaining and funny.

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Basic cookie cutter, Cheap, Safe

See it if You want to see a family friendly magic show for all ages

Don't see it if You know magic and expecting anything original, creative or new Read more

Critic Reviews (5)

"Holiday Magic: Fooled and Fooled and Fooled Again: In its sixth year on Broadway, 'The Illusionists' serves up familiar routines, but two smaller shows deliver egghead charm and brainy sleight-of-hand."
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"'THE ILLUSIONISTS' Return to Broadway With MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS"
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3/5 Stars. "There's little particularly holiday-ish about this 'Magic of the Holidays,' but there are six magicians of various kinds conjuring up some easygoing entertainment."
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Score: 90% "A two-hour entertainment that reaches out into the audience and wows everyone with a show of depth and variety that will tickle your funny bone, leave you scratching your head utterly flummoxed and amazed. Seriously."
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"Admittedly, New York City is full of ways to make two hours 'disappear' during the holiday season - looking at store windows, shopping for gifts, ice skating - but few if any of these options can provide both the thrills and laughs of the latest edition of 'The Illusionists,' now at the Neil Simon Theatre."
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