Featuring world-class illusionists handpicked from across the globe, 'The Illusionists' returns to Broadway with a brand-new show designed to transport audiences back to the golden age of magic. More…
'The Illusionists-Turn of the Century' is set in an era when conjurers were the rock stars of the day. Showcasing the origins of some of the greatest and most dangerous illusions ever created, the show also unveils never-before-seen experiments drawn from a treasure trove of long-forgotten mysteries. Featuring The Clairvoyants of 'America's Got Talent' fame.
See it if It's a magic show albeit one done with great pizzaz and a fast pace that never gets boring. Surprisingly entertaining.
Don't see it if You want real theater. This is entertainment.
See it if You enjoy magic shows & magicians. Good for tourists who don't want to see a traditional play or musical.
Don't see it if You are looking to see real theater. It's entertaining for what it is but is more suited for Vegas.
See it if Nothing new here; you've seen every tired trick before, presented as a series of acts å la vaudeville. I was embarrassed to be there.
Don't see it if You're looking for cutting edge, unique magic and illusions; this was standard and cliché. Very touristy. Not worth Broadway prices.
See it if IF YOU LOVE MAGIC AND CONJURING!
Don't see it if IF YOU WANT A SHOW WITH A CLASSICALLY TOLD STORY
See it if you love those mind boggling illusions that you have seen done many times, in many different ways by charming illusionists vaudeville style.
Don't see it if you are wanting never before seen amazing illusions that leave you spellbound & you don't want to deal with the worst mannered adults.
See it if You like magic shows or still can be childlike in wondering "how they do that", if you want a nice night out esp a family night.
Don't see it if You expect the grandiose atmosphere of Vegas, if you are one to tear the illusions apart, if you can't just enjoy it for its own sake.
See it if you like magic shows..
Don't see it if you don't like magic shows.
See it if you're looking for a decent length of show for your money and you want a relaxed, no-brain kind of entertainment for the evening
Don't see it if you're looking for particularly innovative or new illusions that you haven't seen before
See it if You like magic; you don't mind hokey old-timey patter between your illusions; you like comical magic; you want to figure out how they did it
Don't see it if You don't like old classic routines; you don't want to suspend your disbelief briefly.
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See it if you get a free ticket. If you have kids to entertain. If you never saw a magic trick in your life. All acts are old and dated.
Don't see it if if you want to see an ispiring, fresh show. This one is a collection of dated magic tricks. No fresh ideas or unexpected acts. Boring.
See it if You enjoy magic in all its forms - the clairvoyants and the marionette were my favorite acts.
Don't see it if You don't like shows with audience participation or lots of children.
See it if you enjoy magic.
Don't see it if you want original acts, many "classic" tricks and weak writing.
See it if There was some good magic. However, many of the tricks you could see if you went to a local NYC magic show for demo. It was entertaining.
Don't see it if You don't like magic.
See it if you like wasting money on a mediocre evening of "magic". To be fair, act 2 may have been extraordinary... I wasn't there.
Don't see it if you value your entertainment dollars. Really?...card "tricks"?...on a Broadway stage?
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See it if You think Illusions and magic with a humorous touch are right up your alley, and you don't mind an evening of theater without story lines.
Don't see it if You have come to Broadway for a musical or drama, and need to see a story portrayed in order to to fully enjoy a theatrical experience.
See it if If you're into a more dark magic stage show with little to no speaking rather than a play or musical with characters/emotion;
Don't see it if If you're looking for something that moves or is uplifting (not literally);
See it if You have children who may be entertained by this silliness...and you enjoy very old fashioned Illusions with A LOT of Posing!!!
Don't see it if If you can get tickets to a more entertaining Show!
See it if You enjoy different types of illusions and magical tricks
Don't see it if You want a play with a storyline or you dislike magic
See it if You love illusionists in general. You want to be blown away and entertained.
Don't see it if You only enjoy shows with story and plot.
See it if you like magic. This is a Vegas-like magic show, but it feels out of place on Broadway. It's neat and entertaining, but it's far from great.
Don't see it if you hate magic, hate gimmicks, hate shows that feel like they have no place on Broadway (or even in NYC for that matter), or hate fun.
See it if you like old "Vaudeville" type of acts like on the Ed Sullivan show. Why they had I juggling act beat me what was the illusion.
Don't see it if You are expecting big extravagant Las Vegas type of acts . Previous versions of the show it is quite different
See it if Family show! If you are a magic fan, it's great!!
Don't see it if If you saw americas got talent you have seen most of the show! I'm a huge fan or the clairvoyants, they everything from the agt.