The Enigmatist NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(31 Reviews)

Positive

97%

Mixed

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Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Intelligent, Absorbing, Masterful

About the Show

An evening of puzzles, cryptology and illusions from David Kwong, a renowned magician and New York Times crossword constructor.

From the show:

David Kwong invites you to step into the mysterious, historic world of the Riverbank Estate, the “cradle of cryptology,” reimagined at The High Line Hotel’s gothic Hoffman Hall. Guests will experience mind-bending illusions, and solve entertaining riddles and puzzles. The Enigmatist will blur reality and fiction — and leave you in awe of Kwong’s secret talents.

Member Reviews (31)

Entertaining, Quirky, Clever, Riveting

See it if you love magic &/or puzzles. Charismatic DH rapidly creates crossword! Thin on issues (no politics), but joy of mental gymnastics. Gd crowd.

Don't see it if you want real theater w/tradl perf. DH is funny, but not stand-up. Magic interwoven w/puzzle-solving. Fun, absorbing. Go early to venue!

Masterful, Absorbing, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You love trying to solve 5 challenges thru-out show, see him make a crossword puzzle in 2.5 minutes, & see how objects turn up elsewhere.

Don't see it if You don't like solving the 4 pre-show puzzles beforehand. But they have a "little hint" and a "big hint" for each puzzle, so that helps!! Read more

Thought-provoking, Exquisite

See it if You enjoy puzzles (esp. crosswords, scrabbles, word puzzles), nerd talk, and magic (traditional tricks). Faint plot to connect the tricks.

Don't see it if Don't like audience participation, which is even more for front row folks. Some overlap with Darren Brown's Secret but this has puzzles. Read more

Clever, Masterful, Absorbing, Smart and fun, Entertaining

See it if Like chamber magic performed by engaging, mentally quick fellow in tight, quasi-nightclub setting. "Whoa-how'd he do that?!" plus puzzles!

Don't see it if Hate card tricks, audience participation (not mandatory), aren't puzzle-curious, don't like crosswords, expect a play. Nerdy/gentle surprise Read more

Masterful, Dizzying, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You like magic, or Scrabble, or crossword puzzles, or all of the above.

Don't see it if It's a magic show. If that's not your thing, move on.

Masterful, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if magic, puzzles or scrabble intrigue you all wrapped up with entertaining patter and stories

Don't see it if you want a serious night out Read more

Unique and personal, Quirky, Masterful, Delightful

See it if He’s highly intelligent and figured out a way to combine puzzles and magic that’s engaging, involves audience & displays his amazing talent

Don't see it if You really dislike puzzles, but it’s a lot of fun to watch him. I enjoyed solving some of the pre puzzles &my husband got 1 in the show. Read more

Masterful, Intelligent, Exquisite, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you are a fan of puzzles, magic and cryptology! David does an amazing job of entertaining the audience throughout his presentation.

Don't see it if looking for a music or play. This is more of up close magic show, with some great puzzles mixed in. Seats can be somewhat uncomfortable also Read more

Trailer

Creative team

David Kwong

Writer / Performer