There are a ton of Las Vegas magic shows because Vegas is sort of the unofficial home of magic...where do you think all those huge strip hotels come from? Poof. Tada! Guess what we've pulled out of our hat? 13 of the very best, most entertaining (and sometimes zany) magic shows in Las Vegas. Magic shows and Las Vegas go together like Penn and Teller and there's a long history of great magician performers in Vegas. You may not find the secret trick to landing a jackpot with us, but we can make dollars re-appear with our amazing show ticket prices...."alakazam!" It's officially time for us to stop hyping up Vegas magicians and point you to the best magic shows in Vegas.
We're just about mostly way through 2023 and there have been some minor changes to our list of Top Magic Shows in Las Vegas. Some have disappeared--POOF! and others have closed down.
Fans of Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil get to see a unique combination of the two forces. This Las Vegas magic show features Angel's magic and well-known stage presence presented with the artistic flair that is Cirque du Soleil's signature. The main focus of every act is Angel's magic. The set and illusions are stylized with a gothic feel much like an old-fashioned circus. Tickets from $86.71
It's David freakin’ Copperfield. Need we say more? We really don’t but since we love talking about this world-famous magician who just so happens to be our neighbor, we’ll go on and brag about him and his show anyway. The perfect combo of nostalgia, magic and showmanship, master illusionist David Copperfield continues to wow us time and again. David's been performing his magic show in Las Vegas for years now--it's a darn good time, folks.
Tickets from $73.49
Penn and Teller is the old school Las Vegas magic show. Known for their outrageous blending of comedy and magic, which often stretches the boundaries of traditional magic, this magic show on any given night can involve knives, guns, a fire-eating showgirl and a duck. Known as the "Bad Boys of Magic," for supposedly revealing the secrets to their tricks, they may show you how it's done, but they still manage to leave you startled!
Tickets from $52
Watch Piff the Magic Dragon and his assistant Mr. Piffles star in their long awaited solo show. Fresh from his success on “America’s Got Talent” and following record-breaking ticket sales throughout North America on his first US tour, Piff the Magic Dragon will leave you amazed with his slight-of-hand tricks and magic. You'll be amazed by Piff the Magic Dragon and Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic performing Chihuahua. They will perform a selection of their greatest hits from a repertoire that stretches over six previous critically acclaimed solo shows.
Tickets from $70.18
The world fell in love with him and his magic on NBC's "America’s Got Talent," and now we’re claiming Mat Franco as our own with his headlining magic show at The LINQ. Winner of season nine, this guy has already proven that he has the mojo to wow a massive audience with his sleight of hand and out-of-this-world magic. Oh, and his charisma just cranks it all up to 11. If you had so see just one magic show in Las Vegas, this just might be it.
Tickets from $48.19
Mac King and his goldfish (don't worry, we won't spoil the surprise for you) have been renowned fixtures of the Las Vegas magic show circuit for over a decade and it's easy to see why. At first glance, his retro style may be off-putting, but don't be deterred by the plaid suit and bad haircut – retro doesn't mean old-fashioned, and in this case it certainly doesn’t mean boring! This is an excellent kid-friendly show in Las Vegas
Tickets from $31.18
International mentalist Frederic Da Silva uses magic, mind-reading, hypnosis and a mystery in this show and he's been honored with numerous awards for his powerful abilities. Fans may know him from "France's Got Talent." This afternoon magic show will leave you guessing as to what is reality and what is illusion. Prepare to have your mind blown with this up and coming Vegas magic show sensation.
Tickets from $28
Featuring comedy, magic and high-energy specialty acts from around the globe, V - The Ultimate Variety Show is perfect for your night out on the Strip! The show includes a rotating cast of the most exciting entertainers to grace the stage and some of the most dare-devil stunts you can see LIVE right before your very eyes! This Las Vegas Magic show is awesome and easy on the wallet.
Tickets from $36.44
Blink-and-miss-‘em illusions and a wicked wit fuel Nathan Burton's lightning-paced showcase of teleportation and transformation. As seen on the first and fourth seasons of America's Got Talent, Burton has unlocked the secrets of self-levitation, dematerialization, and appearing simultaneously in homes across the country. Whether slicing up showgirls or throwing himself in the microwave, the old-school showman excels at visual gags and moderately risqué, though family-friendly, one-liners. Elaborate props, high-energy music, and a bevy of lovely assistants add to the spectacle.
Tickets from $20
Known for fantastic pranks, illusions, comedy and great audience participation, Murray the Magician brings his one-of-a-kind magic show to the Laugh Factory Comedy Club at Tropicana Las Vegas. Murray dazzled the judges on "America's Got Talent" and became an internet sensation with his first YouTube video receiving 37 million views.
Tickets from $32.03
Called "the greatest mentalism act in the world" by Penn & Teller, Banachek’s Mind Games Live will open with an act that will astonish the audience, setting the tone for a nonstop heart-pounding journey where Banachek introduces one incredible act after the next, demonstrating why he is known as “the world’s greatest mind reader.” This must-see Las Vegas show at The STRAT showcases the bewildering skill of Banachek, who Penn and Teller have boasted as "a magical thinker of deep, deep subtlety."
Tickets from $27
All of the above listed magic shows are excellent for Las Vegas bound families, but if we had to, if we were forced to choose the best magic shows for kids in Las Vegas we'd go with: