Best Magic Shows in Las Vegas
Pick a Show, Any Show
Las Vegas has more world-class magic than anywhere on earth — from two-time America’s Got Talent champion Shin Lim doing impossibly clean sleight of hand, to the legendary Penn & Teller explaining a trick and fooling you anyway, to mentalists who seem to read your mind.
The best magic show for you depends on what you want: pure craft, big illusions, comedy, mind-reading, a family afternoon, or an adults-only night. This guide sorts every major Vegas magic show by exactly that.
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First: What kind of magic are you after?
Vegas magic really splits into five lanes. Figure out yours and the choice gets easy.
- Headliner spectacle — the big names and big rooms: AGT champions, grand illusions, must-see-in-Vegas reputations.
- Mentalism & mind-reading — less about cards and doves, more about predictions, psychology, and “how did they know that?”
- Comedy magic — laughs first, tricks second; great when your group wants fun over awe.
- Family & afternoon magic — all-ages, daytime-friendly, easy on attention spans.
- Adults-only & late-night — raunchy, dark, or 21+; magic with a cocktail and an edge.
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The headliners: Vegas’s biggest magic names
If you only see one magic show, it’s probably on this list. These are the marquee acts with the rooms, the reputations, and the TV pedigrees.
Shin Lim
Venetian · 90 min · 4+
The two-time America’s Got Talent champion built his name on close-up card magic so clean it looks edited. Elegant, music-driven, and genuinely jaw-dropping — the purist’s pick.
Mat Franco
The LINQ · 90 min · 5+
The only magician to win America’s Got Talent outright, Franco mixes clever illusions with disarming charm. Warm, family-friendly, and a great first Vegas magic show.
Penn & Teller
Rio (off-Strip) · 90 min · 5+
The legendary duo blend jaw-dropping magic with sharp comedy — and sometimes tell you exactly how a trick works, then fool you anyway. Smart, funny, and deep.
Criss Angel MINDFREAK
Planet Hollywood · 75 min · 10+
High-tech illusions, danger, and rock-concert energy. The biggest, loudest, most spectacle-forward magic show in town — built for fans of scale and shock.
Best for mentalism & mind-reading
If cards and doves leave you cold but “how could they possibly know that?” gives you chills, this is your lane.
Colin Cloud Mastermind
Harrah’s · 90 min · 10+
A real-life Sherlock who reads deductions and minds with theatrical polish. Gripping, interactive, and a smart date-night pick.
The Mentalist
Planet Hollywood · 75 min · 16+
A mind-reading show built on predictions, reveals, and big crowd reactions — catnip for skeptics who want to be convinced.
Paranormal Mind Reading Magic
Horseshoe · 75 min · 5+
Mentalism with a suspenseful, uncanny, supernatural-tinged feel. Interactive and a little spooky.
Mind2Mind
Fontainebleau · 90 min · 21+
An upscale, adults-only mentalism experience with impossible predictions and heavy audience participation. For grown-ups who want to be genuinely stumped.
Matt Donnelly: The Mind Noodler
LINQ Promenade · 75–90 min · 5+
Comedy, mind-reading, and interactive magic in one — the lightest, most family-friendly mentalism option.
The Conjurors
LINQ Promenade · 75 min · 7+
A stylish two-person show blending magic and mentalism with an international, theatrical presentation.
Best comedy magic
When the group wants to laugh as much as gasp, these put the jokes first — without skimping on the tricks.
Piff the Magic Dragon
Flamingo · 75 min · 8+
Deadpan comedy and strong magic from the dragon-suited AGT and Fool Us star (and his chihuahua sidekick). Funny first, but the magic delivers.
Mac King Comedy Magic Show
Excalibur · 70 min · 5+
A long-running afternoon staple — folksy, hilarious, and endlessly family-friendly. A Vegas institution for a reason.
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
Showcase Mall · 70 min · All ages
Big illusions and light laughs in a quick, accessible, budget-friendly afternoon show. Easy win with younger kids.
Mike Hammer Comedy Magic
Four Queens (off-Strip) · 70 min · 13+
A scrappier, crowd-working downtown act with quick wit and plenty of audience banter.
Farrell Dillon
LINQ Promenade · 75 min · 5+
Fast, funny comedy magic from a TV-favorite magician in an intimate room — strong on interactive moments.
Adam London Laughternoon
Ahern Hotel (off-Strip) · 60 min · All ages
A clever afternoon show that’s genuinely funny for kids and adults alike. Tidy 60 minutes.
Allstars of Magic
Planet Hollywood · 75 min · All ages
A fast-paced, variety-style showcase with multiple performers — good for mixed-age groups and pre-dinner plans.
Best for families & afternoons
All-ages, daytime-friendly, and easy on younger attention spans. Several comedy-magic shows above also fit here — these are the most reliably kid-ready.
Mac King Comedy Magic Show
Excalibur · 70 min · 5+
The gold standard for family magic in Vegas: affordable, funny, and timed perfectly for an afternoon.
The Magic of Jen Kramer
Westgate (off-Strip) · 75 min · 4+
Smart, charming, polished magic from one of Vegas’s leading magicians — and strong off-Strip value.
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
Showcase Mall · 70 min · All ages
Bright, broad, and easy for young kids; a low-commitment afternoon pick.
House of Magic
Silver Sevens (off-Strip) · 75 min · All ages (PG-13)
A funny, fast-moving multi-magician showcase with a Magic-Castle vibe and off-Strip value.
David Goldrake
LINQ Promenade · 90 min · 5+
Elegant, classic illusions in a smaller setting — a good mixed-age night out.
Best adults-only & late-night magic
Magic with a cocktail and an edge — raunchy, dark, or strictly 21+. Leave the kids at the hotel.
Ghost Stories
Mandalay Bay · 90 min · 21+
A spooky blend of mentalism, storytelling, and seance-style theatrics. Immersive, dark, and built for an adults-only date night.
An R Rated Magic Show
Planet Hollywood · 75 min · 18+
Sleight of hand meets raunchy comedy — a cheeky, late-evening alternative to family magic. Great for friend groups.
Late Night Magic at The Magicians Room
LINQ Promenade · 75–90 min · 18+
An intimate, unpredictable late-night set with a darker, more adult edge.
Lioz: Comedy Magic Parody
Planet Hollywood · 75 min · 18+
A deliberately ridiculous magic spoof that leans all the way into the joke — for crowds tired of the usual.
How to choose — and who should skip what
- Going with kids? Stick to the family and afternoon shows (Mac King, Nathan Burton, Jen Kramer, Adam London). Skip anything marked 18+ or 21+.
- Want to be genuinely fooled? Go headliner or mentalism — Shin Lim and Penn & Teller for pure craft, Colin Cloud or The Mentalist for mind-reading.
- Group that wants to laugh? Comedy magic over spectacle — Piff, Mac King, or (for adults) An R Rated Magic Show.
- Watching the budget? The off-Strip and afternoon shows (Jen Kramer, House of Magic, Mike Hammer, Adam London) tend to be the best value.
One caution: “magic” in Vegas covers everything from a 5-year-old’s first show to a 21+ night of dark mentalism. Always check the age rating before you book — it’s the easiest way to end up in the wrong room.
Magic shows at a glance
Trying to pick any favorites for “Best Magic Shows in Las Vegas” is like trying to pick a card when the whole deck is the right one (how do they do that?). But, there are some that come to mind for different situations.
| Show | Ages | Venue | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam London Laughternoon | All Ages | Ahern Hotel | Comedy · Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Allstars of Magic | All Ages | Planet Hollywood | Magic · Family-Friendly |
| An R Rated Magic Show | 18+ | Planet Hollywood | Comedy · Magic · Adult |
| Colin Cloud Mastermind | 10+ | Harrahs | Magic |
| Criss Angel MINDFREAK at Planet Hollywood | 10+ | Planet Hollywood | Magic |
| David Goldrake | 5+ | LINQ Promenade | Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Farrell Dillon at The Magicians Room | 5+ | LINQ Promenade | Comedy · Family-Friendly · Magic |
| Ghost Stories | 21+ | Mandalay Bay | Adult · Magic |
| House of Magic | All Ages | Silver Sevens | Family-Friendly · Magic |
| Late Night Magic at The Magicians Room | 18+ | LINQ Promenade | Comedy · Magic · Adult |
| Lioz – Comedy Magic Parody | 18+ | Planet Hollywood | Comedy · Magic · Adult |
| Mac King Comedy Magic Show | 5+ | Excalibur | Comedy · Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Mat Franco | 5+ | The LINQ Hotel + Experience | Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Matt Donnelly the Mind Noodler | 5+ | LINQ Promenade | Comedy · Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Mike Hammer Comedy Magic | 13+ | Four Queens | Comedy · Magic |
| Mind2Mind | 21+ | Fontainebleau Las Vegas | Magic · Adult |
| Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show | All Ages | Showcase Mall | Comedy · Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Paranormal Mind Reading Magic | 5+ | Horseshoe Las Vegas | Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Penn & Teller | 5+ | Rio Hotel & Casino | Magic · Family-Friendly |
| Piff the Magic Dragon Show | 8+ | Flamingo | Comedy · Magic |
| Shin Lim | 4+ | The Venetian Resort | Magic · Family-Friendly |
| The Conjurors | 7+ | LINQ Promenade | Magic |
| The Magic of Jen Kramer | 4+ | Westgate | Family-Friendly · Magic |
| The Mentalist | 16+ | Planet Hollywood | Magic |
Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas Magic Shows
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Whatever you pick, see it live — magic only really works in the room.
Michelle
Founder, Vegas Onstage
Michelle is the founder of Vegas Onstage and a lifelong fan of Las Vegas live entertainment — from Sphere headliners to off-Strip comedy and magic. In her previous life she worked in production and front of house for theaters of many sizes, but her current role is her favorite…audience member.