16 Las Vegas Magic Shows For Every Budget

^{Shin Lim performs LIMITLESS by Shin Lim, his close-up card magic show at the Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas.}

Magic shows have always been a classic in Las Vegas. The options can vary from an affordable seat at an off-Strip casino to seeing a production with pyrotechnics for over a hundred dollars.

In some Vegas shows, you’ll just get card work performed inches from your face, or some will show off the work on a screen if you can’t get that close up. There’s even a two-hour stage adaptation of a heist movie here. Three of these magic shows are all in an intimate venue off the LINQ Promenade, with the cheapest ticket being for a show for ages 18 and up.

We’ve rounded up details on 16 different magic shows in Vegas and what to expect from each one. Each show has different minimum ages and a different likelihood of being pulled up on stage. We’ve laid out the details on each show and what might happen, including show lengths, magic styles, and whether the show is one that you’ll even have to worry about getting pulled on stage for.

All 16 Shows at a Glance

Card Work and Close-Up Magic

Shows that feature card work and close-up magic are definitely some of the tightest disciplines in the category. These three shows focus on the magician’s handwork and quick tricks that will leave you dumbfounded, even for a moment.

Shin Lim Works Close and (Almost) Silently

LIMITLESS is a show by Shin Lim, a two-time America’s Got Talent winner who barely speaks through it. The show is about 90 minutes at the Palazzo Theater and features sleight of hand with cards.

Don’t worry too much if you can’t sit near the front. A large screen above the stage shows close-ups of his handiwork throughout the performance. Reviewers who have seen the show say the screen makes any seat in the house a good one compared with others on this list.

The show runs Wednesdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., with additional shows on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Children 4 and under are not allowed into the show.

Book Shin Lim tickets from $67. Be aware that the bag policy is stricter than most, and they do not allow backpacks, large bags, tablets, laptops, cameras, or outside food or drink.

Mat Franco Puts the Audience In the Show

Mat Franco won season 9 of America’s Got Talent, and now he has his own show at The LINQ called Magic Reinvented Nightly. The show focuses on improvisation and audience interaction, making each show unique.

The show has a 4.8/5 rating based on 354 TripAdvisor reviews. People love that the interaction between the audience and Franco doesn’t feel forced, and say the theater’s size definitely helps, since the front rows aren’t walled off as a premium tier. Shows are typically Thursday through Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The minimum age to see this show is 5, and any guest under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Every guest at the show needs a ticket, regardless of age, so there’s no lap sitting at this show for kids.

Mat Franco tickets start at $57.

Jen Kramer Tickets Offer Serious Value

If you’re looking for a great option that won’t break the bank, Jen Kramer is definitely worth considering. The tickets for her show are only $17, and kids as young as 4 years old can see it. It’s the lowest price on this list, so the deal is hard to beat.

Jen Kramer was named Female Magician of the Year and has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion. Her show, The Magic of Jen Kramer, mixes sleight of hand with mentalism and larger illusions, such as turning dollar bills into hundreds.

It’s a 90-minute show at the Westgate Cabaret, running Friday through Sunday at 5 p.m. It’s off the Strip and early in the evening, which will give you more time if you want to continue on through the night. This is the only magic show on this list that’s off-Strip.

Reserve Jen Kramer tickets from $17.

Mentalism and Mind Reading

Mentalism and mind-reading acts are much different from card magic. Instead of focusing on the visuals of what they can do physically, these magicians focus on prediction and deduction. These shows lean heavily on volunteers, so here’s what to expect from each.

Colin Cloud Deduces Instead of Conjuring

Colin Cloud has 20 years in the field under his belt, and his shows run at the Edinburgh Festival, London’s West End, and Broadway. He’s also appeared on America’s Got Talent.

The Colin Cloud Mastermind show is 90 minutes long, located at Harrah’s Cabaret. The show explores how thoughts get deduced and decisions get influenced. It’s more like a detective act than a magic act.

Colin Cloud tickets start at $57.

This has the strictest age policy out of all three mentalism shows. The age requirement is 10 and older, and every customer needs a ticket regardless of age. Shows are typically Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m., but may be dark on certain days, so definitely book in advance.

Frederic Da Silva Predicts What’s In Your Pocket

Tucked away in the Laugh Factory at the Horseshoe, you’ll find Frederic Da Silva, who was voted best mentalist in Europe. His show, Paranormal Mind Reading Magic, is 75 minutes long.

He prides himself on his claim that there are no supernatural powers involved in the acts. The show is built on naming the person that you’re thinking of, stopping a watch at a time that you visualized, or telling you what you’re carrying without him knowing. This show admits children 5 and up only, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s one of the few afternoon options in the category, with shows at 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Book Paranormal tickets from $31.

The Mentalist Welcomes All Ages, Recommends 16

Gerry McCambridge holds a Merlin Award for Mentalist of the Year, and his 75-minute show at Planet Hollywood’s V Theater pairs mind reading with comedy. It involves a lot of audience interaction, including a nail gun bit.

This show welcomes guests of all ages, but the venue recommends it for those 16 and up. So definitely check out videos of the show to see if it’s right for who’s accompanying you. The show is Thursday through Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., but may be dark on certain weekdays depending on the season.

The Mentalist tickets start at $40.

Comedy Magic

Who doesn’t like to laugh at a magic show? In these comedy magic shows, the humor is just as important as the magic you’re seeing. All three of these shows are earlier in the day, allowing you to start the evening without compromising.

Mac King’s Got a 3:00 p.m. Slot and the Best Rating Here

Mac King has the strongest rating out of all of the comedy magic shows on this list, with a 4.6 out of 5 from more than 2,200 TripAdvisor reviews.

The 70-minute “Mac King Comedy Magic Show” at Excalibur’s Thunderland Theater focuses on sleight of hand. Many people know him for his goldfish trick, and he also features his stage guinea pig, Colonel Sanders. He often performs a routine in which he makes his own head disappear.

King often involves volunteers in this show, so don’t be surprised when he starts pulling people into the mix. This show has an age requirement of 5 or older, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mac King performs Tuesday through Saturday at 3 p.m., the earliest slot on the Strip and a frequent choice for families with a bedtime to keep.

Book Mac King discount tickets from $50.

Piff The Magic Dragon Surprises Viewers

It’s interesting enough that Piff the Magic Dragon performs in a dragon suit ... but better yet, there’s even a (super cute) dog in the show!

The show features Piff’s chihuahua named Mr. Piffles and also a Vegas showgirl. It’s located at the Flamingo showroom and is a 75-minute show paced as deadpan comedy with some magic as well.

Reviewers consistently report that they’re shocked by his magic skills, more than the dragon suit might lead them to expect. The minimum age here is 8, the highest in this group. Everyone needs a ticket, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Reserve Piff The Magic Dragon tickets from $53.

Nathan Burton: The Only Magic Show With Lap Seating

Nathan Burton’s show is the only one on this list that allows for lap seating for children three and under. His 70-minute show pairs stage illusions with family-friendly comedy.

You’ll find this inside Showcase Mall on the Strip, next to the MGM Grand and across the street from Park MGM.

It also starts the earliest on this list on certain weeks. During holiday weeks, there are shows at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., but it’s normally just at 4 p.m. For a group who’s worried about a four-year-old’s patience, this show is a great choice and tough to find anywhere else.

Nathan Burton Magic Show tickets start at $32.

Big Rooms and Large-Scale Illusion

Two Hours at Now You See Me Live

Now You See Me Live is the longest show on this list at two hours, and it’s the newest one on the Strip. The show adapts the heist film franchise for the MGM Grand Theater, which focuses on illusion, cinematic staging, and lots of technology. This production recently replaced the David Copperfield show at the MGM Grand, which was there for 25 years.

Guests for this show must be 5 or older, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Every guest of this show needs a ticket. This one definitely requires some advance planning, with the show’s two-hour runtime.

Shows are typically Thursday through Tuesday at 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. Catch the show on the Strip from Oct. 15, 2026, to Jan. 5, 2027.

Now You See Me Live tickets start at $72.

Criss Angel Mindfreak: The Loudest Option

Vanish Magazine, the biggest publication in the magic field, has given Criss Angel’s Mindfreak show a Greatest of All Time award. This show is 75 minutes and is at his own theater at Planet Hollywood’s theater, featuring live music, acrobatics, stunts, and pyrotechnics. Don’t expect any close-up work here.

At $110, this ticket is the highest-priced of all 16. It’s an all-ages show, but it’s recommended for ages 10 and up. According to the box office, the main reason is the show’s mature content, which is worth considering rather than the price if you’re looking to bring a younger group.

Book Criss Angel Mindfreak tickets from $110.

Penn and Teller Explain the Trick and Fool You Anyway

Penn and Teller are one of the biggest names in magic in Las Vegas. Even if you haven’t seen them, you’ve probably heard of them. They have the longest-running headliner residency in the city, and their residency is one of the oddest out here.

They dismantle their methods in front of you, but it’s all part of the act. The show runs 90 minutes at their own theater inside the Rio, featuring illusion, comedy, and jazz. Penn sometimes plays music before the curtain, and Teller does not speak at all during the show (he’s not mute, it’s all for show).

This show has a minimum age of five, so many families bring children along. The pair also stays after every performance to meet the audience.

Reserve Penn and Teller tickets from $75.

Secret Magic Show Off The LINQ Promenade

The Magician’s Room is an intimate space right off the Linq Promenade, which features three different magic shows. This is a spot many visitors never find in the magic scene.

Three of these shows have the most affordable ticket prices in the city and are all 75 minutes long. The big appeal here is proximity to the magician over a large production, since you’re just inches away.

There are varied age requirements for each show, so read them all individually.

Late Night Magic

Late Night Magic features four magicians and is billed as an after-dark show. The show describes itself as being edgy and taboo, for those 18 and up only. It’s one of the most affordable magic shows in Vegas, but it has the strictest age policy.

Show tickets start at $22.

Farrell Dillon

Farrell Dillon has eight seasons of Masters of Illusion under his belt. His show features comedy magic with balloons, cards, and balls, so it’s great for kids. All attendees must be 3 or older, but it’s recommended for ages 8 and up.

Show tickets start at $27.

The Conjurors

The Conjurors features an interactive format in which the audience chooses what impossible thing will happen throughout the show. It’s recommended for ages 5 and up, so use your best judgment if you’ve got younger kids.

Show tickets start at $37.

An R-Rated Magic Show For Adults… Mostly?

Yes, this show is literally called “R-Rated Magic Show.” It’s the shortest show of all, at about 65 minutes, and is at the V Theater at Planet Hollywood’s theater.

It’s the standard Vegas illusion with some added adult comedy, so it’s great for date nights and groups.

The box office recommends this show for 18 and over, but it’s not necessarily an enforced restriction. If you’re attending this show with teenagers (or younger for some reason?) consider the show’s humor before you bring them.

R-Rated Magic Show tickets start at $34.

How Likely Are You to End Up On Stage?

This is always the question someone has if they’re going to a magic show, but fear not! There are ways to avoid being pulled up on stage in a magic show.

Here are some tips to guide your experience, whether you want to be pulled up on stage or sit back and enjoy the show.

For The Mentalist, Mat Franco, Mac King, and The Conjurors, you should expect to be part of it. Many of these shows focus on audience integration and improvisation, so the audience directs much of how the acts unfold. These are unique to see, though, because no two shows are typically unique.

If you’re looking to avoid being pulled up on stage, make sure to sit farther back to reduce your odds. Although you may have to compromise on how close you can get to the show, it is a practical way to avoid becoming part of it.

Some of these shows don’t really bring volunteers up anyway, like Shin Lim’s LIMITLESS or Now You See Me Live. Shin Lim’s show focuses on close-up card work shown on screen rather than pulling in volunteers, and Now You See Me is an entirely stage production that doesn’t pull strangers into the spotlight.

For the others, the only way to find out is to go or do a deep dive on the specific show. But if you follow some of these tips, you’ll avoid unnecessary audience involvement. But if you do get pulled up on stage, then make the most of it! It’s a special part of the experience that not everyone gets.

If you’re looking for more options, the full lineup of Las Vegas magic shows on Spotlight has more than the 16 listed here.