New York, NY
Urban Illusions
Are you the deceiver, or are you the deceived?
An immersive magic show about the lies we believe. Only 20 seats. An East Village basement. Analog surrealism, sleight of hand, and honest deception. The show is both subversive and spellbinding, challenging not just your perception, but also the subtle manipulations embedded in modern life… who has been shaping it all along? Quick Show Facts * 20 seats – 75 minutes – Tickets start at $95 * No digital gizmos. No AI. Analog magic. * Top Tier Sleight of Hand Magic and Mentalism – Raw and Authentic. * For the Curious and the disoriented. It’s not for everyone. But If you want something immersive, smart, and strange, you’ll fit right in!
Audience Role
Audience will engage with the tricks by answering questions, writing things down, shuffling items, and possibly offering items to be used in a trick if they wish. An audience member may be asked to go outside briefly with the magician.
Ages: 13 +
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About Urban Illusions
A closeup, surreal magic show limited to no more than 20 audience members. Urban Illusions uses magic as a medium for the audience to explore ideas about the lies we tell ourselves. Located in a basement hidden in NYC's East Village, you will be transported out of your optimized, digital life into an analog, dreamlike atmosphere.