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Do you believe in magic? Well, you just might after visiting Las Vegas. Here you can catch some of the world’s most renowned and respected magicians performing on any given night of the week. The seemingly impossible feats these master illusionists pull off in front of you will make your jaw drop, and you’ll be left wondering the inevitable…  could they actually be magic? We’ve put together this list of our top 7 must-see magic shows in Vegas. Be prepared to have your mind blown.

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1. David Copperfield

New York Times calls him “our era’s giant of magic”. David Copperfield has been a household name for decades, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that his show at MGM Grand is anything but fresh, modern, and mind-blowing.

Performing in an intimately sized theater, this show allows every audience member to see the legendary magician’s tricks up close, making the illusions all the more astounding. Copperfield has a charismatic stage presence and a great sense of humor.

This show is perfect for all ages and backgrounds, with lots of fun audience participation. The night ends with a grand finale that will have you gasping in amazement. Don’t miss your chance to see a true master of his craft in this uplifting and inspiring show.

David Copperfield from $73

2. Criss Angel Mindfreak

Criss Angel started out performing incredible illusions for pedestrians on the streets of New York City, and quickly grew a cult following. He rose to be one of the biggest names in the magic world, with the International Magicians Society naming him “Magician of the Decade” in 2009 and then “Magician of the Century” in 2010.

His breathtaking Las Vegas show, Criss Angel MINDFREAK has been called “The #1 magic show of all time” by the Las Vegas Sun. This highly immersive show at Planet Hollywood has an energy and excitement that makes you feel like you’re at a rock concert. Criss Angel’s illusions are complimented by a state-of-the-art sound system, pyrotechnics and 3D visuals.

Directed in part by Cirque du Soleil, this is a once in a lifetime spectacular that goes beyond what you’d expect in a Vegas magic show.

Criss Angel MINDFREAK from $67

3. Penn & Teller

You might know these 2 guys from their TV show “Penn & Teller: BS!” That’s right, the tall, talkative one and the short, silent one. They’ve made a name for themselves as the bad boys of the magic community because of their commitment to calling out phonies and revealing the secrets behind well-known illusions.

Penn & Teller have been performing sold-out shows at the Rio in Las Vegas for more than 2 decades now, with their own brand of magic that mixes side-splitting comedy with terrifyingly convincing tricks. It’s impossible not to be drawn in by Penn’s dry-witted humor and down-to-earth storytelling.

Penn & Teller’s act never gets stale because they change up the tricks and illusions regularly. The whole family will love this show, and you’ll even get to take a selfie with the talented duo afterwards.

Penn & Teller from $70

4. Shin Lim: LIMITLESS

You won’t find shocking stunts or levitating illusions in this unique Las Vegas magic show. Shin Lim: Limitless focuses on one style of magic alone: sleight of hand close-up card magic. You might have seen Shin Lim on America’s Got Talent (which he won twice!). But even if you don’t know about him at all, you’ll come away impressed by the magician’s intricate skill at manipulating a deck of cards.

Shin Lim is one of a new generation of magicians, and is very respected by his peers in the magic community. In 2015, Lim was named World Champion in Close-Up Card Magic, and it’s easy to see why.

While all of his card tricks seem to defy possibility, Shin Lim doesn’t want to be seen as a wizard by his audience. His act at The Mirage has very little speaking in it, with his tricks accompanied by music. Even still, you’ll be captivated with his performance from beginning to end.

Shin Lim: Limitless from $52

5. Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly

This delightful show is quite different from any other Las Vegas magic show. Mat Franco brings his charming personality and sleight of hand skill together to create a lighthearted and fun night of magic – contrasting against the dark, mysterious vibe that’s common in magicians’ performances.

Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly really is a different show every time you see it. That’s because a huge part of the America’s Got Talent winner’s performance is improvised on the spot, with tons of audience interaction that’s impossible to replicate.

Las Vegas Review Journal named this the Best Magic Show in Vegas, which is kind of a big deal. Performing nightly at The Linq, Mat Franco is captivating and uplifting, making this show a great night out in Vegas.

Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly from $48

6. Awakening

Awakening combines state-of-the-art technology with brilliant creativity. Performed in its own spectacular $120M custom-built theater at Wynn Las Vegas, the family-friendly show features majestic costumes, exciting dance choreography, and breathtaking illusions and magic that will amaze you. What makes things even more amazing is that the entire stage is 360 degrees with a glass mirrored floor, but the master illusionists are still able to pull off incredible grand scale illusions.

This show is the result of a collaboration between some of the most brilliant creative minds in the world, with every aspect headed by a world-famous name in their craft. There’s puppetry from the visionary character director of Broadway’s “The Lion King”, costumes designed by celebrity stylists, and illusions designed by a master magician.

Awakening from $79

7. Piff The Magic Dragon

This is no ordinary Vegas magic show… this is Piff The Magic Dragon – a delightful duo of an incredibly talented magician and comedian side by side with his little Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles. You may have caught the caught the guy in the dragon suit on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us” (he’s kind of hard to forget). Now he’s selling out his own show in Las Vegas night after night.

Watch as Mr. Piffles, the world’s one and only magic performing Chihuahua, gets himself involved in all kinds of daring feats, like levitating and being shot out of a cannon. This is definitely one of the most unique and enjoyable magic shows in Las Vegas, and Best of Vegas agrees, naming him “Best Comedian” and “Best Magician”. You can see Piff and Mr. Piffles perform at the Flamingo.

Piff the Magic Dragon show from $54

David Blaine Impossible at Wynn Encore Theatre

David Blaine: IMPOSSIBLE (thru May 11, 2024)

Since this is a limited engagement, we did not include David Blaine on our official list, but highly recommend seeing his show when he performs in Vegas at Wynn Las Vegas. Many people have seen him perform in videos, but getting the chance to witness what seems like pure magic in a smaller intimate theatre is even more amazing. Audience members will also get a chance to be personally involved and even do some of the magic. He named the show IMPOSSIBLE to emphasize Immersive Magic.

David Blaine has traveled around the world studying people with special magical skills just so he could learn them and bring the magic to you. Shows play on select days until May 11, 2024. Don’t miss it!

David Blaine: IMPOSSIBLE from $88

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