Broadway Magic Hour vs Other NYC Magic Shows: Which Is Best for Families?
Taking the whole family to a magic show in NYC is a special bonding experience. Not only does the entire family come away with memories to talk about for a lifetime, a magic show puts everyone in the family in the same experiential moment together, where everyone gasps and cheers at the same time. One of the most truly magical experiences a parent and child can experience together is looking at one another at the same moment, eyes wide, and jaws dropped... exclaiming at the same time: "HOW?!"
Fortunately, there are so many magic shows to choose from these days in New York City! When you start your search for the perfect magic show for your family in NYC, naturally one of the first shows you find out about is our show, the Broadway Magic Hour, because we've been widely covered in the media and have been performing our show to sold out audiences in Times Square for two years now.
So the million dollar question is...
How is the Broadway Magic Hour different from other magic shows in NYC?
Many of the magic shows in NYC are honestly fine for families, especially the ones that take place in the afternoon or early evening. Magicians are aware that families love magic, so "family-friendly" is usually the order of the day. HOWEVER, the Broadway Magic Hour differs from other magic shows in NYC in that we specifically designed our show to appeal to families.
In other words, as one reviewer put it, the Broadway Magic Hour isn't a kid's show that tolerates adults. It's genuinely a show that the entire family will enjoy together. Nobody feels left out or talked down to. The show has been carefully created as a unique feel-good family experience that the smallest grade-schoolers all the way up to the most senior grandparents will love and appreciate.
What makes for a magic show experience that the whole family loves? (Top 6 things)
- Magic that is visually beautiful, intellectually stimulating, and mind-boggling.
- 1-hour show length.
- Audience participation / immersive interaction.
- A real show with a beginning, middle, and an end. (ie, not a simple variety show.)
- Photos and videos allowed (take photos and videos if you wish!)
- Everyone feels appreciated, welcome, and honored. (Lots of comedy, but no jokes at any guest's expense.)
Will the Broadway Magic Hour break your entertainment budget?
One of our main goals when we created the Broadway Magic Hour was to create a joyful magic experience for the whole family that ANY family, regardless of their budget, can afford and enjoy. We are just as shocked at current Broadway and Off-Broadway ticket prices as anyone, and we remember the days when a family could see a wonderful first-class show in Manhattan without breaking their budget. We have brought that tradition back with the Broadway Magic Hour. As Time Out NY notes, the $25 ticket price is an unbelievable bargain for a show in Midtown Manhattan! Food and drinks are also available during the show, but food and drink are not required. (We only ask that you not bring outside food and drink to the show.)
Magic is for everybody - not just the "1%". We love sharing wonder with families every weekend from all over New York City and from around the world.
So, the good news is - thanks to the Broadway Magic Hour, for just $25 per person you can bring an entire family to experience an incredible afternoon of wonder unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Other magic shows in NYC have ticket prices in the $65 - $265 range (and even more!) - but we remain firm in our commitment to share magic the way it was meant to be shared... with absolutely everyone.
Magic Shows in NYC - Which one is best for families?
By now you won't be surprised to hear us say that we strongly feel that the Broadway Magic Hour is your #1 best option for a magic show in NYC for your family. After all, we designed the show with families top of mind.
We've seen all the other magic shows in NYC (after all, we LOVE magic!) and we suggest that you see as many magic shows in NYC that you can -- assuming your budget allows it!
But if you can see just ONE magic show in NYC with your family, we guarantee you will have a marvelous time. (We literally guarantee it. If you leave the show and don't feel that you experienced genuine magic and wonder, just drop us an email and let us know, and we will refund your money!) We are that sure that you will have an amazing time with your family at our magic show.
Come see the Broadway Magic Hour for yourself!
Come to the show, it's on most weekend afternoons at the historic and legendary Broadway Comedy Club on West 53rd Street in Manhattan (between 8th and 9th Aves). Award-winning magicians Jim Vines (Penn & Teller: Fool Us) and Carl Mercurio (Mohegan Sun) are ready to dazzle and delight you and your entire family with their show that has taken a lifetime of practice to make perfect.
Come find out why Time Out NY calls the show one of the "Best magic shows in NYC," as well as one of the "Best Off-Broadway shows for kids and families." Find out why TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google Reviews are 5-star across the board. This is a magic show like nothing else you've seen or experienced before... and best of all, it's one designed for the whole family to enjoy together.