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November Magic Shows in NYC

Written by Jim Vines | Oct 28, 2025 12:15:16 PM

✨ Magic Shows in NYC: Wonder Warms the November Chill

The autumn air grows cooler and the city lights start twinkling earlier each night and New York becomes a land of cozy wonder — and there’s no stronger way to experience it than a live magic show in NYC. November in New York City is a month of families, date nights and adventures leading up to the holiday season, and this year, the magic of Broadway Magic Hour is the show everyone is talking about.

🎩 Step Inside the Broadway Magic Hour

Broadway Magic Hour (318 W 53rd St), located in the middle of Manhattan’s Theatre District, offers an unforgettable hour of magic, comedy, astonishment and family fun with two of New York’s most popular illusionists — Jim Vines (Penn & Teller: Fool Us) and Carl Mercurio (Mohegan Sun).

This isn’t just a show you watch. From floating objects and mind-bending predictions to a jaw-dropping finale where a child from the audience literally floats in mid-air, every minute of the show draws you into the surreal.

“Best Magic Shows in NYC!” - "Best Off-Broadway Shows for Kids and Families!"
Time Out New York

🕐 Why November is the Best Time for Magic

When the weather becomes brisk and leaves are falling all over the city, indoor entertainment takes precedence. Magic shows convey that warmth best — the sound of laughter reverberating throughout the theater, gasps of disbelief, smiles that last long after the curtain falls.

The November showings on Broadway Magic Hour are particularly popular with families traveling to New York City for Thanksgiving week, or locals in search of something really outstanding to do before the holiday season starts.

November Show Dates: Saturdays: Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15; Sunday Nov. 23
Showtimes: 2:00 PM Matinees (doors open at 1:30 PM)
Location: Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W 53rd St, Between 8th & 9th Aves., Manhattan
Tickets: Book Now – BroadwayMagicHour.com

🌆 Have a Magical Day of It

Plan an entire day of entertainment with your show:

  • The fall colors in nearby Central Park, just a few blocks away
  • Grab a post-show bite at Ellen’s Stardust Diner or Westway Diner
  • Stop by Tannen’s Magic Shop — the oldest magic shop in America — to keep the wonder going
  • And last, end your day with the city's most interactive illusion experience at the Broadway Magic Hour

✨ Why Families Love It

Parents call it "the highlight of our NYC trip,"
Kids call it "the coolest show ever."

Broadway Magic Hour, which runs one hour in length and is a true immersive theatrical experience, has come to be the go-to live show for a family wanting an experience that stands out as unique, memorable, and a real family-day highlight.

🌟 Don’t Miss the Magic in November

Whether you’re visiting the city or live in the city, this November is your opportunity to revive that sense of wonder we all long for.

Believe in magic once more — discover real magic with your family at the Broadway Magic Hour.

🎟️ Reserve Your Seats Now → BroadwayMagicHour.com