June 21, July 19, August 16, at 10 p.m.
Hosted by mentalist Eric Dittelman, Amazeballs provides an opportunity for magicians to experiment with new material. Plus the show presents a different featured comedy act each month.
July 2, at 8 p.m. Alexander Boyce, Jon Armstrong and Chris Capehart (headliner) with Master of Ceremonies, David Corsaro. Close-up performances by Mike Patrick and Patrick Davis.
July 16, at 8 p.m., featuring: Torkova, Throwdini, and Peter Samelson (headliner) with Master of Ceremonies, Todd Robbins. Closeup magic at intermission by Richard Cohn and Michael Chaut.
This series features performances and interviews with notable magicians.
Triad Theater, 158 West 7snd Street.
Joshua Jay's show is billed as an immersive close-up magic show that involves moving through the performance space. The audience is limited to 20 members at each performance.
June 30, 2018, 6 p.m.
at Fantasma Magic. Shin Lim will participate in a free Meet and Greet from 1 to 4 p.m. The lecture is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Various seating options are available. For more information, click: here.
Magicians gather on Saturdays, in a longstanding tradition to share information, help each other with tricks, and socialize (the group traces its heritage to the 1940s). The get-together is attended by magicians of all levels from beginners to working pros. Many future magic greats got their start by learning from fellow magicians at this weekly meet-up. Among the regular attendees are a core group of skilled practitioners, all of whom are willing to pass along knowledge to other magicians. Anyone interested in magic is welcome to attend. The group has recently moved to a new location on West 33rd STreet (see above) after many years at a pizza restaurant on 35th Street.
Magnets is a newer group that meets for weekly jam sessions and workshops and also occasionally sponsors its own lectures, workshops and shows. Although everyone is welcome, the group skews toward magicians in their 20s and 30s, supporting each other with feedback on performances, booking and marketing information, and help achieving long-term goals. Many of the Magnets members perform in the show, A Taste of Magic, which is a spin-off of the group. Anyone interested in magic is welcome to attend the Wednesday night sessions.