Magic is sticking around in downtown Austin. After selling out shows since its June debut, Theater of Magic has extended its intimate experience at Fairmont Austin through the end of October.
Magician and co-creator Christopher Wayne returned to We Are Austin to share the news and give Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner an up-close demonstration of the mentalism and sleight of hand audiences can expect.
Magician and co-creator Christopher Wayne returned to We Are Austin to share the news and give Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner an up-close demonstration of the mentalism and sleight of hand audiences can expect.
A Magical Hit in Austin
Austin became the third U.S. location for Theater of Magic when the experience opened at Fairmont Austin in June. According to Wayne, it has quickly become the company’s most popular location.
“We’ve sold out every single weekend,” Wayne said. “It was our third Theater of Magic in the United States, but it’s now our number one selling one.”
The success means the show is now sticking around, with performances scheduled every Saturday through the end of October.
More magic! Fairmont Austin adds additional dates for Theatre of Magic experience
Magic Just Feet From Your Seat
Theater of Magic isn’t your typical large-scale illusion show. Instead, guests enter through a velvet curtain into the intimate Room 725 at Fairmont Austin, where just 60 audience members experience the performance.
“It’s a 60-seat room, and then you’ve got two of America’s best magicians,” Wayne said. “We have a rotating cast every week performing just feet away from you.”
The lineup features magicians, mentalists and illusionists from across Texas and beyond. Wayne says audiences can expect plenty of mind reading, sleight of hand and audience participation.
“Normally when you go to a magic show, a traditional one, you sit in the audience and watch,” Wayne said. “But when you come to Theater of Magic at Fairmont Austin, you should expect to be involved in some way and to see the magic this close.”
Guests can also choose a VIP experience featuring front-row seating and additional close-up magic performed right at their seats before the main show.
More magic! Fairmont Austin adds additional dates for Theatre of Magic experience
A Little Magic in the “We Are Austin” Studio
Wayne gave Trevor and Sierra a taste of the experience with a celebrity-themed mentalism trick.
After Trevor secretly selected Elvis Presley from a deck filled with famous names, Wayne fired off a series of questions before cutting a sheet of paper into a surprise silhouette designed to resemble the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
It’s the kind of interactive experience Wayne says makes Theater of Magic especially suited for a date night, family outing or memorable evening downtown.
Magician and co-creator Christopher Wayne returned to We Are Austin to share the news and give Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner an up-close demonstration of the mentalism and sleight of hand audiences can expect.
Catch Theater of Magic Through October
Theater of Magic takes place every Saturday at 5 and 8 p.m. at Fairmont Austin, with performances currently scheduled through the end of October.
Wayne recommends booking early as shows have regularly sold out since opening.
“If you want a great date night or family event, get on the tickets as quickly as you can,” he said.
Visit the Austin Theater of Magic website for tickets and additional details.
More magic! Fairmont Austin adds additional dates for Theatre of Magic experience
More magic! Fairmont Austin adds additional dates for Theatre of Magic experience