Magic Shows in Las Vegas: Every Show Playing Right Now — Piff the Magic Dragon

Piff the Magic Dragon

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Strip headliners

Flamingo Showroom, Flamingo7pmAll ages

A deadpan Englishman in a dragon suit, working with a chihuahua called Mr. Piffles. The magic is real. The delivery is closer to stand-up than to illusion.

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Mac King Comedy Magic Show

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Strip headliners

Thunderland Showroom, ExcaliburTue–Sat, 3pmAges 5+

Moved south to Excalibur after decades at Harrah's. Rope tricks, hand shadows, a goldfish, a plaid suit. 70 minutes, no intermission. The strongest family option in the city, and it plays at 3pm.

Paranormal: The Mind Reading Magic Show

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Mentalism and mind reading

Laugh Factory, Horseshoe4pm

Frederic Da Silva has run this afternoon show for years. Mentalism, hypnosis and audience work. Heavy on volunteers, so sit near the front only if you want to be part of it.

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Colin Cloud: Mastermind

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Mentalism and mind reading

Harrah's Cabaret, Harrah's6pm

Billed as a real-life Sherlock Holmes. Cloud works in deduction rather than sleight of hand, reading the room and calling out details about strangers. He previously shared a bill with Shin Lim.

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The Mentalist

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Mentalism and mind reading

V Theater, Planet Hollywood7:30pmAges 16+

Gerry McCambridge's mind-reading show, one of several magic productions sharing the V Theater complex above the Miracle Mile Shops.

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