All 11 ranked — from two-time AGT champions to $28 hidden gems. Who each show is really best for, with the real starting price.
Las Vegas is the magic capital of the world — more master magicians per square mile than anywhere on Earth. But "best" depends on what you're after: an America's Got Talent champion, a Strip legend, or a twenty-eight-dollar hidden gem that punches way above its price.
So we ranked every magic show in our catalog — headliners first, then the value picks that are just as fun for a fraction of the cost. Every price is the real "from" price through Vegas Sidekick — no membership, no account, no hidden fees. Here's who's worth building a night around.
From $57
The only magician on the Strip with his own theater, and the America's Got Talent Season 9 winner. Warm, funny, endlessly inventive sleight of hand with a ton of audience interaction. Our pick for the best all-around magic show in Vegas.
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From $67
Two-time AGT winner and the best close-up card magician alive — his sleight of hand is so fast it's shown on giant screens so you can (try to) catch it. Silent, intense, jaw-dropping. If you love pure skill, this is the one.
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From $110
The spectacle pick — 75+ illusions with concert-level lighting, pyro, and stunts in a purpose-built theater. Loud, dark, and theatrical. If you want the biggest, most produced magic show on the Strip, it's this.
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From $75
The longest-running headliners in Vegas history — 21+ years and counting. Equal parts magic, comedy, and cheeky "here's how we did it" reveals. Smart, funny, and a proper Vegas institution.
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From $72
A stage-illusion spectacular inspired by the blockbuster film franchise — big set pieces, mind-bending reveals, and a slick modern feel. A great pick for groups and older kids who want spectacle over close-up.
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From $57
Billed as "the real-life Sherlock Holmes," this Britain's Got Talent star reads the room with unnerving accuracy. Deductive mind-reading in an intimate cabaret — less flash, more "how did he know that about me?"
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From $40
Mind-reading and psychological illusion at a hard-to-beat price. One of the most unique tickets in town for the money — you'll leave arguing about how any of it was possible. All ages.
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From $50
The longest-running one-man show in Vegas history and the best afternoon, family-friendly pick on the Strip. Cornball in the best way — comedy magic the whole family quotes on the drive home. Ages 5+.
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From $28
Big-box illusions, showgirls, and close-up magic — and the single cheapest magic ticket in town. Genuinely family-friendly and a lot of show for $28. The best magic bargain on this list.
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From $31
Several world-class magicians on one bill, so if one act isn't your thing the next one's already up. A brilliant sampler for the price — our pick for best value in magic. All ages.
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From $34
Grant Freeman does magic with the filter off — raunchy, loud, and heavy on audience participation. Not the most polished magic on the list, but the most fun if you want a rowdy adults-only night. 18+.
See Show →First time in Vegas and want to be wowed and entertained? Mat Franco. Obsessed with pure skill? Shin Lim. On a budget or bringing kids? Nathan Burton at $28 is a steal.
The two most acclaimed are AGT champions Mat Franco and Shin Lim. Mat Franco is the best all-around pick — warm, funny, interactive stage magic. Shin Lim is unmatched for close-up card magic. For sheer spectacle, Criss Angel MINDFREAK has the biggest production.
It's subjective, but the two America's Got Talent winners with their own Strip theaters — Mat Franco and Shin Lim — top most lists, with Penn & Teller the enduring legends at 21-plus years and counting.
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic at $28 is the cheapest, followed by Allstars of Magic ($31) and An R-Rated Magic Show ($34) — all genuinely good, not just cheap.
Mac King Comedy Magic (an afternoon show, ages 5+) and Nathan Burton Comedy Magic are the easy family picks. For older kids who love big illusions, Now You See Me LIVE at the MGM Grand is a great choice.
Shin Lim is silent, intense, world-record close-up card magic on big screens. Mat Franco is talkative, funny, and interactive stage magic. Card purists should pick Shin Lim; first-timers who want to laugh should pick Mat Franco.
Browse every magic show, or see the full lineup across all categories.