All 11 ranked — from two-time AGT champions to $28 hidden gems. Who each show is really best for, with the real starting price.
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.
| Rank | Show | From | Venue | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mat Franco | $57 | Mat Franco Theater · The LINQ | Headliner · AGT Champion |
| #2 | Shin Lim: LIMITLESS | $67 | Palazzo Theatre · The Venetian | Headliner · AGT Champion |
| #3 | Criss Angel MINDFREAK | $110 | Criss Angel Theater · Planet Hollywood | Headliner · Big Production |
| #4 | Penn & Teller | $66 | Penn & Teller Theater · Rio Hotel | Headliner · Vegas Legends |
| #5 | Now You See Me LIVE | $72 | MGM Grand Theater · MGM Grand | Illusion · Family-Friendly |
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, clear ticket details. 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.
See Mat Franco →
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.
See Shin Lim: LIMITLESS →
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.
See Criss Angel MINDFREAK →
From $66
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.
See Penn & Teller →
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.
See Now You See Me LIVE →
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?"
See Colin Cloud Mastermind →
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.
See The Mentalist →
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+.
See Mac King →
From $32
Big-box illusions, showgirls, and close-up magic — and the one of the cheapest magic tickets in town. Genuinely family-friendly and a lot of show for $32. Among the best magic bargains on this list.
See Nathan Burton →
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.
See Allstars of Magic →
From $40
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 An R-Rated Magic 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 $32 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.
Allstars of Magic at $31 is the cheapest, followed by Nathan Burton Comedy Magic ($32) and The Conjurors ($37) — 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.
The order is based on fit for this specific guide, not who has the biggest ad budget. I weigh the show itself, price, audience fit, venue context and the tradeoff I would tell a friend before they bought.