Chamber Magic was every bit as wonderful as I had heard it was. It was a truly “magical evening” not only because of the tricks but also because of the atmosphere and the engaging personality of the star. We went to Broadway shows and ate amazing food during our stay, but this was certainly the […]
Read the full post »Ok, I know Steve Cohen does illusions but the intimate setting of only 50 people in a stately room at the Waldorf Astoria that has been visited by many past Presidents makes this evening very special and entertaining. The interaction of the quests and the mystery of the illusions create a wonderful evening well worth […]
Read the full post »I am a magic aficionado. I have traveled all over the world to see magic performed everywhere from obscure stages, to the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and The Magic Circle in London. This past week my wife surprised me by arranging for us to see Steve Cohen at the Waldorf. I simply have to say […]
Read the full post »We highly recommend to anyone to going to NYC! We are still talking about Steve’s different acts and probably will be for the rest of our lives! He is a superb entertainer. His “magic” acts go beyond magic…….that is all I can say. You just have go see it. Telling you anything in a review […]
Read the full post »Chamber Magic was one of the highlights of our trip to New York . I was traveling with teenagers and would recommend this amazing show for most all ages. Steve Cohen is truly entertaining.
Read the full post »From the moment you enter the elevator in the Waldorf Towers you are truly transported to a different age. It’s the era of old New York — of speakeasies with private performances. Steve Cohen is wonderful. The tricks and illusions are amazing. There is no point trying to figure out how he does them. Just […]
Read the full post »One of the best shows I have ever seen. Shouldn’t be missed.
Read the full post »I originally saw a piece done on CBS Sunday Morning about a year ago. It was so intriguing I kept the info for my next trip to NYC. Good thing I booked about 3 months out since the show sells out quickly. It was so worth the $$. Be sure and dress nice because everyone […]
Read the full post »by Jonathan Bayme CEO, Theory11.com Magic awards are a dime a dozen. Many of them are handed out by local magic clubs. Some of them are distributed by regional groups. And a select few are handed out by meaningful, multinational organizations. Whenever I hear of a magician getting an award, I ask myself what award […]
Read the full post »I receive at least one email per month from magicians around the world. Their notes usually begin like this:
Dear Mr. Cohen,
I am a magician in [name of town] trying to build my client base and marketing reach.
I would like to use your idea of doing parlor magic using a high end hotel as a base. Would you object if I used that approach here in [name of town]?
Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Do I split ticket sales with the hotel? Or, does the hotel pay me a fee and take all ticket profits? Does the hotel supply drinks as a part of the show price? How long should the show be? How much should tickets be? etc. etc.
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Before I offer an extremely rare rant (not the type of prose you’ve come to expect from me), here is my form-letter response: […]
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