Best Magic & Comedy Shows in the USA: 15 Worth Booking

1.Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,496 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Join Hollywood Hikes for a 2.5-hour walk from Innsdale Trailhead to the top behind the Hollywood Sign. Guides including Jon and Michaela mix Los Angeles stories and comedy with photo help, bottled water, snacks, sunscreen, and the company of dogs such as Mozart. Choose a morning or sunset departure.

“We made it to top, Last zig zag was brutal for this 50 yr old😅 Johnathan gave us some history lessons in a comical way, It was a Great time, Highly recommended!❤️”

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2.The Mentalist at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,268 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Spend about an hour with Gerry McCambridge at the V Theater inside Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. The Mentalist mixes comedy, magic, and mind reading, with audience members asked to share names, memories, hopes, and secrets. Tickets start at $42, with seating categories to fit different budgets.

“What a fun show! We had a great night watching and participating in The Mentalist show. This is a must do when in Vegas!”

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3.Branson Murder Mystery- Branson’s Original #1 Murder Mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Step into 1898 Branson for an interactive dinner mystery at 2849 Gretna Road. Enjoy a buffet, use table noisemakers, and watch the cast play out Murder at the Town Vote around you. You can volunteer as one of 14 audience suspects, or simply watch. The show includes comic songs, family-friendly humor, and a Christian prayer invitation at the close.

“Getting the speaking part of Hollie Day and being a part of the awesome, fun cast! Delightful and so entertaining. Food was so yummy too!!”

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4.“Savannah for Morons” Comedy Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,296 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Ride through Savannah with comedy guides Danny and Danni, known as the Moron Twins, as they mix skits, songs, improv, and local history. You will see Forsyth Park, historic churches, Colonial Park Cemetery, movie locations, and grand homes, with a 20-minute restroom and refreshment stop at McDonough’s.

“So much fun. Great fun, lots of laughs. You will learn some history but leave not knowing what is true and what isn't! So much fun you will have a great time.”

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5.LA: Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,193 reviews · 2h 30m · from $22

Join Hollywood Hikes for a 150-minute walk to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign. Guides such as Jon, JB, Joe, Matt, and Michaela mix comedy with Los Angeles stories, while friendly dogs like Mozart and Scout tag along. You’ll get water, English narration, and carefully composed photos at scenic viewpoints.

“Joe is an amazing tour guide with great photography skills and great sense of humor.”

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6.Hoover Dam Comedy Tour with Lunch and Comedy Club Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Spend about six and a half hours visiting Hoover Dam with a comedian guide such as Trez, Harrison, or Dan. Ride from select Las Vegas hotels, stop at the famous sign and Memorial Bridge, enter the powerplant, walk across the dam’s top, eat a hot lunch, and receive a comedy-show voucher. Humor levels vary by guide.

“Touring the Dam was the climax. Ypu gotta see it! It was a fascinating tour with good and humorous information. Thanks to the kind and patient accommodations of Harrison, Mike and especially Michelle who helped me twice in the early morning logistics.”

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7.Chicago Murder Mystery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join a costumed detective game through Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, and lakefront. You’ll question suspects, read character lines, learn true Chicago crime stories, and finish with souvenir mugshot photos. Guides such as Andre, Cassandra, Chris, and Hugo bring different personalities to the two-hour, 1.2-mile walk.

“A great adventure of history and storytelling as you walk through Chicago’s neighborhoods. Fun for all ages to learn about those who previously strolled along these streets.”

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8.Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Ride through Uptown, South End, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, and Fourth Ward with a local comedian at the microphone. Guides such as Tom, Roxanne, and Shaine mix Charlotte history, music, audience banter, and mature jokes. Bring sealed beer or wine, expect one short stop, and return to 1st Ward Park after about 90 minutes.

“My experience on this tour was great, the host/DJ was awesome! He kept the guest engaged and was very polite to add very funny. I will definitely return next time I’m in the Charlotte area. Two thumbs up for Shain!”

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9.Paranormal – The Mindreading Magic Show at Horseshoe Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Watch international mentalist Frederic Da Silva blend mind reading, hypnosis, comedy, and illusion at Paranormal in Horseshoe Las Vegas. The 85-minute experience uses audience participation, close-up stage work, and surprising predictions. Choose from four seating categories, buy drinks at the in-house bar, and plan ahead for the popular 4 pm show.

“It is a fantastic show. DiSilva amazes you and you will keep thinking about how he does his act. The DiSilva”

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10.Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show at the Four Queens Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $37

At the Canyon Club inside the Four Queens, Mike Hammer mixes stand-up, sleight of hand, mind reading and risky-looking stunts in a 70-minute English-language show. Expect plenty of audience participation, playful roasting and a small-room feel. General admission and VIP seats are available, with VIP including one drink.

“Omg!! I have to say that I’m going again !! He’s amazing 😊 front seats are BEST! Get ready to possibly get called . No worries , he’s fun 🤩”

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11.WhoDunnit Hoedown – Branson’s Best Murder Mystery Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 493 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, you’ll eat a comfort-food dinner, watch a comic murder mystery, and help solve a birthday party gone wrong. The cast pulls audience members into the action, making this a family-friendly night out. Admission includes dinner and dessert, while gratuity is extra.

“The whole experience was so fun. My husband was asked to be part of the show which was great. The dinner was okay could’ve been better but good enough. The service and the people were super friendly. Even the people that came to watch the show they were very courteous, well mannered.”

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12.Broadway Comedy Club All Star Stand-Up Comedy Live

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 479 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Spend 90 minutes at Broadway Comedy Club near Times Square, where New York comics and touring acts take the stage in a small, casual room. The lineup can include performers seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, Hulu, HBO, Amazon, Paramount Plus, and Kevin Hart LOL. Expect quick sets, surprise drop-ins, close seats, and a two-drink minimum.

“Was great experience, good laughs for sure Service was good”

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13.“Savannah for Morons” Comedy Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Ride through downtown Savannah with Dannie and Danny Moron, the high-energy twins behind this comedy show on wheels. Expect jokes, songs, costumes, audience interaction, and a playful look at nearly 300 years of local history, including Paula Deen, Forrest Gump, the founding of Georgia, and the Civil War. The trolley stops at McDonough’s for refreshments and a restroom break.

“Best tour I have ever been on. Hysterical!!! and historical!!!”

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14.Nathan Burton Comedy Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Watch Nathan Burton deliver a fast, family-friendly magic show at his theater inside FlyOver Las Vegas, across from Park MGM. Expect classic illusions, comedy, showgirls, audience participation, and tricks performed close to the crowd. Choose from four seat levels, including front seating and VIP couches, for a more personal view.

“A great show for a great price! He left us completely stumped on how the magic trips were done. We enjoyed all the audience participation”

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15.Masters of Magic Show at Las Vegas Magic Theater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $65

At downtown Las Vegas Magic Theater, you’ll watch Victor, Losander, or other visiting magicians perform close-up illusions in a 40-seat European-style cabaret room. Expect popcorn, a soft drink, audience participation, and magic close enough to study every hand movement. Choose front-row seats if you want to be part of the action.

“Very fun life interactive experience. Unlike huge stage production magic shows, the show played big while feeling intimate.”

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