Bristol: Smoke & Mirrors Comedy Magic Show Tickets

Summary

Cozy laughter and sleight of hand at smoke & mirrors bristol

You’ll slip into Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for a night where laughter blends with close-up magic in a cozy theatre setting. Enjoy drinks brought to your table, watch resident magicians work their craft up close, and maybe even get called onstage yourself. The energy is warm, unpredictable, and leaves you thinking about those tricks long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

We squeezed through the door at Smoke & Mirrors just as the bar started to fill up — you can smell popcorn and something sweet, maybe caramel? I hadn’t really expected the place to feel so much like someone’s living room, but with red velvet curtains and old posters everywhere, it kind of does. The guy at the door (I think his name was Syd?) checked our names off a list and winked when I asked if there’d be any audience participation. “Only if you’re brave,” he said, which made my friend immediately nervous.

While we waited for the show, one of the house magicians wandered over and did this card trick — I still have no idea how he pulled it off. There was this moment where everyone around us just went quiet, watching his hands, then suddenly everyone burst out laughing when he revealed my friend’s card tucked behind her ear. It’s weirdly intimate in there; you can hear people whispering guesses or gasping when something wild happens on stage. Drinks came quickly (the staff really hustle), and by the time we were ushered into the little theatre space — barely forty seats, all candlelit — it felt like we were about to see something secret.

The comedy magic show kicked off sharp at 9pm. Two resident magicians took turns roasting each other and pulling off tricks that honestly messed with my head a bit. At one point they asked for a volunteer and I swear I almost hid under the table, but someone braver than me got up instead (she nailed it). There’s swearing and some cheeky jokes — fair warning if that’s not your thing — but most people seemed totally into it. The whole thing ran just over an hour but flew by; I kept catching myself grinning like an idiot. Afterward, we hung around to chat with one of the magicians who showed us another trick right at our table. I still think about that first card trick sometimes when I’m bored at work.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Attend The House Magicians Show

• Arrive early for better seating
• Check in and get table assigned
• Enjoy close-up magic on arrival
• Bar opens at 5:30 pm
• Enter theatre at 8:35 pm
• Watch comedy magic show 8:45-10:15 pm
• Meet magicians and take photos
• Vacate theatre after show ends

Top questions

What time does the comedy magic show at Smoke & Mirrors start?

The show starts promptly at 9:00 pm; guests are seated from 8:35 pm onward.

Is there reserved seating for the show?

Yes, seats are allocated upon arrival based on your booking name; arriving earlier may get you better seats.

Are food and drinks available during the show?

Yes, staff take drink orders before the show starts and serve them to your table; party platters must be pre-ordered.

How long does the Smoke & Mirrors comedy magic show last?

The show runs for approximately 60–90 minutes.

Is there an age restriction for attending?

The minimum age is 18 unless attending a designated family or kids’ event.

Can I bring my ticket or do I need to print anything?

No printed tickets are needed; your name will be on a booking sheet at check-in.

Is Smoke & Mirrors wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas including surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What happens if I arrive late?

If you arrive after 8:45 pm you may not be able to enter until interval or as management allows.

What’s included

Your evening includes entry to Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors comedy magic show with live entertainment from resident magicians in an intimate theatre setting, reserved seating upon arrival (no need to print tickets), plus attentive table service for drinks throughout the night before heading out into Bristol again after the final applause.