Tarragona: House of Illusion Magic Show & Dinner

You sit down to eat, then the magician appears at your table

You arrive early for a drink, sit down to a three-course dinner while magicians work your table, then watch a full stage show of illusions, shadowography, and escapology. All-inclusive drinks run throughout. Choose between VIP front-row seating, Gold central seats, Silver standard view, or drinks-only. Shows run at 18:30, 20:30, and 22:00; dinner is served at the first two times only.

Prices and availability checked: 2026-08-23

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an evening where magic happens at arm's length, not just on stage — the close-up magicians at your table are what make this different from a standard theatre show, and the dinner means you're not watching on an empty stomach or paying separately for food.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Arrive and greeted by staff
• Enjoy drink at Houdini's Attic terrace
• Enter theatre and sit at tables
• Watch close-up magicians perform
• Have a delicious meal with drinks
• Experience grand illusions and magic

The Experience

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Most nights out follow a pattern: you arrive, you sit, something happens on stage far away. This one breaks that rhythm. You're greeted at the grand staircase and taken to either Houdini's Attic terrace or the Houdini Lounge for a drink before the show even starts. The theatre in Tarragona fills up around you, but the real magic doesn't wait for the curtain — close-up magicians work the tables while you eat, doing things with cards and coins that make you lean back and ask how that just happened.

The House of Illusion show itself moves through shadowography, manipulation, escapology, and the kind of grand illusions that leave you genuinely lost for words. It's not a single trick repeated; it's a journey through different styles of magic, each one designed to make you doubt what you just saw. The performers work fast and deliberately, and the pacing keeps you from settling into skepticism. If you book one of the dinner tickets — available at 18:30 or 20:30 — you get a three-course meal: a tapas starter, then a choice of braised beef, cod, or chicken (vegetarian and vegan options too), all while the show unfolds. The all-inclusive drinks run the whole night: house wine, cava, beer, sangría, soft drinks, water. If you're bringing kids, they get a non-alcoholic cocktail.

There are four ticket levels. VIP gets you a lanyard, priority entrance, front-row seats, and premium wines (cava, premium white and red). Gold gives you a wristband, central seating, and house wines. Silver puts you within 8 metres of the stage with house wines. The drinks-only option skips dinner but keeps the close-up magic and the bar. No matter which you choose, arrive at least thirty minutes early to check in and order your meal if you've booked dinner. The show runs in English, so language isn't a barrier. One thing to know: drinks and food stay in the theatre — you can't take them out, which keeps the space clean and the focus on what's happening in front of you.

What’s included

Your evening includes entry to the House of Illusion theatre, close-up magic performed at your table, a three-course dinner (on 18:30 and 20:30 shows), all-inclusive drinks throughout the night (premium or house wines, cava, beer, sangría, and soft drinks depending on ticket level), and the full stage show featuring shadowography, manipulation, escapology, and grand illusions. VIP and Gold tickets add priority entrance and premium seating; kids receive a non-alcoholic cocktail instead of alcohol.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rodney James Piper Entertainment S.L

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Top questions

What time should I arrive?

Arrive at least thirty minutes before showtime to check in and place your dinner order if you've booked a dinner ticket.

Is dinner included in all tickets?

Dinner is included in the 18:30 and 20:30 shows only. The 22:00 show is drinks and entertainment only, with no meal service.

What drinks are included?

All-inclusive drinks vary by ticket level. VIP includes premium white wine, premium red wine, and cava. Gold and Silver include house white wine, house red wine, and cava. All levels include beer, sangría, soft drinks, and water. Kids get a non-alcoholic cocktail.

Can I choose what I eat?

Yes. Dinner is a three-course meal with a set tapas starter, then you choose between braised beef, cod, or chicken. Vegetarian (chickpea and spinach Thai curry) and vegan (vegan burger) options are available.

What's the difference between VIP, Gold, and Silver seating?

VIP gets front-row seats and priority entrance. Gold gets central seating. Silver guarantees no seat is further than 8 metres from the stage. All include close-up magic at your table and the same dinner options.

Is the show in English?

Yes, the show is predominantly in English.

Can I bring children?

Yes. Children aged 3–11 can book child tickets. Infants aged 0–2 do not receive a seat; if you want them to have a meal and drinks, you must book a child ticket instead.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.