Philadelphia: Comedy Magic Walking Tour in Old City

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Duration1h–1h 30m

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Magic tricks, laughs & Philly stories on an Old City walk

You’ll wander Old City Philadelphia with Rob—a local magician—mixing magic tricks, comedy, and strange bits of history at every stop. Watch coins vanish near Ben Franklin’s haunts, try to keep up with card tricks set to show tunes, and swap stories with other curious folks as you stroll cobblestone streets. Expect laughter, little mysteries, and maybe seeing Philly in a new way.

1h–1h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Comedy magic walking tour in Philadelphia

Stroll through Old City Philadelphia
Visit 8 or more historic locations
Watch penny penetrate glass bottle trick
Enjoy "Les Mis" musical card trick
Experience spirit writing at Little Boy's Court

The Experience

The first thing I remember is Robert’s voice echoing off the old brick as he flipped a penny in the air — there was this faint smell of roasting coffee from somewhere nearby, and someone’s dog barked at the trick (I swear even the dog was confused). We started right in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, and I didn’t expect to laugh so much before noon. Rob—he insists you call him Rob—has that kind of easy energy where you feel like you’re tagging along with a friend who just happens to be an award-winning magician. He told us about Ben Franklin with this sideways grin, then made a penny slide through a glass bottle. I still have no idea how he did it.

We wandered through cobblestone alleys and past faded murals, stopping at eight or maybe more spots—I lost count after the musical card trick (“Les Mis,” but with cards and some off-key humming). At Little Boy’s Court, Rob did something called spirit writing; it gave me goosebumps for a second until he cracked a joke about Philadelphia ghosts being too busy for tourists. The group was mostly locals and a couple from out of town; everyone ended up chatting between stops, which made it feel less like a tour and more like a weirdly funny neighborhood hangout.

I liked how nothing felt rushed—even when we had to shuffle around some delivery bikes or pause for traffic, Rob just rolled with it. He pointed out tiny details on buildings I’d walked past dozens of times but never noticed. There were moments where people passing by would stop and stare (one guy almost dropped his pretzel), especially when Rob pulled out his original tricks. The whole thing lasted about an hour and a half, but honestly it felt shorter because we kept laughing. Bring water if it’s hot—standing around can sneak up on you—but otherwise, just show up ready to be surprised.

What’s included

Your experience includes guided visits to eight or more historic or unique outdoor locations across Old City Philadelphia—with live comedy magic performances by Rob at each stop.
The route is wheelchair accessible (though some cobblestones may be bumpy), suitable for most fitness levels, and easily reached by public transport.
No tickets or entry fees needed—just bring yourself (and maybe water if it’s hot).

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour