Sevierville: Erik Dobell Mind Reading & Magic Show
Erik Dobell reads minds and pulls off magic in a room where you can film it
You watch Master Mentalist Erik Dobell perform live mind-reading, magic, and comedy in an intimate 75–90 minute show at the Impossibilities Theater in Sevierville. The whole audience stays engaged because it's interactive — someone gets called on stage, and you're allowed to film it. It's ranked #1 for theaters in Sevierville and sits on the Parkway, so it's easy to reach if you're visiting the Smoky Mountains area.
1h 15m–1h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Attend Impossibilities Magic Show
- Arrive at Impossibilities Theater
- Watch interactive comedy magic show
- Enjoy mind-reading performance by Erik Dobell
- Take photos or record the show
The Experience
Erik Dobell stands a few feet away and tells you something about yourself he couldn't possibly know. That's the moment most people stop trying to figure out how he does it and just watch. Impossibilities is a 75–90 minute live show at the Impossibilities Theater on Parkway in Sevierville, and it's built around that gap between what looks impossible and what's happening right in front of you. He does card tricks, he reads minds, he makes you laugh — and if someone in your group gets called up on stage, you can pull out your phone and record the whole thing. That's not typical for magic shows.
The theater itself is small enough that there's no bad seat. You're close to the stage, close enough to see his hands, close enough that when he does something that shouldn't work, you feel it. Master Mentalist Erik Dobell runs the whole show — the comedy, the reveals, the timing — and the crowd stays engaged the whole time because it's interactive. Someone always gets picked. Someone always gets surprised. The show has nearly 1,000 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor and ranks #1 for theaters and concerts in Sevierville, which matters if you're staying in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg and looking for something to do that isn't a hike or a waterfall.
You show up, you sit down, the lights go down, and for the next hour and a half you watch a mentalist do things that don't add up. Families bring kids. Couples come on date nights. Groups come because it's the kind of show where everyone leaves talking about the same moment. The theater is wheelchair accessible, strollers are fine, and service animals are welcome. Just book a ticket and arrive a few minutes early.
What’s included
Your ticket includes admission to the live 75–90 minute show performed by Master Mentalist Erik Dobell, featuring mind-reading, magic, and comedy. You're welcome to take photos and record during the performance.
Operated by Impossibilities - Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem!
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a live show that's different from the usual tourist attractions in the Smoky Mountains — it's interactive, you can film it, and it's small enough that you're close to the stage the whole time.
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Top questions
How long is the Impossibilities magic show?
The show runs 75–90 minutes.
Can you take pictures or record during the show?
Yes, you're allowed to take pictures and record, which is especially useful if someone from your group is brought on stage.
Where is the Impossibilities Theater located?
It's at 1548 Parkway, Suite 306 in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Is the show suitable for children?
Yes, it's designed for families, couples, and groups. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller.
Is the theater wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.
What does the show include?
Admission to the live magic and mind-reading show performed by Master Mentalist Erik Dobell.
Is this show good for visitors to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg?
Yes, it's marketed as a top activity for people visiting the Smoky Mountains region, and it's ranked #1 for theaters and concerts in Sevierville.
Can service animals attend?
Yes, service animals are allowed.
Sevierville: Erik Dobell Mind Reading & Magic Show
1h 15m–1h 30m
from US$ 26 per person
★★★★★★★★★★4.94459 reviews
