A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Jay is personable, entertaining and a gifted illusionist. After my husband and I went to the show on my birthday, we decided to go back just a week later when our grown daughters were in town. It was that good! And I still couldnt figure out how he did all of the magic!
Fantastic eclectic date night with laughs and wonder! What a great way to spend the evening… an intimate setting with up close magic and personal interactions with polished and impressive magician Alex Ramon. I highly recommend for date night or a night out with family. It does not disappoint! MUCH BETTER than a large venue magic show
My daughter was visiting from out of town so we went to Jays show and had an absolute blast. All of the magic he performed was great, but some of it was truly astonishing...days later we have no idea how he pulled it off. The best part, though, was the intimacy of the setting. Jay connected with every single member of the audience by name, got everyone involved in various tricks, and just made the whole evening fun. His show will be a future go-to event for me when I have guests visiting from out of town.
One of the best shows Ive seen. I love how Jay connects with his audience in an intimate setting. I cant believe I waited this long to see it. Definitely, worth it for anyone who is local or visiting San Francisco.
Jay puts up a great show and really entertains the audience. We went there four people on a Saturday 9pm show. We were talking about his show even the next day with friends. Someof the tricks are really interesting and unpredictable. It’s about an hour and fifteen mins show. It’s a fun event to attend with friends and family.
Jay Alexander is an absolutely great magician and performer. I have gone to the show numerous times and leave excited, enthused and feeling like a kid again. There is just something about magic and ones childhood. I would recommend the show on a scale of 1 to 10 as an 11. You leave wondering how the hell did he do that. Do not miss he opportunity too see one of the best magicians ever........
Jay is brilliant! If you are a skeptic and don’t believe, this is the place that will change your mind. Great date night. We laughed and we were in awe all night! Also the hummus platter was on point!
Saw a show last night. Jay was not there, but another guy named Alex performed. And he was phenomenal! Really engaging with the audience and funny. And hes an incredible magician. Some jaw droppingly cool tricks.Will definitely be back to see Jay!
Absolutely wonderful! I attended the theater with my two children ages 10 and 16, they had a great time and they loved being asked to be involved. I highly recommend any and all to enjoy a show at the Marrakech Magic Theater while in San Francisco.JT Martin
Truly a magical experience in every sense of the word. The Marrakech Magic Theatre provides an intimate setting for Jay’s highly interactive magic performances to flourish. From date night to a family affair, this is something anyone in the SF area needs to experience.
We spent the weekend in SF and were looking for something fun to do.We enjoyed our evening at the Marrakech Magic Theater.Very entertaining and interactive, I even got called on stage to have my mind read. Mind blowing tricks. Thank you for such a nice time!
I can’t think of a more perfect place for a date night experience. From the first steps off the streets through the front door, till the moment it’s time to leave (which you’ll find that you don’t want it to end), you feel like you’re visiting another place in the world in another time. Arrived one hour early for cocktails, appetizers and tableside magic. That’s just the beginning. Surprisingly there’s still a show in the theater where even the back row is still a great seat. And Jay Alexander is the host, guide and entertainer for the entire evening. I recommend going back a second and third time with friends and family to watch their reactions to the magic.
I took my son and 4 of his friends for his 16th birthday. The show was amazing! So entertaining. All the boys loved it. He spent time doing close up tricks prior to the show. And the setting of the theatre was very intimate. We were constantly in awe of his tricks. I would recommend his show to all ages. Even the 16 year olds loved it and didnt think they were too cool for the show - which says a lot!
I took my family to Jays show and we had a great time! His magic are skillfully done. We all had an awesome time
Really fun experience! The food was good. Up close and entertaining. Jay is a charismatic entertainer and I was happy to pay someone for a good skill that took time and effort to learn. Great Job Jay!
My husband and I visited San Fran during the week of July 12-18th. We were fortunate enough to catch one of Jay Alexanders wonderful magic shows on a Thursday night. The show was delightful from start to finish. The passion and enthusiasm that Jay puts into his show put a smile on our faces. The combination of his sweet sense of humour, audience interaction, and quirky and impressive tricks that incorporate his love of numbers and the human mind, made for a very fun evening! We highly recommend that you go to this little gem of a theatre where you will be transported into an environment of fun and magic filled with heartfelt personal touches. Thank you, Jay, for your love of magic and sharing it with us! We look forward to returning one day!Manju and StephenToronto, Canada
I have been to Jay’s magic shows here twice and every time we were so entertained and had a magical night! It keeps you thinking, talking and laughing about the night for days after.
Genuinely fun time! It was an interactive, welcoming, amusing, and highly entertaining experience with Jay Alexander. Very much recommended 👍👍
Fantastic experience. Fun night out, good laughs great magic, very unique from beginning. Go see him.
We had an absolute blast at Marrakech. Jay is a true entertainer and the small show really gets everyone involved. We will definitely be back!
Great show! Go, you wont regret it!
Fun show. Small venue so it was very intimate and you get to interact with the magician.
Best late night food in Beacon Hill hands down
Always great fun and mystery when hosted by a pro like Jay Alexander.
Jay Alexander was amazing! Highly recommend, so much fun.
I went here once last year, and quite enjoyed it! He even managed (with a bit of difficulty, but he did!) to properly read the mind of my Dad with one of his tricks. I forgot to leave a review, but it was great!
Marrakech Magic Theater has to be on everyones to-do list! Extremely happy I attended the show!
I havent seen a lot of magic shows (this may be my 3rd), but Jay Alexanders show at the Marrakech Magic Theater was amazing!! Loved the intimate setting in the jewel box theater. The set was thoughtful, hilarious, and unbelievable! My cheeks hurt at the end of the night from cracking up so much. The pre-show cocktail hour was entertaining too. This makes a great date, team or family outing, or a fun night out. I would cite specific tricks I saw, but Id hate to spoil it for yall! Do check this out.
Totally mind blowing! Highly recommend!
This experience was spectacular!I reserved tix for my buddys bachelor party, and it was the highlight of the night. Jay personally greeted us, and did some hilarious up-close magic pre-show. Show up early!The main show itself is very funny and simultaneously mind bending. Intimate theater with lots of audience engagement.Jays story is inspiring, and his passion comes through in the performance.I highly recommend!
Years of practice, slight of hand, mirrors, misdirection and a GREAT Personality make Peter Morrisons Marrakech Magic Show the most up close and personal magic experience I have ever seen and is appropriate for all ages. First tip, RESERVE early. I booked my tickets for a friday evening 9PM show a month away from our vacation. Second tip, get there when the doors open for the pre-show (usually an hour prior) for the greetings and extra card magic he does as he wonders the tables and crowd. Third tip, stop trying to guess the hows of magic and just enjoy the entertainment. Lastly, be sure to be prepared to smile and laugh as you will be doing much of it. This awesome show sets you back $45 per ticket excluding any meals or drinks. Drink are $9 upstairs in the oasis lounge. Our total for the evening was around $186 for 4 people which included tips and tickets. From the moment we walked down the stairs and were greeted by Peter (Magician and Host) we knew we were in for a great evening. We brought some family with us and even 2 days later we were all still talking about the show. We ate the shish kabob and had the Camel Ride (try it) for drinks. The theater is just down the block from Union Square and a short walk (.5 miles 10 minutes) from Powell Street. If you only have enough money for one show, and enjoy magic, then this is where you should spend your money. Highly Recommended. We asked permission to put the video on my youtube channel and he didnt have an issue. (Special thanks Ritche) Even though we have the video, every performance is unique and tailored to the audience. Along with the fact that pictures and videos never stimulate the mind like being there and experiencing in person. Thanks for reading.P.S. They have Belly Dancing upstairs in the oasis lounge. ;)
Such an amazing show!
We loved meeting Jay Alexander at the door. We loved the food. We loved the table magic. His show is amazing. We cheered and laughed in amazement at his mental tricks. We love Mentalists and are still wondering how he does everything! it was a super fun birthday party for five adults in their forties and fifties and one 5 year old. Highly recommended for any adults and kids over 8 years old.
Super Fun show. Very personal and interactive.They start off with appetizers,. We had a cocktail, lemonade (tastes fresh squeezed) and the hot mint tea were very tasty. We also had the baklava which was delicious. Jay Alexander did serveral card tricks but the best was yet to come. The show starts better and IT ONLY GOT BETTER AND BETTER AND BETTER. All in all, we had an amazing evening full of laughter, wows and ahhhs.
Hands down one of the most unexpectedly fun and entertaining shows I have ever seen. Jay had the entire audience engaged, stumped, even jaw-dropped at times. From the casual table magic in the lounge to the dont-know-what-to-expect-next show in the theater, Jay is a consummate professional -- a must see magician of the highest caliber with an inspiring story. Having the night to interact with him in this funky and intimate venue was an absolutely a treat. This is a must see show for any visitors to San Francisco and an important live performance for locals to support. If you have *any* inkling for magic, illusion, comedy, live entertainment or things-you-cant-explain, go see this show. It will be a night to remember.
What an amazing show!! Jay is one of the nicest, most humble guys youll ever meet. I left the show thinking I sorta want to give him more money, that was beyond exceptional for such a cheap price. Such an intimate experience, and you can tell how much Jay cares about something he loves. I would recommend his show to anyone. Make sure to catch him while hes still in SF!
This show is amazing!! Jay’s mentalism is top notch. The way he reads the crowd is mind blowing. Usually at a magic show you’ve seen a few tricks before or can tell how it’s done. Not this show. I was blown away. Great humor as well. Get there early for drinks and jay comes out for some close up magic before the show.
I had a great time at this magic show. It was super funny, very well organized, extremely interactive and very magical! Jay did a wonderful job at making our jaws drop from the first minute to the last during his 1 hour 15 minute show. I especially enjoyed the fact that the stage is small (20 people or so) and that he picks on his audience to join him on stage and witness the magic happen right in front of our eyes. Nothing beats a great close up magic show! Finally, his words at the end about his life story are very motivational and inspiring. I hope to watch one of his shows again in my lifetime!
I would recommend the Marrakech Magic Theater to anyone who is a fan of magic. Jay is hands on from the time he greets you at the door to seat you prior to the show all the way to taking a picture with you on the way out. My Fiance and I took her 8 year old son to the show and he had a blast. Jay tries to get as many people from the tiny audience involved in the show as he possibly can. Thank you Jay for a great time!
Just simply an overall amazing show. One of the best shows I’ve been to. Even if you’re not into magic (I’m not really into magic), it’s still a very enjoyable show. There are two things that I thought made this place exceptional:1. Jay himself. He’s funny, friendly, and upbeat. He really tries to incorporate many people in the audience into the show. And he truly is a one man show - He does everything from ushering everyone into the theater, perform card tricks, etc. yet it all flows by so seamlessly. Also, not to mention how some of the magic tricks are mind-blowing.2. The venue - hosting a show like this in a unique Moroccan style venue is great twist. And the intimate audience size of less than 50 ppl made it nice and allowed everyone to interact more closely with Jay.
Seriously blew my mind
My fiance and I both enjoy watching magic, so we bought these tickets on a whim the day of the show and WOW! I have never been so impressed. Jay is AMAZING. His tricks are original, genius, shocking, and fun. We were both involved in the show at different points which sealed the deal that it was just incredible. Also, its a tiny venue, so you get to see everything up close and personal. I cant wait to go back and already told many friends to check it out! Highly recommend!!
This show was an absolute must see!! Jay Alexander is brilliant and his passion for magic is inspiring. You truly feel like a part of the show and the magic tricks are MIND BLOWING and left us all speechless! Amazing magician and amazing show he puts on. 10/10 would go AGAIN.
My partner and I were attending a conference at the Hilton next door, registration line was mile long and we decided to wait it out by getting a drink nearby. Luckily we stumbled upon this magic theater and decided to go in. The place is intimate and decorated fittingly for the Marrakech namesake. Theres a cute lounge where patrons can dine and get drinks prior to the show and Jay Alexander greets and entertains the guests as if everyone is a house guest. What I loved the most about the experience, beyond the fact it was so cool to experience magic on this intimate level(maybe a couple dozen seats in the entire theater), is that practically every guest is given a chance to participate, and whats more is the positive message Jay Alexander imparts upon his audience, sharing his story in a raw and authentic way, which was inspiring and touching all at once. Contrary to my initial fear of it being a bit of a tourist trap, Jay Alexander has created an intimate platform to share his passion, talents and combining it all with powerful storytelling to inspire all of us to encourage and seek Magic in our lives. Thanks for a lovely evening and for being a shining light in this otherwise magic-lacking world.
What really impressed me the most about Peter was the story that he used to be a ADP (the payroll company) salesman before deciding to quit the job and chase his passion in magic during the height of the 08 recession. Talk about a gamble ... but I guess with a magician, the odds were in his favor.With that said, it was a memorable experience. Peter performed the tricks up close and personal. His salesmanship charm was also on display through the witty remarks and friendly chatter. Go see this even if youre a local - its worth it!
Jay was incredibly engaging and funny. He has a great story and Im so glad he performs in a smaller theater. It was very intimate. His tricks were mind blowing and I would 100% recommend this to anyone. Were still trying to figure out how he did everything!
The show is AMAZING. More important is that Jay is an artist pursuing his dream and experiences his passion with his audience. He is very generous and gracious human being. The venue is intimate and warm, and a throw back to the speakeasy days. An absolutely wonderful evening!
We saw Robert Strong perform at Marrakech theater in San Fransisco and was entertained from beginning to end. Unlike large scale productions Ive seen in the past (Penn and Teller type), this was a much more interactive experience. The theater is small and you feel a lot more connected to the acts (not to mention many volunteers involved). The show was also hilarious in addition to being magical. As with all performance arts its all the delivery and indeed everything was both very rehearsed and improvised when needed. It was a like a comedy and magic show in one! Much recommended.
Fun date night for us. We’re still scratching our heads about how Jay does most every trick, especially moving everyone’s eyeglasses without touching them! We enjoyed our drink in the lounge before the show and loved the cozy theater and how Jay gently engaged everyone. Recommended.
Amazing show! Jay is awesome and we especially enjoyed how he interacted with the audience. We had a great time and love the small setting. Will definitely be back soon!
Quant theater, 50 seats total. Jay makes everyone a part of the show. He will blow you away with his act. My son participated in one act and Jay was spot on!!! A wonderful experience and I plan to come back. For a unique, fun, SF experience I’d highly recommend seeing this show. Hats off to Jay.
We had an amazing time. So much fun. The venue is beautiful and very intimate. Every seat was a great seat. The magic and mental tricks left us in awe. It was a well worth the price. And the food was delicious. The hummus was fresh, the bread to die for and the kebabs flavorful.
This should be as much a part of the San Francisco experience as Beach Blanket Babylon. I couldnt give a higher recommendation. Kudos Jay. Youve really put together a gem of an engaging, fascinating, audience participation, flat-out charmer of a show.I saw Jay Alexanders show last night, with a group of good friends. Now were planning to take family and friends around the Thanksgiving holiday.It was the most entertaining and startling live show Ive ever seen. Jay is a master of human perception. You will keep asking yourself ... how on earth can he do what hes doing ... and you wont have an answer.
Intimate setting with a very personable magician. Id like to decode a few of his tricks! He added a very personal touch at the end about how he had a hard time following up his passion and that we all should pave the way for a child we know to be able to find and pursue their passion, even if its the inner child within ourselves :)
We were a party of 6 and it was a wonderful experience for each of us -- ranging in ages from 64 to 11. Mr. Alexander was a consumate host and entertainer. He was generous with time and attention. We will be coming back soon with friends and family. We also had dinner and it too was great. Thank you to everyone from the bar staff, the wait staff, the kitchen staff, the belly dancer and the musicians. We enjoyed it all and I think that everyone else did too. Thank you all.
The best of the best
Great fun and entertaining! Jay was unbelievable. We were all completley amazed at what he could do. I was completely skeptical but after the first 5 minutes I was a fan. Cant wait to see him again!
Ive never been so happy to have a flight delayed because it allowed me to see Jays show. WOW! One of the most entertaining nights of theater Ive had in a very long time. So many surprises and laughs. It is impossible to not be entertained. Worth every penny, and worth seeing again.
I had no idea what I was going to get and was a little skeptical walking into the place. The food was good although not much choice, but after that the evening was great fun. Jay Alexander was very good both as an entertainer and as a magician. There was a wide range of ages and types of people in the audience and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves. At the end, I was very glad that I had gone. It was definitely different, but well worth the cost.
This is one favorite (if not my favorite) place to go in San Francisco. Its so much fun and very entertaining. Ive taken many people here and everyone has loved it. The up-close hand magic tricks before the show and the intimate setting are really what makes this great. I cannot recommend it enough.
I took my two kids, ages 10 and 12, to this show and it was great. I really do think Jay is mind-reader/lie-detector. I wished it didnt have to end! The intimate venue is really special and my daughter got to help out on stage. Jay was very encouraging and let my son (a young magician himself) perform a couple tricks for him after the show. Afterward, my son said it might have been the best night of his whole life. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Jay is a world class performer and also seems like a genuinely nice guy. He loves to speak to people in the lobby before and after the show, and the show itself is just incredible. Just as impressive as the tricks are Jays ability to perform them without a hitch. I will definitely come back here with friends and family when they visit from out of town.
The Marrakech Theater is charming and intimate in a way that full-time professional magic theaters rarely are, but owner/magician Jay Alexander is no amateur. His skilled mind-reading, lie detection, and sleight-of-hand had us doubting our own reality by the end of the performance. The venue, show, and cocktails were all fun and creative. Definitely worth an evening of your time.
An intimate little theatre where you sit right up close and watch Jay Alexander mystify you with his magic and illusion. A lovely evening out with a great magician. Perfect for date night, An evening with the kids or for something completely different than a normal evening out. We loved being part of the audience and the show.. Everyone will get a chance to do something and be a part of they want. A great night out!!
I am so happy our friends recommended the Marrakesh Magic Theatre to us. It’s definitely worth it to come here and also earlier then the show will actually start. We had “wow moments” all the time. It’s a small theatre but if the theatre would be bigger it would not be the same, since everybody can be included in the show. We loved the show and the story behind the personality of the magician. We are wishing you all the best and we felt the love you did and doing your work with!
This show blew my mind. We showed up an hour early and had some food and drinks, and Jay came around doing tricks with the guests. Seeing the tricks up close was amazing. The main show was incredible as well. Loved the whole thing.
I am a magician and mentalist so my expectations are very high. This was a great show! Jay is clearly an accomplished mentalist and entertainer. The show moves smoothly from one incredible piece to the next. Solid, hard hitting, contemporary mind-reading and mentalism bits performed by a fun, charming gentleman. Jay doesnt make his audience members look foolish or make anyone feel stupid, he treats them all with respect and includes different people throughout the entire show. I was also impressed with the venue, theater, and service. Highly recommended if youre in the area and want something fun and different to experience:)
I am a magician and I was very impressed by Jay Alexander! I came to see the show with my girlfriend, who saw millions of tricks and she was impressed too. Jay has set up a very nice and unique show with a personal touch on some classics of mentalism and magic and it is never boring. Highly recommended!
Brought friends and we had a Great time. Saw Bob Sheets performance and it was a complete WONDER! Extremely entertaining and all amazement. Will definitely be back when in San Francisco.
I don’t know why Jay doesn’t have a headliner show in Vegas. He is absolutely amazing and we feel so privileged to have been a part of his show. The pre show is fun and definitely worth you time to show up 60-45 minutes ahead of time. The show is beyond fun, incredible magic and mentality. Almost everyone is included in the show and the intimacy of the small group and stage show is second to none. THIS SHOW IS A MUST SEE.
Summary: Words cannot describe how fantastical of a show this is. Its personal, funny, and all about a man who is truly passionate about his job. If youre on the fence, get off this site, or page and buy a ticket.If youre a parent and want to take your kids somewhere fun, buy a ticket. If youre a young, or old, couple and want something fun, buy a ticket.If youre a skeptic who believes nothing is ever that good, trust me Im one too, buy a ticket.Buy a ticket now, I can promise you, yes actually promise, you wont regret it. The money you spend today supports a man living his dream, and earns you a night I can promise youll cherish for a long timeI go into this show expecting gimmicks and everyday tricks. I didnt look at any of the reviews, or even know that this guy existed, someone else brought me here. But it far outweighed any expectation I held. It was mind boggling. Theater is dying quickly, and this is one of the last places in which You can actually see magic up close. This isnt some kids birthday party, this is really a great great show. Entertaining and personal.I went with my family, and other families were there, but there were an equal amount of couples, many young, even college kids. Every single person in that theater had fun, and almost every single person got up on stage. This is a show that does not work without its audience, because its the audience in which he cares the most about. This is a man doing his passion on stage: making people smile.The best part is how personal it is. It doesnt get closer than this, in a small theater with maybe 20 or 25 people, its almost an individual show for every person. Even sitting down to eat food, which by the way was fantastic, he came around, asked our names and greeted us with a hand shake. He would come around and, its a sham to call it tricks because its more magic than trick, but card tricks. This is a man who loves his job. Comes in everyday, not to just steal money, but to see the smile on peoples faces.I hope that one day, I will be able to take my future kids to this theater and show them what a man doing what he loves looks like. Point to a real person, who has never worked a day in their life. Ill probably come back, even if the jokes and the acts are the same, just to see Jay Alexander again, just to support him again. Its almost impossible to find evidence for a perfect live, but he is that evidence. I find hope in how much he cares, and I hope one day that I can feel the same way.Ill probably look back on this day, and remember how he made me smile.
This is possibly one of the best interactive live performances I have been to. Jay is incredible! So friendly and talented! We cant wait to come back and bring our family. Jay appeals to all ages, from the young to the old, he can make everyone be amazed
Great fun from beginning to end. Fantastic sleight of hand and psychological trickery in an intimate venue.I challenge anyone, young or old, not to be bemused and impressed by the trickery and, most importantly, entertained.Dont miss it!
Couldnt have been more pleased with our choice of entertainment on Valentines day evening. Jay kept my wife and I laughing, amazed and on the edge of our seats. Very welcoming, lots of participating with the audience in a very cool setting. Thanks for the great time from Sandy and Jason from Kansas.
Jay is such a humble and generous person, he pays special attention to each of his guests making sure everyone feels welcomed and having a great time. And besides he being all amazing he is a phenomenal magician who will leave you spellbound,. The show is in a very intimate setting so every seat is good. Watch it with your entire family if you havent already, I highly recommend!!
We had a ton of fun - was not just an entertainment/magic show. Seriously had FUN. STRONGLY recommend to anyone. Get there early, have a couple of cocktails and Jay will do some card tricks for everyone before the show. Really have no idea how he pulled off some of these tricks. Hes really engaging with the crowd. Its cozy - dont expect a 500 person theater. About a tenth of that.
Really enjoyed the show! Small intimate environment and Jay made us feel very welcome and part of the show. Still trying to figure out how he does those tricks!
Jay is Magicial, he can light up a room alone on his big beautiful personality. Then he gets you, everyone is drawn in by his greatness of magic. Please go and see.
Well deserving of a 5-star. Time and money(nominal) well spent.I dont think SF has any other show quite like this. It is a fascinating, intimate, funny, and memorable display of tricks and illusions by Peter, who has been going on strong for 7 years, but has (unfortunately) decided to relocate to the East coast end of this year, so catch him while hes still here.Make sure to get there an hour before the show starts in order to get treated to some one on one time with Peter and his tricks. And to also enjoy the, very reasonably priced, food and drinks.
Great show! Crowd is small so it is up close and personal. My son and I really enjoyed it.
We went on a Sunday night as a birthday outing in the city with our 17-year-old son. It was the perfect evening - a rare event that is well-suited for people of all ages, fun and hilarious without being clownish. Jay is a first-class magician with a charming stage presence. His feats are all the more remarkable because of the intimacy of the theatre. We arrived an hour early for the appetizers and pre-show, up-close magic, which Jay performs himself. Im glad we did. The up-close magic was mind-boggling, and the hearty Moroccan appetizers were enough to tide us over to a post-show dinner in town. This would be a good date outing or a good group outing. The night we were there, we were joined by a large party of about twenty adults celebrating a birthday, a tourist family, a couple of couples and my family. By the end of the show, everybody was so amazed and joyful that it felt like wed been friends for years, gathered for a happy reunion. This is a special San Francisco experience.
It only gets better -Jay Alexander I couldnt agree more!!! We had a fabulous time at the Marrakech Magic Theatre. We loved the engagement and close intimate atmosphere. The service prior to the show was top notch and we loved every minute of the evening. We will certainly be coming back. Thank you for a great birthday evening.
This guy is not only an amazing Mentalist, but an amazing man. Hes pursuing his passion, and that passion brings a palpable, infectious excitement to his show. Magic had never felt so relaxed, intimate, and fascinating!