Ghost Stories at 1923 Live was an incredibly fun and engaging experience. The show is performed by a single entertainer who combines storytelling, mentalism, and audience interaction in a way that keeps you intrigued from start to finish. What I enjoyed most was how intimate the experience felt. The smaller venue creates a personal atmosphere, and the performer does an excellent job drawing the audience into the stories and demonstrations. It's the kind of show that leaves you wondering how some of it was possible long after it's over. Whether you're a fan of mentalism, the paranormal, or simply looking for something different from the typical Las Vegas production show, Ghost Stories is well worth your time. I would absolutely recommend it to friends and family alike, and it's one of the few Vegas shows I could genuinely see myself returning to experience again. read more

I have been wanting to check out 1923 and Ghost Stories for some time now. I am so glad that I finally did. I didn't really know what to expect (was it going to be interactive? Mystery solving? Story telling and reenactment?) either way I was intrigued and I truly enjoy the subject matter. The venue, 1923 Prohibition Bar, is so cool! The decor, ambience, and overall vibe. The main room has plenty of little nooks to hang out and there is live music, too. As ticket holders for Ghost Stories you're led into a waiting room inside 1923 before the show to enjoy a cocktail or two and place an order for intermission cocktails until showtime. The actual show is in a separate room next to the Speakeasy and once everyone is in there and seated, the show begins. Ghost Stories is led by Kent Axell who does a fantastic job engaging with the audience and taking control of the room. The room isn't huge which I think would make it more challenging because you can pretty much see everyone looking at you but he definitely captivates the audience with his energy , humor, stories, "etc." throughout the entire performance. I don't want to reveal anything because I think that the show is quite unique and special and I think that whether you're a skeptic or enthusiast when it comes to ghosts, you'll find the experience highly enjoyable. If anything you'll be wondering how Kent does everything! The show is great alone or with a group and I highly recommend it. I would go again! (Note: Ticket options include VIP and General and include one predetermined house cocktail. If you want to be up front on a comfy couch, choose VIP. I had General and it was perfectly fine because the room isn't huge) read more

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Decided to see this show again since Halloween is right around the corner and the last time we saw it was a couple years ago. Ghost Stories performed by Kent Axell is definitely one of our favorites in Las Vegas. I recommend getting the VIP ticket since you will be right up front and makes the show more intense and close up. My wife got picked to participate and it was so mind blowing and crazy how Kent picked the person and name of who my wife wrote wrote down on her card (she actually felt like her grandpa was in the room with us). Additionally, everything else he did in his show was astonishing and amazing. If you are visiting or live in Las Vegas, this is definitely one show you put on your must see list. We had an amazing and fun time at this show, and we are still talking about it days later. read more

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A different kind of Vegas show [Las Vegas NV] We wanted to experience something different other than the cirque du soleil shows and I found Ghost Stories. The show included a complimentary drink: SPEAKEASY STRANGE RUSH. Tito's Handmade Vodka, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, Huckleberry Syrup. Topped with Bubbly. Neither of us are alcohol drinkers but we wanted to experience the show. I was given the option of a non-alcoholic drink which I was grateful for. The show was intimate held in a small room with some 30 of us. I'm a skeptic of ghosts and paranormal but I found Kent to be entertaining and funny. Neither my husband nor I were chosen as participants during the entire show. Our "secrets" that we had to write on a piece of paper were not drawn. I wondered why (although this was fine with us). Maybe Kent did not feel any spiritual vibe for us. He called on guests from all sides of the room so to me there was no difference between the VIP seats or the 2nd row (except for the price difference). We sat in the back row. Anyway, Kent got serious towards the end and after the show we were given the opportunity to take a photo with him. The show was indeed different from other entertainment in Vegas. I didn't find the experience scary but more entertaining. Review #3709 read more

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Went from non believers to mind blown. An amazing intimate show. Do yourself a favor and check this out. Kent was engaging, funny and magical. The show isn't scary but truly mind bending. I was chosen and truly have no idea how he did it. read more

Such a fantastic show! Kent Axell is a great entertainer and kept us captivated and wanting more! The ambience was set perfectly and the experience still has us talking about it. A must see!!! read more

We purchased front row tickets (VIP) on Vegas.com for my husband and I. Upon arrival, the guy in the front escorted us through the bookshelf door into a Speakeasy. Then another secret door where we were served drinks and had to fill out a little note with either of a secret, fear or question. Then we were given instructions for the show before they moved us to the small room where the show portion was. The decor in every room was beautiful designed and authentic. The staff were incredible! Kent Axell is a great entertainer! I don't want to give away too much as I don't want to ruin the experience for future patrons. As I was in the front row, I did participate and was hypnotized. Definitely a great story to tell! If you're tired of all the cirque shows and want something different than the Vegas norm, this is definitely a MUST! I highly recommend it and will definitely be back when I book my next girls trip to Vegas. read more

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What a fun and entertaining show. Kent Axell is an amazing performer. Might be my favorite show experience in 20+ yrs of Vegas. I think he interacted with at least half of the small audience. Small venue (20-25 people max?) and there were no bad seats. Glad we chose a closer seat as my wife was part of the show. Be sure to take a few minutes after the show and talk with Kent to get to learn a little about him. Kent performs only Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and at 9pm. Ticket prices are very reasonable (especially considering the value of the show) and are easy to purchase online. There's a brief mid-show intermission for 5 minutes so you can grab an extra drink if desired. They also serve beer, and I enjoyed a Duvel Golden Ale and a Chimay Blue Label Quadrupel Ale. Our drink server was excellent. Definitely will be back, and would recommend this show to anyone! read more

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See this. Stop reading this and book your tickets. I've seen shows up and down the strip and I'm shocked to say this tiny show is the best thing I've seen. I don't cry at anything and I cried during this show, and I cant even express why. The intimate atmosphere, the sheer impossibility of the illusions, a performer at the top of his game, it was stunning. I don't want to oversell it so your expectations are too high, but if you enjoy carefully crafted magic and storytelling, just do yourself a favor and do this. Dress up, get immersed, enjoy every second. read more

This show was so much fun and interesting. Kept me wondering "how did he know that?" the whole time and still 2 weeks later! The venue is perfect for the show. It's located in a prohibition type speakeasy at Mandalay Bay. The décor and ambiance were just as spooky as the show. I don't want to give anything away from the show so I'll keep my review short but it's definitely a must see if you are into spooky (not scary) story telling while keeping it funny and knowing very specific things about the audience. It was a dark and comedic masterpiece. Highly recommend! read more

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Kent gave an excellent, heartfelt, emotional and wonderfully entertaining show. I highly recommend

The ghost stories show was the absolute best and entertaining show I've seen in vegas. The way Kent , the host, captured the room and enthralled us was next level. Service and staff all around get two huge thumbs up. The meet and greet afterwards was a delight and they all genuinely seemed to appreciate every guest. I highly recommend and will be back. Thank you for a memorable time. read more

I didn't read the instructions and I was running late and already frustrated from getting lost on freeways. They were very nice and accommodating despite it being my own fault. I highly recommend getting there even earlier! The show was amazing! It had a a wonderful mixture of humor, emotion and wonder. There were some hauntingly emotional moments but he was able to tastefully acknowledge and transition from those moments into a lighter mood. It was a small, intimate setting that allowed everyone to feel like a participant! I recommend, might even go again! read more

We booked this show on a whim. The reviews online were scarce and so we decided to just go for it. That turned out to be a mistake. First the venue: 1923 is a cute speakeasy-style bar with nominal cocktail selection and standard Las Vegas pricing. Decor is tasteful. The Ghost Stories show takes place in the backroom of the bar. Now the act itself is a pretty run-of-the mill mentalist show. It's divided into two parts the "not-so-scary" one and "scary". In reality they are both pretty similar and sadly, not very exciting. Perhaps I've watched one-too-many episodes of Pen and Teller "Fool Us" but the mentalist act was fairly mundane with barely passable showmanship by Kent. He seems to be an otherwise talented and I dare say charismatic magician but in this performance the forced laughs and the overt emphasis on parts that are supposed to have gravitas rang hollow for me. The only thing that was agreeable about this show was the price. I doubt you can find another act in Vegas that is so affordable (and comes with a free drink ). As they say : you often get what you pay for. read more

There are many shows in Vegas, but none like Ghost Stories. Kent Axell weaves multiple webs of stories, mystery, and magic; all delivered with a mischievous grin and an edge that leaves you equally entertained and spooked out. The venue compliments the performance perfectly; and soon you are drawn in by the intimate atmosphere Axell creates. You are transported to back to an era when live theater was all there was. Ghost Stories is unique experience of the intimacy of a Victorian seance; and let you know the spine-tingling unease that our great grandparents felt when they engaged with a psychic or medium at the turn of the last century - but importantly, all with the safety of Axell's assurances that while spirits and ghosts may be present, there is nothing more than magical child's play at work. If you are in Las Vegas, and want something truly special - I highly recommend Ghost Stories over the larger, grander (and more expensive) shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Skip the mainstream, step through the bookshelf & secret doorway into 1923 Prohibition Bar and treat yourself to a unique experience that only Kent Axell's Ghost Stories can provide. You will be glad that you did and will leave with some tales to tell, a sense of wondering and wonder, and best of all, leave with a tall tale to tell your children (or grandchildren about - just not at bedtime! read more

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Ghost stories was amazing. Don't miss this experience. Kent is remarkable. Loved it!

The show is INCREDIBLE! A mix of suspense, mystery and many comical moments! I loved it!! read more

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Absolutely mind-blowing! I'm still trying to wrap my head around what I witnessed. This show was amazing. It was actually longer than I expected (in a good way), and it genuinely felt like we got more than our money's worth. My partner and I went with the VIP tickets, which let us participate in the show (something I was a little nervous about) but it turned out to be so cool. Even guests without VIP seats got to be part of the experience in some way. The intimate setting made the magic feel even more impossible because you're so close. I've spent the past few days trying to figure out how he pulled it all off! Axel has such a magnetic stage presence and charisma that pulls you in from the moment the show starts. This is an absolute must-see if you're in Vegas! I'd go again in a heartbeat. read more

As a Las Vegas resident for 15+ years, I have seen hundreds of shows. Ghost Stories is a Must See for visiting tourists...& for locals! Kent Axell has masterfully crafted his skills so well that he'll have you trying to figure out what just happened in front of your face for days...& in my case years...since I've seen him perform on multiple occasions. Even when you think you have something figured out the second or third time, you'll leave scratching your head because your mind has been blown once again! One suggestion I will make to attending guests, please do not be a distraction to everyone else by talking throughout or trying to be funny. It definitely kills the vibe...but Kent always handles those individuals very well professionally :) read more

AWESOME. GO! Worth every penny. You'll love it. Ambiance like crazy. The vibe is somewhere between an old speakeasy / Victorian haunted house. And this guy! We've been talking all night about it! read more

Kent Axell is an amazing entertainer. While through the show he swears up and down he doesn't actually have the power to talk to the dead, I am 90% he actually does and is lying about it. read more

This was the absolute best show that I've seen in Vegas. Small, intimate and amazing. Totally worth it to spring for the VIP package and be a bigger part of the show. Would highly recommend and would totally go again next time I'm there. read more

This show was only R rated due to the language. He threw in a few "f" bombs, GD's and even $h*t's to make it so. I left wondering what was the ghost story part?? There was magic, some obvious some decently good, but overall I have to say this show was not worth the time or money. He even tells us that any kid can do it, which was very strange in itself. Oh, there is a planted person that he constantly calls on. She must have told her story so many times, she can no longer cry a tear about her mother passing away. WOW! Very disappointed. read more

My husband and I were looking for something different to see in Vegas and this caught my eye. I love magic, spooky and how did he know that? type of stuff. This show did not disappoint! Set in a spooky parlor in a speak easy, it's a small, intimate show. (About 20people) It was about 2 hours long. Kent Axell engages all the audience members, so if you like to participate this is a must go to. We laughed, were amazed and delighted. A great entertainer! The show's staff was very nice, as well. You are given a free cocktail, but it was too sweet of a drink for us. You could purchase other beverages, though. I felt this was one of the best shows I've seen yet. I liked it better than David Copperfield and Chris Angel. Well worth the money, I highly recommend this show. Thank you, Kent, for the seashell from my grandmother! It meant a lot to me read more

This show was incredible. The venue allows for an intimate feeling where the audience is close to Kent. The ambiance sets the stage for dark, spooky show. Kent was great interacting with the audience and keeping everyone's attention. Cocktails were delicious, the staff were friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a magic/psychic/ghostly experience in a speakeasy vibe. read more

Very intimate setting. The performer was entertaining and had really great interactions with the crowd. However, I couldn't bring myself to stay for the entire show. Maybe I missed the best part by leaving at intermission, but there was little that I found compelling and most of the work being done was easily explainable. One must get out and try new things. Sadly, this one just wasn't a win for me. read more

I went to see this show last friday and i was very skeptical. I thought Kent was a very creepy individual at first but he grew on me as the show continued. i would see this show again because I was so intrigued with his mental ability. great show. read more

The ambiance of the venue was fantastic and the Ghost Stories show was both funny and mesmerizing. You are continually puzzled with accuracy of Kent Axell whose mind reading antics involve the audience directly are engaging and impressive. The venue is also intimate which provides the perfect atmosphere for this special show. Can't wait to see it again! read more

I stumbled across this show looking for a unique experience to take my husband to for his 50th birthday. The description intrigued me... intimate... ghosts...dark magic... sounded right up our alley and the price was on point. From the moment we walked in to the 1923 Prohibition Bar the magic began. It was more than intimate, it was personal. Kent Axel put on a performance that far exceeded our expectations and won't soon be forgotten. Check it out for yourself, you wont be disappointed! read more

This show is the best show in Vegas as far as I'm concerned. Small venue, intimate and EXTREMELY ENGAGING. I've been twice and I will be going again to share it with my friends. read more