I've seen many shows. Simply put, this was the best show I've ever seen. It packs an emotional punch. It had me laughing. Clapping in ways I have only clapped at rock concerts. Jay is a master magician. Mentalist. And when you watch him, he feels like a friend. The audience was multicultural with ages that appeared to be from 12 to at least 85. We were unified in our joy and engrossment. Everything was utterly remarkable from the meal before the show, to the beautiful and intimate venue, and of course, the great Jay Alexander. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor: see this show! read more

Fantastic show! Brought my 14 year old son and we had a blast. How the heck does it do that??? Really fun time. I'd definitely go again!!

This show is so much fun! Upon entering the theater the staff are so welcoming, and Jay greeted us himself once we were in the lobby. Arrive 30 minutes before the show start time to enjoy some close up magic in the lounge. You can also order a drink too and bring that into the theater with you. The close-up card tricks in the lounge was a lot of fun, and Jay engaged the guests into each trick! At the start-time you will then be led into the theater, which is more of a small shoebox theater experience. Every seat has a good view. Jay really got the audience involved, and almost everyone got to participate somehow in a trick, which was very cool! Truly blew me away with every magic trick throughout the evening. As for getting to the theater, I suggest taking BART, or uber/lyft. The theater is located on O'Farrell St in San Francisco, around a few hotels and bars/restaurants. Parking would likely be street parking only or a public garage somewhere near by. Overall a really good experience, highly recommend! read more

After seeing Jay Alexander, I BELIEVE in magic. :) My friends and I had a phenomenal time at his show! We loved the close-up magic show (it happens 30 mins before the show so don't miss it) and then we were even more stunned, impressed, and thrilled by the main performance. Our eyes were glued to the stage the entire time and our minds blown away! We had so much fun! Jay Alexander is truly a gem. His dedication and talent to the craft really shows! If you're looking for a unique way to spend your evening in the city, this is it. read more

We went to the show last night and had such a fun time! We are two couples (three out of four of us were born and raised in the Bay Area), but none of us had ever seen Jay Alexander before. We were all super impressed and confounded by his performance! From dice to cards to guessing names.... But I made a solid "mind trick" prediction myself before we went to the show...I'd told my female friend that our spouses would both be desperately trying to figure out how the tricks worked. They did not disappoint...talked the entire way home trying to guess "Jay's" magic methods!! We all loved it! read more

Jay is the BEST! Fantastic and entertaining magician -- true SF gem. Have brought many guests over the last several years, and always walk away entertained and impressed. read more

Superb evening at Jay Alexanders last night at the SFO Magic Theater At The Marrakech. I always love a good magic show, but this was the first one that was so engaging from the word go.... all the way to the wrap with a standing ovation!!!. Just jaw dropping magic, mentalist mind reading and more that starts right from the welcome lobby on. We all had a most amazing time and cant wait to do this again. Thank you Jay for a most amazing evening of pure joy and wonder!!!! read more

Let me preface this review that I've never been gung-ho about magic, but also have nothing against it. We happened to see this place a little over a year ago when driving to another show and thought it seemed interesting. After reading the overwhelmingly positive reviews, we knew we had to check it out. Let's get into it... Ambiance - The Marrakesh Theater is a pretty cozy establishment overall. I'd say it maybe holds around 50-60 people tops. When doors first open, you have the chance to get food/drinks and prior to the show Jay will come out and do some magic tricks to get people warmed up. Show - I would highly suggest not missing the pre-show as it's just as entertaining as his regular show. He did some really cool card tricks and mentalist tricks which were pretty incredible to see first hand. Jay is quite funny and personable so it was a great time. The show itself is incredible too. He did some tricks that were pretty jaw-dropping to me. I don't want to spoil anything, so you just have to go see for yourself. Overall, I'm extremely glad we went to the show and would definitely go back again. Tell Jay that Craig sent you and you will not receive any special discounts or treatment because he has no idea who I am. read more

Truly dazzled by this show! I consider myself something of a magic nerd and I gotta say, this is some of the best magic I've seen in a long, long time. The tricks themselves were smart, elegant and impressive. Jay seamlessly wove mentalism, sleight of hand, close up illusions and humor with expert confidence that somehow never tipped over into smug cheesiness that sometimes give magicians a bad rap. He clearly loves his craft and has mastered it. The space itself is transportive, Moroccan-themed and papered with vintage magic posters (plus a couple featuring my personal fave, Doug Henning) It's super-intimate, so nearly everyone gets to participate and feel like you're collectively part of the show. Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early to grab a cocktail/appetizer and bond with your fellow audience members while Jay walks around wowing everyone with close-up table magic. It's all terribly good-natured. Everyone was grinning ear to ear. This is a guaranteed delightful date night, a perfect activity for family and friends visiting from out of town and even a fun evening when you're on your own! read more

This was the best magic show because it was so up close, personal, and the tricks during the show to me were new. First, Jay did a magic trick for each guest party while waiting in the lobby. He did a card trick with us and my daughter and we were stunned. Jay also personally escorted each guest to their seats. The entire mind tricks during the show was unbelievably amazing, this guy is truly talented!!! read more

Boyfriend requested to see a magician for his birthday. Had no idea what to expect but we had the absolute best time! Jay is really friendly and engaged with the whole audience throughout. And his mentalist tricks had us all with our jaws dropped. More than worth it for the money! Look on his face says it all lol read more

Jay Alexander Magic & Entertainment - Performing Arts Near Me - Sausalito, California

I have now seen Jay Alexander twice with my family and collectively we say "WOW"!! His show is jaw- dropping aw, head scratching amazement with a few pinch myself is this real moments. I sometimes am so awestruck that I forget to applaud leaving Jay contemplating if we got the trick, ha! In our day and age, not much is left to our imagination or wonder, Jay is one of those simply amazing humans that lights up that space. When we arrived, we felt transported to Marrakesh. The walls, fixtures and the "jewel box" theater where the magic takes place is beautiful. We sat in a salon like space where we ordered some dinner specials and apps. All guests arrived there and were wowed by Jay's hospitality and card tricks. This ice breaker made the show feel intimate as we all experienced the awe. Jay is an amazing host, he welcomed us in, hung out before the show, engaged us during the show and then kindly took pictures and hung out after the show. Who wouldn't want to come back?! If you haven't experienced Jay's show, don't wait, you are missing out. read more

Jay is amazing.. my brother inlaw & I surprised my 8 y/o niece with this show since she has recently shown interest in magic.. Jay engages the whole crowd so well, and includes everyone in the show - making it a fun & intimate experience. We all loved it, and my niece is already asking to go to another show!! We will definitely be back! read more

Jay is fantastic! Highly recommend his show. He is a pro and he's friendly and fun. My wife and I saw him at the Marrakech Theater in San Francisco. Great little venue. Easy parking and delicious food. Have no idea how he did his tricks but he nailed every one of them! read more

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Six of us celebrated the holidays with Jay and he did not disappoint. He is a tremendous magician as well as a fascinating showman. Heartily recommend. read more

My family and I had a great time. We were amazed and baffled on how he does everything. I'm am still breaking my brain trying to figure out how he does the magic, mentalism, etc. He engages the audience and you feel part of the show. I would highly recommend. read more

What a fun evening! Great show, and the very small (under 50 people) theatre setting, with the pre-show in the lounge, is really special. Jay is unbelievably talented and hardworking, and we've been thinking and talking about the show for days! Came with my husband and our 8 year old, whose curiosity has been piqued about magic. There were a few other kids there my child's age, and all of them seemed to understand and enjoy the show, and participate in some parts. This is a wonderful outing if you have out-of-town guests, in-laws, a company retreat, etc.--any event where you want a diverse group of people with different interests to have a great time together and have a unique experience to remember and discuss afterwards. And it's affordable for live entertainment, with tickets under $70 apiece, even if you spring for the front row. read more

Jay is BRILLIANT & the BEST magician in the bay area!! He is highly entertaining, personable & does incredible crowd work involving the whole audience in his craft. He is mind blowing & will have you laughing, gasping and wanting more!! Highly recommend Jay for any occasion. He is truly one of a kind & puts on the greatest show! Go see Jay!! read more

Jay was amazing! Friendly staff welcomed us into the lounge. Drinks were good and strong. Jay greeted us with ease and gave us a little taste of his talents up close while still in the lounge. We had no idea how he did any of it! Once in the theater, the space was intimate and expectant. He did not disappoint at all. It was like he really was a mind reader! Good energy, fun vibe, exciting for those who want to participate and no pressure for those who don't. We went with our two teenage kids and everyone had a good time. Highly recommend for a night out in SF. read more

My wife surprised my daughters and I with a bday gift to see Jay last night, and we had an incredible time....I had no idea this gem of a show was in downtown SF. as others have mentioned Jay is a great story teller, the venue is really intimate and it's nice that everyone got to interact / participate with him as the show went on. My daughter said she preferred Jay's show to the Shim Lim show in Vegas! We got there early and got some food and drinks which we enjoyed, the staff was super friendly. And Jay did a round of close up magic tricks while we ate, and did one with the entire group just before we went in to the show which we were blown away by. such a fun night was smiling ear to ear as we left. definitely plan on taking other friends here when they visit! great show. read more

Jay Alexander Magic & Entertainment - Performing Arts Near Me - Sausalito, California

The best magic show ever! Jay is super friendly and his magic is real. I was so amazed and enjoyed the entire show. Even their food and drinks are awesome! Interior and decorations are very unique and has its own vibes which I loved as well. 100% recommended for unforgettable experience with your family and friends:) read more

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I took out of town guests to the Magic show. This was my second time seeing the performance and I still could not figure out how the illusions were done. The show was fantastic. The magician, Jay Alexander. has a wonderful personality, is funny and I love his message of kindness. I highly recommend this show for adults, children and out of towners. PS Get there early and go to the lounge. The magician will come in and perform close up magic for you and your party. read more

I've been to quite a few magic shows, including 2 in Vegas (Shin Lim and Paranormal). Jay Alexander is still by far my favorite magic experience ever. It's in an intimate theater that feels like a hidden speakeasy, and basically everyone in the audience gets to be part of a trick at some point. Plus if you show up early or stay late, he'll do close-up tricks for you in the lobby that are just as mind-blowing. Some of his "tricks" are simply incredible acts of mental math, psychology, or memorization. Others are more traditional magic tricks, but I still have no idea how he does most of them. This is one of SF's best hidden gems, definitely worth seeing once if you're just visiting, and worth seeing multiple times if you can! read more

Just saw him tonight- absolutely wonderful as a showman and storyteller. This is a great night for everyone, including those who don't believe in magic and tricks ;). It's an intimate setting, as well - perfect for friends, families, date nights, etc. Jay, and the staff there, is just incredibly nice. I really appreciated that, including letting us hideout inside when our Lyft driver took 5x the time (as he was getting gas and didn't tell us) . They stayed open just for us. Amazing folks! read more

I was in San Francisco with my father and brother for a few days. Without question, this was the highlight of our trip. From the moment we entered the theater, we knew that we were in for something special. Without exaggeration, the evening was like nothing I've ever experienced! Jay Alexander certainly has a presence and unbelievable talent. But he's completely approachable, too: Jay is as friendly, inviting, humble, and down-to-earth as anyone you'll ever meet. After one evening, I feel like I know him well enough to refer to him by his first name in this review! The experience is an intimate one: To say that there is audience participation doesn't do it justice. Over the course of the show, Jay develops a connection between himself and the audience, as all great performers do. But he takes this much further and effectively builds a community *among* the audience members for the evening. While I'm dying to walk through the entire act in this review, spoilers are obviously not cool. =) Suffice to say that I have NO idea how he did ANY of his magic, and each illusions was more amazing than the last. All of these positive reviews are real: the guy's incredible, and everyone left wearing big smiles. Go see his show! read more

We had a blast at Jay's show in San Francisco last night. Definitely book this show while visiting the city - it's one of a kind. Lots of amazing magic, laughter and fun. read more

Jay is just great entertainment! I've seen his act 5 times. That should say alot right there. He's a fixture for San Francisco like the Golden Gate Bridge, when you're in the city or showing family and friends the sights, Jay should be on your list. He completed mesmerized and entertains young and old, from any country. His friendly and engaging demeanor are exceptional. I can describe his act, but it won't do it justice. Just Go! read more

This show was TOTALLY MIND BLOWING! Jay greeted us at the door and escorted us to our seats and did some close up magic for us pre-show. He was so personable and had a quick witted sense of humor. The main show was in an intimate setting and was very interactive allowing many of the guests to participate in the tricks on stage and around the room. The magic, mind tricks, math and rubics cube tricks were freakin' amazing. He even did a hypnotism bit which was crazy too! I was totally at the edge of my seat wanting more! Jay's talent, sense of humor and ability to connect with his audience is TOP NOTCH. He even has an excellent back story. A MUST SEE. read more

Jay Alexander Magic & Entertainment - Performing Arts Near Me - Sausalito, California

We went last week to enjoy the show. The Marrakesh theater is very intimate which makes the show and ambiance even better. Very close to Union square and I would say it's one of the last live show in San Francisco. Jay is a showman with many impressive magic and mentalist tricks and humor. It's very impressive because you are literally few feet from the stage, and you can not guess or discover the ploy, so it's really magic.... So, wife and teenager boys loved the show and at the end the only feeling is that it happened too quickly. So, if you are in the bay and/or visiting San Francisco, book the show, you will have a magic time with your friend and family. read more

The magic show is great, worth the money, just book it and go have a good time. As for drinks and apps - not the best - would prob eat and drink elsewhere. Jay did however come out and do a few card tricks before, which was fun and a nice way to wait for the show to start. read more

I cannot express this enough: if you're thinking about seeing him perform, stop now and GO! I can't really explain it, it's not the typical 'magic show', I think the best word to describe the experience is, it left me dumbfounded. The theater is intimate which lends to the experience. I'm still reeling from the show and I'm not easily 'above expectations' entertained, I've seen a LOT of shows, and I can attest, this is one that I'll always remember. I'm sure his routine is similar, but here's the thing, it will still be a completely different show every time because it's based on the audience. I will DEFINITELY go again, and again, and again... Just, please go and experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed and like so many have said, you will be amazed, seriously. read more

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Fantastic show! Jay is an impressive performer, and we had a great time. It was my husband's birthday, and Jay brought him a birthday treat with candles while we were seated in the lounge prior to the show, and he, along with all the other guests, sang happy birthday. You definitely want to arrive early enough to see the up-close pre-show in the lounge, and the venue for the actual show is quite intimate, allowing him to engage with every member of the audience before, during, and after the show. His act is very clean, not offensive, and entertaining for all. I'd gladly go back to see him perform again. read more

Absolutely amazing show and not just for the magic, but for the overall wonderful, warm, funny, connected experience going to this theater, being in an intimate space with a diverse group of people sharing a very unique experience with this extraordinary performer. Jay is an astonishing magician but also a great story teller. I'm so glad I was there with my entire family (grandma, parents, and grandkids). We all had a special time. The math nerds in your family will especially be thrilled with the show. Take anyone and everyone you know to see Jay! Or book him for your event. (Getting to his theatre in SF is easy and parking garages and places to eat abundant nearby. You can also grab a drink and a snack in his theatre starting an hour before the show. But prob better to eat elsewhere as the menu is a bit limited). read more

Jay Alexander Magic & Entertainment - Performing Arts Near Me - Sausalito, California

Highly recommend for anyone seeking a thrilling night out in San Francisco. Jay Alexander's show is the epitome of entertainment, blending magic and mind tricks seamlessly. Don't miss it if you're looking for unforgettable fun! read more

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Fantastic and amazing show. Great for entire family including 14 and 16 year olds (and even the skeptical 16 year old was impressed). Highly recommend this engaging and fun show. read more

Magical miracles happen here. Get ready for fun, mystery and laughs at Jay Alexander's Marrakech Magic Theater. Arrive early for mind-blowing close-up Magic at your table in the lounge. Then be seated in an intimate, jewel box theater where the comedy mentalism is so good, you are guaranteed to join the audience in standing ovations. Jay is a seasoned pro who has done corporate shows, cruise ships and celebrity events for The Rolling Stones, Robin Williams family, David Crosby, Steve Wozniak and more. I agree with Yelp! and Trip Advisor...Jay is San Francisco's number one entertainment venue. I have seen the show for birthdays, special nights on the town, and just to have a baffling, exciting and fun time. Highly recommended. read more

Holy smokes my wife and I discovered this on accident. We had an odd amount of time left after the Exploratorium and found this on Google. Best decision ever. This is the way a magic show was meant to be experienced. Worth every penny. read more

Jay had such a wonderful act and welcoming demeanor! His show was nothing short of amazing. Incorporated into his wonderful and creative magic was his hilarious jokes. A MUST show to see when you can. read more

I'm not often dumbfounded and mind blown, yet those are the exact sentiments after leaving Jay Alexander's show just now. Mind you when I watch these things on tv, I'm definitely a skeptic. I have no idea how he does it all but one thing is very clear: he is very good at what he does. You can tell this show is a result of hard work, passion and skills that have been honed and polished for years and years. The humor and authenticity were the cherry on top. I was part of a bigger group coming tonight and never did it not feel intimate or covid safe. The venue is stunning as well. I really appreciated the card tricks before the show started. It was an amazing and unique experience. If you're doubting whether you should go, just do it, you'll love it! read more

Jay Alexander and his show absolutely blew my expectations out of the water! I had family visiting and wanted to do something unique with them, so I took them to this magic show. He had us all hysterically laughing, absolutely AMAZED, and in awe. I love magic and this is the best show I've ever seen. I feel so grateful to have seen this performance, and I would go back time and time again! read more