Just had a very enjoyable evening at Marvin's. Good entertainment, generous drinks and a very friendly staff. We'd be happy to go back again. read more

So we attended Jay Johnson's The Two and Only, which was SPECTACULAR! If you have the chance to see him... RUN! My problem was with the venue! At 5:50 (the show was to begin at 6:00), we were all in the lobby sitting and socializing. We had NO idea the doors to the theater had been opened! When I asked the young woman who worked there if they were going to announce the doors were open, she said no! Also, there was a magic presentation KEEPING people in the lobby before the show, so THEY didn't know they could take their seats. The show started 15 minutes late because of this! Also, during one of the quietest moments towards the end of the show, I could hear the piano playing through the walls! Who was he playing for? We're all in the audience! If I were Mr. Johnson, I would have been LIVID! Do better Marvyn's Magic Theatre! read more

A fun night out and a good alternative to the movies. I love this place and the owner is super engaging. He brings in top entertainment and encourages his guests to stay after the show. The couple nights we have attended it was family friendly magic and comedy. There's nothing worse than going out with friends and be confronted by lewd and vulgar comedy. We found the entertainment fun and engaging and can't wait to come back. read more

To much fun! Old school entertainment. I was laughing the whole time.Good fun! Looking forward to bringing a group of Friends!

My husband and I love Marvin's! We are hooked! Also when company comes to visit we always take them to Marvin's for great entertainment and they love it! All 7 shows we have been to was excellent! a MUST go! enjoy! read more

At Marvyn's Magic Theater, you might pay for your whole seat, but you may find that you only need the very edge of it. That's what happened to me as you can see from the photo my friend took in middle of an especially tense moment of the show. The level of talent that owners Jeff and Yvonne manage to find for this shiny, new venue is unsurpassed. I laughed, I gasped, and I looked at friends with that WTF-just-happened expression, and we talked about the show for hours after. Note: Due to liquor license laws, this is a 21 and over establishment and they do check your ID at the door. Full bar, fun pre-show lobby magic and mingling. Location is easy to find right next to the big movie theater on Washington in La Quinta. New shows weekly, so you can make it a regular thing with friends and people visiting from out of town. Highly recommended. Go, go, go! Have a laugh and be amazed in the east valley. read more

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Such a fun evening! Stunning venue, great entertainment, many many laughs!! Jeff Hobson is the ultimate host and headliner!

First visit; Ben Seidman was the main attraction--very impressive! We're still wondering how 'he did it'?! An entertaining evening, for sure. read more

This is a must-see. You will laugh and be amazed at these great performers. Close up magic at its finest. Thank you Jeff. read more

It was a fun night! It was similar to Annabel's in Maui which we always enjoyed before the fires.

I'm not much of a magic fan. So be aware, this show and this place doesn't require a love of magic. I do love talented entertainment, and this place has it in spades. As much comedy show as it is magic, the host Jeff Hobson is an absolutely delightful guy who will keep you laughing and keep you engaged in the show. If you ever enjoyed the great moments on shows like Carson, when a comic might have Johnny in stitches, that's what this place, and specifically Jeff reminded me of. Simpler times, lots of fun, comedy that isn't political, or trying too hard to be hip. I mean, the guy has shoes covered in crystals! You're gonna laugh, and you're gonna love it. read more

What a gem in the desert! We had such an Amazing time tonight between the music, the humor and the magic!!! We will plan to return the next time we're in the area. read more

My husband and I joined our friends for an evening of what we anticipated to be a decent show. What we experienced was so far beyond our expectations! The ambiance included a cool way to enter the lounge, great drinks (including a great German beer), piano, and close up magic from Chaz the magician. And that was all before entering the main theater. The host/warmup act was hilarious...a great blend of magic and 21+ comedy. The main magician for the evening was Bill Cook...he made us think we were at a show in Vegas. His showmanship was on point. We sat in the front row and we think those seats were totally worth it. We will definitely return! Marvyn's is a hidden gem in the desert. read more

All the great reviews mirror our evening! Really wish we would have gotten there at least 30 minutes early for the pre-show. Drinks are great, the space is clean, and it's an awesome atmosphere. read more

Saturday night, we saw a magic show at MARVINS MAGIC THEATER. It was an outstanding show. That night was JEFF HOBSON. They have many shows with other guest magicians who are also fantastic. However, Jeff was a magician, plus a comedian extraordinaire. By the end of the show, the whole audience was laughing constantly. He was just fantastic. The seating holds about 150 people, and the place was packed. You can buy drinks and sit in these stadium seats. I highly recommend seeing his show if you are ever in the La Quinta/Palms Spring area. You will not be disappointed. read more

Entertaining and worth the money. Great intimate show. The magician interact with the crowd , my husband went down onto the stage for an act. We even learned a couple of tricks. Will definitely be back. read more

We were in town celebrating our 40th anniversary and were looking for something fun and different. We had the best time at Marvin's. Super cool venue and awesome magicians. Definitely a must. read more

we laughed to tears. Dana Daniels was really a good entertainer. funny and good magic . we had a good time. The venue is impressive. we were surprised . Nice greeting, lounge area and theater, not a bad seat in the place. we were a group of 4, 2 couples. we all had a good time. we recommend this for a fun night. read more

What fun! While in town visiting relatives in January, we had a wonderful evening out at Marvyn's Magic Theater. From the moment you walk in the door you receive a warm and exuberant greeting. I enjoyed socializing before the show and staying after where we hit t more close-up magic. It was such a treat. The $12/drink was a reasonable price for a tasty mojito (and a Long Island) and acrylic souvenir cup that i use every day. I highly recommend you visit Marvyn's Magic Theater for a night to remember! read more

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My wife and I travel to the valley every winter and this was one of the best experiences for entertainment that we have seen. Second thought I think this was our best experience for the money in the valley. The theater was clean and bright with great seating. The act that we saw was Sean Paul and Juliana Fay. They were a well known national magic act right here in the Valley. The entire night was more than just magic there was a lot of humor that will keep you laughing beyond your exit from the theater. I think as a community we should all support venue's like this and keep entertainment alive in the Valley. If you have not been out to Marvyn's you need to go out and see for yourself. read more

We arrived at 5:00 pm to enjoy the music and a few glasses of wine. Entered the theatre to be entertained by an abundance of magic. Sat in the front row and enjoyed interacting with the magician. Quite unbelievable! Can't wait to go back. read more

This is a great venue, with great magic, atmosphere, and full bar. The decor is modern, but also an homage to a legendary great magician. Jeff the host is funny, helpful, and goes out of his way to greet everyone and make them feel at home. We've been there twice and seen two great shows. The performers change frequently, so in multiple visits you will see a variety of performers. read more

Marvyn's puts on an amazing show. Everything about the experience was first-class from the live music, to the pre-show mentalist, to the show itself. The magic was great, the jokes were hilarious, and the service was perfect. You can tell the owner cares greatly about creating an amazing night for everyone that comes through their doors. read more

Such a fun place! In a way kind of the the Magic Castle but on a much smaller scale (and you don't need a pass to go). Jeff Hobson is so funny! Does amazing magic! and is gracious. Honestly I wish I lived closer and I would go again soon. And the guest magician he brought in was AMAZING! You won't be disappointed read more

Simply put, this was the best Magic/Comedy show I have ever attended in all my life! Jeff was outstanding, along with the other performers! I have become a fan for life! Whenever you may find yourself in the area, if you do not come to a show you will be doing yourself an injustice! read more

We are so glad Marvn's exist. Yes, there is plenty to do in our valley but Marvin's Makes for an entertaining night out. From the moment you walk in their doors you are greeted warmly and this is where the magic begins. Lots of laughter and preshow entertainment to enjoy plus a well stocked bar. We have been twice so far and I know we will return again and again. Our last visit was to celebrate a birthday and our group all had a marvelous time. read more

This place is great! I'd highly recommend it for anyone living in the area or visiting. I came here with my gf and family while visiting. We came early, grabbed drinks at the beautiful bar and took up seats at the piano where the pianist took song requests. A close up magician came out to perform amazing tricks and then we went to the theatre to watch the main act. Everyone was hilarious, amazingly friendly and performed draw dropping illusions. This is a great place for a date, hang out with friends or a special occasion. My only complaint is that I don't live in town, so I can't come next week to see who is performing. read more

A clean, well lit theater with great bar & lounge space. Get there early and be entertained by a warm up magician or lounge singer. We caught a great family act that goes by the name of "John Shryock & Mari Lynn". I highly recommend, don't let the strip mall setting fool you. read more

A very fun night at Marvyn's Magic Theater. Very unique evening of fun and entertainment at the new Marvyn's Magic Theater. First of all, they did a fabulous job with the space (used to be Lumpys Golf) you will be totally impressed with both the bar area and magic venue. The headliners was quite good and the up close magician who performed in bar before and after the main show was terrific. Looking forward to going back, the talent changes every week. Try it out, you will like it. read more

Marvyn's Magic Theater is a fabulous show! It was so entertaining. The magic was wonderful and the comedy was so funny. I was laughing almost the whole show. I plan to try to see a show every month. Buy some tickets, you will not be disappointed. read more

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This place is off the charts. We've been attending performances for 3 years. Cocktail lounge in front is very small but a good hour of live piano playing and singing plus close up magic is offered before the headliner. The owner, Jeff Dobson, has a slick gift of gab while he does brain-stumping magic tricks. Drink list is somewhat limited and no food is available. (Eat before or after the show at one of the close-by restaurants.) Venue has stadium seating and is quite intimate with no blocked views. Headliners usually interact with audience. Ticket prices are on the high side but talent is top-notch and headliner shows are usually over an hour. Wonderful, unique evening of entertainment for the over 21 crowd. read more

We went to Marvyn's Magic Theater tonight and it was a blast! A full bar with reasonable prices. The venue is comfortable and not a bad seat in the house. We laughed the whole time. Jeff is an amazing entertainer and magician. We spent the whole evening trying to figure out "how did they did that?" We highly recommend this new place, just what La Quinta needed. read more

Amazing professionally ran Magic theater ....we had a group of 6 and we all agreed to come back! Jeff is a incredible host...we had missed the pre-show magic (running a bit late) so after the show Jeff noticed that we had missed the pre-show so he directed us to the piano area and another magician / artist put on a small magical show (we where all impressed)...did I mentioned the place is 'WOW' beautiful & a world class full bar!!! A must...La Quinta is lucky to have this incredible Magical Theater NOTE: the reusable cups are a must to take home as a souvenir - see photo read more

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Fantastic show again last night with Jeff and spooky special guest- you don't want to miss a visit to Marvyn's when you come to Palm Springs! read more

I wanted to surprise my fiance with a fun night out... I could not have picked a better venue for us. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and it felt very personal and intimate. The place was incredibly clean (including the restrooms). The bar was BEAUTIFUL and the vibe was great. We had never gone to any magic show / performance before so of course I brought my skepticism with me... only to be blown away. We had tons of laughs. My face hurt from smiling so much. We're definitely going back and this time we'll be bringing friends. read more

We had a great time at the magic show! The venue is nicely decorated and big, comply chairs. They had several acts in from other areas who were great! Check them out! read more

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I went last night for the first time. What a hidden gem. The show was very funny and entertaining. My wife could not stop laughing. Jeff Hobson is a ture entertainer and magician. The guest entertainer was hilarious as he juggled three apples while taking a bite out of each one, i couldn't stop laughing. I highly recommend the show for a couple of hours of laughter and entertainment. read more

We were given two tickets as a present before the pandemic and were finally able to use it last night. We arrived an hour early to experience a wonderful pianist entertainer in a piano bar setting along with some close up magic. Then we were ushered into a small intimate tiered theater for one of the best magic shows I've seen by John Shryock and Mari Lynn. It was non stop magic from beginning to end with some audience participation. it was truly "magical" and well worth the time and effort to experience. We will definitely return again with our adult children when they come to visit. Jeff Hobson has a great venue and is a warm, funny and gracious host! read more

Good show, good venue. The MC is very funny. Should spend a little less time in the lobby and more time on the stage.

I would give Marvyn's 10 stars if I could! Top drawer place with awesome pre-show music and magic, incredible magic performance and more music afterwards. Jeff Hobson is the consumate host, combining humor and magic! We visited from San Diego and will definitely return for more! Don't miss it! read more