Carnival of Illusion

Zinuhe Tinoco

Cute show but not what I expected. This is no Vegas or big venue show, this is a mom an pop show with no frills or thrills. The audio quality was poor and it was difficult to hear the performers several time during the show. We had to fill in the blanks to understand what is going on. I would compare this show to a kids magic show. Besides that the performers are attentive and even greet you at the end of the show. This was my first time seeing them and again they did announce this was their first show in a long time. I hope they make improvement in their production and showmanship in the future. I did not take any pictures inside or video do to their rules.

Courtney Manker

I have been wanting to see Carnival of Illusion since I moved to Tucson in 2017 and it continuously popped up under multiple lists of unique things to do in the city. I finally bought tickets for myself and my boyfriend this past December and we were so excited to see them this past Saturday. Not only do they perform in a gorgeous building in a beautiful part of downtown, they are mesmerizing with their ability to hold a crowd's attention with their humor and their skill. It's amazing to me how "tricks" that have intrigued audiences for decades continues to do so. I found myself holding my breath during several of them and talking about them after the show. This is a duo (trio if you count their sweet pup) that transports you away from reality for an hour and a half. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday evening!

Alec Ruderman (clichekiller)

My wife and I attended their 5:30 show last night as an early evening Valentine's Day gift to ourselves. We were greeted promptly when we arrived and when the theater opened we were shown to our seats up front row seats 11 & 12. The set's presentation was lavish and beautiful. A myriad of details hung before us, each making us wonder how and when they would be incorporated into the show. The show started on time and the magic show began. But calling it simply a magic show doesn't do it enough justice. Yes there were displays of close up magic, some tried chestnuts, many new to me; but there were two other components at play last night. There was the pure showmanship of the pair, a few times they compared themselves to PT Barnum, but I think that does them a disservice. There's was an act of both magic and theater, a work of art well honed through their 800+ shows, but never appearing tired. Thirdly there was the charismatic way that the two of them worked with each other, supported each other's individual displays, and the ease with which they worked the crowd to involve them in the very acts of the show. The whole thing came together to become something far greater than the sum of each of their parts. I can not urge you hard enough to go see them. It is truly a worthy experience, especially for any who are fans of magic, vaudeville, carnivals, and a genuinely solid entertaining show.

JAY BAKER

I Love illusion. We have seen some of the great masters in the past year. I didn't know what to expect. This show mixed some fantastic illusion, cabaret, and intimate interaction between Roland, Susan, and the audience. Everyone was included in the fun and intimate detail. It takes place in Tucson in the parlor room of the 200 year old Scottish Rites building. The atmosphere lends to the "ooh-la-la" fun that one is about to take part in. I highly recommend this show to anyone who wants to enjoy themselves. I was onstage for one of the "old time standard" magic show, holding straps attached to Susan. So as not to ruin your fun, I will not go any further other than to say I was wowed! Also, the wonderful people who are the silent partners, behind the scene are beyond fabulous. My hop-a-long Sharon had broke her ankle the night we were originally were going to see them. The accommodation, customer service, and love shown by everyone was beyond spectacular. One more time, I can not say it enough. You have to go!