If you’re looking for an evenings entertainment, it would be difficult to do better than Jay Alexander’s show at the Marrakech Magic Theater.
Jay Alexander is one of the best magicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Up until a few years ago, it was rare to see Jay perform in public because he is so busy performing around the world entertaining guests at corporate shows and private events. In January 2017 he opened the San Francisco Magic Theater, where he currently performs 5 shows a week, Friday-Sunday. When summer rolls around he usually adds two shows on Thursday. Check his website for the schedule.
A lot of magicians never get past the “I’m going to fool you!” phase, which was what initally attracted them to magic. A magician above all should be entertaining; someone who can be interesting and engaging even without performing a trick. Jay is one of those performers who is professional, imaginative, really funny, and very entertaining. And an excellent magician.
Jay is primarily a mentalist, which is a form of magic that demonstrates what appears to be hightened mental skills such as ESP. The 90 minute show is family friendly, but it is not a kid’s show in that there’s not any silly colorful tricks or bunnies or puppets to hold a younger child’s attention. I would say the cut off is 12 or 13, or a precocious 10 year old.
The lobby of the Marrakech Magic Theater is filled with Jay’s collection of magic memorabilia, so things are interesting from the moment you step through the door. You should arrive an hour before showtime to look over his collection of posters and props.
Magic Posters in the Oasis Lounge
Food and drinks are available to relax with in the Oasis Lounge, and there is a good chance you get to see close-up magic. The theater itself is anintamate jewel box and holds around 40 people, so every seat is good.
Jay is a buddy of mine, but I would recommend him even if he wasn’t. He’s a great performer, and the show is memorable. Treat yourself to an evening you won’t forget.
419 O’Farrelll St.
San Francisco, 94102
415-794-6893