Most people wouldn’t mistake a posh suite in the Waldorf-Astoria for a magician’s lair. Then again, most people haven’t had the opportunity to be dazzled by the tricks of Steve Cohen.
But Gilt City members will, when they take in a show by this “Millionaires’ Magician,” an experience as far from Vegas hocus-pocus, cheesy card tricks and rabbits-in-hats as you can get. In a deluxe setting, Cohen recreates the intimacy of 19th-century parlor performances, with attendance capped at 50 adults (and a cocktail-attire dress code).
You’ll watch in awe as Steve Cohen makes objects move without touching them and reveals secrets about people in the crowd that he has never met. You’ll understand why he’s frequently whisked around the world by private jet to entertain celebrities and international royalty.
Woody Allen—no slouch in the entertainment department—has called Cohen’s performance “a religious experience.”
You’ll likely be enraptured, too.
Brian Healy, Gilt City Editor
Steve Cohen models his act after the 19th-century conjurers who made European aristocrats marvel in their drawing rooms. His fancy attire (he doesn’t own a pair of jeans), simple props (a deck of cards and sparkling diamonds rather than an assistant in a box) and witty repartee have been a hit with upscale audiences.
“I don’t do big, flashy magic,” he told the New York Times in 2010. “My magic is more of a thinking man’s magic. Most of it happens in your head.”
His major at Cornell? Psychology.
About Attire:
We politely remind you that you have signed up for an event with an elegant atmosphere and dress code, and we would like everyone present to enjoy that sense of sophistication. So this is crucial: Cocktail attire is requested (jackets and ties for gentlemen, and dresses, skirts, or other cocktail wear for ladies). If you are dressed inappropriately—in jeans, sneakers, t-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops, or baseball caps—you will be seated at the rear of the room.
About Photography:
No photography or filming will be allowed during the show.
About Dinner:
Many guests choose to dine at one of three premier restaurants within the Waldorf-Astoria: Peacock Alley,
Bull & Bear Steakhouse, or
Oscar's American Brasserie.
For restaurant reservations, call (212) 872-1275.
If you are attending the 7 p.m. show, make a reservation for 8:30 p.m.
If you are attending the 9 p.m. show, make an early reservation for 7 p.m.
If you are attending the 2 p.m. Saturday matinee, make a reservation for noon and you will finish in time for the show.
DIRECTIONS:
Parking Directions:
Short term parking is available at the parking garage located at 138 East 50th Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenues.
By Subway:
To arrive by subway, take the 6 train to the 51st Street stop, or the E train to the Lexington Avenue and 53rd Street stop.
If taking the 6 train to 51st Street:
Exit the subway onto Lexington Avenue. Head south for 1 block, and then make a right onto East 50th Street. The entrance to
the Waldorf Towers is near the end of the block, on the left-hand side of the street.
If taking the E train to Lexington Avenue:
Exit the subway onto Lexington Avenue. Head south for 2 blocks, and then make a right onto East 50th Street. The entrance to
the Waldorf Towers is near the end of the block, on the left-hand side of the street.
Is there assigned seating for the show?
Seats are not assigned for the show, but if you would like to guarantee your space in the front row, be sure to book a Premium ticket when you purchase. The rest of the seats in this luxury hotel suite will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, but the show's intimate setting and the limited size of the audience allow for a close-up experience from any seat.
Is the show appropriate for children?
The minimum age limit for guests is 10 years. While Chamber Magic does not contain any adult language or subject matter that might be inappropriate for children, the show is geared towards an adult audience. We do not recommend bringing large groups of children (such as for a birthday celebration) unless there are enough adults in attendance to supervise the children.
Is any food or beverage served at the show?
No food or drinks will be served at the show. The Waldorf-Astoria hotel, at which the performance takes place, has several excellent restaurants and bars, however. Many guests have dinner before or after the show.
Is Chamber Magic wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there is full wheelchair access to Chamber Magic shows. You will take an elevator up to the appropriate suite for the show and anywhere there might be a few steps to go up, there are handicap access ramps as well.
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