Super entertaining and very wholesome. Loved the storytelling and audience interaction! The vibe was very playful and we were constantly getting amazed by all the tricks. Would recommend! I even got to go on stage for a bit hahaha

Had the time of my life!! Bruce is such a charming and talented magician! Loved how intimate and fun the show was. The magic was amazing and his passion for storytelling was infectious! A great choice for something different to do on a night out!

Really fun magic show for everyone The show was excellent - lots of tricks that had us scratching our heads wondering how he did it! The experience is for everyone

Charming but lacking in wonder Intimate setting with a charming concept, but ultimately underwhelming. The storytelling dragged and overshadowed the actual magic, which was sparse and lacked impact.

Intimate magic show Had an awesome night . Took my special someone out for her birthday! Glen had an intimate show with great storyteller atmosphere! Really enjoyed the experience. We both were part of the show which made it memorable

A great show! We had such a great time with my partner. Bruce's performance is amazing and surprising, more than magic it is a real story telling.
We definitely recommend The Gentleman Magician!

Raphaelle & Nicolas

Magic tricks I have never seen before ! Great magic show and venue. The tricks are still puzzling right now and I can’t work out how the magician did it! Would recommend

Jamie This was an absolutely amazing !!! It was so much more than a magic show!! I would highly recommend this experience if you haven’t seen it before!!

Amazing Show! Must see This show was absolutely mind-blowing! The tricks were very elaborate and we could not believe it! There were so many "What? How is this possible-moments" - crazy! Glen is a wold-class magician! And his energy is so kind and friendly. We loved it and definitely recommend this show! 10 out of 10!

The AMAZING Gentleman Magician The Magician Bruce Glen was brilliant. The stories he tells were interesting and I was in awe of all the magical tricks he showed through the show. If you haven’t seen his show you need to put it on your bucket list. Absolutely amazing way to spend an evening. 🫶

excellent I had a fantastic time at The Gentleman Magician's Magical Soirees in Sydney. The event was truly exceptional and surpassed all my expectations. The atmosphere was upscale and elegant, making for a delightful evening. I would happily return and recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and magical experience!

Magical performance The Gentleman Magician weaves some amazing magic into his rich stories. A great fun evening. Thoroughly recommended.

Amazing Night Out Excellent night out in a great location. Bruce is amazing and provided a truly memorable experience. I would highly recommend this magical show to anyone looking for an intimate and authentic night out.

The Gentlemans Magician show An absolutely great night with the family. Engrossing, spellbinding & a surprising! Well worth the money!

A wonderful and engaging experience. Bruce and Libby were fantastic from the start to end. Thank you!

Had a great night. Highly recommended. If you like magic at an intimate setting up close and personal without lasers and disco balls then you will love this

Gentleman Magician This show was excellent fantastic evening from the minute you enter the hotel to the show. Your personal experience you have with Libby and Glen is out of this world well worth a few hours out of your evening

I went to this show with my husband and three teenage children, it was like walking back in time into the beautiful soirée room at the Sir Stamford hotel. The magician is truly a gentleman, he involved the audience and performed a number of tricks intertwined with beautiful stories around the history of Sydney town.
The show went for about an hour and a half. My son aged 16 is very interested in magic and he was gentlemanly enough to have a good chat with my son at the end of the show.
A great night out in Sydney, even for locals.

It was a magical night. We enjoyed every single act. Perfect for our date night. Thank you Bruce.

Great show Fabulous magic performed by a charming and talented showman. Only giving 4 out of 5 as the show felt a little long. I still highly recommend the show, good fun for all and you’ll be stumped as to how he did it!

Slick . Smooth . Big on wow and laughs . Small on the soirée …. Just had fun .

The strict restriction of food to keep costs down was disappointing. Maybe just a bowl of jatz and cube cheese - to assist with those the appetite is needed ..

For something different
For a good laugh
Something fun for date night .

Just make sure you eat and drink before you go .

Does what it says on the blurb!! Magic is as magic does! What a fantastic experience!! Engaging, immersive, interactive and such great fun!!! What an amazing night!! He knows how to tell a tale and keep the momentum going, old school magic, but magic it certainly is! Had us hooked from the first words! It was great, we loved it, you must go!

Elegant setting, spending a night heightening the imagination First time ever at a magic/ illusion show. The story telling was well rehearsed. The tricks were amazing and a few very spectacular - especially the number in the box. The hostess Libby was engaging and friendly . I give the show a rating of 5 but the canapes only a rating of 3. For the price there should be more canapes, so I recommend an improvement there.

Marvellous Magical Merriment A fine evening of illusions, with a bit of history and yummy snacks.
Mr. Glen well looks after his guests. One example is the 19:03 start time, whilst the actual performance begins a bit after that. This allows all to arrive and nor disturb the performance with late arrivals; bonus is yummy snacks and champagne. His hostess comes around and asks some questions. There is audience participation as well.
A fun fine evening, frankly.

Define 'soree' ? I was somewhat baffled by the title "The Gentleman Magician" as all the magicians I know dress well and speak mellifuously. The price tag seemed quite high (over a hundred dollars) but I assumed the title 'soiree' meant a meal and a show. The hungry will leave dissatisfied.
We received a glass of bubbly on arrival and three items of finger food.
Bruce Glen demonstrated some very basic magic tricks that were well practiced and expertly executed. A well researched patter keeps the audience engaged. Some of his explanations were a little too long leaving too great a gap between tricks. Perhaps some quick simple sleight of hand as he builds to the climax of a bigger trick ?
Why didn't his assistant get sawn in half ?
Too expensive for children, the real audience for this sort of show. My partner enjoyed it immensely.
Invited to join Bruce at the bar we instead went for pizza.

Two magician followers from way back wholeheartedly recommend this show. Go quickly. My partner and I have seen many magicians and magic shows, nonetheless we were seriously impressed by this show. I kept turning to see my partner's mouth dropping open with amazement. It was completely professional from start to finish, and the following day we continued to be overwhelmed by the brilliance of it all. Very highly recommended. And it's in a gorgeous old hotel.

A perfect interactive story based magic show Best magic show ever with lots of interesting stories.

A very intimate and interactive experience. Highly recommended when you visit Sydney. Can be done multiple times as well because the stories and tricks change.

Fantastic entertaining magic show. Great complex tricks and storytelling. Fantastic show. Very entertaining and intimate space with small crowd. Some audience participation which we really enjoyed. Amazing tricks we have no idea how he did any of them! Really worth seeing a highly recommended fun evening. Even better if your staying at the Sir Stamford!

Gentleman Magician in Sydney This was a wonderful surprise for me. I did not have high expectations but this show was really good!!
When you arive you are served champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Then you enter the room with approximately 40 others. So it is an intimate gathering. My 24 yr old neice was with me and she really loved it as well.

I highly recommend spending an evening with The Gentleman Magician!

A Magical Evening. A well hosted wonderful show. There was a variety of truly amazing magical episodes which were quite often completely unexpected. It was a delightful evening.

Magic show the whole family will remember The whole family (In-laws, husband, teens) loved the show and were talking about it for days. Bruce’s magic, stories and jokes were engaging and Laura was a delight. The food was delicious and the venue was a beautiful bonus.

Fun and Unique Evening Bought tickets for my mum for Mother’s Day gift. Really enjoyed the evening, full of good old fashioned storytelling, jokes and of course, magic tricks. The hotel setting was also beautiful but there definitely could have been more food.
Fantastic evening overall and would do it again.

My advice Skip it Very dissatisfying experience.Found the magic show amateurish, he actually made a mistake with one trick and spoke too long in between tricks .very small audience , didn't feel like a show or entertainment. very boring at times Way over priced as well My advice Skip it

A great night out Very professional and entertaining. We really enjoyed the night. It was only a small audience of about 16. The venue is excellent. Such a beautifully restored and furnished old building. Go to the bar downstairs afterward for a drink. It is lovely.

Real magic and mysterious Magic atmosphere and great organisation. We celebrated my partner’ birthday and show created for us the atmosphere and sensation of fairy tale. Thank you!

Go see this great show We enjoyed the experience from A to Z. The setting, old guy and his more than capable assistant helped us relax and enjoy the whole experience. From bubbles to Snack’s that looked wonderful we didn’t try since we just finished dinner. The show itself was amazing and full of surprises. Much history was shared but no secrets revealed. Well worth the price of admission for the cozy (25 or less) audience experience. Would go again in a minute if in town again.

Fun, Magic and Stories, a wonderful night! My wife and I had an absolutely great time being mesmerised and baffled by The Gentleman Magician (Bruce) and his stories and magic.
This was our second time seeing the show and whilst I felt many of the illusions were similar or the same as the first time, there were enough new illusions for it to be worth the revisit. It had been about 5 years since we last saw the show so although I could remember some of what was happening I certainly had no idea how it was done or what was going to happen next. In fact most of the detail had “disappeared” from my memory (see what I did there?).
The evening started with sparkling wine and 3 or 4 different canapes and then we were seated for the show. The show went for about 90 minutes but I think it depends on the crowd as to whether the show goes a bit longer or shorter.
We found Bruce to be a wonderful teller of tales as he took us on a journey through early Sydney life and ‘magic’. I had a great time and even though I was determined to look closely and not get distracted I still was baffled and bamboozled by the magic that was before me. To be honest it took me back to my childhood where things were new and amazing and I had no idea how or why things worked the way they did.
My wife enjoyed the show just as much if not more that I did and we both felt it was definitely worth the cost to be taken away into the realm of magic and fun for an all too short period of time. We may even see The Gentleman Magician again one day.
With regards to the venue, The Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, well this is one of Sydneys hidden secrets as far as top hotels go. It has old world charm that takes you way back and the staff are fantastic. We especially love the Bar where we had pre and post show drinks.

Great night out The Soirée was thoroughly enjoyable held in a very atmospheric room. The magician kept his audience entertained with storytelling and very slick illusions. Highly recommend

Really enjoyed this soirée. I invited my partner for his bday and it we had a great time. Intimate setting with great magic tricks.

Not the sophisticated affair we expected A chance sighting of a sign in the street led us to book for this event. We were promised champagne and hors d'oeuvre prior to the show. What we got was commercial bought items and glass of sparking wine not what I would have expected have expected from a top class hotel. The show itself was mundane and at times boring and frankly we were glad when it ended.

A great fun night We went along as we like magic and really enjoyed it. Good fun; Bruce entertained us all, ably assisted by Kate. They were great and everyone enjoyed themselves

An Unexpectedly Good Night of Mystery what an entertaining evening filled with many 'Wow" moments. Thoroughly recommend this great show in a gorgeous old Sydney location.

Scam of a Soiree Scam of a Soiree. Sparkling wine and quiche served were good.Chicken satay(?) was cold and rubbery. Venue was fitting for the theme. I sat for more than an hour watching elementary school tricks and lousy storytelling. I love magic/illusion shows and was looking forward to be blown away but this show was such a let down.I want my money back. I don't even know why this has a 5 star rating.

Fantastic gift We went to this show for my boyfriends birthday and we had an excellent time. The show is interactive, engaging and will leave you in awe. The hostess was also great in getting everyone comfortable and mingling. Would recommend as a gift, group outing or date night.

a very special and unique evening of entertainment in Old Sydney What an exceptional experience. One to remember. Very classy

My partner booked sets at the show as a surprise birthday present, preceded by dinner at the Sir Stamford. Hint hint to others if you are looking for a unique gift for that special occasion- or to make an occasion special!

The historical venue was the perfect backdrop for the show and the storytelling that was such a special part of the show.

A special shout out to Libby, the gentleman Magician's dutiful assistant.

I was fascinated the whole time and enjoyed the interactive parts of the show but b please know there was no pressure to participate.

The show appealed to all ages and it was great to see kids enthralled by the show.

Well Done Bruce and thank you for sharing your craft with us - I'm still trying to work out how you did the tricks!!!!!!

Alex

Wonderful magic in a lovely small salon. This show was enchanting and the magic was amazing! The Magician’s tales created a wonderful atmosphere for the magic tricks. The room at the Sir Stamford is lovely and feels like a salon. Bubbles and great canapés are part of the package. The whole experience was well worth the price of entry and there is an option of after show drinks in the Highlander Whiskey bar where the Magician offers table magic tricks! This is a must do if you love great magic!

A little Magic never goes astray What a great night. A beautiful setting with enchanted illusions. I love the addition of a couple of glasses of bubbly with some really nice snacks.
The magic was wonderful and totally entertaining.

It's Magic! A very entertaining evening in an extremely elegant environment. Great value too, with nibbles and a glass of bubbles. Supper afterwards in another elegant sophisticated room with the magician himself coming to say hello!!! A very friendly and charming affair.

Fantastic 10/10 Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Libby the assistant make everyone welcome from the get go. The ambience was just perfect.
Bruce is a brilliant showman, fantastic magic along with some amazing stories.Time just flew by. Highly recommended If you want to escape the world for a couple of hours and feel good in the process.
Was also wonderful to have a chat with Bruce at the Highlander bar afterwards.
- Stefan

This show is not to be missed. Fantastic night of entertainment. The Gentleman Magician is certainty that, Bruce will have you spellbound not only in the show but for days after. Would highly recommend this show.

An enjoyable magic show from a talented magician. My wife and I attended Bruce's show last weekend at the Sir Stamford Hotel. In an intimate setting he entertained and amused us for nearly 90 minutes, with a style of magic I've not seen before. Most of it was close up, which is very difficult to do with an audience, but Bruce pulled it off brilliantly. I can I highly recommend this performance.

What an AMAZING show Bruce Glen put on last night. A real professional and such a fantastic intimate venue. Would highly recommend this show if you are looking for fun. You certainly will be left in awe.

We live in Sydney and continue to be impressed by the range of activities and experiences available. When we found out about 'The Gentleman Magician' this appealed to us as something quite different. This is a classic magical show for adults held in the Sir Stamford, Circular Quay.

We do a read up before attending the show, and we are impressed to hear the show is rated 2nd highest on trip advisor. And when you're second behind the Opera House in ranking, that's certainly testament to the quality of the show.

The 'Gentleman Magician' is dubbed a magical soiree, with Bruce Glen, an actor, storyteller and magician hosting a meticulously planned show full of intrigue.

We live in Sydney and continue to be impressed by the range of activities and experiences available. When we found out about ‘The Gentleman Magician’ this appealed to us as something quite different. This is a classic magical show for adults held in the Sir Stamford, Circular Quay.

We do a read up before attending the show, and we are impressed to hear the show is rated 2nd highest on trip advisor. And when you’re second behind the Opera House in ranking, that’s certainly testament to the quality of the show.

The ‘Gentleman Magician’ is dubbed a magical soiree, with Bruce Glen, an actor, storyteller and magician hosting a meticulously planned show full of intrigue.

Bruce is a polished performer with a reputation that precedes him, having been selected as an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, a club with only 1400 members worldwide. Bruce has performed around the world in events such as at the Fringe Festival and even in Edinburgh. Having been in this field for over 25 years, he has for the past 3 years has been holding his magical soiree in the Sir Stamford Hotel, Circular Quay on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sir Stamford is the perfect venue for the show, as the historic hotel, with its beautiful heritage features and hanging chandeliers is apt for a show that draws its inspiration from the ‘salons’ of 18 -19th century Europe. The show is held in a small room with an elegant setting on the third floor with its intimate seating arrangement seating anywhere between 10-45 people. The ambience is perfect for the show.

We meet at 7:03 for a show to start at 7:33 and are treated to a glass of champagne and roving canapes; dumplings, curry puffs and lemon meringue pie as we are met by assistant Catherine who ensures the guests feel welcome and comfortable in the setting. She is there throughout the show to assist Bruce.

We sit in rows, with Bruce on stage taking us through a series of magical acts that have been inspired by magician Eugene Robert-Houdin, Max Malini, Johann Hofzinser and Steve Cohen.
Bruce is softly spoken, charismatic and captivates the audience through his friendly smile and storytelling. He connects each act with stories about magicians and tales from the classics from Orson Welles, to Lewis Carrol, Mark Twain and his childhood favourite Rudyard Kipling. We love this aspect as it is a way to make this show feel like a story which has been carefully prepared, rather than a conglomeration of acts.

Bruce draws us in to the story with his magical imaginative performances and a melange of tricks using a rope, a cup and ball, wine glasses, playing cards and illusion which is surrounded in mystery and amazement. He encourages audience participation and despite the intimate setting and close seating we have no idea how these acts are possible -it is all about the illusion and imagination. We will not go into what each performance is, to allow mystery to remain and encourage you to see for yourselves.

You can even join Bruce for a drink afterwards in the Highlander bar, where you can have a chat, ask questions and learn more about the craft.

We thoroughly recommend this show as an experience that’s a little out of the box and something to provide wonderful entertainment, mystery and fun.

We left with a new appreciation of the artistry of a magician and were happy to be introduced into his world.

Lovely Magic overall. Bruce himself was extremely smooth, engaging and professional. The hostess was also lovely & friendly.

3 stars is not for the magic, but the presentation/experience overall versus the price.

Advertising it with Gourmet Canapes was misleading - 2 snacks (1 dried out prawn dumpling, 1 risotto ball) and a tiny Christmas-styled mince (in February? Made you think of leftovers). Nowhere to put your glasses or your spoons (you should leave them out) but on the carpet on the floor.

Room needed a repaint - paint was peeling on the ceiling and the room looked grubby and not maintained properly.

You couldn't see well from the back, one of the tricks was performed off to the left on the floor, blocked by everyone else in front.

The banter was repetitive and very tiresome after the first half an hour - it was putting me to sleep it was so repetitive and relentless. The second half of the show (the last 25 minutes) was SO much better - the relentless repetitive chatter stopped, and the tricks were the focus.

The entry music was loud, and quite miscellaneous - from grating pop music, to classical, and easy listening to weird dance music. Something to actually suit the soiree atmosphere advertised would have added some class to the whole thing and been a lot more consistent.

I wouldn't go back, and it was overpriced for a one off visit. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. If you ever get a chance to see James Galea - leagues ahead with the finesse and polish of the whole show and yet similar in pricing.

We went and saw Bruce’s show for my father in-laws 60th with my partner and close friends and family. The show was great with some tricks that definitely has us guessing, my favourite though was when he got my partner up on stage so I could propose to her! She said yes and I’m super thankful to Bruce for helping to make it happen! He is definitely the ‘Gentleman Magician’ and I definitely recommend seeing his show!

My partner and I enjoyed a magical soiree to celebrate our anniversary. It was a delightful experience full of wonder. The act itself is very impressive and Bruce's amazing showmanship ensures this will be a night to remember.
I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Bruce is very nice, and certainly a gentleman. This magic show is really suited to families insofar as it’s very genteel and conservative, although it’s quite upbeat and interactive as well. Would be ideal for tourists coming with their families! Lots of fun and lots of laughs. Well done Bruce.