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Step into a world of wonderment and sophistication at The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée, Sydney’s longest-running magic show. Now hosted amidst the Jazz Age splendour of the historic Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, this iconic experience transports you back to the elegant European salons of the 19th century. 🎩
An Award-Winning Sydney Experience
Ranked #2 on TripAdvisor—second only to the Sydney Opera House—this captivating event has been beguiling audiences every weekend for over nine years. Prepare for an evening of world-class magic and intriguing Australian stories designed specifically for adults (but not necessarily grown-ups). ✨
Event Details
- When: 7:15 PM Fridays and selected Saturdays (90-minute duration)
- Where: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney (near Park Street, alongside Gadigal Metro Station)
- Tickets: $54.95
- Dress Code: Smart Casual / Cocktail Dress
Dinner and Accommodation
Make it a complete night out in the heart of Sydney. While food and beverages are not included in the ticket price, you can book a magnificent dinner at the hotel’s historic Reagh Bar (Happy Hour runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Bookings are essential. 🍷
Want to extend your experience? Enjoy a special discounted room rate available for Magical Soirée attendees. Simply visit the hotel’s website and use promo code: CASTLE2025. 🏨
Important Guest Information
- Age Recommendation: Though nothing at our Magical Soirée is inappropriate for children (or adults) it is best enjoyed by ages 10 and over. Younger children may become restless.
- Getting There: The hotel is located right alongside Gadigal Metro Station and is close to Town Hall and Museum Train Stations.
- Parking: Secure parking is available nearby at Hilton Secure Parking (259 Pitt Street) or Secure Parking (137 Castlereagh Street).
About Bruce Glen
Your host, Bruce Glen, is one of a select few admitted as an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, a prestigious rank held by only 349 members worldwide. The Gentleman Magician has performed to sold-out houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Fringe World Perth, and the famous Edinburgh Magic Festival. In Australia, Bruce has presented his sophisticated storytelling magic at historic venues including The Swifts in Darling Point, Ayers House Museum in Adelaide, and Old Government House in Parramatta.
Doors open at 7:15. Check in at the Front Desk and our Concierge will direct you to the secret room where wizardry awaits. The show begins at 7:29PM (approx.) and concludes around 9:00PM. Drinks and/or dinner available in The Reagh Bar (Happy Hour 5pm to 7pm). BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
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Felt as though we were privileged to be included in something special, and altho the audience was mostly adults our 10 year-old was invited into the magical experience of his life too and had a ball.
All-round lovely evening with great magic plus engaging excursions into Sydney history and some fantastically memorable stories!
The event took place at an elegant hotel that set the perfect ambience. The storytelling woven into the magician’s performance was exceptional, making each trick feel like a captivating tale. The tricks themselves were astonishing, leaving us in awe and laughter throughout the evening.
The cocktail bar offered an impressive selection of drinks, and the beers on tap were superb. The food was delicious, and everything was beautifully presented.
What stood out most was the swift service and fantastic customer care from the staff, ensuring we had a great experience.
I highly recommend this show for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday milestone, hens or bucks or just an enjoyable night out. It was truly a memorable experience!
Audience participation made the magic so much more mysterious due to their involvement. We were still talking about how the magic was done the next day.
We fully recommend Bruce's show to you - a magical night in Sydney!
Lots of laughter and very clever tricks.
A great way to celebrate my birthday.
Highly recommended.
We definitely recommend The Gentleman Magician!
Raphaelle & Nicolas
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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!
Fantastic evening overall and would do it again.
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.
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!!!!!!
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