Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour

Step into an intimate theater experience where sleight of hand unfolds just inches away from the audience at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour brings the award-winning, third-generation magician to Miami for a limited two-week engagement, with performances running Thursdays through Sundays from July 9 to 19. Named “Chicago’s premier resident magician” by the Chicago Tribune, Watkins is known for blending close-up magic, mind reading and personal storytelling in a format designed to feel immersive rather than theatrical at a distance.

The show centers on refined card work and interactive illusions that take place not only onstage but in the hands of audience members. Watkins’ approach draws on classic parlour magic traditions, updated with contemporary pacing and conversational delivery.

A limited VIP add-on experience is available following select performances, offering a 30-minute post-show session around the card table where guests can witness additional close-up demonstrations and engage directly with the magician.

Performance times vary across the run, with matinee and evening options available at the Adrienne Arsht Center.