A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"The tricks themselves go from classic card sleights to sleek, modern illusions. Bodies levitate, vanish, and reappear just feet from your seat; smartphones become portals; Rubik’s Cubes and puzzles defy logic; and cards sync perfectly (and poetically) with iconic pop songs … Amaze is a theatrical memoir wrapped in magic, certainly a unique experience"
Stage and Cinema
Paola Bellu
"Allan isn’t simply performing magic, which he does to perfection, but is telling a story—one that proves sweetly sentimental and touching."
New York Stage Review
Frank Scheck
"Jamie fooled the hell out of us on ‘Fool Us.’ Then we saw Amaze in London and were truly charmed and amazed. You will love this show. We did."
"This show exceded our expectations by a lot, it is not your typical magic show, it takes you down memory lane (for us 80's and 90's kids) but it is perfect for all ages. The magic tricks blew our minds and the interaction with the audience is amazing!
It should be considered a must when visiting NYC!
Congratulations!!!"
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Nizza A from Dallas on Dec 1, 2025
Amazing show
"I loved that my grandchildren loved the show so much. It was interactive and entertaining "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 30, 2025
Jamie Allan's AMAZE is a great show for all ages.
"The venue is intimate and comfortable. Jamie shares his childhood dream to be a Magician. There is audience participation for children and adults. Jamie's dream came true and he will wow you with his skills. I highly recommend the show AMAZE!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 23, 2025
Great show
"This is a great show for the whole family. Professional illusionist. Recommended it."
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Roman G from Philadelphia on Nov 19, 2025
Amaze is AMAZING!!!!
"This show is INCREDIBLE!!!! Jamie is such a beautiful, heart-filled story teller that creates a scene that touches your heart. Beyond that gift, there is more!! The MAGIC is MAGICAL!!!! The whole crew is special and alive. Truly mind blowing in the best of ways. The show leaves you curious, thinking, believing, smiling, and remembering who we all really are: a piece of magic ourselves ;) My 10yr old son felt the exact same way!!! Thank you for sharing your story in this unique, personal, relatable and magical way. Brava!!!"
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Sheila P from New York on Nov 4, 2025
Unbeliveable
"Allan showed great Tricks connected to real emotions he had. An unforgetable evening"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 1, 2025
Truly amazing
"Jamie is an amazing storyteller and has an amazing story to tell! He weaves his amazing life story into his performance and it was really well done…and oh yeah, he’s a world class magician."
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Steven V from Tallahassee on Oct 26, 2025
A captivating evening of illusions.
"All the illusions were top shelf , mystifying and indeed Amazing.
Magician was charming and highly skilled.
Audience LOVED it. "
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Ron R from Palm Beach Gardens on Oct 21, 2025
A surprise is waiting
"I truly did not expect the quality of showmanship that Jamie shared with us! He made all ages feel comfortable and engaged. Highly recommend for all ages! Be ready to be Amazed!!"
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Carolyn K from Sunset Beach on Oct 11, 2025
Fantastic show from start to finish
"Jamie Allan’s amaze is a wonderful show that is a heartfelt story told through nostalgia and awe inspiring magic. From the very beginning it is captivating and will leave you puzzled as to how he is able to pull off these amazing feats. It is a unique and entertaining show that everyone should experience."
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 30, 2025
A very personal magic show
"A great show combining magic, audience participation, and a very personal narrative with lots of surprises and 80s nostalgia"
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Dennis K from North Miami on Sep 21, 2025
Nostalgic
"Went to the matinee and the main character was played by Harry De Cruz. Passionate storyteller, he took me thru a time tunnel of memories. His magic act of the playing cards was mesmerizing. The history of the antique store and what it represented to him were heartfelt.
The theater lends itself to being up close and personal due to it small size, which makes it warm and cozy for this type of show. Would see it again"
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 20, 2025
Wow !
"We’re a family that loves magic shows, and this is the best we have ever seen. The storytelling was just as enchanting as the magic and the illusions. We enjoyed every minute of it. The theater is small so really any seat is great, don’t overthink them.
The show was heartfelt, filled with fun tricks, and so much skill! It’s really fun for the whole family.
You will not leave disappointed. "
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Carol S from brooklyn on Sep 14, 2025
Magic
"I got these tickets for my birthday. It was a great show. I loved it. Would go see it again for sure "
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Michelle S from Flushing on Sep 7, 2025
Absolutely amazing
"The show was very entertaining. Amazing tricks and great story."
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enrika k from Staten Island on Sep 7, 2025
If David Copperfield and Liam Neeson melded...
"Copperfield + Neeson = Jamie Allan!
Jamie Allan has a presence on stage that's both powerful and endearing. And though Liam Neeson is Irish and Jamie is British, I liken the two of them for their presence and charm. There's a smooth, sincere, yet powerful energy that each emit. Jamie is powerfully-yet playfully-present.
David Copperfield is known for his big illusions and elaborate stories tying them together.
Jamie does this well, really well. From the opening line to the very close, we are invited into Jamie's childhood as a new magician on the journey to his present "big production on a small stage" event.
AMAZE does what its name promises. Not once or twice, but over and over again. As a no-longer-performing magician, yet still-current member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, I love to see how other magicians use their powers for good.
And Jamie Allen is good. Really good.
During the show, you'll get everything from old-school to high tech. He's masterful with cards. And a few great illusions on a grand scale make it all the more interesting on a small stage.
A few cautions - I sat toward the front on the right. The stage is set in such a way that I missed some of the things happening stage-left (audience right). There's a painting revealed and some things on a bookshelf that can't be seen from where I sat.
Sit center if you can.
While some kids attended, I think a lot of the story - therefore intrigue - is lost on them.
This isn't about tricks, it's an experience that you get to allow yourself to open to.
Let Jamie Allen take you on his journey. You'll see trick after trick, sure. If you give yourself to his story the way you might enjoy any other play, you'll get the full effect of his goal - to AMAZE.
Bottom line - YES! I recommend Jamie Allen's AMAZE. "
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Dr Wayne P from Benicia on Aug 28, 2025
Great magic performace
"All of the magic acts are amazing and spectacular! Really enjoyed the performance!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 24, 2025
Was like a story (with magic) being told in my living room.
"The Jamie Allan AMAZE show was just that - Amazing. We sat front row and there was still no possible way he could have done the things we saw, from levitation, to disappearance, to card tricks, slight of hand, incredible numerical coincidences and a final trick that will REALLY have you scratching your head, this performance has it all. Best of all is the way Jamie threads all of these illusions into a truly wonderful story about his life growing up. I would very highly suggest seeing this presentation - it will not be a waste of time or money."
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Joseph R from Lebanon on Aug 23, 2025
Def recommend!
"It's literally un_believable!! And a sweet and poignant journey through his life. What amazing parents he had ~ truly."
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Amanda L from New York on Aug 18, 2025
Amaze show is Awesome
"Loved the magic along with the inspiring story telling"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 17, 2025
Go see this show ASAP
"What makes Amaze stand out is Jamie’s charisma and connection with the audience. You don’t just watch magic—you feel like you’re part of it. The tricks are mind-blowing, the production is sleek and modern, and the energy in the theater is electric."
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Patrick C from Newark on Aug 16, 2025
Fabulous!
"Kids and I agreed all amazing and impossible to figure out how he did it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 15, 2025
Completely lived up to the "AMAZE" title!
"I admittedly was a bit skeptical, but having read other positive reviews, I went with a couple of front row tickets. To say I was astounded is an understatement! From the 80s theme when you walk in to the story Jamie shares of how magic found him, to the amazing MAGIC itself (for it surely must be more than mere illusion!), I was left in awe. Would highly recommend (and already have to friends and co-workers). I'll note that I was a bit surprised by the number of children in the audience, but they were loving it, too, and Jamie went out of his way to make them feel included in the show. Such a fabulous fun time!"
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Summer M from New York on Aug 11, 2025
Amaze is amazing
"All good. Was confused about his mother's name and who sang The Way We Were. Those are little things. The show exceeded expectations."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 5, 2025
A-mazing! Very cool, fun night out. Go see this show!!!!
"Cute, cozy theater with great views. Fabulous show that is fun and riveting. Bring a sweater - the AC works VERY well. "
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Michelle T from Brooklyn on Aug 1, 2025
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About
Amaze Magic
Direct from London's West End, Amaze is a magic show unlike any you’ve experienced before. A testament to a magician’s childhood, Amaze fuses 80s nostalgia and high-tech magic into a show that will wow and touch your soul.
The audience-centered, narrative-based magic show weaves together storytelling, dazzling visual effects, mesmerizing sleight-of-hand and more, in one unforgettable show that will entertain the whole family.
Amaze has wowed critics and audiences, selling out and breaking records in Chicago and London’s West End. The Chicago Tribune called it a “masterclass in magic”, and it was awarded The Times Critic’s Pick. Even Penn and Teller were awed: “We saw Amaze in London and were truly charmed and amazed. You will love this show. We did!”
With its captivating blend of tradition and innovation, Amaze showcases the charm of classic magic, while also demonstrating the limitless possibilities that technology brings to the art form - leaving audiences rapt and amazed!
