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."
"Harry De Cruz was the magician who performed in the show that my family and I saw. He was the understudy magician for Jamie Allan. We all thought he was fantastic. Harry was very personable, great with the kids, and a fantastic story teller. However, I'm not sure if what was being told was just for the show, or if it was really his life growing up. In any case, I thought Harry was great and the show was extremely entertaining. A great show for both adult and kids. We truly enjoyed it. The theatre was extremely small, which was a positive thing, because there were no bad seats.
I would definitely recommend the show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 15, 2025
Amaze was Amaxing!
"The show was fun for all ages! I had my grandkids who are 6,8, and 9 and they had a great time! "
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Judy H from New York on Dec 13, 2025
Inspiring
"Jaime is able to weave a show dedicated to his parents around his love for magic. If you are looking for a magic show filled with trick after trick, this is not it. What you do get is music, storytelling and magic summed up in a story of childhood awe to adulthood dream making. The magic is smooth and engaging. Highly recommend!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 27, 2025
Great for dreamers and skeptics alike.
"Jamie says this show is for people who just want to enjoy being amazed as well as for skeptics. Being the latter myself, I can confidently say either will be amazed. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 28, 2025
A thoroughly enjoyable evening
"We enjoyed the show immensely. The audience is small so it feels intimate. The story is easy to follow. The magician - Harry de Cruz - was fantastic. I want to see it again. "
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Donna A from Brooklyn on Oct 24, 2025
Very nice show
"It’s magic with storytelling and a breath of fresh air"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 10, 2025
Amazing!
"Show was fantastic and I am still trying to figure out how he did so many of his tricks. A must see show!"
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Jeffrey F from Edgewater on Sep 21, 2025
Great show
"Brought this as a gift for my dad birthday and he loved it. He went up on stage and had and amazing time. Enjoyable family friendly and funny and fun. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 29, 2025
A fascinating evening
"The show is more than a magic show; it is about our hopes and dreams as children. It is suitable for all ages. Some of the magic is surprising. One at the end, that invites the entire audience to participate is astounding. I do hope people who write any reviews will heed the request not to tell anyone about specific tricks. It will really ruin it for you if you go knowing what will happen. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 12, 2025
Enjoyable 😍
"I love the theater, small but intimate. My first in person magic show and Jamie did not disappoint. There’s a lot of ‘oh wow’ moments."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 4, 2025
A quality magic performer, performance & backstory.
"The performer & his endearing personality sold the show. The backstory of his familial history was heartfelt & appreciated. His magic left us in asking how did he just do that- right in front of our eyes! The venue is small & intimate- it made the event more enjoyable. This is a fairly low budget show, but he makes it up with magical experience and wonderment. "
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gerald m from fresh meadows on Nov 3, 2025
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!
