A Case for Magic, for lovers of magic and their ambivalent friends

Schedule

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm

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Location

Hamilton Family Arts Center | Philadelphia, PA

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Can a magician lie his way into your heart? Robert Malissa delivers "remember-it-forever" mystery and joy that turns skeptics into believers
About this Event

Award-winning Philadelphia magician Robert Malissa presents "A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic and Their Ambivalent Friends." Before taking his acclaimed show to the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this August, Malissa is hosting two special hometown performances. This show is a celebratory exploration of the joy found in human connection—a perfect tribute to Philadelphia’s year-long celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. Don’t miss this chance to experience a local favorite before he heads across the Atlantic!

Reviews:

"Light-hearted fun, gasps, and wonder" The Paper (NYC)

A solidly joyful evening of theater" Theatreiseasy.com (NYC)



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Hamilton Family Arts Center, 62 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

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USD 15.18 to USD 28.52

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