Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person

Terrace Theater

Prolific magician/comedian Justin Willman will “amaze, delight, and shock you in a way that’s sure to have your face sore from smiling” (Decider). As USA Today says, he’s “like a magician, but cooler.”

A limited number of VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets are available for both performances.

Nov. 6, 2021

  • Sat. Nov. 6, 2021 7p.m.

  • Sat. Nov. 6, 2021 9p.m.

Graphic of Justin Willman with title Magic for Humans

Program

Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans, but you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Ellen, Conan…). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Cupcake Wars; Halloween Wars; Win, Lose or Draw…). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the ’90s.  

If you don’t know Justin, he’s a magician and comedian who has mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh). His live show is mind-blowing and hilarious—and will likely keep you up at night wondering how the heck any of it was possible.  

Justin is a proud father, a loving husband, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that’s a different Justin Willman). Here’s what the press has to say about Justin’s live show:  

“A new breed of magician who’s making magic cool again” —LA Times

“His live show is a MUST SEE!” —Time Out 

“Like a magician, but cooler” —USA Today 

“The perfect magician/comedian hybrid” —IndieWire 

“Magic designed to bring people together” —TV Guide 

VIP Meet-and-Greet

A limited number of $114 VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets are available for both performances of Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person.

The meet-and-greet for the 7 p.m. show will take place before the show, at 5:30 p.m.

The meet-and-greet for the 9 p.m. show will take place after the show, at 10:30 p.m.

VIP Meet-and-Greet ticket buyers will receive location and more information via email the week of November 1 in the days leading up to the event.

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