The Wagsters Magic Theatre is a renowned show that has been captivating audiences with their mesmerizing performances for many years. This magic theatre, located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been receiving rave reviews from both audiences and critics alike. One of the most significant reasons behind the positive reception of The Wagsters Magic Theatre is the remarkable talent and skill of the performers. The Wagster family, which includes a husband and wife duo, Brandon and Hannah Wagster, along with their daughter Hayley, have honed their craft over the years, delivering an unforgettable experience to those who attend their shows. Their acts are filled with mind-boggling illusions, comedic timing, and an engaging stage presence, leaving the audience in awe. The Wagsters Magic Theatre has also gained recognition for its production value.

The Wagsters Magic Theatre

The Wagsters Magic Theatre is located at 5535 Olde Towne Rd in Williamsburg, Virginia 23188. The Wagsters Magic Theatre can be contacted via phone at (877) 924-7837 for pricing, hours and directions.

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Q What is the phone number for The Wagsters Magic Theatre?

A The phone number for The Wagsters Magic Theatre is: (877) 924-7837.

Q Where is The Wagsters Magic Theatre located?

A The Wagsters Magic Theatre is located at 5535 Olde Towne Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Q What days are The Wagsters Magic Theatre open?

A The Wagsters Magic Theatre is open:
Wednesday: 24 Hours
Thursday: 24 Hours
Friday: 24 Hours
Saturday: 24 Hours
Sunday: 24 Hours
Monday: 24 Hours
Tuesday: 24 Hours

Q How is The Wagsters Magic Theatre rated?

A The Wagsters Magic Theatre has a 5.0 Star Rating from 43 reviewers.

The Wagsters Magic Theatre has also gained recognition for its production value. The theater itself is beautifully designed, with a cozy and intimate atmosphere that allows the audience to feel fully immersed in the magic. The lighting, sound effects, and music all add to the overall experience, creating a magical ambiance that enhances the performances.

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Leanna Cabbil _{on Google}

I love their hearts and it shows very clearly during their show! Amazing show, I was very impressed!

Brooke Harris _{on Google}

Such a great show! Loved every minute of it!

Jessicca Ochrang _{on Google}

The Wagsters put on a FABULOUS show! I was on the edge of my seat most of the time. Very entertaining, they both have a great sense of humor and play off of eachother well. I would highly recommend seeing them if you ever get the chance!

Philip Cooke _{on Google}

The Wagsters are without a doubt the best there is. They put on not just a show but an amazing experience that will not be forgotten. I would have given more that 5 stars if google would have let me. This is definitely a must see show!

Gwendolyn Williams _{on Google}

The Wagster’s came to our church to do a show. Knowing them personally you would say I’m biased. But not so because I had never seen them perform until now. Hannah and Brandon light up the stage with their magical personalities. I was sitting on the front row and was mesmerized by their talents and skills. I was sitting there watching ever so closely to see how they were doing it and I absolutely couldn’t figure it out. Seeing Hannah suspended from the top of a broom was crazy amazing. There were no strings no lines. I loved how they included their life story and the love of Christ into the experience. I say experience because that’s exactly what I had. It’s an experience you will not forget! Check them out soon!

Bringing the Magic to Williamsburg: Wagsters Magic Theater

WILLIAMSBURG — Magic is coming to the Historic Triangle this summer in the form of the Wagsters Magic Theatre.

Award-winning magic couple, Brandon and Hannah Wagster, are bringing their show chock full of illusions, sleight of hand, escapes, and their heartfelt story to an intimate, eighty person theatre located on Olde Town Road.

The South Carolina natives have performed for audiences across the country and are planning to share their talents with the Historic Triangle on a regular basis beginning in June.

“When you think of a magic show, you think of a big Las Vegas show,” Brandon said of their act. “That is what to expect when you come our show. The flashy costumes, the lights, the big boxes, disappearing, reappearing. At its core that is what our show is. But our show has morphed and is continuing to morph into a story of our lives. By the time you leave, you are going to know Hannah and I. You are going to know our story.”

The Historic Triangle newcomers are far from beginners when it comes to magic.

Brandon has been practicing his craft since receiving a magic kit for Christmas when he was six years old.

“Magic was the thing that clicked for me,” Brandon remembers. “I started doing magic for a paying audience when I was about 11 years old. I worked at a restaurant doing tableside magic for a few years. I also did magic competitions throughout the southeast.”

While she did not starting doing magic as early as Brandon did, Hannah does come from a performing arts background. She spent her childhood learning a slew of musical instruments as well as singing and dance. In truth, she did not initially care for magic.

That changed when Brandon and Hannah began to date in 2010. At one point early on in the relationship, the two women who assisted Brandon on stage left to embark upon magic careers of their own. Knowing he needed assistance, Hannah readily volunteered.

“At first we were definitely ‘magician and assistant’ because he had been doing magic way longer than I had,” Hannah says of their early days performing together as magicians. “Brandon would perform and I would perform and the audience hated me because I had two years of experience versus his 12. It’s taken awhile to catch up, but I think I am holding my own. Now it’s not just him throwing me into boxes, I throw him into some, too.”

Throughout the course of their marriage, the Wagsters have earned a slew of recognition and awards from the global magic community. The most prestigious of their accolades being the 2020 Merlin Award from the International Magicians Society for “Best Theatrical Magic Production.” Brandon says that the award is tantamount to an Oscar in their circles.

Going forward, the Wagsters have big plans for both their theatre and show.

Currently they are actively renovating the building, which to date has only housed church congregations.

By bringing in a stage, lighting, sound equipment, chairs, concessions, the Wagsters plan to put on a show that delights people of all ages and backgrounds.

“There is so much garbage in the world,” Brandon says. “We live in a world of social media, 24-hour news networks, pandemics and wars and everything else. We just want people to walk in these doors, and for 75 minutes put all that out of their heads. To be a kid again.”

As of yet, the Wagsters do not have an exact date for their debut in Williamsburg, but they are hoping for mid to late June.

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‘More than a magic show’: Year-round magic venue set to open in Williamsburg

A flyer for the Williamsburg area's first magic theater, which opens June 17 near the Premium Outlets.

Madison Peek/staff The Wagsters pose near the sign outside their James City County magic theater, which opens June 17.

Wilford Kale Each of the shows at The Wagsters Magic Theatre will run about 75 minutes and feature illusions, mind reading and more. (Wilford Kale/freelance)

Magic is coming to the Williamsburg area when The Wagsters Magic Theatre opens later this month.

Brandon and Hannah Wagster are the married duo behind the area’s first and only year-round magic venue. The couple has been renovating the theater, a former church on Olde Towne Road, in preparation for their June 17th grand opening.

Tickets for opening night went on sale Wednesday, with about a third of the seats reserved within a day.

The renovations have consumed their time since moving to Williamsburg in March, the Wagsters said. They’ve painted the walls, installed decorations and learned to build their own stage, all while programming their own performances.

“It’s been a labor of love,” Brandon Wagster, 31, said.

The Wagsters plan to have 200 performances a year, providing audiences with what they describe as “an intimate Las Vegas-style magic show” with disappearing acts, daring escapes, sleight of hand and mind reading.

“The show really is more than just a magic show. It’s very theatrical,” Brandon Wagster said. “The main goal is we want people to forget about everything outside of these four walls when they come in these doors.”

Moving their show to Williamsburg was an act of fate — a moment to chase their dreams, the Wagsters said. They want their audience to feel that sense of magical escape during the show.

The move to Williamsburg began after their plans to open a theater in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, were put on hold after the theater they were employed by fired everyone on staff due to the pandemic. By chance, a friend recommended Williamsburg, and the Wagsters fell in love with the area after a visit and quickly leased a place.

“We want to be here for the long haul, long term,” Brandon Wagster said. “We’d love to possibly expand and build our own building one day and grow into something bigger and be a staple part of the town.”

For now, though, the couple has renovated the former Calvary Chapel Williamsburg, which was located in a metal, warehouse-type building near the Williamsburg Premium Outlets in James City County. The main reception room has been converted into a ticket office, concession stand and photo booth. Magical items adorn every room of the space, including in the bathroom, where the Wagsters created a mural of 267 individual vintage magic post cards.

Just outside the auditorium, which seats 65, is a Hall of Magic, which contains memorabilia from collections of two former magicians as well as items from their own career. Standing alone on a shelf is a gold statue — the Merlin Award, the “Oscar” of the magic world that they were awarded in 2020 by the International Magicians Society for “Best Theatrical Magic Production.”

Becky Paluzsay, who owns the building, said she was immediately impressed by the young couple and felt working with them “would be good for both of us.”

“They really are first class and have done most of the renovations and painting themselves,” Paluzsay said. “They have put everything they had into the theater and show.”

The theater’s operation will mostly hinge on the Wagsters — they provide the main performance and the show is entirely operated by a computer system that controls the lights, special effects and music. There will be one backstage employee and two employees to work concessions and tickets.

“I always tell everyone the best and worst part about our magic is working together, with your spouse,” Hannah Wagster joked. “You have the best moments together but then we can also fight off stage and then have to pretend like everything’s fine and we don’t want to kill each other.”

The show is very personal to the Wagsters, as they tell their own story of how they met and their relationship, they said. They met in high school in their hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, where Brandon was already performing magic. In 2012, he had two assistants, but let them go and Hannah, whom he was dating, became his assistant.

Hannah, now 28, later became a partner, not only in 2013 when they got married, but also in the magic show. Now, the duo is excited to share their story with the Williamsburg community.

“It’s time for live entertainment to come back; there’s nothing like experiencing it in-person,” Brandon Wagster said. “I hope people will come and support us … I just can’t wait to start meeting people.”

A flyer for the Williamsburg area’s first magic theater, which opens June 17 near the Premium Outlets.

Tickets can be purchased at williamsburgmagic.com. Shows run at 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day, except for Wednesdays, and then Friday through Sunday until December’s “Christmas Spectacular” shows. Tickets are $29.95 for adults and children over 13, $27.75 for senior citizens over 55 and active duty military, and $14.95 for children ages 4-12. For more information, visit the theater’s website, email [email protected] or call 1-877-WAGSTER (924-7837).

Correspondent Wilford Kale contributed to this story.

Madison Peek, [email protected]

Audience members have praised The Wagsters Magic Theatre for its family-friendly nature. The show is suitable for people of all ages, making it a popular choice for families looking for a fun and wholesome entertainment option. The Wagster family's ability to engage with the audience and make them feel included in the magic tricks further adds to the appeal of the show. Critics have also lauded The Wagsters Magic Theatre for its originality and creativity. The acts performed by the Wagster family are not your typical magic tricks; they bring a fresh and innovative approach to the art of illusion. From grand illusions to mind-reading tricks, their performances always have an element of surprise and wonder, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Overall, The Wagsters Magic Theatre has received glowing reviews for its exceptional talent, production value, family-friendly nature, and originality. It continues to be a must-see attraction for tourists and locals alike, providing a magical experience that leaves a lasting impression on all who attend..

Reviews for "The Wagsters Magic Theatre: Showcasing the Art of Illusion"

1. Jane - 2/5 stars

I was really disappointed with "The Wagsters Magic Theatre". The show felt very amateurish and the tricks were not at all impressive. It was clear that the performers lacked the skill and expertise that you would expect from a professional magic show. The jokes were also quite cheesy and forced, making the overall experience feel quite awkward. I would not recommend wasting your time or money on this show.

2. Mark - 1/5 stars

"The Wagsters Magic Theatre" was a complete disaster. The performers seemed completely unprepared and there were several instances where tricks went wrong or were poorly executed. The whole show felt unpolished and lacking in creativity. Additionally, the venue was not well-maintained and the seating was uncomfortable. Save your money and find a different magic show to attend.

3. Sarah - 2/5 stars

I had high hopes for "The Wagsters Magic Theatre" but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The tricks were predictable and lacked the element of surprise that you typically associate with magic shows. The performers also seemed quite disinterested and lacked the charisma needed to engage the audience. Overall, it was a forgettable experience and I would not recommend it to others seeking quality magic entertainment.

4. David - 2/5 stars

I found "The Wagsters Magic Theatre" to be underwhelming and unoriginal. The tricks and illusions were ones that I have seen before in other magic shows. There was nothing innovative or unique that set this show apart from the rest. The pacing of the show was also quite slow, making it difficult to stay engaged throughout. I would suggest looking for alternative magic shows that offer more excitement and originality.

5. Emily - 2/5 stars

I was quite disappointed with "The Wagsters Magic Theatre". The show felt very outdated and lacked the modern flair that you would expect from a contemporary magic performance. The performers also seemed to lack enthusiasm, which made it difficult to get excited about the tricks they were performing. The overall atmosphere of the theater was also lacking, with outdated decor and uncomfortable seating. I would not recommend attending this show.

Witness the Magic: A Review of The Wagsters Magic Theatre