Mind Mangler 2023

Run Time:
2 hours including one intermission

Opened: November 19, 2023
Closing: March 03, 2024

Mind Mangler - 2023 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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New World Stages Stage III

340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

*Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion* stars original company members Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer and is based on a character originally created in *Magic Goes Wrong* by Penn Jillette, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields and Teller.

From the minds that brought *The Play That Goes Wrong* and *Peter Pan Goes Wrong* to Broadway comes the hilarious new comedy by Mischief. Join the “Mind Mangler” as he returns to the stage following a disappointing two-night run at the Scranton, PA Holiday Inn Conference Center, suite 2B. His new two-man show solo spectacular is predicted to spiral into chaos as he attempts to read your MIND…

Direct from a UK Tour including sold-out West End performances, Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion is a guaranteed night of “laugh-filled, mind-bending silliness” (BroadwayWorld) that will leave you gasping for breath. Not to be missed!

Mind Mangler - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast

Henry Lewis

Jonathan Sayer

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Mind Mangler

'Mind Mangler' review — Mischief Theatre pokes fun at magic shows

6 / 10

Some of the best parts of Mind Mangler involve breaking set pieces. When trying to bend a spoon, the mentalist’s efforts instead cause a microphone stand to curve, and a lighting rig to descend. (The spoon, however, remains intact). Another standout moment is when he tries — and fails — an escapology trick, leading to his decapitation not once, but twice. The two-hour show, directed by Hannah Sharkey, is too long for its good. (At the start of Act 2, the Mind Mangler says he’s been told intermission is a highlight of the show.) The eventual payoff of the mentalist’s tricks takes too long to be satisfying. And where other Mischief shows are family-friendly, this one features too many off-the-cuff curse words for kids. It might be best enjoyed by a stag party or friend group after a round or two of drinks

MIND MANGLER: MAKESHIFT MAGICIAN MAKES MISCHIEF

6 / 10

Mind Mangler provides a fair amount of entertainment; and if you bring the kids, so much the better as it provides them with adult (as opposed to juvenile) entertainment they can howl at and feel quite sophisticated. While this is not a kid’s show, the performance attended had a fair amount of the 6-to-19 set, who were not only altogether delighted but in some cases just about standing on their seats with joy. And you gotta love a show in which they bring out a ouija board and somehow call it a Luigi board.

Mind Mangler FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Mind Mangler have there been?

Mind Mangler has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.

How long has Mind Mangler been running Off-Broadway?

Mind Mangler opened at the New World Stages Stage III on Sunday Nov 19, 2023 and has now been running for 3 months.

What theatre is Mind Mangler playing at Off-Broadway?

Mind Mangler is playing at the New World Stages Stage III, which is located at 340 West 50th Street New York.

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Mind Mangler 2023

Mind Mangler - 2023 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages Stage III

Mind Mangler - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast

Henry Lewis

Jonathan Sayer

FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Mind Mangler

'Mind Mangler' review — Mischief Theatre pokes fun at magic shows

6 / 10

MIND MANGLER: MAKESHIFT MAGICIAN MAKES MISCHIEF

6 / 10

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