Boston, September 6, 2025
News Summary
Boston’s Theater of Magic is set to premiere a captivating production at The Liberty Hotel featuring world-class illusions by celebrity magician Christopher Wayne. This limited engagement, running for over two months, offers an intimate setting that combines close-up and large-scale illusions with a specially curated cocktail menu, making it a unique experience for attendees aged eight and older. The venue is ADA compliant and has been awarded the 2025 TripAdvisor “Travellers’ Choice” Award, signifying its top ranking among global experiences. Tickets are now available for various dates throughout the engagement.
Boston — Boston’s Theater of Magic at The Liberty Hotel is set to premiere on September 13, 2025, presenting an intimate, hidden-theater production of world-class illusions featuring Australia’s celebrity magician Christopher Wayne. The limited engagement runs through November 29, 2025, with each performance lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The venue has received the 2025 TripAdvisor “Travellers’ Choice” Award, placing it among the top 10% of experiences worldwide.
Key details
The show will be staged inside The Liberty Hotel, the former Charles Street Jail, with a concept that combines close-up and large-scale illusions, a curated magic-themed cocktail menu, and five-star hospitality. The production is presented in an intimate setting intended to deliver immersive magic experiences. A dedicated VIP Experience is available and begins 30 minutes before showtime. Ticket purchasers can select dates and times directly through the event’s ticket selector.
Accessibility, audience and scheduling
The event is designed to be family-friendly, recommended for attendees aged 8 and up. The venue is ADA compliant, and seating/configuration intends to accommodate patrons requiring accessible access. Performances are scheduled across the run dates from September 13 to November 29, 2025, with specific showtimes available via the ticket selection system.
Supporting details
The production leverages The Liberty Hotel’s historic architecture to create a concealed-theater environment intended to heighten the sense of wonder and theatricality. The program pairs world-class illusion acts with a specialized beverage menu that follows the show’s magic theme. Hospitality services are coordinated to meet high service standards, reflecting the venue’s positioning and recent recognition on travel and experience review platforms.
Artist and production context
Christopher Wayne, the production’s headline performer, arrives following a recent Broadway season. The engagement at The Liberty Hotel represents a continuation of his international touring and residency work. The show’s creative direction emphasizes a combination of classic stage illusions and more intimate, close-up magic moments designed to engage a range of audience ages and preferences.
Ticketing and visitor information
Tickets are available for multiple dates and times across the engagement period. A VIP option offers early entry and additional amenities starting 30 minutes before the main performance. Attendees are advised to confirm accessibility needs during ticket purchase to ensure appropriate accommodations. Performance length is approximately 90 minutes; run time and start times for each date are listed in the ticket selector.
Background and context
The Liberty Hotel occupies the restored structure of the former Charles Street Jail, repurposed to host hospitality and cultural events. Converting historic spaces into theatrical venues has become a trend for immersive and boutique experiences, offering visitors a combination of venue character and curated programming. The venue’s receipt of the 2025 TripAdvisor “Travellers’ Choice” Award signals sustained positive visitor feedback and a high ranking among global experiences, which is often used by venues to benchmark guest satisfaction and service quality.
This engagement adds to Boston’s roster of temporary theatrical residencies and seasonal programming, providing both residents and visitors with a short-run entertainment option that integrates dining, mixology, and live performance within a historical setting.
Practical considerations
- Age recommendation: 8 years and up
- Performance duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Opening night: September 13, 2025
- Closing night: November 29, 2025
- Accessibility: ADA compliant venue
- VIP Experience: Starts 30 minutes before show
- Special offerings: Magic-themed cocktail menu
FAQ
When does Boston’s Theater of Magic open and close?
Opening night is scheduled for September 13, 2025, and the final performance is set for November 29, 2025. Specific dates and showtimes are available in the ticket selector.
Where is the show located?
The production is presented at The Liberty Hotel in Boston, housed in the former Charles Street Jail.
How long is each performance?
Each performance runs approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Is the show suitable for children?
The show is recommended for attendees aged 8 and older and is considered family-friendly.
Is the venue accessible?
The venue is ADA compliant. Patrons with accessibility needs are advised to indicate requirements during ticket purchase.
What is included in the VIP Experience?
The VIP Experience begins 30 minutes prior to showtime and provides early entry and additional amenities; details are listed at the point of ticket selection.
How can tickets be purchased?
Tickets and specific showtimes can be selected and purchased through the event’s ticket selector. Availability varies by date.
Quick reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Boston’s Theater of Magic |
| Location | The Liberty Hotel (former Charles Street Jail), Boston |
| Opening night | September 13, 2025 |
| Closing night | November 29, 2025 |
| Performance length | Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Age recommendation | 8 years and up |
| Accessibility | ADA compliant |
| VIP Experience | Starts 30 minutes before show |
| Special features | Magic-themed cocktail menu, five-star hospitality |
| Award recognition | 2025 TripAdvisor “Travellers’ Choice” Award (top 10% of experiences) |
| Ticketing | Dates and times selectable in the ticket selector |
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