Name: Magic with John Shryock! at Carnival of Illusion Theater
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10

Laugh, have fun and celebrate while experiencing the greatest magicians as seen on America's Got Talent, Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, The Illusionists, Broadway, the Vegas Strip, and more. This is an interactive up-close experience where you can see the best of the best right here in Arizona. Calling all magic lovers, this is it! The Carnival of Illusion Theater partners with the Downtown Renaissance Hotel to create the hottest ticket in town. Get ready for 90 minutes of high-octane magic, comedy, and fun. For this up-close mind-adventure, the magician performs inches away under the scrutiny of 4 exclusive rows of lucky guests. You won't believe your eyes! And everyone will agree, the incredibly discounted rate of $13 for VIP parking downtown Phoenix is magic! Get tickets to this interactive experience at CarnivalofIllusion.com to amp up to the next level date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and special nights out.

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The [Carnival of Illusion Theater](https://www.carnivalofillusion.com/) features special guest and veteran of magic, John Shryock. John is a headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, has performed at a Presidential Inaugural Ball, is a magic inventor, and was a sleight of hand expert at the #1 Show in Maui, Hawaii: Warren & Annabelle's Magic Nightclub.

Experience the mind blowing magical enchantment of John Shryock for an evening of amazement and wonder! He has toured the world with his high energy magic performances, and been on numerous TV shows including CW's Master's of Illusion.

**VIP VALET PARKING:** Only [Carnival of Illusion Theater](https://www.carnivalofillusion.com/) guests receive the exclusive rate of $15 at the Renaissance.

**VIP SEATING:** Just four rows make for an incredibly intimate experience with the entertainer not on a stage but literally inches from the audience. *Y*ou won't believe your eyes!

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