Mind Mangler 2023
Run Time:
2 hours including one intermission
Opened: November 19, 20232 hours including one intermission
Closing: March 03, 2024
Mind Mangler - 2023 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
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
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 Brings The Magic Off-Broadway — Review
6 / 10
Lewis himself is so enjoyably goofy that his delightful presence helps cover for a lot of these hiccups. Sure, he and Sayer give basically the same performance in every Mischief show. But there is something comfortably familiar about the pair’s endless bickering and inevitable making up. One does feel in safe hands. Where the pair truly excel is in their interplay with the audience. By establishing upfront that the Mangler is a dolt, Mangler unlocks a particularly unhinged mania in its audience interaction. My crowd was heckling the Mangler one moment, then confessing dark secrets to him the next. Lewis controls these interactions expertly, and knows exactly where to tease out a bit and when to move on.
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MIND MANGLER to Play Final NYC Performance in January Before West End Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2023
Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will play its final performance on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7PM.
Review Roundup: MIND MANGLER Opens Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - November 20, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - November 20, 2023
Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages. Let's see what the critics had to say!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIND MANGLER at New World Stages
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 20, 2023
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 20, 2023
Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited 16-week engagement through March 3, 2024. Check out opening night photos from Mind Mangler here!
MIND MANGLER: A NIGHT OF TRAGIC ILLUSION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery & Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2023
Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will launch digital lottery and rush policies. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: MIND MANGLER Gets Ready to Make Magic Off-Broadway
by In Rehearsals - November 10, 2023
by In Rehearsals - November 10, 2023
Are you ready for your mind to be mangled? Beginning tonight, November 10, Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion arrives at New World Stages. In this vide, watch as the cast
Photos: MIND MANGLER Company Is Getting Ready to Hit the Stage
by Jennifer Broski - November 7, 2023
by Jennifer Broski - November 7, 2023
Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion is getting ready for the start of previews, which begin this Friday, November 10. Check out pics ad the company meets the press!
MIND MANGLER Releases $30 Tickets For First Few Preview Performances
by Stephi Wild - November 6, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 6, 2023
Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion has released a limited number of $30 tickets for performances from November 10 – November 13.
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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.
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