John Carney in Laughter and Astonishment

April 3 - April 27, 2025

A Play about Secrets, Mentors,

and the Beauty of a Perfect Illusion

 Laughter and Astonishment is a theatre show that blends mind-blowing sleight of hand with intelligence, taste, and wit, into a unique evening of pure entertainment.

This is definitely NOT your typical “magic show”. Carney’s approach is smart, engaging, and often hilarious.

Pin-balling between jaunty comedic riffs and astonishing sleight of hand, Carney will have you reeling with his hilarious audience participation segments, as well as his embodiment of multiple characters.

More than a theater show • More than a magic show

You won’t see any big boxes, tigers, dancing girls, or lasers. Just a quirky, likable guy, cracking-wise and doing some pretty amazing things … and all the while, you’ll be laughing yourself silly.

Unique .. Funny … Amazing … Theatrical

Run Time: 80 Minutes with no intermission

Suitability: Adult Smart, Family Friendly, Ages 8 and older

Reviews:

“High Energy … Combines magic tightly and inventively with his comedy”

VARIETY“

Knocking em’ dead … Personable and funny … Got you laughing as much as mystified”

DRAMALOGUE“

About John:

John Carney is a unique hybrid of Comedian, Actor, and Sleight of Hand Virtuoso. His approach is smart, engaging,

and often … hilarious.

Carney is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the finest sleight of hand performers in the world, with awards and accolades worldwide. Hollywood’s Magic Castle has awarded Carney more awards than anyone in their history, as well as the Academy of Magical Arts prestigious Performing Masters Fellowship.

Television appearances include Late Show with David Letterman and the Jerry Seinfeld HBO Special.

John often incorporates different characters, from silly to sentimental, into his performances, creating a complete theatrical experience.

Carney embodies the state of his art, combining

exceptional skill and creativity … with pure entertainment.