How long is the show?

The Familiars late show runs about one hour.

What is the age restriction?

This event is 18+; guests must present valid ID at entry.

Is the show in English?

Yes—the festival and this performance are English-language.

Where is the venue located?

The show is at Boom Chicago in the Jordaan district, approximately a five-minute walk from Anne Frank House and ten minutes from Dam Square.

Should I book tickets in advance?

Yes—seating is limited in this intimate venue, and late-show tickets start at €10.

Is the venue accessible?

Accessibility details are not provided in the listing; contact the festival or venue directly for specific needs.

Familiars at Boom Chicago: Intimate Mentalism in Amsterdam’s Jordaan

On an evening in Amsterdam, slip down a canal-side lane toward Boom Chicago, a compact theater a five-minute walk from the Anne Frank House and ten minutes from Dam Square. Familiars | July 8 is part of Amsterdam’s First International Magic Festival: a one-hour late show (Ages 18+) with tickets starting at €10. Two mentalists—Evan Kastor and Edgar Brumaire—share the stage in an intimate program of mind reading, sharp misdirection, and playful audience interplay that turns ordinary spectators into willing conspirators.

The setting matters. Boom Chicago sits in the Jordaan district amid narrow streets, low gabled canal houses, and the ring of canals that defines central Amsterdam. These canals carve the city into reflective ribbons and rest atop reclaimed peat and timber foundations—an engineered landscape that gives the neighborhood its particular creak and mood. Walking to the theater feels like stepping through layers of urban history: cobblestones underfoot, bicycles threaded like stitches, and streetlamps pooling light onto canal water.

What makes this show stand out is scale and context. Unlike large theaters where tricks are lost in the rafters, Familiars uses close-quarters performance to magnify psychological nuance: a whispered prompt, a stolen glance, a shared gasp. For travelers, the evening doubles as a compact cultural exchange—English-language performance, easy to fit between sightseeing and late-night canal views. The location, minutes from two of Amsterdam’s most visited sites, also makes this a practical stop on a self-guided walking loop through Jordaan and the canal belt.

Practicalities are simple. Arrive 15–20 minutes early to find seating, showtime runs about an hour, and ID is required for the 18+ rule. Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets, and plan transport: central trams and short taxi rides can drop you nearby. For photographers, the best frames are the theater’s low-light expressions and the outside canal reflections before or after the show.

Familiars | July 8 works whether you’re a committed skeptic or a first-time audience member. It’s a reminder that some of the city’s most memorable moments happen in small rooms where craft and crowd meet—where a borrowed watch, a volunteer’s thought, and two deft performers create a kind of urban magic you can’t get anywhere else. Because seating is limited, booking ahead is encouraged on the festival's ticket page; late-show pricing starting at €10 makes this an affordable evening stint between museum visits and canal cruises. The crowd skews local and international, a cross-section of travelers and Amsterdamers who appreciate theater craft, improvisation, and a show that rewards attention more than money. Afterward, step back into Jordaan’s narrow lanes for a late coffee or canal-side stroll; the reflected streetlights and houseboat silhouettes keep the spell alive long after the final bow. Expect surprises and laughter.

About Amsterdam Magic Show

Amsterdam Magic Show presents live magic and comedy performances in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. The company stages both close-up and theatre-style shows in a cozy venue near the historic Jordaan area. Performances feature international magicians and comedians, including Fritz with a Z, Rico Weeland, Soumya (from India), Michal Skubida and host Ken Parsons.

Shows range from intimate bar-style close-up magic to full 2-hour stage productions and informal afterparties. The Amsterdam Bar Magic Show highlights four world-class magicians in a close, interactive format. The Amsterdam Magic Show theatre performance brings 5–6 magicians together for comedy, close-up segments and a two-hour stage show. Special events, such as Nutty Anita x Amsterdam Magic Show and scheduled close-up evenings, combine comedy and sleight of hand for a mixed-audience experience.

The programming emphasizes audience engagement and family-friendly entertainment; the listed close-up show specifies suitability for ages 7 and up. Multiple performances include an afterparty where informal magic continues and guests can meet performers. The venue’s proximity to the Jordaan makes it accessible for visitors and locals exploring central Amsterdam.

Tickets are typically sold for named events and date-specific shows. Marketing and event listings identify performers, dates and show formats in advance. For travelers and residents seeking live entertainment, Amsterdam Magic Show offers a reliable option for an evening of laughter, wonder and interactive magic in the heart of Amsterdam. Show formats often include close-up audience participation, stage illusions, improvisational comedy and post-show meet-and-greets with performers. Dates and performer lineups are published in advance for each scheduled show.

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