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Step into The Good Liar, an intimate 60‑minute mentalism act by Brian Curry a few blocks from the White House. Expect sharp comedy, audience-driven stunts, and fast-paced mind reading—arrive early and bring your mobile ticket.
Step into The Good Liar, an intimate 60‑minute mentalism act by Brian Curry a few blocks from the White House. Expect sharp comedy, audience-driven stunts, and fast-paced mind reading—arrive early and bring your mobile ticket.
You take your seat in a compact theater just north of the White House, lights folding down like a lid over the room. Brian Curry strolls into that dark and, with a smile and a sidelong challenge, the audience becomes the engine of the show. For 60 fast minutes the line between intuition and trickery blurs—predictions land with a cold precision, jokes cut to the bone, and guests are playfully made into co-conspirators.
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Operated by The Good Liar Brian Curry · Washington, DC
You take your seat in a compact theater just north of the White House, lights folding down like a lid over the room. Brian Curry strolls into that dark and, with a smile and a sidelong challenge, the audience becomes the engine of the show. For 60 fast minutes the line between intuition and trickery blurs—predictions land with a cold precision, jokes cut to the bone, and guests are playfully made into co-conspirators.
The venue sits on 16th Street, an axis laid out under Pierre L'Enfant’s plan; the neighborhood’s federal-era blocks and shaded squares lend a civic gravity to an evening of outright misdirection. Washington has a long appetite for political satire and sharp-witted performance, and mentalism fits that tradition—clever, public, and slightly confrontational.
Expect an intimate, interactive format rather than a stage-and-curtain spectacle: mentalism relies on proximity, timing, and audience energy. The show’s mylar-bright punchlines and social roast moments echo DC’s culture of scrutiny and performance. Nearby, Lafayette Park and the Renwick Gallery provide quick pre-show wanderings if you arrive early.
Practical notes: the run time is about 60–65 minutes; arrive 20–30 minutes early for seating and security checks. Mobile tickets are accepted; the theater is wheelchair accessible and allows service animals. Late seating may be limited during tight bits of the act, so punctuality preserves both the magic and your enjoyment. Dress is casual-smart; bring a charged phone for your ticket, but expect the experience to discourage recording. It’s a cerebral, social hour—best for adults and anyone who likes a little friendly embarrassment with their laughs.
easy.
1 hour.
No physical fitness required; accessible to guests of all fitness levels
The show runs about 60–65 minutes with no intermission.
Yes—the theater and pathways are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.
The show is geared toward adults due to comedy and audience roasting; check with the box office for age recommendations.
No—recording and photography are typically discouraged to preserve the effect of the mentalism.
The show takes place on 16th Street, part of Pierre L'Enfant’s 1791 plan for Washington; the area has long been a stage for political and cultural performance.
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You take your seat in a compact theater just north of the White House, lights folding down like a lid over the room. Brian Curry strolls into that dark and, with a smile and a sidelong challenge, the audience becomes the engine of the show. For 60 fast minutes the line between intuition and trickery blurs—predictions land with a cold precision, jokes cut to the bone, and guests are playfully made into co-conspirators.
You take your seat in a compact theater just north of the White House, lights folding down like a lid over the room. Brian Curry strolls into that dark and, with a smile and a sidelong challenge, the audience becomes the engine of the show. For 60 fast minutes the line between intuition and trickery blurs—predictions land with a cold precision, jokes cut to the bone, and guests are playfully made into co-conspirators.
The venue sits on 16th Street, an axis laid out under Pierre L'Enfant’s plan; the neighborhood’s federal-era blocks and shaded squares lend a civic gravity to an evening of outright misdirection. Washington has a long appetite for political satire and sharp-witted performance, and mentalism fits that tradition—clever, public, and slightly confrontational.
Expect an intimate, interactive format rather than a stage-and-curtain spectacle: mentalism relies on proximity, timing, and audience energy. The show’s mylar-bright punchlines and social roast moments echo DC’s culture of scrutiny and performance. Nearby, Lafayette Park and the Renwick Gallery provide quick pre-show wanderings if you arrive early.
Practical notes: the run time is about 60–65 minutes; arrive 20–30 minutes early for seating and security checks. Mobile tickets are accepted; the theater is wheelchair accessible and allows service animals. Late seating may be limited during tight bits of the act, so punctuality preserves both the magic and your enjoyment. Dress is casual-smart; bring a charged phone for your ticket, but expect the experience to discourage recording. It’s a cerebral, social hour—best for adults and anyone who likes a little friendly embarrassment with their laughs.