T he Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée, Sydney’s longest running show has a new home amidst the Jazz Age splendour of the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel - one of our city’s most magnificent, historic buildings.
Every weekend, from Friday 30th May 2025 - the Art Deco elegance of Castlereagh Boutique Hotel will showcase this iconic Sydney experience - hosted by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician . (Our previous venue: Sir Stamford at Circular Quay will soon disappear - to be transformed into private apartments).
Listed at #2 on TripAdvisor - second only to Sydney Opera House - The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée has been beguiling audiences every weekend for over nine
years. It is a “must-see” Sydney event.
You will experience an evening of world class magic and captivating Australian stories ( storytelling magic for adults – but not necessarily grown-ups )
Reminiscent of the elegant events of the famous 19th century European ‘salons’, The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée aims to engage and intrigue – but most importantly, to transport you to a place of wonderment.
WHEN: 7:15 PM Fridays (& selected Saturdays). Duration 90 minutes.
WHERE: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney (near Park Street – alongside Gadigal Metro Station).
TICKETS: $54.95
DRESS CODE: Smart Casual / Cocktail Dress.
DINNER: Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price. However, you can use this link to book for dinner in the hotel’s magnificent Reagh Bar : https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/dining/reagh-bar/ Bookings are essential . (Happy Hour 5pm to 7pm).
STAY OVERNIGHT: Special discounted room rate available for Magical Soirée attendees. Go to https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/ and use promo code: CASTLE2025
CHILDREN: Though nothing at our Magical Soirée is inappropriate for children (or adults) it is best enjoyed by AGES 10 AND OVER . Younger children may become restless.
GETTING THERE: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel is alongside Gadigal Metro Station and close to Town Hall & Museum Train Stations . There are also several bus stops nearby.
PARKING: Hilton Secure Parking, 259 Pitt Street or Secure Parking, 137 Castlereagh Street.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Phone 1300 033 599
Bruce Glen is one of the select few admitted as an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (only 349 members hold this rank – worldwide).
The Gentleman Magician has performed to sold-out houses at the Edinburgh Fringe; the Adelaide Fringe; Fringe World Perth; and the famous Edinburgh Magic Festival. In Australia,
Bruce has also presented his sophisticated ‘storytelling magic for adults’ at The Swifts, Darling Point; The Hughenden Boutique Hotel, Woollahra; Ayers House Museum,
Adelaide; and Old Government House, Parramatta.