Step through the doors of Smoke and Mirrors, and you'll embark on a journey from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Disguised as a classic pub façade, our establishment unveils its hidden gem as you step inside – a captivating 1920s-themed theatre that comes alive with performances from the crème de la crème of the UK's established talents and rising stars.
Nestled on Bristol's historic Denmark Street, Smoke and Mirrors presents an enticing array of top-tier beers, wines, spirits, and ciders, perfectly complemented by our delectable stone-baked pizzas.
Venture further into the depths of the establishment, and you'll uncover a charming 40-seater theatre, where enchanting performances grace the stage six nights a week. Witness extraordinary showcases spanning the realms of music, magic, comedy, and more, as we proudly present the best in established acts and promising newcomers.
The crown jewel of our theatre is none other than Bristol’s premier event, The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show. A roster of magical luminaries has graced our stage, including the likes of AGT sensation 'The Real Sherlock Holmes' Colin Cloud, four-time FISM champion Matthew Wright, Las Vegas headliner Jeff McBride, and beloved BGT magicians Jamie Raven, Matt Edwards, and John Archer. Additionally, our theatre has echoed with uproarious laughter, hosting standout comedic talents such as Helen Bauer, Esther Manito, Russell Kane, Russell Howard, Alan Carr, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan.
Renowned as Bristol's ultimate nightlife destination, our reputation is solidified by the glowing accolades found in our 5-star TripAdvisor reviews.
Whether you're a Bristolian by birth or a visitor for the day, your experience wouldn't be complete without a visit to the captivating realm of Smoke and Mirrors. To stay updated on upcoming shows and secure your place, peruse our online booking platform.
Step beyond the ordinary – embrace the extraordinary at Smoke and Mirrors.
Terms & Conditions
All booking are non-refundable once the booking has been completed - please read more about Bookings & Cancelation below
Please note If you fail to arrive by the start of the show which is stated above we will seat you during the interval
We may operate strobe lighting and smoke during the show.
Showtimes will be e-mailed to all completed bookings.
Entry to the pub is restricted to persons aged 18 years or over unless attending a Booked Family Show or Kids Magic Master Class
We operate the "Challenge 25 scheme, therefore clubs reserve the right to request proof of age if you look under 25 you. (ID Accepted: Valid Passport or Valid Drivers Licence)
Although the venue will endeavour to have all your party on one table larger party's may be split across tables and the smaller parties may be sharing their table with other parties.
DRUNK AND DISRUPTIVE CUSTOMERS
Customers who turn up on the door who we believe to be drunk will not be admitted. From experience, customers who are drunk even before the show has started are invariably problematic later on, usually heckling, talking during the show or just being a general nuisance.
If someone in the group you have organised is drunk at the door they will be refused entry without being refunded. This does not mean the whole group is refused entry but if you decide you don't wish to come in because one of your group has been turned away then that does not mean you are collectively entitled to a refund, if a member of your group is disruptive during the show, we will remove the said person without hesitation and no refunds will be given to anyone if you wish to leave with the disruptive guest, so we ask that you respect all other guest and artists.
DURING THE SHOW
While we want you to enjoy our shows at Smoke & Mirrors it is important to remember that customers also need to consider other people in the room. So, bearing this in mind, we request that:
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
Mobile phones are switched to silent during the show as making and receiving calls, including texting, is rude and inconsiderate.
There is no talking during the show as this is disruptive and annoying for those sat around you and for the performer.
There is no heckling or constant interruptions of the magicians or comedians. People have paid to listen to the act not to listen to someone else in the audience.
And finally, owing to the proliferation of portable recording devices, it is requested that customers don't make any audio or video recordings of acts or use flash photography during the show.
Customers who break these house rules will be asked politely to refrain from heckling or talking during the show. Persistent offenders will be asked to leave without being refunded.
Also please note shows are strictly for over 18's as graphic language will be used throughout the show, so if you are easily offended by swearing this show may not be for you, we do offer a family for all ages you can find these details on our webpage
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
Please note that if you are booking the whole theatre for an event we as a theatre will seat all guests and allocate tables as your guests arrive this helps with congestion within the theatre, we understand that some of your guests may not want to sit in the front row but as this is a Magic Show and not stand up comedy not one of your guests will be made to do anything they do not wish to do, but we ask that your guests are informed that the show requires audience participation, so by informing your guests that they could be on stage would be of great help to the magicians, also if you have anything the magicians need to know before the show we would be happy to pass this is on to the magicians to make sure the show is even more special.
BOOKINGS & CANCELLATIONS
No cancellations, alterations or reductions can be made (see Covid-19), if you wish to pass on the tickets to another party you will need to email us with the new party name please note a telephone call will not be accepted under any circumstances. If your party is reduced in numbers this is not refundable nor will any other form of remuneration be given at any time, however if you wish cancel within 24hrs of booking an admin fee will be charged this will cover fees that have already been paid and time to issue cancellations this will be charged at a minimum of 4.5%
All bookings made will automatically be charged for the full amount with no cancellations, alterations or reductions. For security reasons, we will require the card details, used in the booking, for any alterations, reductions or cancellations. we do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties.
E-Ticket confirmations will only be issued by Smoke & Mirrors (www.smokeandmirrorsbar.com / smokemirrors.checkfront.co.uk) email: info@smokeandmirrorsbar.com
No refunds will be given if you decide to leave at any point of the show, we cannot please all customers, so please read the description of the artist and decide if this artist is for you before attending the show.
If you are paying via PayPal you are agreeing that this ticket is for a show and cannot be posted so delivery is not an option, show dates could be moved or cancelled and a gift certificate will be issued.
Tickets will not be posted and an e-ticket (please do not print) which will be emailed so please make sure your email is correct at the time of purchase, as we are a ticket-less service. A booking confirmation and e-receipt will be sent to the email address supplied during the booking process your booking name is all we need on the event day.
Shows are strictly for over 18's as graphic language will be used, except if you are attending a Family Show which is suitable for ages 7+ (we do not allow under 7's on the stage so please do not feel sad if we do not use your child)
All shows are subject to last-minute line-up changes - we will endeavour to contact you in advance of any changes.
Although unusual, shows may be cancelled at short notice. On the rare occasion that this may occur, you will be informed as soon as possible and offered an alternative evening to the same value at the same location or a gift certificate to the same value, however, if for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, ‘Force Majeure’ means any cause beyond Our control including, without limitation, Act of God, war, insurrection, riot, civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, fire, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, flood, theft of essential equipment, malicious damage, strike, lockout, weather, third party injunction, national defence requirements, acts or regulations of national or local governments. We will not be liable to You for failure to perform any obligation under these Terms and Conditions to the extent that the failure is caused by Force Majeure.
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Smoke & Mirrors Mailing List
Join Smoke & Mirrors Mailing List and you will receive regular bulletins regarding:
Forthcoming shows
Extra shows by touring comedians & magicians
Warm-up shows by big-name comedians
Special offers and discounted tickets
We send out regular e-bulletins about twice a week during a season. E-marketing is an integral part of our business and we do like to keep our subscribers abreast of shows we have coming up. Obviously, you won't necessarily be interested in every show we are promoting but please either just delete those emails or just unsubscribe from our list if our frequent mailing starts to irritate you. It is not in our interests to harass anyone.
NB. Please be assured, we do not pass on your details to other organisations. We will only tell you about our own events.
It is unfortunate if anyone is offended by any of our policies stated above but it has been necessary to introduce them based on experiences we have had recently and in the past. We want to provide the best environment to watch and enjoy live comedy we can possibly have without unnecessary disruptions. We hope you will be able to understand. Thank you for taking the time to read this page.
Please note all tickets are sold through Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theatre which is a trading name of Illusions Events Live Ltd 9537701 registered address 2 Hickory Drive Winchester Hampshire SO22 6NJ
Customer Services can be contacted on 01179290362 between 4 pm - 7 pm Monday - Saturday