Dickens Parlour Theatre
Dickens Parlour Theatre
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5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Unbeatable entertainment, music, comedy and magic in our new beautiful intimate venue. Lite fare, dinner and craft cocktails available in our dining room before the show.
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  • M S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great time/experience
    The staff is so friendly and professional and goes above and beyond. The Good Earth staff was very informative about the theater. The staff at the theater was great. The Wednesday Jazz show was awesome and will be on our calendar to attend. Positive experience all around. Looking forward to attending again!
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 June 2023
  • Jon F
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb show and dinner as always
    Still the best show in town; top notch magic entertainment (we saw Mark Phillips this week) in a newly built comfortable theatre with excellent sight lines. The parlour itself has some interesting magic-related artifacts and decor. We ate beforehand at the restaurant, light fare freshly prepared (my companions greatly enjoyed their vegetable/lentil dishes; I went for the brisket which was spicer than I expected but I still wolfed it down). This is an enjoyable way to have an early dinner without having to rush to get to the show at 7PM
    Visited August 2023
    Written 13 August 2023
  • Memeheg
    Rehoboth Beach, Delaware81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big city entertainment in a small town venue
    What a fun night! This place is amazing - dinner was delicious and reasonably priced, and the staff and service were very friendly. We saw Chris Capeheart the magician - he made us laugh and was extremely talented. The seating is comfortable, and all seats have an excellent view. The decor is fun too! This was our first time here, and we’ll be going back.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 August 2023
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KeithFields
Gatlinburg, TN4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Family
A wonderful experience for old and young alike! We love magic and it is rare to see it performed in a parlor theater like this which makes it an extra special experience. The theater is intimate (seats about 60) so every seat is a good seat, and you even get to meet the performers after the show! If we could have given it 6 stars we would.
Written 23 June 2017
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Joan D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Friends
This was such a fun evening! You are warmly greeted and there are beverages for sale. You get a bowl of popcorn to enjoy before the show starts. It's magic and a bit of comedy with lots of audience participation. A great thing to do, I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!
Written 22 April 2017
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Thank you so much for the review, we love to amaze our audiences and suspend their disbelief. Keep coming back!
Written 24 April 2017
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I5176UAcarolynm
Ocean View, DE1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Solo
Excellent Shows, I am never disappointed.
Entertainment for the entire family. Just pick the performance that best suits your needs.
From magic shows to plays to concerts
Written 20 April 2017
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Michael F
Bowie111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Family
Had heard about this place and read about it, so decided to take the grandchildren here on Saturday night to see Chris Capehart. To be honest, I figured the oldest (8 yo boy), would enjoy it, but as a bit leery about taking the 5 yo grandson. My concerns were really unfounded as Chris Capehart kept them riveted in their seat, and included the 5 yo in the show. This is a small theatre, (55 seats), so it's like having a magic show in your living room. This means the performer BETTER be superb or they'll get "busted" quickly. It's kind of a neat set up- you meet in their small house for drinks and popcorn until show time, then walk the short distance to the actual theatre. (You can take your drinks with you. Their new seats have cup holders, and I must say are very comfortable.) Chris saw there were quite a few kids in the audience and he did a great job of including them in the act. ("Levitating" the little girl was really cool, and I'm sure she'll never forget it.) After the 1-hour performance, you adjourn back to the little house for more drinks (if you prefer), and some additional tricks by the performer.. This is where Chris really seemed to be enjoying himself. He gathered the kids around a small table and started doing some pretty elaborate card tricks in front of them. The kids, and I suspect Chris, really enjoyed this part of the night. This was our first time there but won't be our last. Kids seem to really like this place so I wouldn't be leery about taking the kids or grandkids. It was a great night out for all of us!
Written 19 February 2017
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hotsauce82
89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Family
They have amazing shows here and the magician who owns it is very well known. He has acts from all over the world. We love it cause its right next to our house. They have a cafe there as well.
Written 30 December 2016
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Thank you so much for your review, we strive to delight and amaze our audiences!
Written 3 January 2017
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g0eagles1
Dagsboro, DE49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016
Enjoyable show. How did he/she do that. Magic always fascinates all ages and they do an excellent job .
Very friendly owner and staff . Great a glass of wine or a beer before the show .
Written 30 September 2016
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rml8220
Washington DC, DC11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Couples
We saw two different magic performances whilst in Ocean City this summer; both were excellent! I was really impressed with the very high standard and incredible skill of the magicians, Chris Capehart and Will Fern, who enthralled and amazed the audience. These are top quality shows, which I highly recommend. An amazing value, too!
Written 21 September 2016
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Charles Z
New York City, NY28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2016 • Couples
We have been going to Dickens for the last five years. We bring our friends and always leave with a smile on our faces and saying, "How did they do that?" Going back to the Parlor for some up close magic is always a lot of fun!
Written 4 September 2016
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sundown_10
Maryland298 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Family
My family and I have gone to the Dickens Theatre for years. The children enjoy it so much. During one summer vacation, we went there twice in a week. The last performance we saw with the magician Andrew Goldenhersh was one of the best we've seen. The adults and well as the children were thrilled with his performance.
Written 4 September 2016
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MsLiz76
Alexandria, VA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Family
August 26 was our first magic show at the Dickens, but it won't be the last! Knowing this little jewel is on the Delaware shore is one more reason that I am so happy we take an annual family trip there. I wasn't sure what to expect from a magic show, but I bought tickets for the whole family -- from my squirmy three-year-old, to my 70+ dad who routinely nods off at the movies. It was a success! Everyone was riveted by the performances from Richard Bloch and Bill Herz. Herz's ESP and card tricks left us all amazed, to the point where my 5 year old couldn't fall asleep as she replayed them in her mind. My husband and I felt like kids again as each new part of the act astounded us. Because the theater is so small, it's a great interactive experience and many audience members, including 5 of the people in my group, got called up on stage. The hour flew by, and we enjoyed spending time in the parlor afterwards watching more magic, meeting the magicians, and even learning a trick ourselves. This is timeless fun and live entertainment that's not to be missed. It would be fun for couples, groups, with or without kids. Treat yourself to a memorable night out at the beach and check out the Dickens!
Written 28 August 2016
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Part of the MAGIC at Dickens is when people like you get together and suspend their disbelief, we strive for each member of our audience to have the very best experience possible. Thank you!
Written 29 August 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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