Paul Nathan Magic

I have seen Paul Nathan over many years. Few people are genuinely funny and on top of their game and so mindful of the audience. Paul is a magic genius at this and continues to keep his offerings alive and vibrant — I just can’t saw enough about his performances and his integrity as a person.

Paul is amazing, a master showman, an excellent impresario, smooth, charming, accomplished and brilliant! He spends much of his time performing in Europe these days, but if you’re lucky you can still catch one of his shows from time to time. If you’re looking for a performer for a corporate event, he might even fly in from abroad just to perform for you! If you’re lucky. :-)

Totally amazing I have seen him twice and both times its been a real treat.

Paul Nathan is one of the best performers I have encountered. His Dark Kabaret always manages to amaze me with the varied performers, the constant holding of my attention and all the eye candy. He has such a delightful personality I am often sad when the show is over. I just want more. (And then I relive the show with people I am with by talking about it for weeks) Unfortunately for those of us in San Francisco the world is calling him forward so this means less of him in SF. It is great when he returns and performs. The next event he is at is:

I have seen Paul Nathan perform magic in San Francisco and beyond. As far as magicians go, he’s super funny and just plain more magical than most. I’ve seen him perform as a corporate entertainer and as a party magician. His comedy magic always kills.
Seeing Paul perform magic, I wish I had disposable income to throw fancy corporate style parties & hire magicians. I would definitely hire Paul Nathan Magic.

Absolutely hysterical and totally irreverent! I enjoyed him in Dark Kabaret, but on his own, he was brilliant and had me wanting more. I saw him on a tiny stage and feel completely privileged to have seen him at this venue. The combination of magic and his humor is great, and even sitting 5 feet away and having seen magic my whole life, I couldn’t figure out how he did his tricks! Not to mention the skill it takes to use a bullwhip to take my card out of the deck poised in his stage hand’s mouth…

Paul Nathan is a San Francisco institution. He’s a one man engine behind some of the city’s most seminal productions and a truly unique and loveable performer. I first saw him years ago at the Great American Music Hall when he was producing and MCing his Dark Kabaret show. Back then his show was a lone, cutting edge precursor to the city’s now prominent culture of burlesque balls and circus chic. Like magic Paul materialized a stunning night of comedy, music, and vaudeville that included everything from chorus line cuties to contortionists to puppets, pasties, and punch lines long before the resurgence of cabaret became so prevalent. Paul’s Dark Kabaret show launched many now famous local acts and also showcased celebrated performers like Ann Magnuson and George Clinton. Since then he’s done everything from theatre runs to carnival clubs, tech conventions to fetish pageants, even hosting elegant absinthe speakeasies well before the drink’s recent legalization (subsequently marking Paul with the dubious honor of being the only person to be charged with selling the libation during its entire 97 year prohibition). Paul’s racy notoriety illuminates every event with playful magic and charisma that transforms even the most anonymous audiences into intimate conspiracies of participatory mischief and laughter. His more recent ‘Devil in the Deck’ show is a fireside voyage to exotic places with hypnotic characters all brought to life through Paul’s intricate tale of a cunning card player and the artistry of his tricks. Much like the spicy protagonist of his tale, Paul Nathan himself is almost a storybook character who continues to charm with a magical slyness that’s often as controversial as the deviant allure of San Francisco itself.

Paul Nathan is a great showman and magician, but in addition, he is a tremendously well versed and gracious man. I’ve been lucky enough to be impressed with his performances in both large and small venues. He has charisma that lights up any room and he never ceases to amaze me with his vast knowledge and quick wit. If you are ever able to catch his act, I doubt you’ll be disappointed.

I’ve seen a few of Paul’s shows at large venues and small. His complete show is spectacular and amazing.