Brian Curry has a secret. He’s a mind reader, a human behavior expert, and a LIAR. Come find out why The Good Liar show is DC’s favorite new date night out. “DC’s Most Honest Con Man” Brian will read your mind, predict your future and blow your mind. Simple. Then he will break down some of the techniques used to create these experiences. “What the hell is happening right now?” Our lies often reveal more than the truth. This is a show that will keep you talking long after the curtain closes. You know it can’t all be real, right? Come get lied to at The Good Liar. As a young man he spent many hours having been made to sit in the corner. The reasons were always innocent, but endless. Magician Brian Curry is one of DC’s busiest magicians. He was awarded the National Theatre’s ‘All Stars of Magic Award’ and was called “Northern Virginia’s Most Popular Magician” by the Washington Post. As “King of his own imaginary kingdom,” Brian has taken the area by storm being featured on CBS, Fox and NBC news channels. (All Performances subject to change)

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733



KRICKET COMEDY PRESENTS

THE LEGENDARY WID

JOHN KENSIL

LON KIEFFER

Owned by comedian Eddie Gallagher, KRICKET has been voted Best of Delco for five consecutive years (2019-2025). Known for its intimate “Comedy Night” experiences, Kricket Comedy is hitting the stage and Standing Up behind the Mic in Ocean View bringing their unique brand and a lot of talent to Dickens .

Grab a ticket, leave the kids at home and get ready to Laugh.

THIS SHOW IS SPONSORED BY MOOCAT COMEDY!

ADMISSION $25

Showtime 9PM

21 and Up

Doors Open: 8:45 PM

Show starts at 9:00PM

Flavor Restaurant is open right inside out doors just incase you want to make it dinner and a show.

Call (302) 536-0733 for reservations.

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Celebration of Life Event!

To support Cancer Awareness

National Cancer Survivors Day® is an annual Celebration of Life honoring those with a history of cancer, bringing awareness to the continuous challenges faced by cancer survivors, and inspiring hope for the future.

NCSD is a day for everyone – whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, a cancer survivor or a caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or friend, you are cordially invited to attend a FREE magic performance at Dickens Parlour Theatre by mentalist/magician Brian Curry sponsored by Dickens Arts Foundation, Inc.

Brian’s show is called ‘The Good Liar’! Brian has a secret. He’s a mind reader, a human behavior expert, and a LIAR. Come find out why The Good Liar show is DC’s favorite new night out. “DC’s Most Honest Con Man” Brian will read your mind, predict your future and blow your mind.

Go to the “RESERVE SEAT NOW” button – fill in your name and pick your seats – to attend this special event.

It’s that simple!

Dickens Parlour opens at 1:00 PM

Theatre doors open at 1:30 PM Showtime 2:00 PM

Join us for a magical journey with Randy Forster, a name synonymous with wonder and amazement throughout the Middle Atlantic states and beyond. After years of captivating audiences at private events, parties, clubs, and charities with his unique blend of magic and charm, Randy is set to enthral visitors across a series of enchanting shows. Don’t miss your chance to witness the man who has made the art of illusion his life, performing live and creating unforgettable memories.

From his first encounter with a mesmerizing 3-card Monte at the Yogi Magic Mart in downtown Baltimore, Randy Forster was hooked on magic. That passion has not dimmed. Over the years, he honed his skills and crafted his own style of magic that appeals to both the young and the young at heart. Now a beloved figure in the Bethany area, Randy can often be found amazing audiences at Dickens Parlour Theatre in Ocean View and various locations around the beautiful Delmarva peninsula most of the year. In the winter months he can be seen in several locations in southern Florida.

Randy’s performances blend illusion, mind tricks, and a flare of comedy, creating an atmosphere where reality and magic blur. His down-to-earth personality, combined with his magical prowess, makes every show a memorable event for all ages.

Randy Forster invites you on a spellbinding excursion through illusion, laughter, and astonishment. Secure your place today and prepare to embark on an unforgettable magical journey. Let the magic of Randy Forster illuminate your evenings and bring the wonder of magic right before your very eyes.

Dave Cox is hilarious. More than that, he’ll fool the pants off of you. And then he’ll very politely give them back, unlike some of those weaselly trouser stealing magicians I’m sure you’ve heard so much about. Dave’s quick wit, spellbinding magic, and side-splitting comedy gets the entire audience involved in a smart, high energy, faced paced show, filled with magic, hilarity. They will laugh, gasp, and rub their eyes in that comical way cartoon characters do. Dave has performed around the Globe and a regular at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. CA.

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

The Comedy Tonight Show

WITH JOHNNY WATSON

LON KIEFFER

AND ANDREW RICH

ADMISSION $25

Showtime 9PM

21 and Up

Doors Open: 8:45 PM

Show starts at 9:00PM

Flavor Restaurant is open just outside our doors- incase you want to make it dinner and a show. Call (302) 536-0733 for reservations.

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

The award-winning, highly sought-after John George is a master entertainer who deftly engages audiences with hilarious jokes and friendly banter while dazzling them with his dexterity and technical skill in illusions and sleight-of-hand magic. The result is a funny, entertaining and unforgettable experience that explains why he’s so beloved by magic fans everywhere. John George travels the world starring in his own action-packed performances at corporate /private and public events, and at exclusive venues such as the world-famous The Magic Castle in Los Angeles. John George also performs as part of the two-man team The Magical Misfits. At a John George show, expect to be challenged — and to not always trust your eyes! *All Performances subject to change

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

What real audiences are saying about a Dan Gaffney “Mind Mysteries” show:

“Mind boggling and a great evening!”, “Fantastic”, “Awesome, a fantastic evening”, “Dan is an amazing mentalist, don’t miss this show”, “How did he do that?”  

Dan is a lifelong performer and host of his own award winning radio show recently voted “Best Radio Personality” by the readers of Delaware Today Magazine. He has amazed crowds while hanging from a crane above a city square duplicating Houdini’s famous straight jacket escape. He has been “frozen alive” in a 5000-pound block of ice for 48 hours. He has also been buried alive, and entombed in concrete. He recently performed as an opening act for “Mr. Las Vegas”, Wayne Newton. He has also maintained a close-up residency inside Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Dover, Delaware. His live “Mind Mysteries” shows attempt feats that cannot be rehearsed or practiced in advance…because…he doesn’t have YOUR mind in front of him…yet! Be a part of the fun and interaction as Dan reveals audience thoughts, cell phone numbers, pin numbers and engages in experiments of influence, lie detecting and mysterious mind maneuvers.

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

“International Award-winning Master Magician”

Chris Capehart is an accomplished master, respected worldwide by the most famous magicians and sought after for repeat performances by critics and audience members alike. Over four decades, Chris has performed in the world’s most prominent theaters, become an accomplished street performer, created routines for the biggest names in magic, and conquered the ancient techniques behind the linking rings. His skills in the art of close-up performance are no less than astonishing. He has been published and imitated throughout the world. Last but not least, he was featured on the cover of Genii Magazine, where it took 23 pages to tell his story.

Chris Capehart is regarded as “one of the important forces in magic today.” Chris’ one-man tour-de-force transforms centuries-old magical props into modern, mind-blowing, close-up illusions. His show combines wit, comedy, and deception to amaze and thrill, which is why magicians around the world hold Chris Capehart in such high esteem.

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

Matt Donnelly: The Mind Noodler – Comedy, Magic, and Pure Entertainment

Recently named “Las Vegas’s Best Up-and-Coming Comedy Magician” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Matt Donnelly has been captivating audiences across North America with his one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and mind-blowing magic. His show, The Mind Noodler, isn’t just about tricks—it’s about storytelling, laughter, and the unexpected.

Matt’s journey into magic started in an unconventional way. As the head writer for Penn & Teller: Fool Us, he was challenged by Penn Jillette himself to learn just one magic trick. “It’s harder than you think,” Penn told him, “but you might be better at it than you think.” Instead of learning just one trick, Matt learned seven—each from a different magician—and wove them together into his first-ever performance. From that moment on, The Mind Noodler was born.

Matt spent years honing his craft on the road, opening for Piff the Magic Dragon and refining his unique, comedy-infused approach to magic. Now, he headlines his own Mind Noodling tour, performing at some of the most prestigious magic venues in the country, including LA’s Magic Castle, The Chicago Magic Lounge, Nashville’s House of Cards, and here at Dickens Parlour Theatre.

Beyond the stage, Matt is a force in the world of magic and comedy. He’s the co-host of Penn’s Sunday School, Penn Jillette’s award-winning podcast, as well as the host of the magic-focused show Abracababble. He recently wrapped up his ninth season as the head writer of Fool Us on The CW and has toured nationally as part of Penn & Teller Present: The Foolers and The Jokers of Magic.

But before magic, there was comedy. Matt made his mark in the Las Vegas comedy scene, sharing the stage with Wayne Brady in the hit improv show Making It Up at The Venetian. He also played Christian Grey in the wildly funny 50 Shades: The Parody at Bally’s and hosted the innovative, off-the-wall comedy show Executive Monkeys at The Palms.

With an unmatched blend of sharp wit, mind-bending magic, and a story unlike any other, Matt Donnelly: The Mind Noodler is a must-see act that’s redefining what it means to be a comedy magician.

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

Dive into a world of enchantment and Illusions with Rich Bloch at Dickens Parlour Theatre for a series of captivating performances that promise to leave you spellbound. Rich Bloch, whose journey into the heart of magic began under the glamorous gleam of Hollywood’s golden era, extends an invitation to experience the culmination of a lifetime spent perfecting the art of illusion and wonder.

From comedy legends Bud Abbott and Lou Costello’s early encouragement to a formidable career dazzling audiences on grand stages from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, Rich Bloch’s saga is one steeped in the allure of magic. Not only did he enchant millions worldwide, but his prolific ingenuity has also made significant contributions behind the scenes. His work alongside Orson Welles and the creation of over 80 original magic effects showcase a breadth of talent that both magicians and aficionados aspire to.

Now, returning to the intimate enchantment of the Dickens Parlour Theatre, Rich could serve nothing less than a magical concoction brewed from decades of entertainment royalties.

Awarded, praised, and celebrated, yet Rich Bloch remains a dedicated servant of magic—come bear witness to his spellbinding creations and be part of the living legacy of one of magic’s authentic legends.

Step beyond merely watching a show; immerse yourself in a journey alongside a legendary artist inviting you not just to witness, but to believe in the incredible once again. Let Rich Bloch rekindle your sense of awe and appreciation for the timeless art of magic at the Dickens Parlour Theatre. This extraordinary chance invites you to not just observe magic but to feel and live its transforming wonder full circle.

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

Reservations can be made with dinning tab at top of our website, or call 302-536-0733

For the past 50 years, Jim’s magic has been seen by over one million people throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, in addition to being featured numerous times on national television. Jim is also a theatrical producer, and has had the pleasure of working with Academy, Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize winning artists. He has produced over 30 World Premiere American plays and musicals, many of which have gone on to be enjoyed both off-Broadway and throughout the world. 

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733



Step into a world of wonder and enchantment at the Children’s Magic Show with Tom Foolery, a brilliant spellbinder known for capturing the hearts and imaginations of young audiences. Taking place on a delightful Easter weekend, this spectacular show is designed to mesmerize children with a wonderland of illusions, colorful tricks, and plenty of laughter! The theater will buzz with excitement as famous magician Tom weaving enchanting tales lifted with humorous spectacle in delightful acts that charm both the young and the young at heart.

The curtain rises Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 2:00 & 6:00 PM, with theater doors swinging open 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOW, welcoming families into an atmosphere where joy meets wonder. Tom Foolery strikes with a playful yet daunting array of marvels, ensuring children of even the tenderest ages remain captivated and engaged. Crafting an environment teeming with discovery, this magic show nurtures creativity and ignites the flames of amazement.

Capture the magic and revel in this unforgettable experience designed especially for families. Tickets start at just $30 for children and $35 for adults,( ticketing fees apply at checkout) providing an incredible value for a weekend of cherished memories. Don’t miss this beguiling opportunity to spend quality time wrapped inside a world filled with awe. Secure your seats today and prepare for a spellbinding adventure!

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open 30 minutes before show

Ticketing fees apply at checkout.

Lunch and dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building during special hours for children’s shows.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

Mark has delighted audiences in 37 countries as well as headlining on the highest rated cruise lines. He is one of only 12 magicians in the last century to be given the National Theatre’s “Star of Magic” award. His show will continually defy your expectations and be marveled by his breathtaking skill in classics like the Linking Rings and laugh at his hilarious comedic ability to improvise a story using a shuffled deck of cards. This is sure to be a fun filled evening for the entire family! *All Performances subject to change

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

Experience world class sleight-of-hand with a raw egg, IKEA instructions, and fresh citrus. Objects vanish in full view, a psychic toddler reveals the future; the walls rattle with laughter, and your jaw drops in joyful amazement.

Nathan Coe Marsh’s blend of personality driven magic, sharp wit, and love for life has taken him to over 30 countries on six continents. He was featured on Penn & Teller’s hit TV series Fool Us, is a regular performer at Hollywood’s Magic Castle, has entertained US troops deployed abroad (including in Iraq and along the Syrian border), and was chosen as the first headline entertainer to appear onboard the Yachts of Ritz Carlton.

ADULT $38 CHILD $30

Ticketing fees apply at checkout

Theatre Doors Open at 6:30 PM

The show Starts Promptly at 7PM

Dinner available at Flavor Restaurant inside our building starting at 3:30 PM.

Reservations can be made in the dinning tab at top of our website, or by calling 302-536-0733

KRICKET COMEDY PRESENTS

Kricket Comedy is a premier traveling stand-up comedy club that brings top-tier entertainment to unique local venues across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Founded and owned by comedian Eddie Gallagher, the club has been voted Best of Delco for five consecutive years (2019–2025). Known for its intimate “Comedy Night” experiences, Kricket Comedy is hitting the stage and Standing Up behind the Mic in Ocean View bringing their unique brand and a lot of talent to Dickens .

Grab a ticket, leave the kids at home and get ready to Laugh.

ADMISSION $25

Showtime 9PM

21 and Up

Doors Open: 8:45 PM

Show starts at 9:00PM

Flavor Restaurant is open right inside out doors just incase you want to make it dinner and a show.

Call (302) 536-0733 for reservations.

Ticketing fees apply at checkout