Walking Magic Show: Philly's Unique Experience

Experience award-winning comedy magic with Robert Malissa. Enjoy interactive, laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable magic. Perfect for all ages!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Philadelphia - Explore Old City Philadelphia for an enchanting blend of comedy, magic, and mystery, all inspired by its rich history.
    Discover 8 or more historic or unique sites, each serving as the backdrop for a comedic and mind-bending performance. Highlights include:
  • Witness a penny magically enter a glass bottle, celebrating the adage, “a…
What's Included
  • All locations are outdoors
Additional Information

This walking tour doubles as a magical performance, sprinkled with historical tidbits for a touch of elegance. It’s a unique experience on the East Coast, and our customers can’t stop praising it—just take a look at our 5-star reviews.
The tour is the brainchild of Robert Malissa, a Philadelphia native and an award-winning magician. It took two years to…

Location
South 4th Street & Ranstead Street
On 4th Street behind the Bourse Building
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Seekerphiladelphia
Jun 14, 2026
Magical history tour - Bob is the consummate entertainer. He regaled us with little-known facts about our Founding Fathers, reaching into the past to make them more accessible to we modern students of history, and delighting us with his magician skills and clever songs. This is can't-miss entertainment if you're a visitor to Philadelphia or even if you're a native Philadelphian. He is a local treasure. Check him out if you're looking for a fun time and picking up a few historical anecdotes from America's early days. Perfect way to celebrate our 250th anniversary!
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U67qgbethm
Jun 6, 2026
Fun magic with a bit of history - We booked this tour because we wanted to go into the city but didn't have a plan besides wandering around. We were not disappointed. Rob's close up magic and silly jokes were so entertaining and the little historical tidbits along the way were quite interesting as well. We'd walk a bit then stop somewhere in the shade for a story and a trick that he tied in with his story. Rob made everyone feel welcome and comfortable and it was a great way to spend an hour and a half or so in Philly.
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Grandtour172244
May 29, 2026
Great time, tour and magic too!! - Excellent tour. So fun and we learned lots too. Just the right amount of walking and magic and fun!!!
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Flyer42064016086
May 25, 2026
Friendly + engaging magician - and I learned Philly history too! - I was offered tickets to this tour through the Phambassador program and was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it was. Our magician host was extremely engaging + knowelgeable. I've lived in Philly for nearly a decade and have gone on many historic walking tours...but I still learned new things + saw new sights. A really fun tour that I've already recommended to many friends.
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S9026trsharonb
May 17, 2026
Very enjoyable Magic Tour - The magic tour was great! The history was worked into the tour and the tricks were baffling. Interesting and lots of fun. Wonderful way to spend the day.
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Destination178128
May 17, 2026
Magic Greatness - Rob is personable and very skilled in his magic tricks. Paring that with local history is a bonus - one the whole family enjoyed.
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Resort39993074908
May 16, 2026
Wonderful tour of Philadelphia's Old City - Unique way to learn some Philadelphia history, with comedy and magic along the way. We loved Rob's sense of humor and fun, including singing to us while performing magic tricks. He was inclusive, even remembering everyone's names. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
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Rfj
Oct 19, 2025
Unique and Fun - I got a real kick out of this tour! The magic tricks were well done and I was very impressed with a couple in particular. The guide/magician was a lot of fun and kept the tour on track for those with time constraints. And I learned some interesting new history, despite having grown up in the area and being extremely familiar with Philly.
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Sherpa610652
Oct 17, 2025
Excellent Tour! - Rob gave an excellent tour-combining the history of Philadelphia with super magic tricks! He is a terrific performer!
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Shannonk127127
Jun 3, 2026
Fun and Different Activity - This was a fun and different event where we learned new things about the city's history and saw some good magic tricks while having a laugh. I bought as a gift for my sister and we both enjoyed it. I don't know how he did the magic tricks, but they were all good and Rob was very funny. I'd recommend for anyone who enjoys magic and history. Good way for kids to learn some stuff too. The tour is over an hour and it is in Old City section with older streets, cobblestone and brick. If you have mobility issues, the walking will be an issue, but I believe they now have a "seated" tour which might be a better option for you. Also, for those not familiar with the area, the Bourse building, where you meet is now closed. We still met outside of there, but you are very close to the visitor center only a couple blocks away so I suggest you get there early so you can use restrooms there and then walk over to the Bourse to meet up and check in.
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From $35
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).