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    Bar in New York City, United States

    The Magician

    100Pearl Points

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    The Magician, Bar in New York City

    About The Magician

    The Magician is a practical Lower East Side choice for a casual, late-moving bar night rather than a formal cocktail appointment. Go when flexibility matters: easy booking difficulty, a Rivington Street location, and nearby fallback options make it useful for groups that want to keep the evening open.

    The Magician is a New York City venue with a simple verified profile: daily evening hours and a casual dress code. Because confirmed public details are limited here, plan around what is known rather than assuming a specific menu, pricing, seating format, or reservation setup.

    A casual New York City stop with late hours

    The strongest verified planning detail is timing. The Magician opens at 5 PM every day, stays open until 2 AM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Dress is casual, which makes it easier to fit into an informal evening plan.

    For planning, compare it with other options by need rather than by unverified specifics. Lullaby may be worth considering for a different night-out plan, while The Whiskey Ward is another option to keep in mind. For broader planning, use Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, and Our full New York City experiences guide.

    Where to place it in a night out

    Choose The Magician when the plan calls for a casual New York City stop with confirmed evening and late-night hours. If the night depends on a known menu, published pricing, a specific seating arrangement, or detailed service information, check directly with the venue before building the plan around it. Sushi Lin L.E.S, Chinato, Iggy's Keltic Lounge, Lullaby, and The Whiskey Ward are other named options to consider depending on the rest of the evening.

    The cleanest way to use The Magician in a plan is to treat it as a casual venue with verified hours rather than assuming details that are not confirmed here. Its late closing time on Friday and Saturday is the most concrete planning advantage.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need a reservation at The Magician?

    Reservation details are not verified here. Treat The Magician as a casual New York City venue and check the venue's official channels for the latest planning information.

    What's the best time to go to The Magician?

    The Magician opens at 5 PM daily. If you want to use its later hours, Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with closing at 4 AM.

    Is The Magician open late?

    Yes. It opens at 5 PM every day, stays open until 2 AM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday.

    Is The Magician good for groups?

    Group setup details are not verified here. The confirmed practical details are that The Magician is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and keeps evening-to-late-night hours.

    Location

    118 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

    New York City, United States

    Compare The Magician

    How The Magician Compares
    VenueBooking Difficulty
    The MagicianEasy
    The Whiskey WardUnknown
    Iggy's Keltic LoungeUnknown
    LullabyUnknown
    Sushi Lin L.E.SUnknown
    ChinatoUnknown

    How The Magician compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

    Also Consider

    • The Whiskey Ward, Notable alternative
    • Iggy's Keltic Lounge, Notable alternative
    • Lullaby, Notable alternative
    • Sushi Lin L.E.S, Notable alternative
    • Chinato, Notable alternative

    How it compares on the Lower East Side

    Compared with The Whiskey Ward, The Magician is the looser pick for a general bar stop. The Whiskey Ward is the better choice when the group specifically wants whiskey to drive the night; The Magician is easier to justify when people have mixed preferences and want a simpler Lower East Side base.

    Lullaby is the stronger cross-shop for a cocktail-first plan, especially if the room and drinks are meant to carry the evening. Iggy's Keltic Lounge reads more like the casual alternative for a lower-key night, while The Magician sits in the middle: useful, central, and better for spontaneous plans than for a highly structured booking.

    If food is part of the decision, Sushi Lin L.E.S and Chinato are the better comparisons because they can anchor the evening more clearly. Choose The Magician when the bar is one stop among several; choose those when the meal needs to do more work.

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