Cultural DistrictClick here to go back to the home page

CON MAN is a hilarious and mind‑blowing dive into the world of deception.

Previously presented at Liberty Magic as Good Charlatan, this show returns under a new title but the same mind‑blowing magic audiences loved.

Your guide, Ben Seidman (Netflix, Vanity Fair, Now You See Me), will pick your pockets, read your mind, and make you question what is a magic trick and what is actually real. Don’t miss this truly astonishing plunge into an underworld of scam artists, tricksters, and the surprising psychology of the people who manipulate our reality on a daily basis.

Ben Seidman is a hilarious master of deception. He utilizes pickpocketing, sleight of hand, and psychological magic to create stunning and original magic experiences.

Seidman guest‑starred on the Netflix series Brainchild, produced by Pharrell, and starred in Vanity Fair and WIRED’s “Experts React” series, discussing magic, sleight of hand, and pickpocketing. He appeared on Vanderpump Rules, starred in two specials on Travel Channel, and appeared twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Ben was a magic consultant for the film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, designing illusions and training the actors in sleight of hand.

While known for large events, Ben also creates amazement at small private parties, including performances for Christina Aguilera, Morgan Freeman, and Zedd. He has dazzled CEOs, Senators, and the late-great Robin Williams.

Ben lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Sarah, and their dog, Juno.