(Credit: Bucks County Playhouse)
repare to be amazed! Acclaimed magician Max Darwin, “The Amazing Max,” is bringing his high-energy, laugh-out-loud interactive magic show to Bucks County Playhouse for two performances only on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A mind-blowing, laugh-out-loud, interactive magic experience, “The Amazing Max” is perfect for all ages. The family-friendly show is part of the Playhouse’s Visiting Artists Series, which features nationally acclaimed performers and complements its year-round Mainstage programming.
Step into the whimsical world of “The Amazing Max,” where illusion meets laughter and every child becomes the star of the show. Max Darwin’s dynamic live show has delighted families from coast to coast, combining expert sleight of hand with gut-busting comedy and audience participation that creates a one-of-a-kind experience at every performance.
With a showbiz career that began before he could walk, Max has appeared on hit shows like “Brain Games” (National Geographic), “America’s Got Talent”, and served as magic consultant for “Gotham” (Fox). His talents have wowed national audiences, including collaborations with Nickelodeon, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America, and appearances in hit TV series such as “FBI,” “Sneaky Pete”, and “Blindspot.”
Critics are charmed by “The Amazing Max”:
“His ability to ASTOUND is something to see.” – The Huffington Post
“An Awesome and Hilarious Live Magic Show.” – PBS Kids
“Max Darwin is indeed Amazing!” – Time Out NY Kids
Whether you're three or 103, “The Amazing Max” will have you amazed, amused, and inspired. This isn’t just a magic show—it’s a magical experience the whole family will never forget.
Tickets to “The Amazing Max” start at $35 for adults and $20 for children and may be purchased at www.buckscountyplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at 215-862-2121.
ABOUT BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE
Steeped in theatrical history dating back to its founding in 1939 by a roster of theatrical royalty, Bucks County Playhouse is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its 2012 reopening and restoration. With more than 75,000 patrons walking through its doors each year, the Playhouse continues to lead the economic resurgence of New Hope and the surrounding community. In 2014, Tony Award-winning producers Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman and Josh Fiedler assumed leadership of the Playhouse, helping it reclaim its reputation for attracting top-tier Broadway and Hollywood talent. Productions of Company, starring Justin Guarini, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee were named to The Wall Street Journal’s “Best of Theatre” list in 2015. In 2018, the Journal again recognized the Playhouse—and Artistic Associate Hunter Foster—for its acclaimed production of 42nd Street. The following year, the publication hailed the Playhouse as “one of the best regional theaters on the East Coast.” Box office records have been repeatedly broken by signature productions including Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Steel Magnolias (directed by Marsha Mason), Million Dollar Quartet, 42nd Street, and Guys & Dolls (all directed by Foster), as well as Mamma Mia! (directed by Artistic Associates John Tartaglia and choreographed by Shannon Lewis). A brief pause during the pandemic did not diminish the theater’s momentum. Bucks County Playhouse continued producing both onstage and onscreen throughout 2020, culminating in a live summer season in 2021 that welcomed an increasing number of first-time audience members. The 2023 season featured standout productions such as Jonathan Larson’s Tick, Tick… Boom! (directed by Artistic Associate Eric Rosen, who returned in 2024 to helm the audience and critical favorite Anastasia: The Musical); Bridges of Madison County, directed by Foster; and The Rocky Horror Show, starring Frankie Grande. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas became the highest-grossing show in Playhouse history. In 2024, more than 40% of the audience were first-time attendees, drawn to record-breaking productions of Grease! and Anastasia: The Musical. The Playhouse continues to attract some of the most talented creative teams in professional theater—artists who relish the opportunity to work on the historic stage where Grace Kelly, Robert Redford and Jessica Walter began their careers.
