About Illusionation: The Magic of Jason Hudy
Illusionation is a family-friendly magic show with illusions, sleight of hand, comedy and a good deal of audience participation. It plays at the Mountain of Entertainment Theater, 2135 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, on the Parkway between mile markers 1 and 2, and the Pigeon Forge tourism office describes it as the city's newest magic show.
What to expect
The official page calls the show family friendly and lists the ingredients plainly: illusions, sleight of hand and comedy. The headliner, Jason Hudy, brings audience members into the act, so if you sit near the front, you might become part of a trick. For kids, that is half the appeal.
Because the show is clean and quick to follow, it suits a wide age range, from school-age kids to grandparents. The page does not list a show length or ticket prices, so check the ticket page for details on your date.
Where it plays
The Mountain of Entertainment Theater hosts several productions, including the Array Variety Show and Ole featuring GoGaucho. Having a magic show and a variety show under the same roof means you can book more than one evening without hunting for a second venue. The official page promotes the savings directly: $10 per person when you pair Illusionation with the Array Variety Show or Ole, or $33 per person for all three.
Box office and contact
The box office is open 10 AM to 9 PM, and the phone number is 865-245-4386. The email address on the page is [email protected]. Check the official Illusionation site for current showtimes and to buy tickets, and use the theater's own site to see what else is on the same stage that week.
Planning tips
Magic shows are an easy sell for a mixed group, because there is no plot to follow and no language to fuss over. If you are traveling with teens who think they are too old for family entertainment, magic is a safer bet than most, since the tricks are hard to explain and easy to argue about afterward.
A magic show also pairs well with a dinner you pick yourself, since dinner is not part of the ticket. Eat at any of the Parkway restaurants first, then walk in for the show. If you are building a multi-night plan, the combos make the second show cheaper, but only if you book both together, so decide before you check out at the box office or online.
Pigeon Forge has several magic shows, so if you are comparing them, look at the tourism office listings and read the show descriptions side by side. Hours, dates and prices vary by season, and the official site is the place to confirm them before you drive over. Call the box office with questions about group sizes or seating before you book a larger party.