CON MAN - A True Crime Magic Show

CON MAN takes the familiar thrill of a magic show and twists it into something stranger: a lesson in how easily people can be fooled. Ben Seidman’s true crime inspired performance explores the psychology of deception, blending sleight of hand, mind reading and stories of real-world tricksters into a show that is as entertaining as it is unsettling. The fun comes from constantly questioning where the performance ends and the manipulation begins, making the audience part of the experiment rather than just observers. Set in the intimate Eclectic Box SF, the show feels suited to the subject, putting you close enough to wonder exactly how the trick was done. For anyone fascinated by scams, psychology or the art of misdirection, CON MAN offers a clever reminder that the most convincing illusions often happen outside the theater.