The Magician
New York, NY 10002-2302
Phone: (212) 673-7881
- Directions:
- F at Delancey St; J, M, Z at Essex St
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-4am
Editorial Review for The Magician – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
Named for Ingmar Berman's 1958 Swedish film, "Ansiktet" (released in the U.S. as "The Magician"), this easygoing establishment is the Lower East Side sister to the West Village's WXOU Radio and WCOU Radio in the East Village. The tile floor and neon clock bear a family resemblance, but here, the neon matches high-backed lime green chairs, which offer enough seating to convince even your laziest friends to hike over.
The Draw
Thick blinds filter film-noir bars of light through the glass facade, but the vibe inside is anything but pretentious. Servers and patrons are as pleasant as the jukebox selections, ranging from Duke Ellington to Pearl Jam to Tom Waits. Whether you set up camp at the bar, grab a street-side table or pull up a chair in the back room, you'll be feeling at home in a flash.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourFrom 5pm to 8pm, don't settle for well liquor. Most custom mixed drinks will only cost you $3.
User Reviews for The Magician
11/24/2006 Posted by yukster11
Came here for a Wednesday happy hour. Wasn't too crowded, which was good. Drinks were very affordable. An Amstel and Rolling Rock came to $4.50. The place is kind of dark. It has a decent jukebox as well as a backroom with additional seating. Bartending staff is spotty. We were there for about 2 hours and the first guy was friendly however the woman bartender who replaced him wasn't too interested in serving, choosing instead to chat with friends.
Pros: Cheap Drink
Cons: 1 bad bartender
04/12/2005 Posted by mikael425
If you're sick of feeling too old and not fabulous enough for "The Johnsons" then check out "Magician" for a good lighthearted time. Late 20 somethings and lots of room to get a table. Good place to get a double sauza on the rocks!... it's served in a pint glass!
Pros: generous drinks, lots of room, funny bartenders
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