This post is sponsored by Impossibilities Magic Show. All opinions expressed are our own.
A couple of weeks ago we were enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation in the Great Smoky Mountains. It has become our all time favorite vacation destination. When we get home all our family can talk about is how much they love the Smoky Mountains and how we can’t wait to go back.
One thing that had our boys talking non stop (and they are still talking about it to this day) is the Impossibilities Magic Show at the Iris Theater in downtown Gatlinburg. Now, we’ve been visiting Gatlinburg for 19 years, and this is the first time we’ve ever seen a show quite like this!
The Iris Theater is located below the Space Needle in downtown Gatlinburg.
Prepare to have your mind blown at the Impossibilities Magic Show!
Magic & Mind Reading: Impossibilities Magic Show in Gatlinburg:
Master Mentalist Erik Dobell performed stunning magic, reality shattering mind reading and hilarious mayhem right in front of our eyes and we are still trying to figure out the tricks! This show is a wonderful evening of fun that the whole family will enjoy!
To be honest, we felt that Erik Dobell should be performing on a large stage with a lot of flashy lights and sounds, but he wasn’t. He was performing all of his tricks right in front of our eyes and yet we still couldn’t figure them out! He even controlled the lights and sounds himself! It was pretty cool!
(Pictured above- Our 12 year old son)
The theater is small and the performance is quite close and personal, which makes it even better! Being so close to the mentalist and still not being able to see and figure out what was going on just has me in complete and utter shock!
(My husband took part in my favorite performance of the night. I’m still trying to figure out how he did it! I recorded some of the performance, unfortunately my phone stopped recording mid-way and I missed the good stuff!)
Several of our family members (including myself) were called on stage to help with some of the tricks. I think we all thought that being that close to Mentalist Erik Dobell would give us an insight on what was really going on, however we were so wrong!
Mind blown! I know, I keep saying it, but that’s how we all felt when the performance was over. All our boys could talk about the whole way back to our cabin was THAT show and their favorite performances. Our younger 3 boys enjoyed the show so much that they have been performing magic tricks for us at home pretty much non-stop!
They have also been watching Impossibilities Show videos on YouTube.
Don’t just take my word for it, if you are ever in the Gatlinburg area we HIGHLY recommend you visit the Iris Theater and check out the Impossibilities Magic Show. You won’t be disappointed!
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This sounds like an awesome show, I have to admit I have always wanted to see something like this live so I will have to keep an eye out and see if this show comes anywhere nearby.
I was the same way. I had never seen a mentalist in person. I must say that I was not disappointed!
Where do you live Sarah? We do travel once in a while. The best way to see the show is in Gatlinburg but if you follow us at facebook.com/ImpossibilitiesShow you’ll know if we’re coming to your town.
Our entire family would love this. All of us love magic shows, and this one sounds extra fun with that “mind reading” thrown in.
It is definitely extra fun! There is comedy, mind reading, magic and just all out great entertainment!
This looks absolutely awesome! I LOVE engaging shows like this to visit in person – it’s such an experience! I’m glad you shared it with us as I’ve never been to Gatlinburg so I need to add this to my list.
Definitely add it to your list! We have so much fun every time we visit Gatlinburg. There is SO much to do!
This looks like a really fun show. I bet the kids would laugh all night.
It’s a great show! They would definitely get a laugh, but would probably leave scratching their heads while trying to figure out how the tricks were done! I’m still clueless! haha!
This sounds like so much fun! We love the Smoky Mountains but have always spent all of our time there in the out-of-doors.
We had a great time! We do spend a lot of time outdoors as well, but going to the shows in the evening is also something that we really look forward to. 🙂
There is something about the Smoky Mountains that I would love to see. It is great that you can take in nature and see an amazing show like this too. I love mentalists so I would make this show a priority.
I do love all of the aspects of the Smoky Mountains! It definitely is a plus that we can enjoy the scenery around us and stop by some shows in the evenings for some good family entertainment. 🙂
We loooove shows like this. I would love to go see this with my husband!
You should! It is such a neat show!
What an amazing experience! I think it would be so cool to see a mentalist live in person! Lots of great entertainment!
It is definitely a really cool experience!
That sounds so COOL! My kids would totally get a kick out of the experience. They’ve seen some small magic shows, but nothing like this. Definitely adding it to our itinerary.
You’re going to love it! 🙂
This magic show looks like so much fun! My son would love to see a show like this!
All 5 of my boys enjoyed it. They are pretty spread out in age too (7-17). 🙂
This is really fun and amazing! My kids would love to see a live magic show!
If you ever get the chance, you should definitely check it out! My boys have been talking about it for weeks!
That looks like a lot of fun! We have never to been to a magic show before. I bet my kiddos would enjoy this.
I think your whole family will love it! My kids came home and have been doing all sorts of magic tricks for me! 🙂
That sounds like a really wild experience! I like that the theater was small and not one of the huge ones. I’ve never heard of this show and it would be really cool to take the family.
I agree, the fact that I could see everything at all times and I STILL didn’t know what the heck was going on right in front of my face was crazy! You should definitely check it out. 🙂
I would love to see a live magic show, it’s something else by the looks of the photos. What a fun experience to have in Gatlinburg.
It was definitely something to remember! I really think you’ll enjoy it—the kids too!
What a great experience for everyone. I always wonder how they do those things. Yes, it is “mind blowing”
It was a great experience! 🙂
This looks like it would be a lot of fun. I love going to shows like these. The experience would be amazing to see with my family.
I think your family would love it! Hopefully you’ll have the opportunity to check it out sometime. 🙂
This is so much fun especially for the kids! It’s a great show to watch with the whole family and it’s definitely worth it! Good to know that you guys had an amazing time!
Thanks Alison! I totally agree!
This show looks like it is so much fun! My kids love anything that has to do with magic.
Mine do too! As a matter of fact, I had to purchase our 9 year old a magic kit for his upcoming birthday. That’s all he wanted!
This sounds like a great show! I bet my kids would really enjoy it.
I really do think they would! The show was a lot of fun for my boys!
My boys love stuff like this. We were recently pulled into a show by a street performer juggling sticks of fire and he was also a comedian. My husband got pulled into his show as well and it was so funny. I can’t believe this guy did his own lights for his own show!
That sounds like fun! I’m always a little nervous when asked to go on stage at a show, but this one was so up close and personal and everyone in the room was sort of involved, so it pretty relaxed and fun!
I love shows like these! They never cease to amaze me. I know there are a lot of “brain twister” shows on Netflix but how fun to be able to see one live.
This show was so up close and personal too. As you can see in the photos, we were literally on stage right in front of the action, and we STILL don’t know what happened! haha!
I love watching performers doing magic tricks. Although reason dictates that all these are just illusions or slight of hand, but it is just awesome how the magicians make it look so real! I wish they would perform in an area near me. I’d love to take my nephew to see it.
The fun part is that the leaving clueless about how the trick was done! It definitely gave us a lot to talk about on the car ride back to our cabin!
I absolutely love Gatlinburg! I haven’t been there in years. I will have to check this show out the next time I’m able to go!
Definitely do! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
How fun! But we missed this show when we visited Gatlinburg. Hopefully we get to see it next time we visit Gatlinburg.
Yes, definitely add it to your list of things to see while in Gatlinburg! 🙂
What a great experience! I Love shows like this, I am fascinated by it! I know it’s just very clever trickery but I still feel like it’s magic!
I know! Regardless of how they do it, I’m still amazed!
Looks like a fun show for the familt
It definitely is!
Looks like fun thank you for sharing
You are very welcome! My family really enjoyed this show!
How cool. I would love to go a magic show.