Ghost Stories Tickets

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

Kent Axell's ~30-seat mentalism parlor show in the hidden chamber of 1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Place — storytelling plus close-up mind-reading, signature cocktail included. Thu-Sun evenings, 21+, from about $75.

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Is Ghost Stories Worth It? Honest Review of Kent Axell's Speakeasy Show

Ghost Stories is Kent Axell's intimate mentalism show — billed as "dark magic" — staged in a hidden chamber inside 1923 Prohibition Bar, the speakeasy at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place on the bridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor. Axell (Nat Geo's Brain Games, Masters of Illusion) caps each performance at roughly 30 guests and blends storytelling with close-up mind-reading — the format is a séance-flavored parlor session, not a stage spectacle, and the room's bourbon-bar setting does a lot of the atmospheric work. Shows run Thursday through Sunday evenings, about 75 minutes, with a handcrafted signature cocktail included in the ticket.

Know the constraints: it's strictly 21-and-over (it's a bar), the ~30-seat cap means weekends genuinely sell out, and at around $75 it's priced at the top of the parlor-magic tier — the included cocktail and the scarcity are what you're paying for. The speakeasy itself takes some finding inside Mandalay Place, and published showtimes vary by night (typically around 8 p.m., some nights adding a later session) — confirm your exact slot at booking.

Insider tipBook the earliest session and come 30 minutes ahead for a drink at the bourbon bar itself — the speakeasy is half the experience and the show room opens from inside it.

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Venue

Mandalay Bay

★★★★

Mandalay Bay is an upscale resort anchoring the south end of the Strip, built around an 11-acre beach with a wave pool and a lazy river. Add the Shark Reef Aquarium, top dining and a major arena, and it's a one-stop destination, from $69/night.

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3930 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of show is Ghost Stories?

Close-up mentalism wrapped in storytelling — Kent Axell calls it "dark magic," and the vibe is a candlelit parlor séance rather than a stage act. Capacity is capped around 30 guests, so everyone is effectively in the front row.

Who is Kent Axell?

A mentalist and magician seen on National Geographic's Brain Games and CW's Masters of Illusion; he created the show and performs every session himself.

Where exactly is it?

Inside 1923 Prohibition Bar, the speakeasy in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place — the retail bridge connecting Mandalay Bay and Luxor. The show plays a hidden chamber within the bar; give yourself a few minutes to find it.

What's included in the ticket?

Admission includes one handcrafted signature cocktail from the bourbon bar — part of why the ~$75 price runs above typical parlor-magic shows.

What are the restrictions?

Strictly 21+ with ID (it's a bar venue with adult themes). Roughly 75 minutes, no intermission, Thursday through Sunday only — and with ~30 seats, weekend sessions sell out ahead.