OCT232026
Upcoming appearance
More details Ohio County Community Center
Hartford, KY
On tour now
TheatricalDeceptions
A high-impact night of modern illusion
Reed Masterson's flagship touring production combines theatrical illusions, dangerous stunts, razor-sharp wit, and audience participation in one fast-moving theatrical experience.
Currently appearing aboardMSC World America
Theatrical Deceptions
Best show ever
University of Tennessee · Knoxville TennesseeTheatrical Deceptions is a “high-energy, high-impact magic and illusion show” experienced by thousands across the United States, live and on numerous television networks.
It combines brain-bending modern illusions, ridiculous stunts, breathtaking escapes, audience participation, and “the absolute correct amount of comedic relief.” The Alban Arts Center called it “a phenomenal, Vegas-quality show.”
Driven by a signature rockstar style and larger-than-life personality, the production delivers what Dillard's described as “a truly interactive experience”—designed to be a smash hit with audiences young and old alike.
Explore Theatrical DeceptionsLive appearances
Witness the magic live
OCT302026
Upcoming appearance
More details The Club at UK's Spindletop Hall
Lexington, KY
OCT312026
Upcoming appearance
More details Rohs Opera House
Cynthiana, KY
The impossible goes to sea
Meet Reed
More than
twenty years
making trouble
Reed Masterson is a nationally touring, award-winning illusionist from Kentucky whose rockstar style and larger-than-life personality have taken him to theatres, cruise ships, colleges, festivals, conventions, television sets, and unexpected stages across the United States.
His work combines high-energy magic, razor-sharp wit, visual storytelling, and genuine audience connection. Reed also designs the visual identity, sound, lighting, media, and creative machinery surrounding his shows.
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“A phenomenal, Vegas-quality show.”
The Alban Arts Center
“A truly interactive experience.”
Dillard's
“Everyone was on the edge of their seats!”
University of Kentucky
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Interviews, profiles, and stories from beyond the stage.
Cynthiana Democrat · FeatureDead Air RadioRead the story 
Cynthiana Democrat · FilmRosa Leigh rolls out the red carpetRead the story 
CanvasRebel · InterviewMeet Reed MastersonRead the interview 
ABC 36 · TelevisionRedefining the magic showWatch the feature 
Twins FX · Production newsMasterson joins MomentousRead the announcement 
Live & Create · VideoReed MastersonWatch the interview Bring Reed to your audience
