Magic for Humans

From baffling people on the street to orchestrating elaborate tricks, Justin Willman blends good-natured magic with grown-up laughs.

Magic for Humans (2018-2020) is an American Netflix reality comedy created by Justin Willman, who hosts and performs in every episode. Willman, a magician with a dry, good-natured wit, roams city streets baffling passersby with close-up sleight of hand and then tracks the reactions of people who never expected to be fooled. Each short episode of roughly twenty-five minutes builds around a single trick or a larger orchestrated stunt, sometimes involving school kids and friends who are drawn into the joke. The show runs three seasons and nineteen episodes, following a loose, episodic format with no continuing story. Its tone is breezy, warm and playful, with grown-up humor layered over the wonder of illusion. Fans of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Impractical Jokers and Nathan For You will find a similar mix of playful public pranks, host charm and affectionate comedy. The result is light, easy viewing that suits a relaxed evening and anyone who enjoys watching clever tricks land on real people.

Audiences rate the series positively for its good-natured blend of street magic and comedic reactions.

• Impractical Jokerslight reality comedy built on street pranks and playful public reactions
• Penn & Teller: Fool Ushost-driven unscripted format blending magic and comedy with everyday people
• Nathan For Yougentle good-natured humor in short unscripted segments with a charismatic host

Created by

Justin Willman

Release Date

2018-08-17

Episode runtime

25 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (63)

What is Magic for Humans about?

Magician Justin Willman dazzles and amuses ordinary people with street magic and elaborate tricks.

What is Magic for Humans like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Magic for Humans as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Magic for Humans violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Magic for Humans.

What did critics think of Magic for Humans?

Audiences rate the series positively for its good-natured blend of street magic and comedic reactions.

Which shows are like Magic for Humans?

Shows with a similar feel include Impractical Jokers, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Nathan For You.

How long is Magic for Humans?

Magic for Humans: 3 seasons, 19 episodes.

Is Magic for Humans still running?

No, Magic for Humans has ended.

Where can I watch Magic for Humans?

In United States, Magic for Humans streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.