Let's divide Las Vegas magic show tickets into two major categories:

Big magic, or grand illusions, and small magic, sometimes known as parlor magic. Deciding which type of Las Vegas cheap show tickets you want are a matter of preference, though many Sin City magic shows will offer a mixture of these types of magic.

Big magic is the kind of stuff you'd expect from master illusionists like David Copperfield or Criss Angel. You buy tickets to their shows to watch huge landmarks disappear, or to see someone levitate over The Luxor.

Small, parlor magic involves sleight-of-hand with cards and silk handkerchiefs. Magicians like Steve Dacri call this the "purest" form of magic. The tricks seem simple, and yet audiences remain enthralled, trying to figure out how it's done. Good luck.

There are other categories of magic unfolding on the Vegas Strip that fall under the big or small magic umbrellas as well:

• Comedy Magic –– Like some laughs to accompany your enchanted oohs and aahhs? You might consider seeing the Amazing Jonathan at Planet Hollywood, who picks on audience members and his assistant with insulting and comedic glee. Penn & Teller performing at the Rio are another example of magicians combining some laughs with tricks.
• Animal Training –– The Magic and Tigers of Rick Thomas headlining at the Sahara provides another popular sub-genre example. Rick Thomas combines dance with big magic levitation, and tiger acts. Mac King on stage at Harrah's somehow manages to pluck a live goldfish from the air. And who can forget the magic of Siegfried and Roy, who performed for years at The Mirage?
• Hypnotism –– This sub-genre generally goes hand-in-hand with comedy magic. For a classic example, pop in to see Anthony Cools at The Paris and watch your fellow audience members act silly as they succumb to suggestion.

Las Vegas Cheap Show Tickets

Once you've decided what type of magic show you'd like to see while visiting Vegas, you'll need to decide how best to get your tickets.

First, if you're celebrating a special occasion, or you've been stalking someone like Criss Angel for years and absolutely MUST see him perform and get great seats, it's best to go directly to the box office for your tickets. You won't want to mess around with your 25th wedding anniversary plans, or your love for particular magicians.

Chances are good that if you stay at the hotel that hosts the magic show, you can wrangle some sort of package deal with a nice discount.

But aside from those circumstances where you NEED specific tickets and seats on specific days, why not save a bit of money? Simply head to one of the half price ticket booths located on The Strip to buy discounted Las Vegas magic show tickets at up to 50 percent off box office prices.

It won't matter if you prefer grand illusion over comedy, or if you prefer to mix your hypnotism with snarky insults...Las Vegas magic show tickets abound, and there seems to be a show for every taste.