Ghost Stories

A different kind of Vegas show [Las Vegas NV]We wanted to experience something different other than the cirque du soleil shows and I found Ghost Stories. The show included a complimentary drink: SPEAKEASY STRANGE RUSH. Tito's Handmade Vodka, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, Huckleberry Syrup. Topped with Bubbly. Neither of us are alcohol drinkers but we wanted to experience the show. I was given the option of a non-alcoholic drink which I was grateful for. The show was intimate held in a small room with some 30 of us. I'm a skeptic of ghosts and paranormal but I found Kent to be entertaining and funny. Neither my husband nor I were chosen as participants during the entire show. Our "secrets" that we had to write on a piece of paper were not drawn. I wondered why (although this was fine with us). Maybe Kent did not feel any spiritual vibe for us. He called on guests from all sides of the room so to me there was no difference between the VIP seats or the 2nd row (except for the price difference). We sat in the back row. Anyway, Kent got serious towards the end and after the show we were given the opportunity to take a photo with him.The show was indeed different from other entertainment in Vegas. I didn't find the experience scary but more entertaining.Review #3709

I didn't read the instructions and I was running late and already frustrated from getting lost on freeways. They were very nice and accommodating despite it being my own fault. I highly recommend getting there even earlier!The show was amazing! It had a a wonderful mixture of humor, emotion and wonder. There were some hauntingly emotional moments but he was able to tastefully acknowledge and transition from those moments into a lighter mood. It was a small, intimate setting that allowed everyone to feel like a participant!I recommend, might even go again!

We booked this show on a whim. The reviews online were scarce and so we decided to just go for it. That turned out to be a mistake. First the venue: 1923 is a cute speakeasy-style bar with nominal cocktail selection and standard Las Vegas pricing. Decor is tasteful. The Ghost Stories show takes place in the backroom of the bar. Now the act itself is a pretty run-of-the mill mentalist show. It's divided into two parts the "not-so-scary" one and "scary". In reality they are both pretty similar and sadly, not very exciting. Perhaps I've watched one-too-many episodes of Pen and Teller "Fool Us" but the mentalist act was fairly mundane with barely passable showmanship by Kent. He seems to be an otherwise talented and I dare say charismatic magician but in this performance the forced laughs and the overt emphasis on parts that are supposed to have gravitas rang hollow for me. The only thing that was agreeable about this show was the price. I doubt you can find another act in Vegas that is so affordable (and comes with a free drink ). As they say : you often get what you pay for.

We purchased front row tickets (VIP) on Vegas.com for my husband and I. Upon arrival, the guy in the front escorted us through the bookshelf door into a Speakeasy. Then another secret door where we were served drinks and had to fill out a little note with either of a secret, fear or question. Then we were given instructions for the show before they moved us to the small room where the show portion was. The decor in every room was beautiful designed and authentic. The staff were incredible!Kent Axell is a great entertainer! I don't want to give away too much as I don't want to ruin the experience for future patrons. As I was in the front row, I did participate and was hypnotized. Definitely a great story to tell!If you're tired of all the cirque shows and want something different than the Vegas norm, this is definitely a MUST!I highly recommend it and will definitely be back when I book my next girls trip to Vegas.

This show was so much fun and interesting. Kept me wondering "how did he know that?" the whole time and still 2 weeks later! The venue is perfect for the show. It's located in a prohibition type speakeasy at Mandalay Bay. The décor and ambiance were just as spooky as the show. I don't want to give anything away from the show so I'll keep my review short but it's definitely a must see if you are into spooky (not scary) story telling while keeping it funny and knowing very specific things about the audience. It was a dark and comedic masterpiece. Highly recommend!

What a fun and entertaining show. Kent Axell is an amazing performer. Might be my favorite show experience in 20+ yrs of Vegas. I think he interacted with at least half of the small audience. Small venue (20-25 people max?) and there were no bad seats. Glad we chose a closer seat as my wife was part of the show. Be sure to take a few minutes after the show and talk with Kent to get to learn a little about him.Kent performs only Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and at 9pm. Ticket prices are very reasonable (especially considering the value of the show) and are easy to purchase online. There's a brief mid-show intermission for 5 minutes so you can grab an extra drink if desired. They also serve beer, and I enjoyed a Duvel Golden Ale and a Chimay Blue Label Quadrupel Ale. Our drink server was excellent.Definitely will be back, and would recommend this show to anyone!

This was the absolute best show that I've seen in Vegas. Small, intimate and amazing. Totally worth it to spring for the VIP package and be a bigger part of the show. Would highly recommend and would totally go again next time I'm there.

My husband and I were looking for something different to see in Vegas and this caught my eye. I love magic, spooky and how did he know that? type of stuff. This show did not disappoint! Set in a spooky parlor in a speak easy, it's a small, intimate show. (About 20people) It was about 2 hours long. Kent Axell engages all the audience members, so if you like to participate this is a must go to. We laughed, were amazed and delighted. A great entertainer! The show's staff was very nice, as well. You are given a free cocktail, but it was too sweet of a drink for us. You could purchase other beverages, though.I felt this was one of the best shows I've seen yet. I liked it better than David Copperfield and Chris Angel.Well worth the money, I highly recommend this show.Thank you, Kent, for the seashell from my grandmother! It meant a lot to me

There are many shows in Vegas, but none like Ghost Stories. Kent Axell weaves multiple webs of stories, mystery, and magic; all delivered with a mischievous grin and an edge that leaves you equally entertained and spooked out. The venue compliments the performance perfectly; and soon you are drawn in by the intimate atmosphere Axell creates.You are transported to back to an era when live theater was all there was. Ghost Stories is unique experience of the intimacy of a Victorian seance; and let you know the spine-tingling unease that our great grandparents felt when they engaged with a psychic or medium at the turn of the last century - but importantly, all with the safety of Axell's assurances that while spirits and ghosts may be present, there is nothing more than magical child's play at work.If you are in Las Vegas, and want something truly special - I highly recommend Ghost Stories over the larger, grander (and more expensive) shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Skip the mainstream, step through the bookshelf & secret doorway into 1923 Prohibition Bar and treat yourself to a unique experience that only Kent Axell's Ghost Stories can provide. You will be glad that you did and will leave with some tales to tell, a sense of wondering and wonder, and best of all, leave with a tall tale to tell your children (or grandchildren about - just not at bedtime!

This show was only R rated due to the language. He threw in a few "f" bombs, GD's and even $h*t's to make it so. I left wondering what was the ghost story part?? There was magic, some obvious some decently good, but overall I have to say this show was not worth the time or money. He even tells us that any kid can do it, which was very strange in itself. Oh, there is a planted person that he constantly calls on. She must have told her story so many times, she can no longer cry a tear about her mother passing away. WOW!Very disappointed.