Step inside Don’t Be Shy, order your favorite cocktail, and experience incredible close-up magic and mind reading performed right at your table by NYC magician and mentalist Emran Riaz.
No stage.
No distance.
Just unforgettable moments happening inches from your eyes.
How Magic Nights works
A LITTLE MAGIC WITH YOUR COCKTAILS
Step 1
Come inside
Find a seat, settle in, and order your favorite cocktail.
Step 2
Ask for the magician
Tell your bartender or host that you'd love to experience some magic at your table.
Step 3
Expect the unexpected
Emran will visit your table when available for an unforgettable experience featuring sleight of hand, impossible predictions, and interactive mind reading.
Magic is available during scheduled Magic Nights, subject to performer availability. No separate ticket is required to enjoy the magic experience.
Reserving on Resy?
WANT MAGIC AT YOUR TABLE?
Planning to join us for Magic Nights? When making your reservation on Resy, please include the following message in your reservation notes:
Add to your Resy reservation notes
“I would like the magician to come to my table.”
Then paste it into the reservation notes or special requests field on Resy, if available.
Reserve your tableMagic Nights take place every Tuesday & Thursday. Requests are subject to performer availability and do not guarantee a specific performance time.
The reactions
DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
See what happens when the impossible becomes personal.
The reactions are real.
The memories last.
Your magician
MEET EMRAN RIAZ
Magician. Mentalist. Mind reader.
With over 20 years of experience performing magic and mentalism, Emran Riaz specializes in creating unforgettable moments through impossible predictions, astonishing sleight of hand, and interactive mind reading.
His performances have entertained audiences at corporate events, private celebrations, and exclusive gatherings.
Now he’s bringing that same extraordinary experience to an intimate NYC cocktail-bar setting at Don’t Be Shy.
The best part? You’re not simply watching the magic.
YOU’RE PART OF IT.
Discover more about Emran
Special occasions
CELEBRATING
SOMETHING?
Birthdays. Anniversaries. Date nights. Or simply a night worth remembering.
Let your host or bartender know if you’re celebrating something special. Emran may be able to create a personalized magical moment just for you.
Because some nights deserve a little extra magic.
Special requests are subject to availability.
ENJOYED THE MAGIC?
A little appreciation goes a long way.
The best part of magic is sharing an unforgettable moment with you.
If Emran made your evening a little more extraordinary, gratuities are always sincerely appreciated.
No pressure, no expectations — just a little love if you enjoyed the experience!
Tip via Venmo
@EmranRiaz
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Tip via Zelle
Emran Riaz
Scan with your banking app
- Open your bank’s app and choose Zelle.
- Tap the option to scan a QR code.
- Check the recipient is Emran Riaz, then send.
Viewing this on your phone? Press and hold the code to save it — some banking apps can scan a code from your photos.
Or send with Zelle to this email:
ReactNYC@Gmail.com
You’ll review and approve any tip inside your own Venmo or banking app. Nothing is charged or stored on this page.
YOUR TABLE IS WAITING.
Great cocktails.
Great company.
A little mystery.
Make your next night out one to remember. Join us at Don’t Be Shy and discover what happens when magic comes to your table.
Magic Nights
Every Tuesday & Thursday
Performance availability may vary.
Want the magician at your table?
Add this message to your Resy reservation notes:
Add to your Resy reservation notes
“I would like the magician to come to my table.”
Reservations are for the venue and do not guarantee a private performance.