What to Know Before You Go
If you saw a show at Warren & Annabelle’s on a past Maui trip, you may remember David Kuraya. The Maui-raised magician performed at the much-missed Lahaina magic theater, and now he presents his own show, Magic & Comedy, once a week at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kaʻanapali. (Warren & Annabelle’s itself has not reopened. This is David’s own production.)
Who is David Kuraya?
David grew up on Maui and spent 12 years as a school band teacher before turning to magic full time. He specializes in sleight of hand and has performed at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, at resorts around the islands, and at Warren & Annabelle’s, where he learned from some of the best magicians in the business. He’s also the author of Ginóskó: Tricks & Collected Wisdom from a Magician & His Mentors. Learn more about the Maui magician on his website.
Here’s Warren Gibson of Warren & Annabelle’s on David:
What to expect at the show
The show is close-up magic in an intimate room, so you see the tricks from a few feet away and not from the back of a big theater. David mixes sleight of hand with clean comedy, and many of the tricks involve people from the audience. It works well for a date night, an evening with friends, or a night out with your teens.
“Very intimate venue – almost like having a magician in your living room.”
— Kent Young, Google review
“It was amazing! My cheeks hurt from laughing so much… I was totally blown away… The Warren and Annabelle show was awesome… but this is just as great, and everything he did blew my mind.”
— Guest, after a show at Royal Lahaina
Is it OK for kids?
The show is for ages 12 and up. Teens tend to love being picked as volunteers. For families with younger children, see our list of things to do in Maui with kids.
Where and when
Performances are on Tuesday evenings in the Maui Ballroom at the Royal Lahaina Resort, at the north end of Kaanapali Beach. The show starts at 6 p.m., and check-in opens at 5:15 p.m., so arrive early to settle in. You don’t need to be a resort guest to attend. The resort also lists the show on its Royal Lahaina experiences page.
Food and drinks
Dining isn’t part of the show ticket. Many guests have happy hour before the show or dinner afterward, either at the resort or at one of the West Maui restaurants nearby. Book dinner separately.
Tickets
Seating is limited, so reserve ahead for the Tuesday that fits your trip.
Book online now · More about the show
Private shows
David also performs private close-up and stand-up shows for weddings, company parties and other events. To ask about a private show, contact David.
For more evening ideas, see Maui Activities and the Maui Events Calendar.
