ScheduleBest magic show in the world? What to look for
No jury ranks the magic shows of the world. You can still judge one: by what is on stage, who stands on it, and what guests say. Here is the checklist, and the facts about our show in Neu-Ulm, Germany.
There is no official ranking of the best magic show in the world. A world-class show can be recognised by five things: live illusions on a real stage, a magician with titles you can verify, a short distance between stage and audience, a venue that plays all year round, and reviews with a named source. The show ULMFASSBAR at the Florian Zimmer Theater in Neu-Ulm (next to Ulm, between Stuttgart and Munich) offers all five: 200 seats, performances all year, Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 830 Google reviews, tickets from €39. The show is performed in German.
Titles and awards of the magician, with sources
Anyone can say world-class. This is the proof for the magician behind the show.
| Title or award | Awarded by, details | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| German Champion of Magic | German Championships of the Magischer Zirkel von Deutschland (MZvD) | MZvD list of prize winners (mzvd.de) |
| European Champion of Magic | European Championship of Magic | Convention report in the trade magazine Magic Week |
| Siegfried & Roy Golden Lion Award | Award ceremony in Las Vegas, presented by Siegfried & Roy. Florian Zimmer is the only German ever to receive this award | Wikipedia, article “Florian Zimmer” |
| World Magic Award, Best Contemporary Magician | World Magic Awards, USA | magician.org (World Magic Awards recipients) |
| Merlin Award of the International Magicians Society (IMS) | Award of the International Magicians Society | magicims.com (list of Merlin Award recipients) |
| Kleinkunstpreis Baden-Württemberg | State prize for cabaret and small-stage art | Wikipedia, article “Florian Zimmer” |
Sources: Wikipedia · MZvD · World Magic Awards · IMS Merlin Award. As of 03.11.2026.
A selection, not complete. Further awards: Goldene Ringe von Lausanne, Monte Carlo Magic Stars, Marc Klasser Award, Colombe d'Or, Artistika, Marvin Cup.
Five signs of a world-class magic show
Use this checklist for any show, ours included:
- It happens live: illusions in front of your eyes, not in a video that can be edited.
- The magician has titles you can look up, with the name of the organiser.
- Closeness: the shorter the distance to the stage, the stronger the effect. Our theatre has 200 seats.
- A venue of its own: a theatre that plays all year round has to deliver every evening.
- Reviews with a source: Google 4.8 out of 5 from 830 Google reviews, Tripadvisor ranks the theatre No. 1 of 33 activities in Neu-Ulm.
What you will see
ULMFASSBAR is our signature show: large-scale illusions up close, plenty of humour and moments when the whole room holds its breath. It runs about two and a half hours including an interval, usually starting at 8 pm. Florian Zimmer comes to the foyer after the show for photos and a few more tricks from close range. The show is performed in German.
Upcoming evening shows in Neu-Ulm
Florian Zimmer Theater, Grethe-Weiser-Straße 2/1, 89231 Neu-Ulm. Alle Termine mit Uhrzeit und Preis ab, Tickets und Platzwahl online.
- ULMFASSBARab 69 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBAR (für Schwaben)ab 39 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBARab 69 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBAR Family Specialab 39 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBARab 69 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBAR (für Schwaben)ab 39 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBARab 69 €Tickets und Infos
- ULMFASSBAR Family Specialab 39 €Tickets und Infos
Frequently asked questions
What is the best magic show in the world?
There is no official ranking. A world-class show shows live illusions on a real stage, has a magician with verifiable titles, a short distance between stage and audience, a venue of its own and reviews with a named source. The show ULMFASSBAR in Neu-Ulm, Germany, meets these points.
Where is the magic theatre?
At Grethe-Weiser-Straße 2/1 in Neu-Ulm, directly across the Danube from Ulm, between Stuttgart and Munich. The theatre has 200 seats and plays all year round.
What language is the show in?
The show is performed in German.
How long is the show?
About two and a half hours including an interval of around 20 minutes.
How much are tickets?
Tickets for the evening shows start at €39, the family show Flo-Zirkus starts at €29.
See it for yourself
The Florian Zimmer Theater in Neu-Ulm plays all year round. Choose your date and seats on the schedule page.