A New York on Tap pick

The Magician

118 Rivington St.
Lower East Side, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 18, 2026.

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Overview

Despite a brief trip to trendyland and back, the Magician remains a solid choice on the LES.

History

No disappearing act on Rivington Street

Our old listing caught the Magician just back from a brief trip to trendyland and called it a solid choice on the Lower East Side. It's still at 118 Rivington Street, and its site now calls it a Lower East Side staple for decades¹. On Fridays and Saturdays it stays open from 5pm to 4am¹.

Sources

themagicianbar.com

Researched October 2026.

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