Mind Over Magic is presented and performed by Matt Dawson, a hypnotist who likes to incorporate comedy into his act. This is different from a comedy club, in that Matt’s show comes to you. Groups and businesses generally hire Mind Over Magic as a way of entertaining their own people. Because of this, the shows vary in length, but typically last 60 to 90 minutes.
Mind Over Magic
205 South Spring Street
Bucyrus, OH 44820
800-990-8461
mindovermagic.net
Funny Stop is a one-hour drive to the east, which makes it the closest comedy club to Mansfield. It books new and upcoming comedians, as well as tried and trusted ones who return again and again. Tuesday night is geared toward college students, and on Thursday nights admission is free to military servicemen and servicewomen. Funny Stop also has an open mic night.
Funny Stop Comedy Club
1757 State Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
330-923-4700
funnystop.com
This club is located in Columbus, which is roughly an hour's drive from Mansfield. Shadowbox is a comedy cabaret club featuring sketch comedy and stand-up, as well as popular music performed by the Shadowbox band. Shadowbox caters to large groups by offering banquets that include a choice of shows, such as the PG-13 show or the Regular Evening Show. Shadowbox also allows groups to build their own show by choosing the styles of comedy they wish to see performed. This club can seat 164 people on the main floor and another 50 people in the balcony section.
Shadowbox
164 Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH 43219
614-416-7625
shadowboxcabaret.com
This venue serves as both a restaurant and the site for the Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, which is the country’s largest theater built specifically for comedy. The theater seats 400 people, and also contains eight skyboxes that each seat 8 to 12 people. Each week the theater features eight shows, as well as improv groups and individual performers. Located in Cleveland, which is about 90 minutes from Mansfield, it is an extremely popular destination attracting over 130,000 people annually. According to its website, Hilarities 4th Street Theatre pioneered the revival of Cleveland’s Warehouse District.
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club
2035 East 4th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115-1023
216-736-4242
pickwickandfrolic.com