Scottish mentalist Colin Cloud, billed as the real-life Sherlock Holmes and an America's Got Talent semi-finalist, plays mind-reading and deduction in the intimate Harrah's Cabaret at 6pm.
Colin Cloud is a Scottish mentalist who works under the label of the real-life Sherlock Holmes. His Las Vegas show, Colin Cloud: Mastermind, plays the Harrah's Cabaret, with recent schedules showing an early 6pm curtain. Most US audiences first saw him on season 12 of America's Got Talent in 2017, where he reached the semi-finals. The Las Vegas show is the full-length version of what made him memorable on TV: deduction, mind reading and psychological illusions, delivered with a dry, slightly sinister Scottish wit.
The show runs about 90 minutes and is driven by the audience. Cloud reads strangers from their clothes, posture and answers, reveals names and private details, and steers people into choices he then shows he predicted long before. Some routines use volunteers on stage, while others pick people out from their seats, and in a cabaret room that size you are never far from the action.
The comedy is sharp. He teases volunteers without humiliating them, and the darker, theatrical edge sets him apart from the friendlier mentalism shows in town. The finale builds on callbacks from the whole night, so pay attention early.
The Harrah's Cabaret is small, with a full bar, so even the back rows feel close. Seats are assigned in tiers: the front sections are where you are most likely to be pulled into a routine, and the further back you sit, the more you watch. Smart casual dress is suggested but not enforced. The show is for ages 10 and up. Kids around 12 and older who enjoy puzzles tend to love it, though a few references are aimed at adults. Photos and video are not allowed during the performance.
The early start is the big practical advantage. You can see Colin Cloud, have dinner and still make a 9pm or 10pm show, including Menopause The Musical or X Country in the same room. If you are weighing mentalists, Colin Cloud is the more theatrical, edgy evening option, and PARANORMAL at Horseshoe is the friendlier matinee alternative.
What to expect
The experience
A 90-minute solo mentalism show combining deduction, mind reading, predictions and psychological illusion, with a lot of comedy. It is built on the audience rather than props, so every show is slightly different.
Best time
The early-evening show leaves room for dinner and a later show.
How long
About 90 minutes. Arrive 20 minutes early to find your seats and order a drink.
Tips
Volunteers are picked from the room throughout, both on stage and from their seats. Cloud teases but does not humiliate. Sit near the front if you want to be picked, and further back if you don't. Cloud reached the semi-finals of America's Got Talent season 12 in 2017. If you liked his TV routines, the live show goes deeper with longer, more elaborate predictions. The Harrah's Cabaret is an intimate room with a full bar and assigned tiered seating. Shows typically run a 6pm start on most show nights. Smart casual dress is suggested. Ages 10 and up. Best for couples, groups of friends and anyone who likes puzzles, Sherlock Holmes or TV mentalism. The humour has a darker edge than a family magic show. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to find your assigned seats and order from the bar before the lights go down. Photos and video are not allowed during the show. The room is wheelchair accessible. Colin Cloud is the bigger, edgier evening production at Harrah's. PARANORMAL at Horseshoe is the warmer, cheaper matinee.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples and friends who want a clever, funny early show before dinner.
- Families
- Ages 10 and up; the humor has a darker edge than a family magic show.
- Couples
- Take the 6pm show, then dinner, then a late show such as X Country, all without leaving Harrah's.
- Pair with
- Pairs well with Paranormal and Piff the Magic Dragon.
- Time needed
- About 90 minutes. Arrive 20 minutes early to find your seats and order a drink.
Good questions
Who is Colin Cloud?+
A Scottish mentalist billed as the real-life Sherlock Holmes. He reached the semi-finals of America's Got Talent season 12 in 2017 and now headlines Colin Cloud: Mastermind at Harrah's Las Vegas.
Where and when is the show?+
In the Harrah's Cabaret at Harrah's Las Vegas. Shows typically run 6pm shows on most nights. Check the calendar for your dates.
How long is Colin Cloud's show?+
About 90 minutes.
What is the age limit?+
Guests must be 10 or older. Teens who like puzzles and mysteries usually enjoy it, but some humour is aimed at adults.
Will I be called on stage?+
You might. The show depends on audience participation, and people near the front are picked most often. Nobody is humiliated, but sit further back if you would rather watch.
