David Kuraya Brings Magic & Comedy to Royal Lahaina
For years, an evening at Warren & Annabelle’s was part of a Lahaina visit: cocktails, appetizers, then close-up magic and a lot of laughter in an intimate theater on Front Street. Maui-raised magician David Kuraya was one of the performers who made those nights memorable. Now he’s bringing that kind of evening back to West Maui with his own show, Magic & Comedy, at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali.
From Warren & Annabelle’s to Royal Lahaina
David grew up on Maui and spent 12 years as a school band teacher before he turned to magic full time. He learned and performed at Warren & Annabelle’s alongside world-class magicians, and his work has taken him to the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Marvin’s Magic Theater and stages across Hawaiʻi and the mainland. He is also the author of Ginóskó: Tricks & Collected Wisdom from a Magician & His Mentors.
Warren & Annabelle’s closed after the August 2023 fire and has not reopened. Magic & Comedy is David’s own production, not a continuation of that theater, but he sees it as a way to carry its spirit forward.
“Our goal is to bring a fun, memorable nightlife experience back to West Maui, carrying on the spirit of Warren & Annabelle’s, the beloved magic theater that was a fixture on Front Street for so many years. We hope Magic & Comedy at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows can help fill some of the void left behind.”
— David Kuraya
Warren Gibson of Warren & Annabelle’s shares his thoughts on David’s magic:
What the show is like
Magic & Comedy is close-up sleight of hand performed in a small room, so the cards and coins are only a few feet away. David mixes the magic with clean, quick comedy, and many of the tricks need a helper from the audience. Guests who saw the old Lahaina shows have noticed the resemblance. As one put it after a recent show: “The Warren and Annabelle show was awesome… but this is just as great, and everything he did blew my mind.”
Good to know
- When: Tuesdays at 6 pm; check-in begins at 5:15 pm.
- Where: the Maui Ballroom at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, at the north end of Kāʻanapali Beach.
- Ages: 12 and up.
- Food and drink: not included. Enjoy happy hour beforehand or dinner afterward; see our Lahaina dining guide for ideas.
- Tickets: seating is limited, so reserve ahead. Book online, read more about the show, or see the Royal Lahaina show page.
Spending an evening at a show run by a Maui performer, at a West Maui resort, is one more way to support the people of Lahaina as the town rebuilds. For more ideas, see our West Maui activities and best Lahaina luaus.