

Filmed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York, the hilarious and charming “Full Time Magic” is Nate Bargatze’s first one-hour special. It’s a good thing after wanting to quit comedy early on, he stayed with it simply because he didn’t know who to quit to.
Writing
Jokes so understated they sneak up and destroy you.
Direction
Ryan Polito lets Nate be weird without overproducing.
Acting
Deadpan delivery that makes silence its own punchline.

Director
Ryan Polito
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bargatze's father was a professional clown and magician, making 'Full Time Magic' a sly family tribute.
This 2015 special predates Bargatze's Netflix explosion by years — watch the cult form in real time.
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