Upcoming Events
Magic Happenings in San Francisco?
Houdini: Art and Magic Exhibition on view October 2, 2011 - January 16, 2012
Open daily except Wed. 11am - 5pm and Thurs. 1-8pm
@ Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street, San Francisco
***Christian Cagical's "Obscura" @ Houdini Exhibit
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, 6-8pm
see a special performance of Christian Cagical's Critically Acclaimed Show "Obscura" with admission to the Houdini Exhibit
***Houdini: A Night of Magic, Mystery, and Merrymaking: 3rd Annual Family Gala starring Jay Alexander
Sat. Dec. 3rd, 5:30pm
Celebrate "Houdini: Art of Magic with a magical evening featuring tricks and illusions for kids ages 3-14 and performances by master magician and comic Jay Alexander.
***Special Performance by World Champion Magician, Jade
Christmas Day Only!!!
Show times are 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm.
Sponsored by Target, the CJM's Community Day on Christmas is a day of ADMISSION-FREE fun for all. In celebration of the "Houdini Exhibit" families can make their own optical illusion spinning tops and enjoy the Magic of Jade with 3 performances throughout the day.
***Dan Chan the Magic Man & Kat performs at CJM
Prepare to be wowed by Dan Chan, a Bay Area Magician of the Year award winner!
Dec 26th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum (two person show)
Dec 27th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum (two person show)
Dec 29th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum (two person show)
Dec 30th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum (two person show)
***Performance Opportunity for Magicians!
We are seeking talented magicians who are in high school or college to perform close-up magic and walk-arounds at a teen event November 22, 6-8 PM at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Join us in honoring the history of magic and celebrating Harry Houdini's life and legacy!
if interested, contact Leah Greenberg 415-655-7851 or lgreenberg@thecjm.org
***Magic Classes for kids
Sunday, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec.11, Jan 8
2 - 3:15pm, 7-9 years old (must be accompanied by adult)
3:30 - 4:45pm, 10-13 years old
If abracadabra is one of your favorite words, these workshops are for you! In celebrations of the wxhibition "Houdini: Art and Magic, the CJM offers kids a chance to develop their magic skills in monthly classes offered October thru Janary. Each class covers different tricks and skills with San Francisco's very own Chin-Chin who has been performing magic since the age of 7 and corporate magician, Paula Ramsey Join us for one of for all four.
Members $6.00 per child per class; General $12.00 per child per class (for 7-9 years old, adult admission is required and separate); Members $20.00 for the 4-part series; General $40.00 for the 4-part series.
Call 415-655-7852 for information
www.thecjm.org
The Marrakech Magic Theater starring Peter Morrison - This Saturday will feature corporate magician, Tim Noonan
Participate in an uproarious one-of-kind interactive show in an intimate historic setting. Featuring the comedy and classical magic of San Francisco Magician Peter Morrison. The unforgettable Marrakech Magic Theater is where cherished memories are made. This two-hour comedy and magic experience begins in the Sultan's Oasis lounge, the perfect setting to relax and savor drinks while interacting with Peter Morrison as he entertains you at your own table. Then it’s Showtime! The very best of the evening awaits you as you enter into the Magic Theater. This intimate theater seats 32 guests for a special fun and interactive experience. You will literally be out of your seat with laughter - involved in the show from start to finish! The miracles throughout the show happen inches from the front row. During the energetic one hour and fifteen minute performance, you'll witness sleight-of-hand miracles and intriguing feats of mentalism―and throughout, you won't stop laughing.
Have a remarkable evening - see a show so fantastic that you'll forget that you're still in San Francisco!
(Doors open one hour before scheduled show time for pre-show entertainment and drinks in the Sultan Oasis lounge)
Thursday & Friday Night Shows at 8:30 Ticket Price $38.00
Saturday Night Shows at 6:30 and 9:00 Ticket Price $38.00
Sunday Night Shows at 6:30 Ticket Price $38.00
www.sanfranciscomagictheater.com
***Tell them Joe @ Misdirections sent you for a discount for Tim Noonan's Show
***Tell them Joe @ Misdirections sent you, for priorty treatment!!!
Cagical & Kuckenbaker
"Now And At The Hour" by Christian Cagical
"The Burroughs & Kookie Show: Late Night in the Interzone" by Chris Kuckenbaker
2 amazing acts! 2 nights only!
Mondays, Nov. 7th & 14th
8pm
$20.00
Shotgun Players 1901 Ashby Ave, South Berkeley
The Shotgun Cabaret is proud to present Christian Cagigal and Chris Kuckenbaker, both infamous for their solo work in the Bay Area underground perfromance scene. In "Now and at the Hour," Cagigal (winner "Best Magician of Best of the Bay Guardian Reader's Poll) weaves a semi-autobiographical tale, magic and illusions of mindreadinginto an intimate, interactive and unnerving magical experience. "The Borroughs and Kookie Show: Late Night in the Interzone" (Bestof the Fringe 2010) imagines William S. Borroughs as a talk show host for 50 hallucinatory minutes, including a dream machine, and live music by Louis Libert.
www.showgunplayers.org
Magic @ The Rex starring RJ Owens, Adam Sachs & Sebastian Boswell
Ongoing Every Saturday Night 8:00pm
The Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Magic at the Rex is an evening of mystery, wonderment and laughs. In an intimate cocktail lounge setting at the classic Hotel Rex in Union Square, you will be up close and personal with every flick of the wrist and wave of a hand of Adam Sachs, Sebastian Boswell III and RJ Owens.
Here's how the San Francisco Chronicle described the show: "Forget the pyrotechnics, fog machines and cheesy background music - this isn't Caesars Palace. Absolute Magic focuses on the interactive and communal aspects of a magic show rather than the spectacle. Featured are local magicians RJ Owens - whose avuncular charm and offbeat brand of comedy magic will have you somewhere between smirking and outright chortling (depending on your sheepishness) - and Adam Sachs, with his mystifying sleight of hand, which may require reminders to close your mouth."
Tickets are $25, and there’s a two drink minimum.
www.magicattherex.com
*** Misdirections Magic Club members a $5 discount - purchase tickets direct (415) 273-9790. Call by Wednesday, to reserve tickets. Please note this show has been selling out every Saturday Night!
Alex Ramon's Holiday Magic Show
A Holiday Show featuring astonishing illusions to amaze the entire family! Alex Ramon is back with new wonders up his sleeves. Audiences will witness a brand new illusion with an iPad, magic performed with an ordinary light bulb, and a borrowed cell phone which summons a surprisingly “close call!” Alex will also be giving away magical presents at the show! Just in time for the holidays! Ramon delivers a high- energy magic show which is relevant and captivating. A fresh approach on magic by a modern-day showman!
• Friday December 9th @ 7:00pm
• Saturday December 10th @ 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, 94596
$35.00
www.alexramonmagic.com
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt Meet real ghosts from wild and romantic times gone by. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun! The Ghost Hunt is delighted to introduce you to San Francisco's most notorious ghosts at 7:00 pm six evenings a week, closed Tuesdays. Call 415-922-5590 to confirm.
$20 person.
**** Misdirections Magic Club 25% off
415-922-5590
www.sfghosthunt.com
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt take place year around, in every weather, in a beautiful historic neighborhood in the comfortable Pacific Heights district. The one mile walking tour is in a quiet residential area surrounding a vast well kept park. The locality is free of the usual urban unpleasantness, there is even no business traffic. The Ghost Hunt shows a very local side of San Francisco many have been dying to see. There is one modrate hill, the pace is easy and the views are spectacular. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun
California Conservatory Theatre presents: Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer
directed by Ken Sonkin
Starring Julian Lopez-Morillas & Stephen Muterspaugh
Also featuring Geoffrey Tanner, George Kaplan, & Duke Menaphon.
"A thriller... a spine-tingling suspense drama. Urbanely clever, unashamedly literate, clawingly tense and playfully savage." –Time Magazine
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Nov. 4–27, 2011
Fri & Sat @ 8pm. Sun @ 2pm
Sat @ 2pm on Nov. 12 & 26
Tickets: (510) 632-8850
www.cct-sl.org
California Conservatory Theatre
999 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
***SOMETHING COOL YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT: Doug Henning performing Close-Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06O46DjlvzQ
Bay Bay Area Stars™ hosts Jams Around The Bay™ in six various cities around the Bay Area of Northern California. ***F*R*E*E***
Jams are for people interested in balloon twisting, face painting, glitter tattoos, magic, and any other children/family/corporate entertainment; for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between.... Full Story
Is a full-line magic shop with everything for the professional to the amateur. They are fully stocked with all the magic any one needs from close-up to stage; books to dvds; classics to the current and newest tricks -- they have it all! Misdirections is where the pros really shop! Their motto is: "A REAL MAGIC SHOP FOR REAL MAGICIANS!"
They are located across the street from San Francisco's Golden Gate Park (near the DeYoung Museum & Japanese Tea Garden), between Irving and Lincoln Streets, in the heart of the Inner Sunset District (South Side of Golden Gate Park).
1236 9th Avenue
San Francisco, California 94122
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (415) 566-2180 or fax
misdirection@earthlink.net
www.misdirections.com
Houdini's Magic Shop
This is a very tourist oriented magic shop on the famous Pier 39 in San Francisco, but worth a visit.
They bill themselves as America's Premier Magic & Novelty Shop
(415) 433-1422
Building E, Level 1
www.houdini.com
California Magic Dinner Theatre
Magic Dinner Theatre Show
Starting with our signature dinner . . .
First course -
Baby Greens Salad - Our house salad served with Raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Main course -
Beef AND Chicken - Tender sliced roast beef with our special butter herb sauce and a marinated boneless breast of chicken, cooked to perfection. Seasonal vegetables and our unique herb rice.
(Vegetarian Meal Option Available also)
Your choice of beverages include - iced tea, pink lemonade, soda,
coffee or hot tea. Beer and wine is available for purchase.
Dessert course -
Our freshly hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries (other fruit may be substituted when necessary)
Dinner is topped off with a one hour magic show with the finest magicians in the world. Amazing fun!
729 Castro Street
Martinez, Ca
925-374-0056
www.calmagic.com
"I was happily surprised to find an oasis of magic in the bay area. California Magic Company in Martinez is a delightful combination of a magic shop and magic theatre."
Milt Larsen - Founder, Hollywood's famous Magic Castle
It has been said that Byron has the largest collection of magic books for sale West of the Mississippi. Contact him for books and other material on: Magic, Ventriloquism, Juggling, Automata, Gambling, Bunco, Swindles, Con-men, and Fraud. "Buy - Sell - Trade" His new website is now available, www.byronwalkermagicbooks.com
He can be reached at:
Byron Walker
BOX 3186
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-1854
9 a.m. to Midnight - Pacific time
byron.walker@comcast.net
