KEVIN BLAKE'S
THE ILLUSIONIST
AT THE PALACE THEATER
30,000+ amazed guests
· 4.9★ on Google
· SF's #1 Date Night
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“Genre-defying performance… Seems to summon the occult.”
— SF Chronicle“Crazy good and wonderful and so sweet.”
— Penn & Teller“‘The Illusionist’...has me believing in magic again.”
— SF StandardA LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
IN A NORTH BEACH SPEAKEASY, SAN FRANCISCO
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MAGIC, MIND-READING, ILLUSIONS, COCKTAILS
Step through a hidden passageway in an old clock shop on Broadway and and into candle-lit 1920s speakeasy where San Francisco's most unmissable experience awaits.
Witness impossible illusions, world-class sleight of hand, and mind-reading that defies explanation – all while sipping our sleight-of-drink cocktail flight designed by world-champion mixologist Carlo Splendorini. When it ends, you'll leave wondering if the city outside is the same as the one you left.
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WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.99★ average rating · hundreds of five-star reviews
A paper plane frozen mid-flight. Vaudeville memory stunts. Live thought reading. Mind control. A test of luck. Sleight of hand. Predicting the future.
Right here in San Francisco.
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Meet the Illusionist
KEVIN BLAKE
The Illusionist at the Palace Theater was conceived by, written by, and stars San Francisco magician Kevin Blake—one of the top entertainers in America. Alumni of America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and has performed thousands of shows for audiences and corporate clients around the globe.
With an essence that evokes the mesmerizing showmen of old, the acclaimed magician, illusionist and entertainer alchemizes a cross-section of art into an unforgettable, genre-defying performance that can not be missed.
Before magic, Kevin was a D1 swimmer who competed at the Olympic Trials in 2012 and 2016, placing 50th in the 50 freestyle. He lives with his lovely wife Eve, beautiful son Heath, and his adorable cat LuLu in their home in Russian Hill, San Francisco.
About the Venue
THE SPEAKEASY
Step through a nondescript clock repair shop on Broadway and enter into hidden 1920s speakeasy, complete with secret passageways, two bars, a crooked casino and beautiful cabaret theater. Once home to the acclaimed immersive production The Speakeasy, the venue opened in 2016 and has delighted hundreds of time travelers each weekend since.
The Palace Theater has been the home of 'The Illusionist' for its entire run of 350 shows and counting. Guests are welcome to get a drink at the bar and explore the venue's secrets before the show begins.
Our Magic Cocktails
SLEIGHT-OF-DRINK
We have a full-service bar where guests can grab a cocktail before the show or delight themselves with a bamboozling cocktail flight designed by world champion mixologist Carlo Splendorini (Modernist, Mina, Nobu) which features magical cocktails that pair with the show. The cocktails themselves are elevated, surreal, and burst with flavor. Some sleight of drink magic, you could say.
NEED A SNEAK PEAK?
Watch this 45s unedited clip for a glimpse at one of the many feats in the show—Kevin Blake's famous 'card catch.'
Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the experience?
The Illusionist at the Palace Theater is an intimate and interactive magic show with jaw-dropping visual illusions, impossible coincidences, and unbelievable feats of mind reading and mentalism. It is a modern magic show for an intellectual, skeptical adult audience starring world class illusionist Kevin Blake.
Who is Kevin Blake?
Kevin Blake has been seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us!, toured with Band of Magicians in New Zealand and Australia, and rejected every Hogwarts acceptance letter he ever received. He can read your pulse and tell if you’re lying, see into your imagination, and maybe even predict the future. His unique, interactive illusions, comedic presentations, and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sleight of hand have made him recognized as one of the best magicians in the world.
What is the Palace Theater?
The Palace Theater is a beautiful cabaret theater inside of a secret speakeasy designed in the aesthetic of the 1920’s. Once home to the immersive production The Speakeasy, it is complete with an illicit bar, crooked casino and Vaudeville cabaret. It is located at a secret location in North Beach inside Joe’s Clock Shop. The closest cross streets are Broadway and Columbus.
How long is the performance?
The performance is approximately 90 minutes long with one brief intermission to refill drinks.
What is the Cocktail Magic Flight?
The magical cocktail flight is a pre-purchased cocktail pairing with the show designed by several-time world champion master cocktalier Carlo Splendorini. The flight includes 2 magical cocktails that arrive spaced out throughout the show, as well as sparkling grapes to start and a scoop of low-proof alcoholic ice cream to finish. For more information about the cocktail pairing, please go here.
What is Reserved / VIP seating?
Reserved seats are closer to the stage and have a table. They are most likely to be able to participate in parts of the performance. VIP booths are purchased for groups of 2-5.
Are children allowed?
The show is written for an adult audience. But if you sneak in a child, we won’t tell.
Cancellations / refunds / transfers?
All sales are final but you may transfer your tickets to others. Check in under the name of the purchaser.
Is there a wait-list for sold-out shows?
There is no waitlist, but we do have a mailing list where we announce new dates. Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page.
I’m missing my watch…
Kevin definitely didn’t pocket it—but we do have a list of lightly used watches here.
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