Warm lamplight, polished wood, and intimate tables inside the Palace Theater’s speakeasy bar

MAGICAL COCKTAILS

Some magic before the magic begins.

Don’t miss your chance to spend some time in Club 1923 before the show begins.

NORTH BEACH · SAN FRANCISCO

YOUR EVENING STARTS HERE

Through the clock shop and into a different era.

Come early to explore our beautiful space and delicious cocktail menu. Step through a secret passage on Broadway into a world of magic.

Settle in at Club 1923, order something that catches your eye, and enjoy some time with us before the magic begins.

Choose your show date

A long wooden bar beneath an ornate ceiling, with lamps, bottles, and barstools — A little further inside the Palace.

A cocktail topped with a delicate smoke-filled bubble, shown releasing a cloud of smoke

THE OPTIONAL COCKTAIL PAIRING

Sleight-of-Drink.

A little magic in your glass.

Order the optional Sleight-of-Drink cocktail flight for theatrical cocktails created to accompany the magic onstage.

Plan your evening

An optional, separately purchased add-on to your show ticket.

THE MIND BEHIND THE FLIGHT

Carlo
Splendorini.

WORLD-CHAMPION MIXOLOGIST
MODERNIST · MINA · NOBU

Born and raised in Italy, Carlo went on to develop his craft across Italy, Germany, and London before moving to San Francisco in 2007. There, he built the acclaimed bar program at Gitane before becoming Lead Bartender—and later Corporate Bar Director—for Michelin-starred MICHAEL MINA, overseeing cocktail programs across the restaurant group.

Carlo has been named a San Francisco Chronicle Bar Star, a Zagat 30 Under 30 honoree, and winner of the 2012 Bartender of the Year World Competition, alongside numerous major cocktail competition wins. He and Kevin Blake became friends over a shared love of cocktails, and he was gracious enough to develop our magical cocktail flight.

“Drinks designed to look like magic tricks themselves.”
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

An amber cocktail in a coupe, surrounded by curling smoke on a dark bar — Cocktail photography from the Palace’s Sleight-of-Drink collection.

MAKE IT YOUR EVENING

First, the show.
Then, the drinks.

Choose your performance, then add the cocktail experience that suits you.

See dates & tickets

Book The Illusionist

Find a date and choose your seats for live magic and mind-reading with Kevin Blake.

Add Sleight-of-Drink

Add the optional Sleight-of-Drink cocktail flight when you book your show tickets.

Order at the bar

You can enjoy a drink from the bar without purchasing the flight. The bar is part of your visit to The Illusionist.

Before you come.

Is the cocktail flight included in my ticket?

Sleight-of-Drink is an optional purchase in addition to your show ticket. Purchase your tickets to The Illusionist first, then order the flight for your performance.

Do I need the flight to enjoy the bar?

You can order from the bar individually. The flight is a separate pairing for guests who want cocktails designed to accompany the show.

What if I have a dietary question?

For questions about ingredients or accommodations, contact the box office before purchasing the flight.

When should I arrive?

Use the arrival and entry instructions in your ticket confirmation. Plan to enjoy the bar during the time available before your performance.