“Has me believing in magic again.”
The San Francisco Standard
The 2026 run sold out. Kevin Blake (America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us) played to packed houses at Obscenity Bar inside Hotel Emblem. Thank you to everyone who pulled up a chair. Join the newsletter to hear first when the next run goes on sale.
Join Kevin Blake (America's Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Underground Magic) and have your mind blown by impossible up close magic, sleight of hand, and mind-reading. For three weekends only, San Francisco's top magician is stepping off the stage to bring you an interactive, unforgettable experience of magic how it was meant to be seen: up close and personal.
“Has me believing in magic again.”
The San Francisco Standard
A slick boutique hotel bar with a Beat-era aesthetic and proper cocktails. Two blocks from Union Square.
An intimate, immersive close-up magic show by Kevin Blake. A blend of sleight of hand, mentalism, and storytelling. Eight seats at the card table, thirty-two more tiered in a semi-circle behind.
65 minutes with no intermission. The bar opens one hour before the show — arrive early, grab a cocktail.
Yes! Kevin interacts with nearly the whole audience throughout the show. There are opportunities for involvement throughout from all guests.
Yes. Private buyouts of all forty seats are available for corporate events, birthdays, and other special occasions. Email us below and we'll put together a quote.
At Obscenity Bar inside Hotel Emblem — 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Two blocks from Union Square, in the heart of the Theater District.
Ages 13 and up.
The Olympic Club Garage (665 Sutter St) is just up the street. Sutter-Stockton Garage (444 Stockton St) is one block away. Union Square Garage (333 Post St) is two blocks. Street parking in this part of the city is rare; a garage is the safer bet.
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The 2026 run at Hotel Emblem sold out and closed on August 1. Thank you to everyone who pulled up a chair. Kevin returns to the card table before long — join the newsletter below and you’ll get first access when the next run is announced, before tickets go on sale publicly. Ages 13 and up
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