A sleight magic bar is a special type of bar that caters to the needs of magicians and magic enthusiasts. These bars are designed to provide a space where performers can showcase their sleight of hand and illusion skills while entertaining the audience with their tricks and illusions. Sleight magic bars are typically equipped with various props and tools that magicians use during their performances, such as decks of cards, coins, ropes, and other small objects. They also feature secret compartments and mechanisms that allow magicians to execute their tricks effortlessly and seamlessly. One of the key features of a sleight magic bar is the layout and design. These bars often have a specific arrangement of tables, chairs, and performing space that is conducive to magic performances.

Sleight Bar Bath combines cocktails with close-up magic - and best of all, it's underground

If I were to tell you that there was a small magic theatre called Krowd Keepers based above a Somerset pub, you might be impressed.

If, however, I were to tell you that beneath the same pub was an underground magic bar, then perhaps your minds may be a little more blown.

Sleight Bar Bath is a unique venue based beneath The Alehouse pub on York Street in Bath .

Customers who pay it a visit can expect an enticing mixture of quality cocktails - including a wide selection of gins - and the very best in close-up magic.

The bar is based beneath The Alehouse pub in Bath (Image: Google Maps)

There's no rabbits-out-of-hats malarkey or ladies being sawn in half here - just breathtaking sleight of hand, misdirection and patter.

A spokesperson said: "Here at Sleight every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Paul Brookes our resident magician will be joined by other mindblowing magicians from all over the country performing amazing sleight of hand, hypnosis and more leaving you lost for words and asking yourself, ‘Just how did they do that?’."

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If that's not enough to entice you, the bar also offers 2 for 1 deals on selected cocktails, including bloody Marys and the infamous Long Island iced tea.

The bar has been getting rave reviews on TripAdvisor

If you're looking to organise a stag party or hen night, you can also be catered for.

The spokesperson added: "The hire also includes a bottle of bubbly for your group on arrival and a private magic show at your table from the magician on that evening!"

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Sleight Bar is open on Thursdays from 6pm to midnight, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 1am. For more information call (01225) 571070 or visit www.sleightbarbath.co.uk .

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Chicago Magic Lounge: Attention magic geeks and sleight-of-hand fans, your new bar is open in Uptown

Someone hits the spin-cyle button, a panel gives way and then you head into the room for the magic. A very nice 1930s-style, 120-seat salon. Replete with a mezzanine, little cocktail tables for such concoctions as Sleight of Hand, Smoke and Mirrors and How Houdini Died, a mini-proscenium and a mechanical curtain that recalls the odeons of yore. The Blackstone Cabaret room is named for magic royalty: Harry Blackstone — the junior and the senior — who put Chicago on the illusionistic map and, together, pulled tens of thousands of rabbits from their hats.

For the Chicago Magic Lounge, which officially opened Thursday night with its first main stage show, is all about the history.

This new venue — pinning down the cost is tricky, but we’ll pick a card somewhere between 5 and 10 million bucks — is located at 5050 N. Clark Street, a former commercial laundry space located a block south of the Andersonville high-rent district. The two men who own the for-profit joint, Joey Cranford and Don Clark, said Thursday that they craved a certain level of you-have-to-know-to-get-in chic, but also that they wanted to be in a neighborhood (as distinct from, say, tourist-heavy River North) in order to pay homage to the Chicago-style tradition of magic bars that once dotted the city. Such taverns as Schulien’s, where the bartenders kept cards in their pockets to break out at 3 in the morning for two drunks and a pooch, specialized in so-called Chicago-style, or close-up, magic. Yup. A case can be made that improv was not the only performance style invented here.

The trifurcated Magic Lounge is doing the personal stuff, too: You can walk in off the street and watch magic in the bar, very crowded on Thursday, or arrive early at the Blackstone room and find a magician doing tricks right at your table (I was visited by the terrific Ryan Plunkett). For a small extra fee — $10 or so on top of the $35-$55 cover in the main room — you also have access to the 654 Club, a muted, theater-style studio designed for hard-core, close-up encounters with cards and ropes. This weekend it’s occupied by Alba, an internationally known illusionist from South America, replete with her grandmother’s bag of tricks and volunteers displaying various levels of happiness at their appropriation. You can’t bring the kids to any of this, except for the Sunday matinees.

The first main stage headliner is Max Maven, a quirky and impressive fellow with a voice somewhere between classic rock and NPR. The featured act — magic generally has a similar host/featured act/headliner hierarchy to stand-up — is the chipper, dapper Arthur Trace, whose best stuff involves auditory illusion in that you don’t see stuff move as if by magic, but rather hear its trajectory.

He’s a cool, bizarre and intimidating customer of the old school and skill set, but Maven seemed delighted with the room. It’s the kind of place that magicians like, since they spend much of their time performing in bars and auditoriums where only half the audience hears or cares. Here will be different. There will be people on dates and magic geeks in sweater vests.

These sacred-to-some rooms are rare — the only comparables, really, are the Magic Castle in Los Angeles, which is much larger, and the Magic Circle in London, where you have to know a member to get through the door. So this memorabilia-filled complex is a big upgrade in magic-dom for our town. Weekend shows will change each week, although the Chicago illusionist David Parr has a regular Wednesday gig (a review will be forthcoming). Mondays and Tuesday will feature jazz music and vocalists, in a retro grab for an early-in-the-week, Mister Kelly’s-style date night, although the close-up magicians still will be lurking, for good or ill.

This is, after all, the Chicago Magic Lounge. And as the ebullient Cranford observed Thursday night, it is opening at an ideal moment for some misdirection in our lives, the real sights and sounds being so painful to watch.

Chris Jones is a Tribune critic.

Krowd Keepers: Magic Theatre

No Rabbits, Feather Flowers or Top Hats! Experience the Magic!

Bath Ale House

Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre is one of Bath’s best kept secrets.

No Rabbits, Feather Flowers or Top Hats!

Upstairs, in a secret room, some of the world's finest magicians perform and conjure a unique and theatrical experience using the art of Sleight of Hand Magic. Every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, our selected magicians entertain and amaze in a speakeasy type atmosphere. From contemporary to classic illusions our expert team of magicians will take you on a journey you did not expect. Join us every week, upstairs at the Alehouse Pub in Bath for a truly unforgettable experience.

Krowd Keepers is a Parlour style magic theatre. Small and up close as if you are sitting in someone’s living room witnesses incredible sleight of hand for an intimate audience of 40 people. Magician’s who perform are heavily selected and have appeared at Hollywood’s Magic Castle, ITV, BBC, Ch 5, Discovery Channel, CBC, CW, SYFY networks and even for the Royalty!

Highlights

Witness Pure sleight of hand magic up close.
Guaranteed No rabbits, feather flowers or top hats.
Comedy and magic combined.
Some Audience Participation.
Magic and Illusions in an intimate space.
Strange and wonderful experience.

Please note, there is a minimum capacity for this event to be able to go ahead. If this capacity isn't reached, there is the possibility the performance will be cancelled.
If the performance is cancelled you are invited to go down for free to their sister bar Sleight for a different experience of close up magic.

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These bars often have a specific arrangement of tables, chairs, and performing space that is conducive to magic performances. The seating arrangement may be strategically placed to offer the best view for the audience, while the performing area is set up with proper lighting and sound equipment to enhance the overall experience. The atmosphere of a sleight magic bar is another crucial aspect.

It is often designed to create a mysterious and enchanting ambiance to enhance the performance. The décor may include dim lighting, vintage-inspired furniture, and magical elements like floating objects or levitating cards. Sleight magic bars may also offer a range of drinks and snacks to keep the audience entertained and engaged throughout the performance. The menu may include themed cocktails or special items named after famous magic tricks or illusions. In addition to live performances, sleight magic bars may also host workshops, lectures, and magic classes for those interested in learning the art. These bars provide a platform for both amateur and professional magicians to come together, share their skills, and learn from each other. Overall, a sleight magic bar is a unique and captivating space designed for magic enthusiasts to experience the wonder and awe of sleight of hand and illusion. It offers a platform for magicians to showcase their talents, entertain the audience, and create an unforgettable magical experience. Whether you are a magician or simply enjoy the art of magic, a visit to a sleight magic bar can be a truly enchanting and memorable experience..

Reviews for "Embark on a Journey of Mystery and Amazement at the Sleight Magic Bar"

1. Alex - 1/5 stars - I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Sleight magic bar. The drinks were overpriced and mediocre, and the magic tricks were underwhelming. The magicians seemed more interested in showing off their skills than actually entertaining the audience. The atmosphere was also lacking, with dim lighting and uncomfortable seating. Overall, I would not recommend this place for a night out.

2. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I had high expectations for Sleight magic bar, but unfortunately, it fell short. While some of the magic tricks were impressive, the overall experience left much to be desired. The service was slow and inattentive, and the drinks were overpriced. The seating arrangement was uncomfortable, and it was difficult to see the magic tricks from some angles. I feel like the concept of a magic bar has potential, but Sleight needs to improve in various aspects to provide a truly enjoyable experience.

3. John - 2/5 stars - I was not impressed with Sleight magic bar. The magic tricks were predictable and lacked the wow factor I was hoping for. The atmosphere was dull, and the overall vibe was unenthusiastic. The staff seemed disinterested in engaging with the audience, and the drinks were overpriced for what they offered. I left feeling underwhelmed and wouldn't recommend this place as a top choice for an evening of entertainment.

4. Emily - 1/5 stars - Sleight magic bar was a major letdown for me. The magicians seemed amateurish and unpolished. The tricks they performed were easily decipherable, and there was no sense of mystery or wonder. The prices for drinks were exorbitant, and the service was slow. The lackluster atmosphere and unimpressive performances made for a disappointing evening. I would suggest looking for better magic bars in the area. Pass on this one.

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