This event is in the past.It took place on March 21, 2026 at Artists' Television Access.
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PlayStep into a century of stage magic through Carl Diehl's experimental film "Painless Magic," an archival journey through vaudeville legend Werner Dornfield's world of illusion, then watch Thee Amazing Michael Nguyen bring those tricks to life with live sleight of hand and wit.
underground cinema
intimate venue
magic history
Mission arts
Tips
🎩"true hidden ol' time favorite in the Mission that has not been over taken by hipsters"
🎞️expect archival footage mixed with live performance
🪑tiny 50-seat theater, arrive early for good sightlines
$12
Masters of Illusion
Mission District
PlayPlayStep into a century of stage magic through Carl Diehl's experimental film "Painless Magic," an archival journey through vaudeville legend Werner Dornfield's world of illusion, then watch Thee Amazing Michael Nguyen bring those tricks to life with live sleight of hand and wit.
underground cinema
intimate venue
magic history
Mission arts
Tips
🎩"true hidden ol' time favorite in the Mission that has not been over taken by hipsters"
🎞️expect archival footage mixed with live performance
🪑tiny 50-seat theater, arrive early for good sightlines
$12
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