Zuberick Magic Theater
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| Address | 1211 1st Ave N, Suite 101 St. Petersburg United States |
|---|---|
| Owner | Chris Zubrick and Ryan Zubrick |
| Type | Magic theater, cabaret |
| Capacity | 90 |
| Opened | July 29, 2021 |
| Website | |
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The Zubrick Magic Theatre is an intimate performance venue in the EDGE District of St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded by illusionists Chris Zubrick and Ryan Zubrick, the venue opened in July 2021 and stages regular resident magic and grand illusion performances in a 90-seat European-style proscenium setting.[1][2]
History
Husband-and-husband illusion duo Chris and Ryan Zubrick spent over a decade performing long-running resident illusion spectacles in overseas resort markets, including multi-year contracts at the SandCastle Dinner Theater in Guam and Saipan.[3][4]
In 2018, the performers concluded their overseas runs to relocate to the United States and establish an independent permanent venue. After evaluating several metropolitan areas, they selected St. Petersburg due to its active downtown arts scene.[3] Development of the venue in the EDGE District began in 2020. Despite commercial construction interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buildout finished in mid-2021, and the theater opened its inaugural season on July 29, 2021.[1]
Venue and design
The Zubrick Magic Theatre occupies a converted commercial proscenium space customized for theatrical staging. It is modeled after boutique European magic cabarets, contrasting with traditional large-scale civic auditoriums or arena venues:[2]
- Auditorium: Features tiered seating for approximately 90 patrons, keeping the entire audience within close proximity to stage illusions.[4]
- Production technology: Equipped with programmable stage lighting, theatrical fog and atmospheric units, surround sound audio systems, and custom automated stage rigging.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stark, Caitlin (July 28, 2021). "Zubrick Magic Theatre brings grand illusions to downtown St. Pete". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Reese, Shelly (August 2, 2021). "Zubrick Magic Theatre opens in St. Petersburg's EDGE District". St. Pete Catalyst. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gordon, Mark (October 22, 2021). "Couple turns magic into a sustainable business". Business Observer. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Byrne, Charley (November 17, 2021). "Husband illusion duo brings magic back to St. Pete". WTVT. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
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