California Magic & Dinner

User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Took my husband here last year for Father's Day. Afraid it was going to be really corny . . . it was wonderful! I was a magician's assitant years ago and was enchanted by the great tricks. My "tween" daughter loved it, my husband loved it and I was so pleased. The food was unexpectedly delicious (expecting a rubber chicken meal) and the table to table magic was such fun! We sat in the back and still got a good show as it is a small venue. Although an older facility it has "mystic" charm and the owner/host Gerry keeps it fun and lively. Dinner and a show for the price is a great deal. Going again with visiting family! Worth the money!

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I am a big fan of Magic and practice magic myself. When I first heard about this place I was all over it. A magician that I know pretty well was performing there and I thought that it would be a great chance to go.

The food is DELICIOUS! Top notch, and the price for dinner AND a show, you really can't beat it. As you are eating, there are close up magicians going around entertaining you keeping you smiling and laughing. It starts the moment you get seated. Then you have an opening act, and that show was great. But wait there's more, the main headliner performer has an even more incredible act.

Its great for dates, families, get together, and they can even do party packages. I've only gone once so far, but since that first time I planned on going back two weeks later.

If you are looking to get entertained or just want to eat some great food, whether you are a fan of magic or not, this is a place for you to go and its going to be a night that you will never forget!!

Thanks for everything, and thank you for all of the entertainment and lovely good food!

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Great food. Great service. Fantastic entertainment.

California Magic is NOT your grandfather pulling a quarter out from behind your ear. Before dinner and in-between courses, strolling magicians perform amazing close-up magic right in front of you Not only is their magic amazing but they are hilarious, too.

The food is excellent and having been to the theatre several times, I can also say it's consistently excellent. Service is SUPERB *****, attentive, professional yet unpretentious. Dinner begins with a spring salad; you choose the home-made dressing that you favor; their homemade ranch dressing is the best you will ever taste.

The main course is a chicken breast AND beef served with rice and a vegetable; the veggies served are cooked, not overly cooked, and delicious; if you think that you're into the California nuvo eat-your-veggies barely cooked scene, you're in for a treat. You can request either all beef or all chicken for dinner when you purchase your advance tix. They also offer a sumptious vegetarian pasta meal.

The dessert plate is chocolate covered strawberries, a small brownie and creme puff. "Standard beverages" are included. Beer, wine and some cocktails are also available.

After dinner the stage show begins; normally with the owner and host Gerry Griffin doing the warm up followed by the main act or sometimes, acts. This guy, Gerry, is a master of the art.

We have been to several shows and what we have seen is world-class; as good as anything you will ever see at The Magic Castle or in Vegas. You will see many performers who also appear in those places.

It's GREAT entertainment. Obviously . . . we love it!

The ticket price is around $60.00 and includes everything: meals, beverage, tip and entertainment. Cocktails and related tips are extra. Typical glass of wine is around $7 to $8.00.

Dressy casual attire seems appropriate here.

This is some of the best entertainment in the SF bay area!

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