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Celebration Birthdays, Anniversaries & Beyond
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something unforgettable. Join our magical family for an enchanting night of dinner, wonder, and wow! Nearly every Friday and Saturday (7:30–10:30 PM), our cozy supper club welcomes just 30–40 guests, capturing the glamour of a vintage night out with an intimate, one-of-a-kind experience.
Enjoy world-class close-up magic at your table, followed by a dazzling hour-long stage show. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, date night, milestone, or team event, this is the place to make memories. Now in our 20th year with over 1,800 shows see why everyone’s talking about the magic! We would love to celebrate your special event with you.
A Night of Magic, Mystery & Memories
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Enjoy a preset dinner with salad, roasted tri-tip, marinated chicken, seasonal veggies, and golden herb rice. A delicious vegetarian option is also available upon request.
While you dine, you will enjoy world-class close-up magic right at your table. An experience that is both personal and unforgettable.
Dessert features our famous chocolate-covered strawberries and bite-sized treats. Then it’s showtime—a full hour of stage magic with your host, Gerry Griffin. The night wraps at 10:30 PM, but the memories last much longer.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA MAGIC CLUB
Where Mystery Meets History
Approaching the California Magic Club in downtown Martinez awakens your sense of wonder. Nestled in a city rich with its own stories, this unique nightspot brings the art of magic to life, right in the heart of the Bay Area. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by festive music from bygone eras, elegant hosts in gowns or tuxedos, and an atmosphere that captures the golden age of nightclub entertainment, all curated by the California Magic family.
Founder and master magician Gerry Griffin has dedicated his life to magic. What began as a childhood passion blossomed into a lifelong mission to enchant audiences, up close and personal. “There’s something truly beautiful about seeing the impossible...” Gerry Griffin.
Gerry opened his first magic shop, Sophisticated Sorcery, in Antioch in 1977. He later expanded to Pleasant Hill and eventually transformed the business into the full-scale dinner theater experience known as California Magic Club.
Griffin’s performances have taken him from Contra Costa restaurants to high-profile gigs across Northern California, Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Los Angeles—including the Playboy Mansion. His work has also been featured on TV and influenced street magician David Blaine.
Through it all, Gerry's wife Laura has been a driving force behind the dream. Together, they built a venue that blends fine dining, magical ambiance, and unforgettable entertainment in an intimate setting alive with vintage charm and magic memorabilia.
Magic the Way It Was Meant to Be Seen
Live, up-close, and personal—California Magic Club is more than a show. It's an experience. At California Magic Club, you're not just watching magic, you’re part of it. From the moment you enter, you’re transported to a different era, where velvet curtains, candlelit tables, and the soft hum of vintage music set the scene. As you dine, magicians perform just inches from you, transforming everyday objects into moments of pure astonishment. This isn’t a theater where you're watching from afar.
This is intimate magic, delivered table-to-table, eye-to-eye, and heart-to-heart. The laughter is real, the gasps are genuine, and the wonder is unforgettable. Each show is a carefully crafted journey, blending gourmet dining with world-class sleight of hand and storytelling that amazes audiences of all ages. It’s not just a night out, it’s a magical memory in the making.
Eat, Drink, Be Amazed
Voted the Bay Area's best place to eat, drink, and be amazed, California Magic Club offers magic the way it should be served with dinner and a touch of wonder. The impossible isn't just performed at California Magic Club, it's plated alongside your dinner and poured with your drink. We've reimagined the classic night out by blending fine dining, vintage ambiance, and world-class magic into one unforgettable evening.
Guests come for the food, thoughtfully prepared, three-course meals served in an elegant supper club setting. They stay for the experience, up-close illusions, laughter shared between strangers, and stage magic that stirs your imagination. The night makes you forget the outside world and rediscover your sense of wonder.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or need an escape from the ordinary, California Magic Club delivers an evening that’s as magical as it is mouthwatering..
Private Events
HAVE THE PLACE ALL TO YOURSELF
Office Party, Birthday Celebration, Anniversary, Tour Group, Retirement & Major Milestone Get-Togethers.
Dinners are available for private booking on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Our evening runs from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Price is $ 105.00 per person + sales tax (total price including sales tax is $115.25 per person)
An automatic charge of 18% gratuity per person is added ($18.90). 35 guests minimum per event (40 person maximum). Minimum charge $4,033.75. Sales tax included (**gratuity for staff is separate**). All dinners are prepared onsite at our Club in Martinez, CA - 514 Main Street.
Close-up magic is presented between meal courses at your tables. A preset menu is served in three courses. Dinner starts with our freshly prepared baby greens salad, topped with a walnut-raspberry vinaigrette or buttermilk ranch dressing. The main course includes sliced roasted tri-tip beef and marinated boneless chicken breast with our very own "garlic butter dipping" sauce. Seasonal vegetables and golden herb rice complete the meal.
All non-alcoholic beverages are included with refills: cola, diet cola, iced tea, and coffee. End on a sweet note with our famous hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries, profiteroles, and other tasty bite-sized treats
After dessert, our big stage show begins with your magical host, John Gardenier. Refunds will NOT be made for any dinner guests who do NOT show up the night of the dinner show
A vegetarian meal option is available but requires a 48-hour notice. For example, the vegetarian meal consists of angel hair pasta with a cheese-less pesto sauce, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts, diced black olives, and freshly diced tomatoes. All served piping hot. Very delicious!
Frequently Asked Question
How soon should I buy tickets for a dinner show?
Be sure to purchase your tickets as soon as possible. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Some of our shows sell out quickly, so buy your tickets as soon as you know when you want to attend a show. All tickets need to be purchased in advance. Every guest must purchase a ticket in advance; we do not sell tickets at the door. Please NEVER assume a show is sold out unless it is posted as "sold out." If you are unsure and the website isn't clear, please call 925-374-0056.
When should I arrive? How long is the evening?
Please be sure to arrive about 7:20 pm to allow time to find parking. Our doors open at 7:30 pm. You will be greeted and checked in at our front desk, then seated by one of our hosts. Your drink orders will be taken once you have been seated, and the fun begins immediately. Strolling magicians perform up close at your table. Amazing mysteries at close range. Following the show, you will have a chance to meet magicians, take pictures, and discover a collection of magic tricks available for purchase at the magic counter. The evening concludes by 10:30 PM.
What does my ticket price include?
Our ticket price per person includes one three-course dinner, soft drinks such as cola, diet cola, iced tea, hot tea, lemonade, coffee, full stage show, and applicable taxes (***Sales tax is included in ticket price.) GRATUITIES are not automatically included in your ticket or alcoholic beverage purchases—please consider leaving a tip for our wait staff when the evening concludes. What is a suggested tip amount? We recommend 18% of your ticket price total. Do I tip the magicians? No, you do not need to tip the magicians.
Is there a vegetarian option for dinner?
Yes, a vegetarian/vegan meal is available with a 48-hour notice. For our vegetarian dinner, we prepare tender angel hair pasta topped with a cheese-less pesto sauce, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts, diced black olives, and freshly diced tomatoes (served hot).
What is the dress code for the evening?
We recommend dressy casual attire, but evening wear is also welcome. Many of our guests are celebrating a special occasion and want to dress up for a special evening out.
Where do I sit during the dinner and show?
Seating is pre-assigned by management. Fortunately, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Due to the different party sizes, seating is put together for the comfort of viewing the magic during the evening, tableside and on stage. Tickets purchased together are seated together. If you purchase tickets separately and want to be seated together, be sure to notify us before the evening of the show. There is no bad seat in the house because you can see well from every table. Our dining/showroom is small and intimate. The stage is elevated, so you'll have a great view no matter where you are seated.
Can I bring a cake for a birthday celebration?
Please do not bring a cake or any extra desserts. Our dinner includes a very lovely dessert. Please let your host or server know about any birthdays and other special occasions you would like acknowledged during the evening. He will acknowledge those celebrations on request.
What do I do if I have a Gift Certificate?
I have a GIFT CERTIFICATE and would like to make a reservation for the dinner show. How do I do this? Send an email and let the staff know when you want to join us. I will email you confirmation with an itinerary for the evening, and you’re all set. My email is [email protected]
SHOW SCHEDULES
SHAWN MCMASTER
JUNE 20, 2025
SHAWN MCMASTER
JUNE 21, 2025
TIMOTHY JAMES
JUNE 27, 2025
TIMOTHY JAMES
JUNE 28, 2205
THEATER CLOSED
JULY 04, 2025
THEATER CLOSED
JULY 05, 2025
HANK MORFIN
JULY 12, 2025
DENNIS THOMPSON
JULY 18, 2025
DENNIS THOMPSON
JULY 19, 2025
STEVE BRANHAM
JULY 25, 2025
STEVE BRANHAM
JULY 26, 2025
**ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE**
Please plan carefully before making a purchase. We want to ensure that your experience with us is a really good one.
Advance Purchase Only
Tickets must be purchased in advance no tickets are sold at the door on show nights. Our dinner service is fully prepared ahead of time based on confirmed reservations.
Ticket Changes
You may reschedule your ticket to a different date with at least 24 hours’ notice. Less than 24 hours notice costs us money in the planning process.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificate holders must have a confirmed, ticketed reservation; walk-ins are not allowed. Our evenings are scheduled around confirmed reservations.
Refund & No-Show Policy
All ticket sales are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If guests do not show up for their reserved performance.
No Reservation Holds
Reservations without a paid ticket are not accepted. Seats are reserved for ticket holders only.
Late Changes Not Honored
Ticket changes made less than 24 hours before the show cannot be honored. This is due to how seats are reserved and me may not have availability.
Online Ticket Delivery
Tickets purchased online will be sent to the email address provided at checkout. Please check your junk/trash folder if you don't receive your confirmation.
Performer Schedule
Our schedule of performers is subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Dinner Shows:
Fridays & Saturdays,
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday,
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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