Moonlight Express: An Adults Only Sleight of Hand Experience in St. Petersburg
Updated: 5 days ago
Looking for something different to do on a night out in St. Petersburg? Dinner and drinks are always an option, but every once in a while, it is worth doing something you cannot quite explain afterward.
That is the idea behind Moonlight Express, an adults-only sleight of hand experience created and produced by Illusionists Chris and Ryan Zubrick of Zubrick Magic Theatre.
Step Aboard Moonlight Express
The journey begins at Zubrick Station, tucked inside Zubrick Magic Theatre in downtown St. Petersburg.
From there, just 22 passengers board a private 1940s-inspired train car for approximately 70 minutes of close-up magic, champagne, chocolate, and conversation.
The magic is performed by resident sleight of hand magician Neil Fama, bringing cards, coins, borrowed objects, and seemingly impossible moments directly to the passengers.
There is no traditional stage. Instead, the magic happens throughout the car and remarkably close to the passengers. You are close enough to see every detail, yet somehow the impossible still happens.
Moonlight Express is an 18+ experience, with champagne available to passengers 21 and older.
A Different Kind of Date Night
Moonlight Express fits naturally into a night out in St. Petersburg. Have dinner before the departure, board the train for an immersive magic experience, then continue the evening downtown.
The city offers plenty of ways to build your own night around the journey. Explore restaurants along Central Avenue, grab a cocktail in the EDGE District, or take a walk along the downtown waterfront before or after your departure.
For more ideas, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is a great resource for discovering restaurants, attractions, and other things happening around the city.
Why Sleight of Hand?
There is something particularly compelling about seeing magic happen just inches away.
With close-up magic, there is nowhere for the mystery to hide. You can see the cards, watch the hands, and follow along with every move. And somehow, the impossible still happens.
That makes Moonlight Express less about watching a performance and more about being part of the experience.
Your Journey Awaits
Whether you're planning a date night, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for something new to do with friends, Moonlight Express offers a memorable way to spend an evening in St. Petersburg.
