MENTALISM • MAGIC • GRATITUDE
March 2026 at the Eclectic Box Theater, San Francisco
A hopeful magic show for right now
An intimate evening of wonder, dedicated to finding beauty in the broken.
8 YEARS in the making
Brad Barton’s biggest and most personal work to date
The Magic This is a fun and uplifting show featuring never-before-seen illusions created specifically for the show.. The Gift pushes the boundaries of what a magic show can be, finding the comedy and the wonder in our most difficult moments..
The Story Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — the show explores the relationship between gratitude and adversity.
The Setting 70 seats in a black box theater in the Mission. Intimate, interactive, and designed to feel like old artistic San Francisco. Premium front-row seating available for those who want the closest view.
Can we be thankful for the more challenging moments in our lives?
Scenes from The Gift
“Brave and beautiful. Hits all the notes the world needs to hear right now.”
- Jess Stockton
Show FAQ
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80 minutes with no intermission.
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Doors open at 6:30 PM. The Show starts at 7:00 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, contribute to the Gratitude Jar, and settle in. Please arrive on time, there is no late seating.
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Updated info: We now have specialty cocktails provided by our friends at Monarch SF. We also a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
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The Mission is a foodie paradise. We recommend making an evening of it: grab dinner beforehand at local favorites like Burma Love or a quick bite at Pancho Villa, or grab a burger at the legendary Zeitgeist. Our audience tends to want to talk about the show afterward, so plan for a post-show drink with your friends to debrief.
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The Gift is designed for adults but is family-friendly. We recommend ages 10+. The show explores sophisticated themes of gratitude and adversity that younger children may not fully connect with.
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* Wed & Thu: General Admission $45 | 2nd Row $60 | 1st Row $70
* Fri & Sat: General Admission $55 | 2nd Row $75 | 1st Row $85
* The first two rows are limited to just 8 seats each for the closest possible view.
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All sales are final. If you can’t make it, you are welcome to gift your tickets. Your guests just need your name or confirmation email to enter.
Please contact the box office directly by clicking on the Ticket Link if you have questions.
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Yes. The Eclectic Box is a ground-floor venue and fully ADA compliant. Please contact us in advance if you have specific seating needs.
Brad Barton
Brad Barton learned his first magic trick at 12. By 15, he was working behind the counter at a Tampa magic shop. By 23, he was the resident magician at the Waldorf Astoria’s Boca Raton Resort. Since Then, he’s performed at Prince’s final Fillmore shows, backstage at Madison Square Garden for Phish, and for the likes of Francis Ford Coppola and Andrew Garfield. His residency at San Francisco’s The Lost Church sold out for over a decade. He also stole the one and only, Tom Wait's watch.
The Gift was ready to open in March 2020. When the world shut down, Brad spent months feeling he’d wasted years of work. But the delay gave him the time to rebuild the show into something more urgent. He moved away from entertainment as just escape from reality, creating a performance that turns toward it.
The result is a show that is funnier, braver, and more vulnerable—a performance that doesn't shy away from the hard stuff while remaining fun as hell.
The Gift is dedicated to Mom & Dad.
The Village….
Thank you!
The Gift is the result of eight years of collaboration with a diverse "village" of over 40 creators. This show was built on the insights of artists, makers, and magicians.
From psychologists to lighting experts and local supporters, these are the people who helped turn a personal vision into a communal reality.
Thank you to the crew who make it possible each and every show!
And to our audience, our final collaborator is you. This show is a community ritual that relies on your stories, your presence, and your willingness to look for the light.
Julianna King — Director
Alex Glavin — Set Design / Technical Director
Elise Praz — Stage Manager
Ivane Soyombo — FOH Lead / House Manager
Vanilla King — Box Office Manager
Kiyah Harris — Covert Operations
Matthew Gerring — Props
Maggie Morgan — Artist Lead
Megan Dunford — Artist
Sammy Gripe — Artist
Roux Stunna — Voiceover Artist
Kristen Sunde — Digital Design
Kyle Sye — Marketing
Martin “Soky” Sokol — Marketing
Kathee Chimowitz — GTM Advisor
Sydney Bloeme — Socials
Braeden Rao — Merch
Jim McCambridge — Production Photographer
Şerife Wong — PR / Event Photographer