A year or two ago (its been a while) I stopped by here and the only thing is getting the reservation and everything in place is sometimes difficult, however it is great fun. His main website is best to find exact dates and locations. I don't drink at all, however, for wine drinkers it is also very nice, "water please", lol, I was so out of place, but I got as much water as I wanted :) The magic is...well the magical part of this enjoyable event. Just a bunch of magic going on, which I love to watch.
Review Source:Crowd was drunk and rowdy. If you like this environment you'll enjoy the show just fine. This event is on the pricey side but the service and food are only ok, nothing spectacular. I don't remember anyone greeting me when I walked in. David minkin is very charming and he's probably worth seeing at magic castle. Not sure I'd go back to Bardot.
Review Source:I took my boyfriend to this event for a gift, and I had such great reviews I thought it would be great! Â To me it was, okay. Â I did the event at Bardot in January 2013, and the so called 'food' was quite literally crackers with cheddar cheese, grapes, and mediocre chicken skewers. Â I read these reviews about the good snacks, so I was disappointed and we left hungry.
My boyfriend enjoyed the wine, so that was good. Â
The host rushed us through the wine tasting because they were behind on schedule, so that was a little tacky. Â Everyone had to chug their wines in a sense instead of enjoy them. Â The pre-get together was boring. Â We were just in a room sitting there for 2 hours before the show.
David's show was cool, and my boyfriend enjoyed it very much. Â
But, I don't think it's worth $85 a ticket.
I took my boyfriend to see David Minkin last spring, when he was still performing in Malibu. Unfortunately, the venue suffered fire damage and Minkin was forced to find new places to perform. I hope that the venue reopens, as it was a very cool place for the event.
We started the event with wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres in a patio on the second floor of the restaurant. There were four different wines from local wineries, liberally poured and buffet of little bites. Each wine course came with an introduction to the wine and manufacturer. We didn't feel rushed and made friends with the other guests at our table. We were relaxed and tipsy going into the magic show.
The show took place in the wine cellar, which held maybe thirty people. It was all close-up magic with lots of audience participation. There was not a bad seat in the room, as it was all very intimate.
I do not want to give away a single moment of the show, just to say that Minkin blew me away. I have zero idea how he did any of his tricks, each more impressive than the last. In addition to being an utterly amazing magician, he was very warm and chatting with all of the guests. I had an all around great feeling leaving this event.
My only complaint, is the magic portion seemed a bit short. Maybe it just flew by because it was so dazzling and I couldn't help but want for more.
Make sure to catch Minkin, wherever he may be performing.
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Truly amazing! Â I will never figure out how he got the card into the tin. Â I still have the card on my fridg to remind me that some things are just plain magical!
David does a great job of keeping you guessing...his close up work is the best I have seen and even after seeing him more than once, I am still bewildered.
The Malibu venue is perfect as it is intimate and you feel as if you are at a friend's house rather than a paying guest.
It's a magical event! Â LITERALLY. Â Wine, appetizers, a wonderful staff and an excellent magician make this a day to remember. Â I brought my 21 year old niece, I wanted her to experience Malibu and something different. Â She was pretty happy that Robert Kardashian was filming a reality dating show and they ended up joining us however at the end if he day the magic was more exciting and David was the star.
After wine upstairs we head to the wine cellar for the magic and we are up front and CLOSE - David is FANTASTIC, turning around every skeptic in the audience. Â He did some amazing card tricks with my niece, bent MY quarter, I could go on but GO and see for yourself. Â Worth very penny. Â Beautiful location, good wines, professional staff and amazing magic.
My wife asked me what I wanted as a gift and I told her a magic show would be different. Â I knew of Mr. Minkin because he had done a charity event for my childrens' school and so she checked on what shows he did. Â She found out about his magic and wine show and bought us tickets. Turned out to be a fantastic evening and the magic was great. Â Being skeptical, i thought it should be easy to see how the tricks were being performed, but there was no way to figure out how the tricks were working. Â The illusion was tremendous.
I would highly recommend this show to anyone, especially to those who have not seen a close up magic show.
Sometimes less is more, sometimes it's not. I'll happily admit to being from the MTV school of Too Much Is Never Enough so I have mixed feelings about this show, however David Minkin is one outstanding magician and in fact one of the best, a consummate performer and a true gentleman so I'm rating this higher than I probably would considering everyone at the show seemed wildly enthusiastic about it. The one thing I noticed from the reviews here, are that none of the reviewers seemed like big magic fans or particularly knowledgable about the craft, so keep your expectations at bay if you frequent a lot of magic shows.
The setting is lovely, Beaurivage is still beautiful even though you can see the rough edges, the upstairs patio where the wine tasting and hor d'oeuvres are served is comfortable and boasts a gorgeous view of the Pacific. The magic is down in the wine cellar and it's so reminiscent of the settings at Magic Castle, it's uncanny. The food was pleasantly surprising, simple but effective hor d'oeuvres, maybe 8-10 varieties.
The wine is courtesy of Rosenthal who used to have a cute little wine tasting room on premises but have recently moved on to new digs. I wasn't a fan of their wines from my previous experiences so I wasn't expecting much here, but they did a nice job of picking four decent  tastings. It's supermarket quality wine, but it's adequate. I must admit a little disappointment as somehow I had mistaken the tasting concept for all you can drink in my head.
The setting for the show is intimate, our front and center seats were only a foot or so from David himself and the furthest are no more than ten. Â He gets almost everyone involved at some point which makes it a pretty memorable evening for all. The tricks are small, there are no flamboyant show pieces. Coin tricks and card tricks abound, some very common but so well performed and so closely imagined that they take on a new sense of wonder including a stunning version of levitating and orbiting playing cards. Others are quietly astounding, from a water conjuring trick to a glass bending illusion that I got to keep the resulting wine glass from. There's even a musical interlude involving only crisp guitar playing and no magic. Still, the show seemed somewhat short to me, maybe I just enjoyed it a lot and wished for more but I couldn't help feel that it could have been longer. The magic was stunning and crowd pleasing yet I was a little surprised there wasn't a bigger set piece finale to really put the show over the top. It's quite possible I'm just jaded from some amazing visits to The Magic Castle where you can indulge in as much magic as you can stand in an evening for about the same cost.
Looking at the faces of the other patrons as we were leaving and hearing their glowing verbal reviews, I'd say the show is a fabulous success. Â I'd recommend coming here before a visit to the Magic Caste though, it's hard for one great magician to compete with an ever changing roster of them once you've seen it. One great by product of seeing this is that if you sign the book or leave a card, they'll get you passes for the Castle when David Minkin performs there which he does quite often.
Show - A-
Food/Wine - B+
Ambience - A-
Value - B+
It's never a bad trip when you end up in Malibu. Â Website says light appetizers, but skip dinner. Â There's one hour before the show for wine tasting and there's plenty of food. Â The show is amazing because it's in a close setting. Â You can actually stare at objects and see them transform shapes in his hands. Â Pretty interactive with the audience, so if you're a skeptic, hope you get picked on, and he'll make a believer out of you.
Review Source:Seriously good time!
I went with some friends and we all walked away feeling like 'what a truly fantastic time!' I think we live in the best place on earth and doing things like this....drinking wine overlooking the amazing Pacific Ocean and seeing an awesome show only reinforces that. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon? I love drinking wine and I love seeing magic shows but I'm generally a skeptic (and sometimes a know-it-all) thinking that I can figure it out. I was truly stumped and found myself speaking outloud at times "how on earth did he do that?"
Can't wait to go again!
I have seen David perform 4 times, but this was the first time I have been to his Evening of Wine and Magic show in Malibu.
1. Beau Rivage is a beautiful, rustic, Mediterranean restaurant, with great views of the ocean from their dining room and 2nd floor patio. A very romantic atmosphere.
2. The food/appetizers served were fresh and delicious.
3. The wine was from Rosenthal Estate in Malibu and surprisingly good overall. A wine expert from Rosenthal gave the tasting presentation, and the pours were plentiful.
4. David's delivery of close up magic is simply amazing. He has an understated personality, but don't let his easy going charm fool you - you will be blown away by his magic, left scratching your head wondering "how'd he do that?". Plenty of audience participation, and fun for adults young and old.
David did an amazing job! Best magic show I have seen in a long time. This place is tucked away right off PCH in Malibu, it's beautiful and really a treat!
The wine tasting and food was so yummy! The owner of the place and his wife are so very friendly! The place is beautiful in an old Italian way!
I love love love this place, everyone should go at least once! The top floor over looks the ocean, and it's really pretty... you can even rent it out for a private party, as we did and made the place really special! I highly recommend this place, for the magic and the wine! Makes for a really fun evening. The staff and service are just so friendly, just all around a great place!
Two thumbs up!
David Minkin has the kind of show that would please any audience beyond their expectations. He throws in a little bit of everything: his sense of humor will keep you laughing, his music will entertain you, and  of course his magic will absolutely blow your mind and get you thinking "how did he DO that?!"
His show may be considered a little pricy, so I suggest taking someone special, or a group of special people to make for a one of a kind unforgettable magical experience you'll never forget! :)
5 STARS: Â I was very impressed!
Magic show review
David has put together one great evening. Â I found out about this show while searching the web for events that included wine and magic. Â Two of my wife's favorite things. Â First off the wine was delicious. Â It was very cool to be able to talk to the Vintner while tasting the local wines. Â After the wine you are led down to a basement were the real "Magic" begins. Â I have always been very skeptical about magic. Â There has to be some way to explain it, right? Â But after seeing David do his thing, I am completely blown away!!! Â This is one magic show that you do not want to miss. Tip: Bring a business card. Â If you leave it in the bowl at registration, you may get an invite to the Magic Castle. Â Also if you get their early, the have wine tasting available outside in front of the restaurant.
David Minkin is truly a master of magic. Â Every time he puts on a show, it's awe-inspiring. Â I've seen him numerous times, and I always go away wondering, "how did he do that??"
He is best seen up-close and in person, where you can keep a close eye on what he's doing and try to discover his secrets (though you never will). Â His performance at the Evening of Enchantment provides the perfect opportunity to do exactly that. Â The small, intimate setting in the cellar of the Beaurivage restaurant puts you right in front of him, where you can scrutinize his every move.
The wine tasting is a nice prelude to the show. Â The Beaurivage, on the coast of Malibu, provides an intimate and romantic atmosphere. Â It's an excellent choice if you want to impress your date. Â I've attended the Evening of Enchantment twice, and I highly recommend it.
David Minkin is amazing. I got my boyfriend the tickets to David's Evening of Enchantment for his birthday a couple of years ago. I myself, am extremely skeptical of magic, and was curious to see how the night would unfold.
The atmosphere, the intimacy of the wine cellar, and the magic of David Minkin really made it a special night. I also got pulled up to assist in one of the magic tricks, and that's when I guess you could say I became a believer.
I would recommend the Evening of Enchantment to anyone and everyone. I am going back in a couple of months!
David Minkin does a rather shockingly good magic show at the seaside Malibu restaurant, Beaurivage every Sunday -- but don't think Statue of Liberty disappearing -- this is the real stuff -- up close prestidigitation (two feet away from you!) in the shadowy, gran cru packed wine cellar of this grand dame of Mallibu French cuisine.
I am not a magic buff, never did a thing for me -- but then I had never seen a man send cards levitating in thin air -- from two feet away -- helicoptering around his hands and the body of a audience member like a fluttery, glittery manic Tinkerbell, for seemingly minutes on end -- from two feet away I could see no visible support, nothing at all, pure air around the flying cards! And Minkin did this with his sleeves rolled up. Rolled up! It makes CGI effects on screen seem absurd. If Minkin had worn long sleeves, Pig woulda simply imagined he had 19 machines jammed into his armpits, firing various crap down into his waiting hands -- but Minkin had bupkus -- bare skin forearms.
Drunk as a skunk on local color from four flights of wine upstairs,  we sat in a mesmerized dazzle in the wine cellar, sozzled on rather excellent Malibu reds and whites furnished by local winery Rosenthal, whose long-haired biblio-winemaster resembled a black suited rocker for AC/DC. Apres magic, rockervintner schooled us vino-expertly in the upstairs dining room, including an impromptu exegesis on what a 'corked' wine smells like -- mushrooms! - while we ate tasty canapes -- mushrooms! -- and drank before we all tromped to the basement,  trooping past the Monsieur sitting at the front desk, looking rather bemused at the upstairs/downstairs fablieux."He (Minkin) will be good, you will see!" Monsiuer chuckled, before explaining to us that no, Beau Rivage has NOT closed -- Monsieur was selling it, but after an eight month escrow, the buyer dropped out, and Monsieur never stopped cranking out the oysters and caviar...and now with Minkin doing a show on Sundays it feels like one of those haute bourgouise  holiday hotels in San Sebastian, but with less stern matrons.
If upstairs was a cruise ship first night experience, landing at tables at strangers, Â everyone was quite happily palsy-walsy by the time we hit the cellar, where David's comely/hot partner AJ welcomed us.
In the past, when Pig has seen magic on television or in Las Vegas it's always been dull to him -- Pig is so far away that who cares? But when you're watching Minkin live, with his sleeves rolled up, bare armed! - materializing four big coins literally out of thin air, Â you are so close you could hit him with your merlot, you...just...can't...credit it. Where did the coins come from? It's like taking mescaline -- the effects are lurid, purple, and palpably impossible.
Minkin has a water trick which strikes me as gobsmacking, too -- producing it from his palms, with what I assume is some sort of tiny ballon sling shot fired from a secret compartment in his chest cavity -- who knows? Who wants to know -- the trick itself must be so sublimely difficult, and so effective, that all one can do is sit back and be in awe that he could do it at all. Did I mention slow, hovering helicopters of cards that have no visible means of support? These cards do langorous orbits around Minkin, as well as the girls from the audience. Okay, there's probably string somewhere, but again, who cares? You are two feet away. You can see nothing. That is, I believe, called magic.
Pig is not that visually sharp, but Party Girl is lightning fast, and she simply couldn't see how Minkin did his bare-armed coin palm materialization, nor his card magic. It's as if Minkin conjured up that transporter from the Trek films, and hooked it to a psychic crystal ball...
Lit like a Christmas tree, partying in the Beau Rivage wine cellar... I have a sentimental attachment to Beau Rivage, it's echt Johnny Carson Malibu, and Minkin's show is a perfect way to come back to the venerable grande madame' of Malibu French. The restaurant may be older, the bloom faded, but she's still got good bones, and sets out good silver and fine food, and this fun magic party is a perfect way to enjoy it.
Mink Man, you're a bare-forearmed wizard. Kudos!
Eat it,Copperfield! Here's Minkin's website: <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidminkin&s=5094270dff339d49e328cc75993371b33b8b8a74949dda3100344bab7c064204" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidminkin</a>...
but I think you can call Beaurivage.
Pig lovit.
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