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Updated June 10, 2022: As of June 14, due to Allegheny County COVID-19 Community Level changing to "medium" status, masks are not required to attend this performance. Proof of vaccination is not required. Other Cultural District performances may have different entry requirements. Please visit TrustArts.org/Welcome for complete information.

Paul Gertner is widely recognized as one of the finest sleight-of-hand magicians in the world today. Paul holds multiple first place awards in international competitions, including a First Place at FISM (the Olympics of Magic) in Madrid, Spain. He has received Magician of the Year awards from the Magic Castle in Hollywood three times. Paul was the magic teacher to TV star Johnny Carson and has created magic for David Copperfield’s TV specials. He has performed in 40 countries including a sold-out tour of 31 cities throughout China. Paul has been featured on NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” NBC’s “World’s Greatest Magic” and ABC’s “That’s Incredible!” Paul is the only magician to appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” five times, taking home multiple trophies. He even performed at the inauguration of the President of the United States!

Steel City Miracles is Paul’s newest 75-minute program of innovative theatrical sleight-of-hand magic based on his sell-out residency at the historic Omni Park House in Boston. A love letter to growing up in Pittsburgh, every magical effect is original material, created and performed in the unique Paul Gertner style. Watch closely -- you will not believe your eyes! He has fooled Penn & Teller (over and over) but can he fool you? This evening of close-up storytelling will fill you with wonder for years to come. Designed for adults and perfect for a date night, don’t miss this limited two-week engagement that is only available to Liberty Magic subscribers. And Paul’s extensive Pittsburgh family.