Tuesdays are usually my least favorite weekday, especially when New York City is alternating between extreme humidity and rainstorms. The weekend just feels like it’s a million years away. However, this week, Tuesday was by far the highlight after I attended my first-ever Magic, Unlocked show at Keys & Heels.
For the uninitiated, the show takes place in a discreet speakeasy that houses a swanky bar. After years of walking up and down down Second Avenue on the Upper East Side, I had no idea this wasn’t a locksmith’s shop. Truth be told, the facade is so believable, I considered going there to make a copy of my apartment key.
And, before we get to the magic show, I want it on the record that I’d go back to Keys & Heels just to sit under a disco ball, enjoy the chic, moody lighting and retro decor while drinking cocktails with fun names like ‘High Heeled Ambition’ (a spin on a bee’s knees) or ‘Late Night Lover’ (an espresso martini). They’re wonderful. Better yet, should you buy a ticket for Magic, Unlocked, you’re entitled to a cocktail, wine, or beer of choice since one drink is included with your purchase.
But wait! There’s more! Magic, Unlocked ticket holders are also eligible for a free drink with the purchase of any pizza, pasta or entree at Uva Next Door , ironically located two doors down from Keys & Heels. Now, let’s get to the show. After checking in, my group was escorted to plush velvet couches facing each other.
While the show was sold out,.