Welcome to Food and Magic – a unique private dining experience in Cluj, where you’ll savor traditional Romanian dishes while a skilled local magician performs mesmerizing tricks just for you. This personalized dinner combines the rich flavors of Romanian cuisine with exclusive magic acts, creating an unforgettable evening.
Tour Itinerary:
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1. Arrival and Warm Welcome As you arrive at the charming, private dining venue in Cluj, our host will greet you and guide you to your table, set up just for you and your group. Our talented magician awaits you, ready to enchant you with magic and mystery. Each guest will receive a small traditional token, blessed by the magician for good fortune throughout the evening.
2. Magic-Infused Romanian Appetizers.
The evening begins with a variety of authentic Romanian appetizers, including salată de vinete (eggplant spread), zacuscă (vegetable spread), and telemea (traditional cheese), served with fresh, rustic bread. As you sample these rich flavors, the magician will start with close-up tricks, using objects like cards and coins to introduce you to the art of magic. His sleight-of-hand illusions are designed to set the tone, sparking your curiosity as you witness the impossible happening before your eyes.
3.Main Course and Personal Magic Showo
While enjoying a hearty Romanian main course, such as sarmale (stuffed cabbage rolls) with mămăligă (polenta), or a savory tocană de vită (beef stew), the magician will perform a series of intimate tricks at your table. Each guest will have a front-row seat as he uses everyday items from the table, blending magic with Romanian tradition. With each act, he’ll share anecdotes from his travels and stories about the origins of his favorite tricks, giving you a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the world of a magician.
4.Interactive Sweet Break with Romanian Desserts
Before dessert, guests are invited to join in the magic. The magician will encourage you to assist him with select tricks, allowing you to take an active role in creating the evening’s illusions.As you enjoy traditional Romanian sweets like papanaÈ™i (fried or boiled doughnuts topped with sour cream and jam) and cozonac (sweet bread with nuts or cocoa), he’ll seamlessly incorporate these elements into his tricks. With every bite, you’ll feel the magic growing around you, each taste bringing you further into this unique experience.
5.The Grand Illusion Finale
For the final act, the magician will perform a breathtaking illusion that combines everything you’ve experienced during the evening. Using elements inspired by Romanian culture, this final trick will be a celebration of magic, mystery, and tradition. Before the night ends, he’ll reveal a “secret” for good fortune, leaving each guest with a small Romanian keepsake to commemorate the evening’s magic and wonder.
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Join us for a night where the flavors of traditional Romanian cuisine blend seamlessly with enchanting magic, turning a dinner into a one-of-a-kind experience filled with wonder and delight.
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Tour Details
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•Duration: Approximately 3,5 hours
•Location: Varzarie Restaurtant in Cluj
•Dress Code: Smart casual
•Private experience: Limited seats to ensure an intimate and personal show
Note: This tour is suitable for all ages, and the magician will tailor each trick to suit the audience.
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