Pittsburgh

Liberty Magic

September 16 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

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About

Liberty Magic is an intimate close-up magic parlour at 811 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, operated by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. It seats fewer than 70 people in four rows, and every show is general admission, with the first two rows sold as the Skeleton Key VIP block. No one under 12 is admitted, and there is no late seating at all: once the show begins you will not be permitted into the venue. Your experience starts 30 minutes before the show time, which is earlier than the Trust's usual one hour lobby opening. The venue does not serve drinks but runs as a bring your own bottle speakeasy, with a $5 per guest corkage fee, ID checks for anyone drinking, and a limit of one six-pack or one 750 ml bottle per person. Be aware before booking that the Trust publishes almost nothing about the physical accessibility of this room. There is no Liberty Magic facility page, the Trust's venue by venue elevator answer lists every other theater and omits this one, and the Trust's own group FAQ states plainly that accessibility information varies from venue to venue. Nothing is published about step-free access, an accessible entrance, restrooms, or wheelchair spaces here, so call the box office on 412-456-6666 before you book.

Getting To and From

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	No	Liberty Magic has no parking garage or lot at the venue itself. The Cultural District offers many parking options in lots, garages, and on the street, with most parking areas just blocks from any of the Trust's theaters.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes	Yes	Patrons are always welcome to drop off and pick up directly in front of the doors of any Pittsburgh Cultural Trust theater or gallery, and the Trust's FAQ confirms that curbside drop off is allowed. Curbside wheelchair assistance is available upon arrival. Lyft is the Official Rideshare Partner of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.	These are campus-wide statements covering the Trust's venues. Nothing describes a drop off point at 811 Liberty Avenue specifically.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Two garages take Trust pre-paid parking, both operated by Alco Parking. Theater Square Garage: 667 Penn Avenue, GPS 120 7th Street, $20 pre-paid, open 24 hours seven days, clearance 7 feet 2 inches, and 16 accessible spaces. K&L Gates Center Garage: 210 Sixth Avenue, GPS 589 Wood Street, $15 pre-paid, open 24 hours seven days, clearance 6 feet 3 inches, maximum vehicle length 12 feet.	Neither garage is described as close to Liberty Magic. The Trust positions the Theater Square Garage as close to the Benedum Center and the O'Reilly Theater, and gives an accessible space count only for that garage. Add parking by calling 412-456-6666 or during online checkout. ParkPGH, a Trust project, gives real-time garage information.
Accessible Entrance	Yes		Curbside wheelchair assistance is available upon arrival, which is a campus-wide Trust service. Beyond that, nothing is published about getting into Liberty Magic. No accessible entrance, street level access, ramp, step or threshold is described for 811 Liberty Avenue anywhere on the Trust's site.	Two things make this gap unusually clear. There is no Liberty Magic facility page, unlike the Trust's other theaters, and the Trust's own group FAQ states that accessibility information varies from venue to venue. Treat this venue as unknown until you have called the box office on 412-456-6666.
Site Map/Floorplan

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Liberty Magic reserves the right to inspect all packages, purses, backpacks and bags at the door. This is a bag inspection, not a walk-through screening: the Trust's EVOLV contactless screening machines are stated to be in effect at the Benedum Center, Byham Theater, and O'Reilly Theater, and Liberty Magic is not among them.	The Trust's campus bag policy still applies, allowing one bag per guest no larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Because the venue is bring your own bottle, drink limits are enforced at the door too: guests must be 21 or over with photo ID to drink, and the limit is one six-pack or one 750 ml bottle per person, with a $5 per guest corkage fee.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Service dogs and miniature horses are welcome in all of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's theaters and facilities. Assistive listening devices are available at all venues for all performances on a first come, first served basis. Curbside wheelchair assistance is available upon arrival.	Those three are the only Trust services whose own wording covers every venue, so they are the only ones that reach Liberty Magic. Everything else the Trust publishes is tied on the page to another building and must not be assumed here: Guest Services Device Centers, large print and Braille programs, Sensory Guides, social stories, GalaPro captioning, Sennheiser MobileConnect, lactation rooms, the adult changing table, mobile drink and snack ordering, and venue tours. No wheelchair loan, no hearing loop and no quiet space is documented. Accommodation requests go to 412-456-6666 with at least two weeks notice. Note that the Trust's per-venue direct phone list omits Liberty Magic entirely.
Accessible Seating (Theater)	Yes		All Liberty Magic shows are general admission, in a room of fewer than 70 seats in four rows, so there are no assigned accessible seats to select. No wheelchair space, companion seat or transfer seat is described for this venue, and no seating chart is published.	The Trust's campus instruction to buy accessible seating and state your needs at the time of purchase does not fit a general admission room, and the Trust's line about accessible seating on the orchestra level is written for its proscenium theaters, not for a four row parlour. Neither statement should be read as a Liberty Magic fact. The first two rows are sold as the Skeleton Key VIP block. If you need a particular position, call 412-456-6666 before booking.

Location

811 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Getting To and From

Find essential details on parking, drop-off points, and accessibility to make your visit smooth and hassle-free.
Check the table below for more information.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	No	Liberty Magic has no parking garage or lot at the venue itself. The Cultural District offers many parking options in lots, garages, and on the street, with most parking areas just blocks from any of the Trust's theaters.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes	Yes	Patrons are always welcome to drop off and pick up directly in front of the doors of any Pittsburgh Cultural Trust theater or gallery, and the Trust's FAQ confirms that curbside drop off is allowed. Curbside wheelchair assistance is available upon arrival. Lyft is the Official Rideshare Partner of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.	These are campus-wide statements covering the Trust's venues. Nothing describes a drop off point at 811 Liberty Avenue specifically.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Two garages take Trust pre-paid parking, both operated by Alco Parking. Theater Square Garage: 667 Penn Avenue, GPS 120 7th Street, $20 pre-paid, open 24 hours seven days, clearance 7 feet 2 inches, and 16 accessible spaces. K&L Gates Center Garage: 210 Sixth Avenue, GPS 589 Wood Street, $15 pre-paid, open 24 hours seven days, clearance 6 feet 3 inches, maximum vehicle length 12 feet.	Neither garage is described as close to Liberty Magic. The Trust positions the Theater Square Garage as close to the Benedum Center and the O'Reilly Theater, and gives an accessible space count only for that garage. Add parking by calling 412-456-6666 or during online checkout. ParkPGH, a Trust project, gives real-time garage information.
Accessible Entrance	Yes		Curbside wheelchair assistance is available upon arrival, which is a campus-wide Trust service. Beyond that, nothing is published about getting into Liberty Magic. No accessible entrance, street level access, ramp, step or threshold is described for 811 Liberty Avenue anywhere on the Trust's site.	Two things make this gap unusually clear. There is no Liberty Magic facility page, unlike the Trust's other theaters, and the Trust's own group FAQ states that accessibility information varies from venue to venue. Treat this venue as unknown until you have called the box office on 412-456-6666.
Site Map/Floorplan

Inside the Venue

Get to know what to expect indoors—from seating layouts to restrooms and concessions.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Liberty Magic reserves the right to inspect all packages, purses, backpacks and bags at the door. This is a bag inspection, not a walk-through screening: the Trust's EVOLV contactless screening machines are stated to be in effect at the Benedum Center, Byham Theater, and O'Reilly Theater, and Liberty Magic is not among them.	The Trust's campus bag policy still applies, allowing one bag per guest no larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Because the venue is bring your own bottle, drink limits are enforced at the door too: guests must be 21 or over with photo ID to drink, and the limit is one six-pack or one 750 ml bottle per person, with a $5 per guest corkage fee.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Service dogs and miniature horses are welcome in all of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's theaters and facilities. Assistive listening devices are available at all venues for all performances on a first come, first served basis. Curbside wheelchair assistance is available upon arrival.	Those three are the only Trust services whose own wording covers every venue, so they are the only ones that reach Liberty Magic. Everything else the Trust publishes is tied on the page to another building and must not be assumed here: Guest Services Device Centers, large print and Braille programs, Sensory Guides, social stories, GalaPro captioning, Sennheiser MobileConnect, lactation rooms, the adult changing table, mobile drink and snack ordering, and venue tours. No wheelchair loan, no hearing loop and no quiet space is documented. Accommodation requests go to 412-456-6666 with at least two weeks notice. Note that the Trust's per-venue direct phone list omits Liberty Magic entirely.
Accessible Seating (Theater)	Yes		All Liberty Magic shows are general admission, in a room of fewer than 70 seats in four rows, so there are no assigned accessible seats to select. No wheelchair space, companion seat or transfer seat is described for this venue, and no seating chart is published.	The Trust's campus instruction to buy accessible seating and state your needs at the time of purchase does not fit a general admission room, and the Trust's line about accessible seating on the orchestra level is written for its proscenium theaters, not for a four row parlour. Neither statement should be read as a Liberty Magic fact. The first two rows are sold as the Skeleton Key VIP block. If you need a particular position, call 412-456-6666 before booking.

Onsite Accessibility

Learn about ramps, elevators, restrooms, and other accessible features available during your visit

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Restrooms
Elevators
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	Liberty Magic does not serve drinks, but the venue allows guests to bring their own. It runs as a bring your own bottle speakeasy, with a $5 per guest corkage fee. Anyone drinking must be 21 or over and show photo ID, and the limit is one six-pack or one 750 ml bottle per person.	This reverses two campus rules, so trust the venue page over the general ones: the Trust's site-wide FAQ says no outside food or beverages are permitted in its venues and that beverages and snacks are available in all theaters, and neither is true here. There is a curiosity shop at the venue. Mobile drink and snack ordering is offered only at the Byham and Benedum.
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)	Yes	Yes	Liberty Magic is an intimate close-up magic parlour at 811 Liberty Avenue with fewer than 70 seats in four rows. All shows are general admission, and the first two rows are sold as the Skeleton Key VIP block. No one under 12 will be admitted. There is no late seating for Liberty Magic shows: once the show begins, you will not be permitted into the venue. Your experience starts 30 minutes before your scheduled show time.	The recommended age is stated inconsistently by the Trust, as ages 16 and up on the Liberty Magic FAQ and ages 18 and up on the groups page and the production child policy, though the hard floor of 12 is consistent across all of them. Mr. Messado's School of Magic is the documented exception, open to ages 8 and up with siblings 6 and up. The venue is also rented for buyouts, listed under events of fewer than 200 guests. Group sales: 412-471-6930 or groupsales@trustarts.org. Box office and accommodation requests: 412-456-6666.

Our Guidelines

1. Make Accessibility Info Easy to Find - Dedicated Website Accessibility Page

Clearly post detailed accessibility information online, covering parking, entrances, interior pathways, site plans, and more.

2. Include All Mobility Devices

Consider walkers, canes, crutches — not just wheelchairs. Provide specifics for a variety of mobility needs. Include people who use different devices in the conversation.

3. Go Beyond ADA Compliance

ADA is the minimum. Strive for real-world accessibility through thoughtful design and ongoing improvements.

4. Visibility = Accessibility

If disabled visitors aren't present, barriers may exist. Transparency and preparation are the keys to inclusion. Empower everyone to attend.

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