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NOTHING UP MY SLEEVE
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NOTHING UP MY SLEEVE

Round House Theatre · Bethesda

RunningFeb 11 – Mar 15
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Who It's Good For

Ideal for viewers who appreciate craft and technical mastery as entertainment, and who enjoy being intellectually engaged by *how* they're being deceived. Skip this if you prefer traditional narrative or need emotional catharsis; seek it out if you're fascinated by the mechanics of perception and want to experience genuine astonishment in a live setting.

Round House Theatre brings a world premiere magic show to Bethesda that takes the sleight-of-hand tradition seriously as theatrical art rather than parlor trick. Nothing Up My Sleeve positions magic as a form of storytelling and visual mystery-making, inviting audiences to experience the cognitive pleasure of being genuinely fooled by a live performer. The show unfolds across five weeks in the intimate Silver Spring setting, suggesting an evening built around sustained wonder rather than a rapid-fire parade of illusions. By framing magic as a legitimate theatrical discipline—complete with narrative arc and artistic intention—this production asks what happens when we surrender to the impossible.

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Round House Theatre is in Bethesda. The Bethesda Metro station (Red Line) is approximately a 10-minute walk from the theatre. The station is well-marked and provides direct access to the venue's downtown location.
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