The Late Great Midnite Spook Show with ZABRECKY!
Schedule
Wed Oct 08 2025 at 07:00 am to 09:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
3201 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90027 | Los Angeles, CA
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ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: From the 1930s–60s, horror-themed magic shows known as “Spook Shows” thrilled late-night moviegoers across the U.S., blending séance-style magic, Grand Guignol theater, comedy, and horror films. These immersive events paved the way for cult classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and TV horror hosts like Vampira and Elvira, yet today they’re nearly forgotten. In this riveting multimedia experience, LA’s favorite polymath and seven-time Magic Castle award-winner Rob Zabrecky resurrects the lost world of the Spook Show. Through rare footage, vintage slides, and expert storytelling, Zabrecky explores the genre’s eerie origins, rise, and eventual fall. With his signature mix of theatrical magic and dark humor, Zabrecky offers a fascinating journey into this uniquely American slice of entertainment history and its lasting cultural impact.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Rob Zabrecky is a Los Angeles-born magician, actor, author, lecturer, and musician known for his darkly comedic and theatrical style. LA Weekly once called him “one of LA’s most interesting natives,” and his work spans television, film, stage, lecture halls, and the page. His 2019 memoir, Strange Cures (Rothco Press), captures his coming-of-age in ’70s–’90s Los Angeles. The LA Times called it “a punk poem to a forgotten Los Angeles.” A celebrated magician, Zabrecky has performed worldwide and earned seven Academy of Magical Arts awards. For 17 years, he’s hosted séances at the Magic Castle’s Houdini Séance Room, blending eerie storytelling with sleight of hand as a theatrical spirit medium. On screen, he’s appeared in A Ghost Story, A Desert, Lost River, and Strange Angel. In the ’90s, he fronted the indie band Possum Dixon, who released three albums on Interscope Records, and left a lasting mark on the LA music scene.
ABOUT THE CLUB: Founded in 1925, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club still thrives with food, friendship, and fun. Our meetings are held in our clubhouse, Friendship Auditorium, located at 3201 Riverside Drive, near the corner of Los Feliz Boulevard, in Griffith Park. Best described as a variety show, attendees enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and an interesting presentation from a guest speaker.
TICKETS: Sales on labreakfastclub.com close 48 hours before breakfast. Non-member tickets are $35 and Members receive a 34% discount when logged into their Membership Portal.
Please arrive between 6:45 - 7:00 AM sharp! Doors close at 7:15 AM. Your admission includes a buffet breakfast, enjoyment of our 100-year-old club traditions, plus a special presentation from our Speaker of the Week!
Note: Membership discounts are a benefit for members current with their dues. If you would like to apply to become a member, click here for more information.
HEALTH & SAFETY: Surgical disposable face masks or medical-grade masks (i.e., KN95, KF94, N95) are strongly recommended when not eating or drinking, especially during the cold and flu season, and will be provided on request.
ANIMALS: Only Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed indoors at this venue. Please keep pets and emotional support animals safely at home.
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Where is it happening?
3201 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90027Event Location & Nearby Stays:
