House of Cards, an illusion themed elevated dining experience, will open at 119 Third Avenue South in Nashville Tennessee on April 9 offering diners an authentic 1930’s style speakeasy among a crafted environment of magic artifacts and antiques. The 9,500 square feet build out beneath the Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museums will feature magicians steeped in the art of deception with each reservation including a ticket to the nightly magic shows in the 50 seat showroom.
“We’re here for the long haul and we decided to do something completely unique by locating a world-class speakeasy, restaurant and bar in the basement of the Johnny Cash Museum,” says Founder Bill Miller. “We are very excited to bring fellow Nashvillians into this beautiful environment and back into downtown. Many people have a misconception of magic. When you visit and see the expertise of these magicians, you will be blown away. Plus, I really enjoyed the discovery of curating this rare playing card collection including a card that dates back to 1490.”
Once guests are greeted, they begin a journey via a secret tunnel which leads to a magical world that has been characterized as “indescribable” by anyone who’s visited. From the beautiful handcrafted bar to the multimillion-dollar collection of art, European antiques and magic-related artifacts, the interior is the result of four years of design, planning, and artisanship resulting in an authentic, speakeasy ambiance reminiscent of the 1930’s. House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine, hand-crafted cocktails under one roof. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians who are stationed throughout the venue to provide mind-boggling illusions and tricks all evening long. To further enhance the experience, House of Cards has a dress code and no-photography policy to ensure the privacy of guests. Reservations are required and include complimentary tickets to the magic performances in the showroom. Learn more about House of Card on their website.
