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Chris and Ryan combine jaw-dropping sleight of hand with grand illusions

that make you forget what’s possible. One minute, they’re producing

snow out of thin air. The next, they’re making entire people vanish right

before your eyes. And because this is the Holiday Spectacular, everything

comes wrapped in festive spirit—think sparkling costumes, a dash of

Christmas music, and illusions that feel straight out of a storybook.

Families, Couples, and Curious Greyhounds Welcome

What struck me most was the variety of the audience.

To my left? A family with three kids

who gasped so loudly during one

trick, you’d think Santa himself

had just landed on the roof. To my

right? A couple on a holiday date

night, leaning in together with

wide eyes and smiles. And then, of

course, there was me—Amos the

Greyhound—soaking in the magic

with ears perked and tail wagging.

That’s

the

thing

about

the

Zubrick

Holiday

Spectacular:

it’s

for

everyone.

Families

looking for holiday traditions.

Visitors

wanting

something

unforgettable in St. Pete. Even

locals like me who think we’ve

“seen it all.” Trust me—you

haven’t.

Behind the Curtain with the Zubricks

After the show, I got to chat with Chris and Ryan backstage. Well, “chat”

might be generous since I mostly wagged my tail and tried to figure out

where they were hiding all those props.

But here’s what I learned:

They spend months preparing for the Holiday Spectacular each year,

crafting new illusions and perfecting the timing of every trick.

They want each show to feel fresh and unique, even for repeat

visitors.

Above all, they want people to leave feeling like they’ve experienced