VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

The bewitching beauties of the Black Diamond Burlesque stoked the flames for an upcoming show on Thursday, March 14, with this death (or at least fender-bender) defying feat performed by troupe magician Gypsy Allure. Read the invitation to an intimate show celebrating the Gator Lounge's 100th anniversary below.

- Videography by McFadden Creative.

"Join us on Thursday, March 14th, at The Gator Club's "private reserve upstairs lounge" for a Speakeasy style experience.

Black Diamond proudly celebrates the 100 year anniversary of this historic building at the corner of Main and Lemon in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

Guests will be treated to classic performances of burlesque and variety.

Receive your secret password to get past the velvet rope.

Pre-party begins at 7 pm. Showtime is 8 pm, with an after-party where you can meet and mingle with the cast in this timeless setting.

21 and over please. Two drink minimum. Reservations required.

Ticket availability is as follows:

Ultra-VIP seating: $500 for the best seats in the room. Up to four adults on an antique sofa, complete with a bottle of champagne for your party. Two of these packages available.

VIP: Two-seat high-tops or four-seat bistro tables for $50 per seat. In the "glitter zone" and with an excellent view of stage.

Diamond seats: four seat bistro tables for $40 per seat.

All seats offer a great view in this intimate setting. But VIPs will go quickly, so please visit our web site to order your tickets online now! You may also call 941.228.5107 and leave a message for more information.

Black Diamond Burlesque is going to dazzle you with this very special show. Enter our time machine and step back to a more elegant era with us."