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90 Years of Stage Magic: San Antonio's Best-Kept Secret

Ever wondered what happens above the stage when the lights go down and the magic begins?

In this episode, Armando sits down with Adriana Kahrs from Texas Scenic, a 90-year-old San Antonio company that has been manufacturing and installing the rigging, curtains, and equipment inside theaters across the country. From the Tobin Center to high school auditoriums, from hand-sewn 25-ounce velour curtains to automated motorized rigging systems, Adriana shares her 32-year journey in an industry most people never knew existed.

Discover how a hidden gem in San Antonio has shaped the performing arts world and why the people who work there can't help but look up when the show starts.