This is your chance to own a little piece of what keeps Austin weird. On May 13-14, Sekrit Theater owner Beau Reichert will host an estate sale at his spectacular East Austin property, featuring a mix of antiques, yard art, movie props, vintage items, and more.
The sale coincides with Reichert's decision to put the iconic East Austin property on the market. He has owned the 2-acre spot for a decade, slowly turning it into an eclectic, artistic venue.
"There are many bits and pieces from the collection of the Sekrit Theater for sale, including a Swiss Military WWII-era bicycle, vintage A/V gear, a hot air balloon basket, and plenty of obscure items that every weird Austinite would drool over," Reichert tells CultureMap.
"I am also selling my props and costumes from the various themed parties that were held at the space. I'm very sad to see a decade of my curated collection go, but I need to use this opportunity to fundraise the relocation of the theater."
The estate sale takes place on the property, located at 1145 Perry Rd., Saturday, May 13, from 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday, May 14, from 10 am to 3 pm. Interested shoppers (and other curious Austinites) can peruse items beforehand here. Cash and personal checks will be accepted.
"I suggest people to arrive early and show your support to the property that was created for Austin artists," Reichert says.
As for the property, which features multiple homes, as well as the namesake theater, an atrium, pavilion, and more, it's listed for $3.5 million with Austin Music Realty Group.
An estate sale May 13-14 will feature Sekrit Theater treasures.
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An estate sale May 13-14 will feature Sekrit Theater treasures.
This Round Rock-made game does a lot more than slap themed artwork on its sides.
Anyone can have fun storming the castle with Multimorphic, Inc.'s new pinball game. A leading innovator in the pinball industry, Multimorphic has partnered with The Princess Bride Ltd. to bring the beloved classic film to life through pinball.
Multimorphic, Inc., based in Round Rock, TX, makes a unique machine: a modular pinball game that can swap out art and obstacles to fit a variety of collectible themes. The company now boasts 21 available games, with multiple licensed titles in development, offering a diverse range of experiences for pinball enthusiasts of all skill levels.
The classic '80s satirical film The Princess Bride lends inspiration to Multimorphic's latest release, which came out in February. Much more than a few key art features, the references are all over the game.
It features more than 200 video clips and quotes from the film, guiding players through iconic scenes while rewarding them for executing the right combination of shots. The playfield boasts interactive elements modeled after key locations from the movie, such as Humperdinck's Castle, Miracle Max's Hut, and the Cliffs of Insanity, where the pinball physically climbs the cliffs.
"The core of the pinball community grew up in the '80s and '90s, enjoy this classic, physical form of gaming, and have a lot of nostalgia for films and music from their childhoods," wrote Multimorphic founder Gerry Stellenberg in an email to CultureMap. "The Princess Bride ... has scenes that translate perfectly to pinball modes, has fantastic music from Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, and is loved by just about everybody. It's truly a perfect fit for pinball."
This playfield rests atop a video screen, enabling a versatile display of media right in the gameplay. Rather than just admiring an ideological theme, Stellenberg explains users can experience "playing within the story of the film." Some moving targets will take the shape of Rodents of Unusual Size (R.O.U.S.), and instructions will pop up underneath the ball.
Photo courtesy of Multimorphic, Inc.
"As Grandpa says in the film, 'Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...', all of which translate perfectly into playable pinball modes," says Stellenberg.
One of those modes, a favorite of the creators, is the Battle of Steel Mode, which allows players to step into the boots of Dread Pirate Roberts and Inigo Montoya in their legendary left-handed battle.
"Because we have multiple buttons on each side of the pinball machine, we actually force you to use only your left hand at the start of the mode by disabling the right-side buttons and mapping the left side buttons to both lower flippers," says Stellenberg. "Then if you hit the correct shots to progress to phase two, you see the clip where both characters switch hands. [The game plays the clip saying,] 'There is something I ought to tell you. I'm not left-handed either,' and then we disable the left side buttons and force you to switch to the buttons on the right side. It's a great moment in the film that we translated directly into gameplay."
Photo courtesy of Multimorphic, Inc.
The Princess Bride pinball game is available in a range of configurations and price points to suit both existing P3 owners and new buyers, with prices ranging from $3,750 for the Standard Game Kit to $13,750 for the ultimate Collector's Edition.
The Collector's Edition, designed for the most dedicated fans of the film, boasts an array of exclusive features, including replica Inigo Montoya swords mounted on the cabinet, bronze powder-coated hardware, a custom backbox display glass, a numbered plaque, and a signed certificate of authenticity.
Pre-orders for The Princess Bride pinball game are now open at multimorphic.com, with production set to begin this summer.
Photo courtesy of Multimorphic, Inc.
This Round Rock-made game does a lot more than slap themed artwork on its sides.