AN ETERNAL INSTITUTION

LIFE AND TRUST

Life And Trust is a historic bank that has bankrolled New York’s greatest innovations for centuries. Located in the beating heart of New York’s Financial District, Life And Trust guards the secrets of the rich and powerful within its walls. For those who wish to pull back the curtain on American ambition, Life And Trust offers a rare opportunity to discover the value— and the cost— of cherished dreams and desires. If you long to know your worth— and better yet, to earn it— enter Life And Trust’s timeless vaults for a chance at freedom, abundance, and immortality.

Emursive produces immersive experiences in extraordinary places. As proprietors of The McKittrick Hotel and Conwell Tower, Emursive produces the award-winning Sleep No More, the highly anticipated Life And Trust, and the mind-bending Speakeasy Magick. Emursive also produces numerous live concerts, intimate music festivals, showstopping events, and spectacular themed holiday celebrations at Gallow Green, The Club Car, Manderley Bar, Conwell Coffee Hall, and The Overlook Bar.

The Unlocked Speaker Series at Conwell Tower


Unlocked is a monthly series that explores the creative process with a featured guest each month, hosted by Ilana Gilovich (Emursive).


Held within the evocative atmosphere of Conwell Tower— home to Life And Trust‘s many subterranean vaults— Unlocked is a series of intimate conversations about creators and the passions that power them. 

  • September 3rd | Jon Ronson | Tickets available now
  • October 1st | Nanette Burstein | Tickets releasing Mid-September
  • November 12th | Jameel Saleem | Tickets releasing Mid-October


All events are free of charge and space is limited. Join us as we unlock the secrets behind the creativity of visionary minds, one conversation at a time. 

Click here to reserve your spot.

Conwell Tower - Home of Life and Trust

Conwell Tower houses the historic Life And Trust bank, as well as the sinfully delicious Conwell Coffee Hall. Conwell Tower, commissioned by financial titan J.G. Conwell, stands as an enduring testament to the opulence and ambition of the early 20th century financial world.

Life and Trust

This architectural wonder soars majestically into the clouds, its iconic exterior evoking the grandeur of the surrounding New York city skyline. The building’s facade blends artistic craftsmanship with its imposing stature. Inside, Conwell Tower houses a series of lavishly decorated halls, with marble floors, gilded ceilings, and large windows with plush emerald green curtains. Each floor of Conwell Tower was meticulously designed to reflect both the power and sophistication of J.G. Conwell’s financial empire, making it not only a functional headquarters but also a symbol of enduring legacy and architectural brilliance.

Come to Conwell Tower, leave dazzled.
Dave Carlin, CBS News New York
Should you sell your soul for a ticket? Absolutely, yes.
Ryan Leeds, Metro Weekly
Life and Trust is a lushly designed fever dream, sumptuously conceived and lovely to look at
-Tim Teeman, The Daily Beast
Life and Trust is a marvel of spectacle, and one I suspect will draw return attendants seeking significance and revelry
-Juan A. Ramirez, Theatrely
You may want Life and Trust to never end.
-David Cote, The Observer
Life and Trust…awes as both theater and environment. If the price of succumbing to its devilish delights is a lingering desire to see the whole thing again, that’s the kind of deal for which I’d willingly sell my soul.
-Dan Rubins, Slant