A WORLD OF DEVILISH DEALS

LIFE AND TRUST

Life And Trust is a world of money, sex, and power unfolding in the heart of New York’s Financial District. Those who enter Life And Trust may roam through its sprawling realms at their own pace, as Faustian legends or “deals with the devil” materialize all around them. Beginning on the eve of the Great Crash of 1929 and careening back to the Gilded Age of New York, Life And Trust explores the cost of ambition and desire through the eyes of its many characters. From Wall Street tycoons to vaudeville stars, daring scientists to rebellious bohemians, these dream-like figures form a searing love letter to the history of New York, as well as an exploration of human folly and ingenuity. A great spectacle awaits those who are willing to wager their souls by stepping into Life And Trust. Will you be one of them?

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 Coffee Hall


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 Coffee Hall— home to Life And Trust‘s many subterranean vaults— Unlocked is a series of intimate conversations about creators and the passions that power them. 

  • November 12th | Jameel Saleem
  • December 3rd | Amanda Palmer | Tickets Available Now
  • January 28th | James Shapiro | Tickets Available Soon


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. 

Past Unlocked Speaker Series Events

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.
CBS News New York
Should you sell your soul for a ticket? Absolutely, yes.
Metro Weekly
Life and Trust is a lushly designed fever dream, sumptuously conceived and lovely to look at
The Daily Beast
A universe rich with colors and textures that’s delightful to explore.
The New York Times
Life and Trust is a marvel of spectacle, and one I suspect will draw return attendants seeking significance and revelry
Theatrely
You may want Life and Trust to never end.
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.
Slant