COLUMBUS — On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists – Live from Broadway, will play the Palace Theatre in Columbus April 3 and 4 as part of its 2018 North American tour.
The Illusionists will play the Palace Theatre for two performances only, April 3 and 4. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St. in Columbus), all Ticketmaster outlets, and online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase by phone call 614-469-0939 or 800-745-3000. Orders for groups of 20 or more may be placed by calling 614-719-6900.
The performance schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts, and acts of breathtaking wonder, The Illusionists has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
Creative Producer Simon Painter said, “We can’t wait to bring this electrifying show to Columbus for a truly entertaining experience for the whole family. The Illusionists is the most non-stop and powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on the live stage.”
The five stars, each a master in their own field, are:
· The Trickster, Jeff Hobson: The epitome of glamour and showmanship, don’t be fooled by his innocent appearance. Jeff has audiences laughing long after the curtain goes down.
· The Inventor, Kevin James: Known for innovative illusions, Kevin is an inventor, comedian and collector of the strange and unusual. He is one of the most prolific inventors of magic in the world, and has created some of the most celebrated illusions of the last century.
· The Deductionist, Colin Cloud: One of the greatest thought readers of all time, Colin is a psychic savant known as a real-life Sherlock Holmes. Don’t play against him in a game of poker – he’s never lost.
· The Manipulator, An Ha Lim: The first-place winner at Korea’s Busan International Magic Competition (2006), Italy Club Convention Manipulation (2006) and World Magic Seminar in Asia (2007), An Ha Lim was also a Golden Lion Award winner at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas (2008).
· The Daredevil, Jonathan Goodwin: Widely considered one of the most creative, skilled, and frankly crazy stunt performers in the world, Jonathan is an accomplished knife thrower, archer, escape artist, fakir, martial artist, free diver, and free climber. Unlike the other performers in the show, Jonathan is not a magician or illusionist but will leave the audience breathless with his death-defying stunts.
