(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the world's greatest award-winning magicians in Masters of Illusion on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The show features Greg Frewin, Alexandra Burgio, and shock illusionist, Dan Sperry. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Greg Frewin is currently ranked as The International Grand Champion of Magic, having won every major award offered within the magic community. He has placed first in numerous magic competitions including the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, the Canadian Association of Magicians, and the Federation International Society of Magique widely regarded as the Olympics of magic. In his 30-year professional career, Frewin has performed live worldwide, from Japan to Monte Carlo, from cruise ships on the high seas to the Vegas Strip. He has also appeared on over 35 television programs including NBC's World's Greatest Magic, ABC's Champions of Magic, and his own three-part CBC specialMagic Man: Home for the Holidays.
Alexandra Burgio has graced the stage for over 17 years in Greg Frewin’s Show in Niagara Falls. She recently performed on Canada's Got Talent wowing the judges and is the only female Canadian magician to ever fool Penn and Teller on the hit show Penn and Teller: Fool Us. She will be a featured act in the Season 11 premiere of the TV show, Masters of Illusion. Burgio has performed on Disney Cruise Lines, Las VegasPenn and Teller: Fool Us, and in China in the Oceanic Magic Show in Shanghai.
Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry, widely acclaimed as “The Anti-Conjuror,” has left an indelible mark on the world of magic with his dark and edgy performances—infused with unhinged humor—engulfed in an aura of danger and unpredictability. Rising to prominence as a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, Sperry's unconventional approach has redefined the expectations of magic, furthering his career to include numerous viral videos, international television appearances, and sold-out world tours. He has mesmerized audiences at renowned venues such as The Magic Castle, The Sydney Opera House, Radio City Music Hall, and live on tour with Masters of Illusion, showcasing his unique blend of strange magic, intricate illusions, and macabre humor.
Tickets range from $29-$99 and are available for purchase online or by calling State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW (7469). State Theatre Guest Services, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open by phone and email only, Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. For in-person purchases, Guest Services is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. Additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.
After major renovations, State Theatre New Jersey celebrated its 100th Anniversary in December 2021 in a fully renovated theater. Originally built as a silent film and vaudeville palace, State Theatre’s historic significance was honored by PBS by featuring it in its documentary series, Treasures of New Jersey, in the fall of 2018. “Treasures of New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey” can be streamed online.
Today, State Theatre is the largest performing arts center in Central New Jersey and has welcomed more than six million people through its doors since reopening as a nonprofit performing arts center in 1988. State Theatre New Jersey is a cornerstone of the cultural vitality of Middlesex County and averages a total economic impact on New Brunswick and the surrounding area of more than $18 million a year. The mainstage programs have featured high-caliber artists such as Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Kevin Hart, Ringo Starr, Melissa Etheridge, John Leguizamo, Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Program offerings include Broadway, orchestra, family, dance, comedy, rock/pop, jazz, Performances for Schools, and Sensory-Friendly Performances.
State Theatre New Jersey’s programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com.
