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NJPAC presents The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays | NEWARK, NJ

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 11/28/2023

(NEWARK, NJ) -- This holiday season, celebrate the joyful spirit with a magical Broadway production at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays. The show brings magic, amazement, wonder, and will appeal to all ages on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 8:00pm.

The Illusionists are set to enchant audiences with brand-new acts just in time for the holiday season. The audience will be fixated on the stage for 2 hours and 10 minutes, seeing the most astounding illusions and acts of magic.

NJPAC presents the hottest and most scandalous magical production this year. Expect a more intimate show that will enable you to connect with the performers on a different level. Plus, the upcoming event heavily relies on audience participation and volunteers, so this may be your chance to get on the stage with some of the most significant magicians in today’s generation. The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays is a touring magic production featuring a rotating cast of 5 to 8 magicians specializing in specific branches of magic, from stage illusions to mind reading to escapology and comedic charm.

Tickets to see The Illusionists are available for purchase online, by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office.

The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays is setting the stage on fire (figuratively) this holiday season at NJPAC. This Broadway magic production is only one of its kind - the reason why families flock from all over the nation every year to get a glimpse of this marvelous event filled with jaw-dropping tricks, mind-boggling illusions, and some life-or-death scenarios - making this wondrous event something you will never forget about. The show welcomes people of all ages because of its ability to entertain all age brackets. Who doesn’t enjoy magic tricks and illusions, right?




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It’s the most magical time of the year to take out the entire family! Celebrate the holidays with The Illusionists’ Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This nonstop show is packed with sophisticated illusions, close-up magic, mentalism, and technological spectacle that will blow your mind. It’s the perfect way for family and friends of all ages to unite in awe and wonder.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.




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