Top Australian magic performer Lee Cohen will guest star at the upcoming Imagine! Family Magic Spectacular. Dubbed ‘South Africa’s biggest magic show’ the lineup has now been expanded to feature ‘enchanting magicienne’ Lee Cohen (straight from Melbourne) at the Artscape Theatre on Saturday, 3 June, 2017.
With tickets for the first show having vanished in the blink of an eye, a must-see second performance of the Imagine! Spectacular, once again presented by the College of Magic, Cape Town’s only magical arts organisation, will be staged at 2.30pm.
More than 50 top children’s entertainers
This magical extravaganza will feature a cast of more than 50 top children’s entertainers, illusionists, jugglers, mimes and more. Last year’s show sold out, and this year’s edition of incredible illusions and dazzling magic is expected to be even more fantastical with the addition of the internationally renowned Cohen performing her special brand of walk-about magic as her enthralling onstage persona, Fairy Lee,
Cohen, a second generation magician and past president of the Australian Institute of Magic, takes her position as one of the few female magicians in the world very seriously. In her quest to inspire young girls, she discovered parents and children alike perceive magic to be tied to their fascination with fairies and the Fairy Lee character, with an entire show built around this mystical character, was born.
A talented musician, makeup artist and TV presenter who has captivated crowds with her magic in Hong Kong, Korea and the US, this is the beguiling performer‘s second visit to South Africa.
“Fairy Lee will roam the halls of Artscape before and after the stage show where anything and everything is possible. She’ll charm families with her fairy magic words, fairy dust and a possible special appearance in the foyer by her very special best friend, a beautiful rabbit named Hey Presto,” say the organisers.
Cohen is thrilled at the opportunity to share a touch of magic: “Magic fans around the world seem to love fairies as much as I do, and I’m sure the Mother City is no different! I look forward to capturing their imaginations and getting to meet so many new friends at the Imagine! Spectacular. ”
The College of Magic, now in its 37th year of teaching the art of magic and its allied arts as well as vital life-skills to children and adults, regularly hosts international magicians at their mega magical events. “Each year, we dream up bigger and better ways of making the Imagine! show even more spectacular. What an amazing opportunity for young people to get to meet a real live magical fairy – this year’s show is one not-to-be-missed!”, says David Gore, director of the College of Magic.
What: Imagine! Family Magic Spectacular show
Where: Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
When: Sat, 3 June, 2017
Tickets: From R160 with discounts for family bookings
Book: www.Computicket.co.za
Show proceeds: Umlingo Outreach initiative – life skills to young people in need
Info: www.collegeofmagic.com, 021 683 5480, www.facebook.com/collegeofmagic
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