Spencers: Theatre of Illusion brings magic to ECC Arts Center April 11
Married magical duo Kevin and Cindy Spencer will perform "Spencers: Theatre of Illusion" on Saturday, April 11, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center. The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the ECC Arts Center, Building H on ECC's Spartan Drive campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
This high-tech magic show combines drama, comedy, romance, and suspense with elaborate stage illusions. Blending the theatrical elements of a Broadway-style production with the energy of a rock concert, Kevin and Cindy Spencer take audiences on a journey to the impossible. The Spencers won the International Magic Society's "Magician of the Year Award" in 2009, joining the likes of David Copperfield, Criss Angel, and Penn & Teller, and have been described as "modern day Houdinis" by critics.
The Spencers' production is a unique fusion of magic and illusion, humor and mystery, and persona and personality. With a background in clinical psychology, Kevin likes to say, "I was going to help people's minds, but now I just mess with them."
"Theatre of Illusion" stands in stark contrast to the traditional magic show. Kevin Spencer sees it not as a stage full of tricks used to fool people, but as a way to inspire viewers with a sense of wonder. Audience members don't simply watch the show, but are also invited to participate in the magic. Using magic much like a storyteller uses words, Kevin fuses this family-friendly production with a gamut of emotions. And with the skills of a master showman, he creates a world where nothing is impossible and anything can happen.
Tickets to Spencers: Theatre of Illusion are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets for all performances in the ECC Arts Center are available online at tickets.elgin.edu or at the ECC Arts Center box office. Box office hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To purchase tickets by phone, call (847) 622-0300. All major credit cards are accepted.
This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Illinois Arts Council, The Crane Group, and General Mills Foundation.