Illusionist Reza comes to ECC Arts Center May 17

Acclaimed illusionist Reza will perform his new show "Edge of Illusion," a groundbreaking and grand-scale production designed to simultaneously amaze and personally connect with audience members, on Wednesday, May 17, at the ECC Arts Center. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the center, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Reza's interest in the world of magic began at the early age of seven, after he was inspired by a magic show in his hometown of Brookings, S.D.

By age 14, Reza was performing for resorts and large corporations across the Midwest. Today, the once youth magician prodigy is one of the industry's fastest-rising stars, with his mind set on changing the world's perception of magic.

Reza was voted "2016 Magician of the Year" and recently completed a 100-show residency in Branson, Mo. He has appeared on A&E's "Duck Dynasty," MTV, The CW, PBS and will be featured on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" this summer. The Denver Post calls Reza "the world's top touring illusionist."

Tickets for "Reza: Edge of Illusion" are $22 to $45 or $17 to $40 for children. VIP seating includes a question-and-answer time with Reza that will feature additional illusions/magic tricks not featured in the performance.

For more information on Reza and for video previews of "Edge of Illusion," visit www.RezaLive.com.

Tickets are available online at tickets.elgin.edu or at the ECC Arts Center box office.

Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. To purchase tickets by phone, call (847) 622-0300. All major credit cards are accepted. The ECC Arts Center can be found at www.facebook.com/eccartscenter and on Twitter @eccartscenter.