Memorial Day is an ideal time to visit San Francisco. The city has numerous events planned including a celebration at the National Cemetery in the Presidio as well as festivals, baseball games and much more.
A Magical Experience: The Illusionists at the Orpheum
Mindblowing, a brain bender, jaw dropping...all describe The Illusionists, Live from Broadway, considered one of the most thrilling and sophisticated magic shows featuring the talents of 7 of the world's master illusionists.
A show for all ages that wows with incredible acts of mind-reading, levitation, disappearance, illusion and water escapes, the 7 acclaimed performers combine the feats of past magicians such as Harry Houdini and meld it with modern illusion, theatrics and artistry for a show like no other.
The Illusionists-the world's seven top performers will leave you awestruck.
The performers are:
Dan Perry, The Anti-Conjouror, specializes in shock illusions, combining magic with the macabre.
Yu Ho-Jin, The Manipulator uses mystery and elegant manipulation.
Kevin James, The Inventor is considered one of the world's most groundbreaking and innovative illusionists.
Andrew Basso, The Escapologist, conjours Harry Houdini in his life and death underwater escape performances.
Jeff Hobson, The Trickster and the show's host offers comedic relief, glamor and showmanship with amazing slight of hand.
Ben Blaque is The Weapon Master, performing dangerous acts of dexterity using crossbows.
James More is The Deceptionist, who uses fast-paced, high-risk illusions without the help of cameras or special editing: what you see is what you get.
Considered a "high-tech extravaganza' by the New York Times, 'Houdini Times Seven' by the New York Daily News and 'Incredible, astounding, amusing, mystifying, perplexing and challenging...' by the Australian Stage this stunningly spectacular show is a definite must-see.
Performed in London and on Broadway and now on its world tour, the show is in San Francisco at the SHN Orpheum Theatre from February 16th through the 21st, 2016.
Wicked: Best Musical of the Decade at the Orpheum Theatre
Winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards®, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy and Toto arrive, WICKED tells the story of two very different girls who meet in Oz and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Declared “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly and “A Cultural Phenomenon” by Variety, WICKED is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento.
This award-winning musical about the untold story of the witches of Oz will be playing at the SHN Orpheum Theatre from March 9th through April 16, 2016.
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