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Spellbinding Stagecraft with Modern-day Houdinis -

Broadway Center presents The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion

Sponsored by Fitchett, Benedict & Clark, P.S. Inc.

Tacoma, WA – Audiences will be mesmerized by The Spencers’ Theatre of Illusion on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 3:00pm in the Pantages Theater.  Charismatic duo, Kevin and Cindy Spencer, create a spellbinding afternoon of illusion and stagecraft appropriate for all ages.

Theatre of Illusion is a sophisticated production filled with original magical creations designed exclusively for The Spencers. The dazzling special effects and cutting-edge illusions include levitation, walking through walls, vanishing and reappearing and much more.  One illusion will even ask the entire audience to participate in a stunning, interactive mind reading experience!

With one of the largest touring illusion companies in the United States, The Spencers transport several tons of state-of-the-art illusions and special effects from city to city. They work leading inventors, creators and builders in the industry to incorporate original never-before-seen illusions into every performance.   

The Spencers bring new meaning to the world “magic” for every generation as they redefine the art of illusion and shatter the stereotype of the traditional magician. They are the only artists in history to be named Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year for a record-breaking six consecutive years and have twice been named America’s Best Entertainers (CA Magazine). The Spencers have baffled and entertained millions of people in venues across America and around the world.

The Spencers even made sports history!  They “vanished” the Stanley Cup for the National Hockey League as a kickoff to the NHL All-Star Weekend.  They cup did reappear along with Hockey Hall of Fame legend Larry Robinson.

Tickets to The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion are on sale now for $26, $36 and $49. Tickets may be purchased at the Broadway Center Box Office located on 9th & Broadway or by calling the Box Office at 253.591.5894. To purchase online at any time or for information about upcoming events visit www.broadwaycenter.org.

The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following for support of the 2007-2008 Season: ArtsFund, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, The Boeing Company, City of Tacoma, Forest Foundation, The News Tribune, Pierce County Arts Commission, Sequoia Foundation Pierce County Program, and Washington State Arts Commission.

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