Celebrate 16 Years Of Family Fun Magic At Raue Center

Get ready for a magical show filled with fun for the whole family! Children and adults alike will be mystified, dazzled and bamboozled by tricks, illusions and more as "Nothin' Up My Sleeve" celebrates 16 years of family magic fun at Raue Center For The Arts at 7 p.m. on November 2, 2018.

"Wow! 'Nothin' Up My Sleeve' has grown into an institution since it was started in 2002," says Raue Center Executive Director, Richard Kuranda. "Under the guidance of Glenn Chelius and Nino Cruz, we have entertained around 10,000 people with this great family show."

Co-hosts and co-producers Glenn Chelius and Nino Cruz will once again bring some of the finest magic, juggling and comedy entertainment to the stage. "Nothin' Up My Sleeve" is a family-friendly magic variety show filled with tricks and treats that you won't want to miss!

"Nothin' Up My Sleeve" will feature some of the area's finest talents, including Lake Geneva's number one star, Tristan Crist, who will be bringing his Vegas-style illusions to Raue Center's stage for another year. The event will also feature local favorite Joe Diamond, who regularly performs sold-out shows at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Diamond, who appeared in the second "Nothin' Up My Sleeve," will be bringing his magical dream interpretations to this year's show. The magic variety show will also feature talented juggler and ventriloquist Chris Gran. Chicago-based comedic magician Jeff Bibik will round out the talent with a performance that will engage the audience and bring them into the magic!

Raue Center will still be decked out in spooktacular Halloween decorations for the evening, so kids of all ages are encouraged to wear their costumes (nothing too scary, please!) to the show. Guests should also be sure to arrive early to experience all the magic! Doors open at 6 p.m. and the evening will commence with close-up magic in the lobby at 6:15 p.m. before moving to the main stage.

Tickets start at $17 and may be purchased online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake. Proceeds of this magic variety show will benefit Raue Center.

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