Mind Reader Mark Toland Extends Performances At The Greenhouse Theatre Through October
Mind Reader Mark Toland announces tickets on sale through October for his show Mind Reader, now in an open run at The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Over the course of 75 minutes, Toland engages audience members with psychological illusions and mysteries of the mind. The next press opening is Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Performances are every Wednesday at 8 p.m. with general admission, tickets $25 and available at greenhousetheater.org or by calling 773.404.7336. The next Please note: there are no performances July 4; August 15; August 22; September 26 and October 17.
"Get ready for an unforgettable evening," said Toland. "The audience is the cast, their thoughts are my props and their minds will be blown!" Audiences should prepare to take part in the show, as Toland attempts to get into their thoughts and reveal what they are thinking. "There are no weekly mentalism shows in the city right now, so I'm thrilled to bring an exciting new show to Chicago audiences every week," Toland added.
His shows have received numerous awards at international fringe festivals, including "Best of Fest" and "Audience Choice" at FRIGID New York, "Pick of Fringe" at the Orlando Fringe Festival and "Top Selling Show" at Chicago Fringe.
Mark Toland is an award-winning mind reader based in Chicago. Toland's mind reading skills are a fixture on Chicago stages, with multiple appearances at The Magic Penthouse, the Chicago Magic Lounge, The Lincoln Lodge, The Comedy Bar, and the Chicago Fringe Festival and major corporate and college events around the world. He has appeared on WGN, NBC, FOX, ABC, NPR, Disney and the TEDx Stage. Toland has also correctly guessed the outcome of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, predicted the headlines of the Chicago Tribune, and bicycled through Chicago traffic completely blindfolded.
Toland has a weekly blog at MarkToland.com that features a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a touring mind reader, helpful skills that anyone can use and travel tips from around the world.
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