CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC to Bring Holiday Illusions to Playhouse Square

Beginning December 27, audiences will be captivated by the magic of the holiday season when the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic perform at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square.

Champions of Magic follow in the illustrious company of the most famous illusionist of all time, Houdini, who performed at the Palace Theatre in 1915. A perfect show for the whole family! The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are coming to the USA for the very first time, following four years in the UK, with sold-out shows, rave reviews and a run in London's West End.

World-renowned illusionist, the legendary Fay Presto, has been Influencing hundreds of magicians and has made the way for women in the magic world. Her humor and brilliance has led her to perform for the Queen of England and for Princess Diana on six separate occasions, as well as providing her unparalleled illusions at private magic shows in countless celebrities' homes.

With over 20 million online views between them, this cast of Britain's top magicians includes international award winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring large-scale illusions. Their skills have been seen around the world on TV with appearances on The CW's 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us', CNN's 'A Quest For Magic' and NBC's 'Caught On Camera With Nick Cannon'.

Witness the impossible, including disappearances, levitation, teleportation and a heart-stopping finale, all presented with lighting and special effects to rival the biggest theatrical spectacles.

Described by the British Press as "a spectacular family show" (Heart FM) and "slick, clever, funny and amazing" (Hereford Times) Champions of Magic has been seen by tens of thousands across the UK and finally in fall 2017 U.S. audiences will get their first chance to see why British fans return to see the country's biggest touring illusion show time and time again.

Don't miss your chance to catch some of the greatest magicians on the planet on their debut US tour, when they perform at Playhouse Square in a show that never fails to amaze. Champions of Magic will hit the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square this holiday season for a limited engagement beginning December 27.

Tickets for the December 27-29 performances at the Connor Palace are on sale August 21 and available at www.playhousesquare.org or 216-241-6000.