Family-friendly magic coming to Peterborough next month

Champions of Magic, a familyfriendly world-class magic show, is coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Dec. 9.

With more than 50 million online views between them, this cast of five illusionists includes international award-winners “presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic, and daring largescale illusions,” states a release from the entertainment company.

Champions of Magic cast members include Young & Strange, Alex McAleer, Hollie Englad, and Fernando Velasco.

Young & Strange are a dynamic duo who met at an early age and flourished as their love of magic grew. In recent years their development and innovation of spectacular illusions and live shows have landed them spots on primetime television and the biggest stages around the world.

Alex McAleer brings another level to this magic show with his ability to tap into the minds of his audiences. His segment is an amusing dance between his rare talent, loveable humour, and showmanship.

Alex has also written a variety of books discussing his techniques and given lectures to students of psychology, mentalism, and magicians at the Magic Circle.

A trained dancer and musical theatre performer, Hollie England found herself transitioning into the world of magic after constantly getting hired as “the girl in the box”.

After working with many illusionists, she went on to associate produce, cast, direct and choreograph multiple record-breaking Broadway shows, international tours, and immersive magic attractions for companies such as Cirque Du Soleil. She has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo, Masters of Illusion and The Go Big Show.

Escape artist Fernando Velasco creates a “nail-biting experience for audiences, making the impossible possible.”

The boundaries are pushed through his death-defying tricks, bringing onlookers on a suspenseful ride. Fernando is also known as the youngest escape artist to perform magic’s most dangerous illusions, the Houdini water torture cell.

Ticket information is available at the Memorial Centre.

With more than 50 million online views between them, this cast of five illusionists includes international awardwinners