DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center is proud to present Jason Hudy's “Mesmerizing Magic” on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. Be captivated by Hudy’s intricate world of illusion, with this “one-of-a-kind” show that amazes and bewilders.
With over 8,000 performances around the world in the last 20 years, including on “The Late Late Show” on CBS and Disney Cruise Line, as well as internationally in China and the Northern Mariana Islands, Jason Hudy’s magic is an enthralling spectacle of powerful illusion that will leave you breathless. This charismatic performer will delight and fascinate with more than the usual sleight of hand.
“Live magic is unlike anything else,” said Bryan Diver, Director of Kirkland Fine Arts Center. “It’s incredible that we were able to get Jason Hudy for our season opener, and we look forward to hearing the amazement from the audience when they see what he can do!”
Originally from Livonia, Mich., Jason Hudy has been performing professionally since age 13. At 12, he fell in love with magic after seeing his first magic show at the library. Realizing he could teach himself tricks from the books in the library, he got to work: “Soon I was doing magic for my Grandma’s senior citizen complex for an Easter celebration,” said Hudy. “My parents thought it would be a two-week hobby, and 25 years later, I am still doing magic.”
In his decades-long career, Hudy has headlined his own original hour-long dinner theater show, performed for Disney, ESPN, Hershey, Chevrolet, and other corporations, wowed audiences at amusement parks, theaters, and performing arts centers, toured college campuses and trade shows across the nation, performed in a touring variety show and as after-dinner entertainment—and so much more. In his younger years, Hudy performed at elementary schools, daycares, libraries, birthday parties, nursing homes, community centers, and elsewhere. Some of Hudy’s more interesting "performing" jobs have included being the host of a game show (similar to "Minute to Win It), announcing Pig Races for a summer (African Safari Wildlife Park, summer 2004), and even spending a summer dancing/singing in a song and dance show!
His magic show has evolved into a dazzling combination of audience interaction and imagination, with a grand spectacle of tricks and illusions that will delight and amaze. Hugh Warren, show co-producer at the Mountain of Entertainment Theater in Tennessee, said: “Jason is one of the best magicians I have ever seen. He is extremely special and unique. His show mixes amazing magic with music, and it is mesmerizing! This is a fun, magical experience for the entire family!” Get your tickets now!
Tickets - $30 // $25 // $20 // Children $12*
Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the ticket office between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday.
Group purchases of 10 or more tickets to a single performance receive a 10% discount. Call 217.424.6318 to learn more.
*Discounted tickets for children, seniors, veterans, Millikin faculty and staff, and Richland faculty, staff, and students are not available online. Please visit the ticket
office, between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday.
Patrons seeking accessible seating are also advised to call the ticket office to speak with a representative, so that we can find the seats that work best for you in our historic building.
Friends of Kirkland receive up to 25% off tickets and enjoy early access to Vespers tickets (before November 5)! Find out how to renew or join by contacting Bryan Diver at 217.424.3925 or donate on our website.
For a complete list of season events, visit millikin.edu/arts-millikin or check the Millikin calendar.
Ticket Office Information
kirklandfinearts.com | 217.424.6318
Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1215 W. Kirkland Drive, Decatur, Ill., 62522
Ticket Office Hours
Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
A grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency partially supports events at Kirkland Fine Arts Center.
For further media information, please contact LJ Pemberton, Marketing and Patron Relations Manager at Kirkland Fine Arts Center at 217.424.3931 or lpemberton@millikin.edu.