General Event Information
TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 1ST, 2023 ONLINE, AT THE MUSEUM, OR AT THE MONMOUTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE!
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Family Day Event Schedule
12 PM - Doors Open
Food options: Johnson's Smokehouse, WTFluff (Cotton Candy), Muddy Cup Coffee Shop, Hershberger’s (fry pies and donuts), and Ferris & June's Shaved Ice.
Activities: Bouncy houses, crafts, vendor show, strolling magicians, yard games
*Food and activities over by 5:30 PM*
1 PM - Children’s Show by Mario Marchese "The Maker Magician"
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a first generation Italian-American, New York-based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation. Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC's Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Blaine's 2018 North American tour.
*15 minute meet & greet following show*
3-3:30 PM - Great Nicola Kahoot Event
Fun trivia for kids, a prize will be involved!
4 PM - Matinee Performance by Rob Thompson
Rob connects with his audiences on a personal level, striving to make everyone in the room feel as though the show is just for them. Rob's performances have been featured in casino showrooms, corporate events, theaters and festivals across the USA. At the age of 10 a local club paid Rob to do his first Magic Show and he’s never looked back. With well over 200 shows per year, Rob has honed his skills to a level of perfection that is both mystifying and entertaining.
*15 minute meet & greet following show*
5:30 PM - Awards Ceremony
Basket Raffle Drawing, Nizie Contest Winner announcement, Magic kit Giveaway: If your magic passport is full, you are entered in a giveaway to win a free magic kit, free tickets to the 2024 event, and a special backstage private magic trick from one of our magicians. Sponsor recognition/ appreciation, and first annual “Great Nicola Magic Festival Awards.” 3 categories: (1) Committee Member of The Year (2) Business of The Year (3) MVP
7 PM - Grand Finale Performance by Duane Laflin
Duane Laflin's performances have been enjoyed on five continents, in eighteen countries, and in forty-seven of the fifty states. Among his numerous credits are the Illusionist award (given in Mexico City), Star Of Magic (received in Singapore), and meriting the rank of Member Of The Inner Magic Circle With Gold Star from the Magic Circle in London, England. In the USA, Duane is appreciated and respected as a magician’s magician. Conventions of magicians and illusionists often use him as an instructor. He has headlined on stage at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood. Duane’s Grand Magic Show has enjoyed a five season run in the Black Hills of South Dakota (near Mount Rushmore) where it continues to receive rave reviews. Previous to that, he worked for three years in the Magic Beyond Belief Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. That show featured exotic animals and grand scale effects.Duane is assisted by talented ladies who add beauty, comedy and personality to the performance. You will not believe what they are able to do! Their costumes, smiles and banter with Duane make things extra fun.
8 PM - Final Curtain Call
At the conclusion of Duane’s performance all magicians will go back on stage for pictures and to do a final meet and greet.
9 PM - Doors Close
Food options: Johnson's Smokehouse, WTFluff (Cotton Candy), Muddy Cup Coffee Shop, Hershberger’s (fry pies and donuts), and Ferris & June's Shaved Ice.
Activities: Bouncy houses, crafts, vendor show, strolling magicians, yard games
*Food and activities over by 5:30 PM*
1 PM - Children’s Show by Mario Marchese "The Maker Magician"
Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a first generation Italian-American, New York-based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation. Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC's Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Blaine's 2018 North American tour.
*15 minute meet & greet following show*
3-3:30 PM - Great Nicola Kahoot Event
Fun trivia for kids, a prize will be involved!
4 PM - Matinee Performance by Rob Thompson
Rob connects with his audiences on a personal level, striving to make everyone in the room feel as though the show is just for them. Rob's performances have been featured in casino showrooms, corporate events, theaters and festivals across the USA. At the age of 10 a local club paid Rob to do his first Magic Show and he’s never looked back. With well over 200 shows per year, Rob has honed his skills to a level of perfection that is both mystifying and entertaining.
*15 minute meet & greet following show*
5:30 PM - Awards Ceremony
Basket Raffle Drawing, Nizie Contest Winner announcement, Magic kit Giveaway: If your magic passport is full, you are entered in a giveaway to win a free magic kit, free tickets to the 2024 event, and a special backstage private magic trick from one of our magicians. Sponsor recognition/ appreciation, and first annual “Great Nicola Magic Festival Awards.” 3 categories: (1) Committee Member of The Year (2) Business of The Year (3) MVP
7 PM - Grand Finale Performance by Duane Laflin
Duane Laflin's performances have been enjoyed on five continents, in eighteen countries, and in forty-seven of the fifty states. Among his numerous credits are the Illusionist award (given in Mexico City), Star Of Magic (received in Singapore), and meriting the rank of Member Of The Inner Magic Circle With Gold Star from the Magic Circle in London, England. In the USA, Duane is appreciated and respected as a magician’s magician. Conventions of magicians and illusionists often use him as an instructor. He has headlined on stage at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood. Duane’s Grand Magic Show has enjoyed a five season run in the Black Hills of South Dakota (near Mount Rushmore) where it continues to receive rave reviews. Previous to that, he worked for three years in the Magic Beyond Belief Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. That show featured exotic animals and grand scale effects.Duane is assisted by talented ladies who add beauty, comedy and personality to the performance. You will not believe what they are able to do! Their costumes, smiles and banter with Duane make things extra fun.
8 PM - Final Curtain Call
At the conclusion of Duane’s performance all magicians will go back on stage for pictures and to do a final meet and greet.
9 PM - Doors Close
