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World-traveling illusionist schedules performance here
People materializing, dematerializing, levitating — it’s all part of the André Kole Magical Spectacular.
Kole, an internationally acclaimed illusionist, will be in Cleburne at 7 p.m. March 27-28 at Cleburne Bible Church’s Family Life Center.
During his colorful, full-stage production, Kole combines his performing skill with an extensive background as a psychic investigator and inventor of magical effects.
“As an illusionist, I do not waste my time trying to accomplish that which is possible, but rather I concentrate on that which is impossible,” he said.
As a usual feature of his show, Kole draws on his research as a psychic investigator to “bring out the truth behind communication with the dead, transcendental levitation and other psychic phenomena, as well as the Bermuda Triangle and psychic surgery.”
Several years ago while he was touring the Philippines, Time magazine asked him to investigate “psychic surgeons” there who claimed to perform miraculous operations without the use of any medical instruments or anesthetics.
Kole later testified in court in the United States on behalf of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in the commission’s efforts to halt the promotion of psychic healers in this country.
A skilled illusionist since early childhood and one of the top three inventors of magical effects, Kole has performed before millions of people through live and televised audiences in all 50 states, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa — 79 countries in all.
In addition to holding the highest award from the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, Calif., Kole is a creative consultant for David Copperfield, probably the best-known magician in the world today.
A number of years ago Kole was challenged to investigate the miracles of Jesus from the viewpoint of a professional illusionist. Sharing the discoveries he made during that investigation is also a part of this fast-paced production. Andre Kole is a special traveling representative of Campus Crusade for Christ International.
Tickets for the Cleburne show are $7 and are available at Cleburne Bible Church, at the intersection of West Henderson and Pendell streets, or by calling 817-641-8142. Because of anticipated response, advance ticket purchase is recommended.
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