Jon Brunelle: The Craft of Illusory Magic

Jon Brunelle will present a brief history of the craft of illusory magic together with a sleight-of-hand demonstration, while taking a look at how magicians’ control of information and secrecy has changed over time.

Jon practiced sleight-of-hand magic professionally during the 1970s and ’80s, winning First Prize in a national close-up magic competition held by the Society of American Magicians in 1978. During his later career, he presented satiric slideshow lectures in collaboration with New York’s electronic music and video artists. His solo show, Better Love Through Surveillance, had successful stagings in downtown New York theaters during the 2010s.

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A note to parents: This presentation is mostly for adults who will appreciate the stories and satire and historical footage. Children ages 10 and up are welcome.