Illusion Debut at Heritage Center Valentine Dinner

WELLSVILLE, Utah - Feb. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- Deceptionist Richard Hatch is pleased to announce the debut of a new illusion in his repertoire at the Valentine Evenings of Elegance and Magic at the American West Heritage Center in Wellsville on February 14th and 15th: the levitation of an audience member in full view on a fully lit stage with no visible means of support! The illusion, which was invented by one of Hatch's mentors, Houston magician Walter "Zaney" Blaney, is one Hatch has long aspired to perform, but only recently obtained Blaney's permission and confidential instructions on the proper performance of this feat. "Walter kept his illusion his personal secret for over 20 years, fooling magicians worldwide since its debut in 1965. Eight years later, on January 25, 1973,  he performed it on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In 1985 he agreed to teach it to David Copperfield who premiered it on a television special shot in China in 1986." According to Hatch, after Copperfield's original period of exclusive use expired, Blaney licensed performance rights to a few trusted individuals, including Lance Burton of Las Vegas, who performed it on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2004, with actress Pamela Anderson assisting. "One of the features of Walter's illusion that makes it so special is that he makes an audience member float, rather than a trained assistant," says Hatch.

In addition to the new illusion, Hatch and his wife, violinist Rosemary Kimura, and their son, pianist Jonathan Hatch, will perform several ensemble pieces from their popular programs, featuring music by Bach, Kreisler and Miyagi with magic from Japan, China and Germany. During the pre-show dinner provided by Elements, live music will help create and sustain the theme of old West elegance. On Friday night the Juniper String Quartet, consisting of violinists McKenzie Clawson and AnJeanette Woodworth, violist Gavon Peck and cellist Rex Colin Mitchell will be featured, with harpist Caitlin Johnson featured on Saturday evening. Also a part of this memorable evening will be horse drawn carriage rides, historically attired volunteers, and a special souvenir valentine and photo for couples.

Seating for dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the one hour performance in the opera house to follow at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are just $59 per couple for dinner and the show and just $29 per couple for the show only. Individual tickets for dinner or the show are available at half the couple price. Seating is limited and dinner reservations are required by February 12th. For tickets and more information, call the American West Heritage Center at 435-245-6050.

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