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[email protected]Master Illusionist Robby Bennett Brings the Captivating Show, “Anomaly: Magic & More,” to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre for Two Shows on Saturday, March 31
SAN ANTONIO – March 1, 2018 – Houston-based Master Illusionist Robby Bennett brings the electrifying spectacle of magic, acrobatics, comedy and more to the Empire Theatre’s stage for two shows on Saturday, March 31 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. His mesmerizing show combines elements of fantasy and comedy, and offers timeless appeal to audiences of all ages.
Bennett received his first magic kit on his fifth birthday during a trip to Disney World. At first, it was something he used periodically, but mostly sat in the closet and collected dust. However, when Robby was nine years old he became ill with a debilitating disease for two years. During his illness, which left him bedridden for much of the time, he began teaching himself magic tricks as a way to take his mind off the pain and isolation. During this time, Bennett mastered some of the most advanced sleight of hand, manipulative effects and conjuring techniques ever created.
After he recovered, Bennett began performing professionally at the age of 12. By age 13, he was performing regularly for corporate clients. He has maintained a steady performing schedule at corporate events, theaters, universities, banquets, private parties and charity events since middle school.
From being a sick kid in bed, Bennett has transformed himself into magic’s “leading man,” transfixing audiences with his spellbinding routines. He has become known as one of the most versatile performers in the industry, with the ability to change genres on the audience in the blink of an eye due to his unique storytelling ability and charismatic delivery.
A few of Bennett’s recent career highlights include performing on the Las Vegas Strip, at venues in New York City and a celebrity hosting engagement with Ford Motors Built Tough Showcase at Super Bowl 51. Just last year, he was invited to the University of Texas to perform a magic show for the football players and to surprise a walk-on player with a scholarship. The event went viral and was featured on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Sports Center and numerous other media outlets.
“Anomaly: Magic & More” combines astonishing feats of illusion with a unique blend of metaphor, allegory and powerful storytelling. Bennett’s interactive approach, whereby he brings audience members on stage to perform magic tricks with him, results in the audience becoming his co-star. He is able to transform audience members into a genuine magicians in a matter of minutes.
In a performance review in the Houston Press, Chris Lane wrote: “Robby Bennett is a young performer breathing new vitality into an old art form and engaging audiences with a renewed sense of wonder. The young Texan is pushing the boundaries of peoples’ expectations of a stage magic show and is someone worth seeing live when he performs locally.”
Tickets for Anomaly: Magic & More” are available at the Majestic and Empire Theatre Box Office, Ticketmaster, and Broadway in San Antonio. Ticket prices are $30-$50. Local Promotional Partners for “Anomaly: Magic & More” are Zachry Group, HEB and the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce. The Charline McCombs Empire Theatre is located at 226 N. St. Mary’s Street. Visit http://www.majesticempire.com/ for more information.
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